Alchemy and Mysteries of Prague Castle Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
During this 3-hour night walking tour you will have the chance to see Prague Castle and its surroundings in quiet without the crowds. Hear how scientists and magicians were attracted to Bohemia during the unique reign of Rudolf II, and how alchemy, magic and astronomy have placed an important part in history. Wander through streets filled with legends, including the stories of the Golem and the Devil’s Bible (Codex Gigas) – both featured in Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets. Enjoy the castle grounds and famous ‘Golden Lane’ as you avoid the daytime crowds and distractions, and as night falls enjoy the spectacular views the city has to offer from the largest castle complex in the world. This tour is a mixture of legends and historical facts, taking you to one of Prague’s most enchanting areas.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
This tour does not enter the interior
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge
What To Expect
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The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1
Staromestske namesti
Hear about Prague’s alchemists and their noble discipline.
Options
English Tour
Public English Tour
German Tour
Public German Tour
What‘s Included
Professional English or German speaking guide
Small-group walking tour
Hotel pickup and drop-off
No entry into interiors or buildings; exterior tour only.
Tram ticket is not included
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
245 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The perfect evening history walk
aliciahB905UE,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such an amazing tour! A perfect view of some of Prague’s coolest history in only three hours. It ended up as a private tour but Oliver, our guide, was awesome. His stories were well thought out and obviously well researched and his knowledge of the city was impressive. I would definitely recommend this one, especially for lovers of history and evening walks.
Fab tour around Prague!!
Becca g,May 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We thoroughly enjoyed the experience! Pavel was knowledgeable not only on the tour subject but any questions we had on prague. We had lots of fun and would recommend it to anyone - whether youve visited prague before or not, you should definitely give this a go! Thankyou again Pavel.
Great night!
courtneybB122UJ,May 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Paval was a wonderful tour guide and the trip itself was beautiful and informative. Would recommend!
Wonderful evening of history and alchemy
blueb517,May 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the pleasure of having Allen as our guide for this 3-hour tour from the Old Town up to the castle. We had problems with the tram and had to slightly modify the tour but this didn’t take anything away from the experience or prevent us from enjoying Allen’s wonderful storytelling. On the contrary, Allen treated us to a slightly longer tour to compensate. Prague castle as the sun sets and with no crowds is simply amazing and the stories mixing historical facts and alchemical legends come alive in such a setting. Definitely recommend! Thanks Allen!
A great walk with the great Allen
I9646FCromainp,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A long walk filled with rich info about famous alchemists and their whereabouts in Prague, with captivating historical context. Enjoy great sightseeing by night in secretive places and in places usually very crowded by day, now in a more intimate version. Allen was a great guide with always some funny anecdotes to share, many facts that filled some blank spaces left by other museum and tours about ésotérisme. I recommend the experience !
A beautiful way to discover the city
Sightseer63741099707,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A very interesting and complete tour. We were able to discover Prague in a new light and Oliver was a very good guide, professional and good advice. If the theme “alchemy” is a little oversold, the tour is nonetheless very rich and the discovery is definitely worth it! We highly recommend this experience!
Fascinating history tour of Prague
johnbC3853KB,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour with Allen. He was great. Lots of fascinating stories which really brought to life the most interesting city. Thoroughly recommend!
Thank you, Oliver!
selenacunning,Apr 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Oliver was a fantastic guide! The tour was a great way to enjoy the castle, with the beautiful and quiet night atmosphere. Everything was great, from the history and legends to the quick beer break. Highly recommended!
Good visit
Go48460500730,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The guy Oliver was great guy, very funny and entertaining.
A fun stroll thru alchemy and Prague history
blunyc,Mar 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sara was an excellent guide. We were unfamiliar w/ alchemy and Sara explained and introduced us to the topic in an easy to understand manner. Sara had so many great stories and really brought the people from so long ago, to life. We covered much more areas than we expected which was great but never felt rushed or too slow. It was wonderful to explore Prague at night when the sites were not crowded and in some spots you really felt the past come alive. We would definitely take another tour with Sara, she’s insightful, professional, charismatic and nice. Time flew by. Good tour.
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