Private Tour
Prague Royal Quest: Self-Guided Ghost & Crown Walk
Overview
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Solve a self-guided ghost walk through Prague as Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor. You wake as a ghost above the streets you once ruled. A whisper warns: the Crown Jewels are about to be stolen. Save them before nightfall.
Use the Questo app on your phone to follow the trail across 14 real Prague landmarks: Wenceslas Square, the Astronomical Clock, the Týn Church, Charles Bridge, St. Nicholas, and Prague Castle. Solve riddles, decode codes, and chase the thieves across the city.
Each chapter has its own puzzle and real Prague history, from the 1357 palindromic foundation of Charles Bridge to the legend that the crown kills any usurper within a year.
Start anytime, pause whenever, and pick up where you left off. Allow around 2 hours for the full 3.5 km route from Old Town to the Castle.
Perfect for Prague visitors who want more than a guidebook walk, history fans, and anyone who's done Charles Bridge but never the story behind it.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
More like a long boulevard of 750 m than a square, this place was once just a horse market (about 650 years ago). Connecting Old Town with New Town, the square witnessed various events in Czech history, such as celebrations of national sporting achievements, the invasion of the Soviet tanks in 1968, or masses of protesters in 1989. Nowadays, it’s the entertainment and nightlife centre of Prague, with plenty of options for shopping, restaurants, dance clubs, bars, and cinemas. If you climb the steps to the National Museum, you can admire the wonderful view down the square. Near the statue of the patron saint of the Czech Republic, St. Wenceslas, there are two commemorative plaques on the ground, for victims of the communist regime. One is dedicated to Jan Palach, who set himself on fire in protest at the Soviet invasion. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
Church of Our Lady of the Snows
King Charles IV wished for a Carmelite monastery with a coronation church. As such, he planned to build a Gothic three-aisle church which would be second in size and height only to the cathedral at Prague Castle. Unfortunately, the Hussite Wars interrupted those plans. Although it’s incomplete, the Church of Our Lady of the Snows has a vault of 34 meters, which is the highest in Prague. In the early 17th century, Franciscan monks took over the abandoned church from Emperor Rudolph II and built the surrounding monastery and library in Baroque style. Right next to the complex, you may enjoy a walk through the Franciscan Gardens, which provide a fabulous view of the church’s Gothic vaulting. You will get to this place by following a clue and solving a puzzle. Once there, you will get indications on how to continue your game, while also learning about the place you've discovered.
What‘s Included
Real Prague landmarks: Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Old Town, Prague Castle
Available in English and German, switch languages anytime in the app (68 chars)
Flexible scheduling, start anytime, play at your own pace, pause and resume
Local history: 1357 bridge palindrome, the cursed Iron Man, the crown's legend
Self-guided ghost walk in 14 chapters through Prague
Story-driven challenges as the ghost of Charles IV, King of Bohemia
Live tour guide (self-guided via the app)
Options
Prague Royal Quest: Self-Guided Ghost & Crown Walk
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent experience
Michelle M,Jul 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very good way to see a ton of Prague. The story and the historical facts built into the game were great. It’s also very nice that we could stop along the game to shop, have a drink, etc. I would recommend.
Effective way to see the sights in Prague
Jeffrey S,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00This tour was interesting. It guided you along to see about 14 of the major sites in Prague. I liked it because it was a good way to traverse the city on foot. The actual story was "eh," but it got you from point A to point B well. My adult (19 and 22 year old) daughters took the lead with the clues and answering the questions, but they more or less sped through the game to get to the next destination. For the price, it was an excellent tour of the city. We felt like we accomplished a lot - and put in about 9,000 steps. It is good to do once and I think I saw most of the top spots in Prague on a Saturday morning.
Fun with challenging riddles
bettycK9639BN,Sep 2, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sweet and fun - also a good walk through areas in the center that I would not normally notice. There are some hidden gems along the way right next to Wenceslas that I never would have noticed.
Perfect
Excursion00641115824,Aug 14, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A Real Good way to discover the Town . It is funny and very interesting. Espacially if you do not know the Town or where you want to go. It brings you to all important places
See Prague in a new way
Hellemc,Mar 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I loved it - even though I live in Prague, but still learned a lot! It was a lovely walk and I’m sure both those new to Prague, and those who know Prague well will enjoy and learn at lot (and it definitely made me look at buildings differently)
learn and play and sightsee
642spencerm,Mar 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00an excellent way to learn about mideval prague while taking a beautiful walk through old town. recommended!
App to give you an adventurous walking tour of gothic prague
carrie r,Mar 11, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00As the creator of the quest, I can say that it is my favourite quirky way to show guests around my adopted city. We moved here because of the gothic architecture, beauty, and approachability of the city, and as a history and literature teacher my knowledge grew into a deeper understanding of the foundational mysteries of Prague. The quest is based on research discoveries that I personally found fascinating- some of which came from the book Prague in Black and Gold, which I recommend for a really lovely understanding of the foundations of the city. I truly hope you enjoy the game and, once you get to the castle grounds, enjoy a well deserved meal overlooking the gothic spires.
An experience to recommend !
markmO4138BY,Jul 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The game is very intriguing, the story is educating and helps explore the amazing city and actually learn a lot about it. Some of the puzzles were really hard to get, especially the ones with useless numbers. Also the part of the house of onions, it is really not obvious that onions are involved in any way. One last thing is the repeating letters puzzle, I believe something is wrong with it. But other than that it is an amazing experience, and I would definitely play it again.
Superb Prague Exploration in a different way :)
JakubJelinek,Jun 28, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great. The game lead us through very interesting, sometimes even ghosty places and secret passages of Old Town. The plot was interesting and very informative. Would recommend!
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