Tracy, Mike, Sheila, and I really enjoyed our Night Time Tour of the Castle with Dan…read more A great guide should be a great story teller. Dan was that kind of guide. The castle has a diverse and interesting history. Dan brought the story to life with his account. The next day when we visited on our own we were so glad we had the background Dan provided.

Our family chose this tour because we liked the aspect of small groups (maximum of 8 people)…read more Because the tour started at dusk, the crowds had dispersed, allowing a much more relaxing experience. Marcus was extremely knowledgeable about Prague's political history and how it related to the castle and cathedral as it is today. Marcus also gave us a bonus geometry and physics lesson when describing the architectural aspect of the Cathedral. We thoroughly enjoyed Marcus' informative tour with his little bit of humor thrown in.

Original and very friendly guide! Thank you Mirek. And Vysehrad? My favourite place in Prague.read more

From the owner: Imagine a delicious blend of history, culture, storytelling and acting in Prague? Does it sound…read morelike an amazing fairytale to you? We can serve you that combination right way! It is a brand new way how to discover Prague and you should definitely become a part of it! In general, we stand for giving you a lot of entertainment while still giving you serious cultural information. We are actors who guide and guides who act.

Alena was the perfect guide to introduce us to the amazing city of Prague. Her passion about the…read moretown she grew up in and loves was obvious through your our 7 hour tour and lunch. Her English was perfect and her spence of humor delightful. I would highly recommend her tour to anyone who is visiting Prague.

From the owner: Private guided tours of Prague and day trips in the Czech Republic. Alena's private guided tours of…read morePrague will not only introduce you to the city's major monuments, it will also give you a look at daily life in this vibrant metropolis and allow you to immerse yourself in its singular culture, folklore and cuisine. Marvel at the Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge and the world famous Astronomical Clock at the Old Town Square, and experience the true sights and sounds of Prague with a passionate local by your side.

Dana Jungrova is a great friend and is the reason Keith Adams and I live in Prague (almost 6 yrs…read morenow). She guided us on our first day during a trip in 2001 when we were staying at the Four Seasons...and we were so impressed...we booked her every day during the remainder of our 8 day stay. She knows absolutely everything about this beautiful city, along with surrounding sites, like Cesky Krumlov, Karlovy Vary, Kutná Hora, and many others. She treats each and every guest like visiting family. I promise you, you will not be disappointed. Read below the other links and posts about her trips and what others say about her, including the LA Times. If she has guided you, please post about your visit here with her. I hope for this page to become a running history of wonderful experiences where people from all over have had the opportunity to learn about this European treasure - the Czech Republic - from Dana. Cheers / Na Zdravi - Jeff

Date of tour: June 3, 2024…read more Not sure how it took me so long to do this review, it was probably the highlight of our time in Prague and the gold standard for food tours! First, our guide: Klara was a fabulous and fascinating tour guide (even if she did throw shade at one of my favorite stores, Primark!), her mix of North American knowledge compliments her Czech sensibilities. She did a great job of introducing the groups and laying the groundwork for us. Here was our tour: 1. We started with Pilsner Urquell beer (or alternatively the dark Kozel beer), fried cheese with tartare sauce, marinated carp, a selection of sausages with mustard, potato salad, and Prague ham with creamed horseradish at the Lokal pub over at Dlouha 33. There was also some pickled fish and Czech Gothaj salami with onions. While the food here wasn't my favorite, I did try pretty much everything and nothing was too weird or gross for me! 2. We continued to Kantyna at Politickych veznu 5, where we tried the beef tartare, pulled pork, schnitzel made with pork neck and some pickled vegetables. A fantastic stop; even the beef tartare! Also got a kick out of the cool, old-school bottle of Royal Crown (RC) cola from Georgia! 3. We took the subway to the Kro Bistro & Bar at Sokolovská Street in the Karlín district, where we sampled the rotisserie chicken with brown butter and soy sauce, fermented potato pancakes, braised beef with dill sauce and roasted potatoes, and cabbage slaw. The beverages were a light beer from the Vinohradsky Pivovar brewery, a sweet local cider or lemonade. So. So. Good! The beef was so moist and savory, I could have drank the juice it was in! And the fermented potato pancakes looked and tasted like pitas, loved them! 4. Then we took the subway and finished the tour at the Myšák pastry shop at Vodickova 32. We had the buns with warm vanilla custard, "vetrnik": choux pastry with vanilla pastry cream, caramel whipped cream and glaze, and "likerova spicka": biscotti with chocolate mousse, eggnog, and chocolate cover. We also had black coffee. A fascinating mix of items that--while not all amazing--were all interesting. Months later my husband still talks about the vanilla pastry with caramel whipped cream!

Do not recommend! I paid $143 (around 3,000 CZK or approx…read more €135) for what turned out to be the most disappointing and upsetting experience with a food tour company in Prague. Not only did I get food poisoning, but when I contacted them to cancel, they showed absolutely no empathy or understanding. They flat-out refused to issue a refund, citing a confusing and inconsistent cancellation policy. Tripadvisor clearly states that cancellations made 24 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, yet the receipt I received after payment claims you need to cancel 21 days in advance. This bait-and-switch is incredibly dishonest. When I tried to explain my situation, their response was shockingly rude and unprofessional--they even called me "disrespectful" simply for pointing out the scammy nature of their refund policy. For a tour that is by far the most expensive food tour in Prague, their customer service is appalling, and their greed is on full display. I will be disputing the charge with my bank. Avoid this company at all costs--you deserve better. To add insult to injury, when I asked why a refund wasn't possible, they said that "preparations and reservations" are made the night before. Really? Who's going to eat the food I paid for? What exactly are these "reservations," when most restaurants regularly cancel or adjust group bookings? One booking made a day before isn't going to make or break a night. Plus, traditional Czech food is largely preserved or pre-prepared--it's not like they're cooking anything fresh per person. And if the tour booking stays open until it fills, how are you already prepping for me specifically? Their explanation makes no sense. Then they changed their reasoning again and said they couldn't refund me because the tour guide needs to be paid for their time and effort. I get that people need to be compensated, but I never met the guide, never received the service, and canceled as soon as I knew I was sick. If the guide was still paid, that's on the company--not the sick customer. It's just another excuse to keep the money, no matter what. The inconsistency in their responses shows they'll say anything to avoid doing the right thing. Again--go with literally any other food tour in Prague.

A very good tour today from Brian as we spent three hours together touring Prague and pointing out…read moremany of the sites. He moved swiftly through the spots but still stopped often and detailed the cultural highlights of this part of the old town. You're not going to see everything in three hours but you will definitely have the opportunity to get your bearings, see the big sites and have a scratch at this wonderful city. Brian was fun and entertaining, the tour was a blast and at the end we still had 25 of the 30 people. That's a pretty good turnout. This was my NINTH Sandeman's tour after Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dublin, Madrid, Brussels, Copenhagen, and Porto. Definitely one of the better ones! [Review 12238 overall, 2022 of 2019.]

Took the Kutna Hora church day tour from Prague. From 10 am to 5 pm It's about 2 hours round trip…read moreon the bus & the rest dedicated to the attractions, site visits & lunch. The definite highlight was the Kutna Hora (Bone) church although we ended up visiting a few churches. Lunch at Dacicky was very good. You had your choices from pork knuckle to Duck to Beef Cheeks & some vegetarian options. Our guide Brandon was awesome! He was very knowledgeable & had some great stories & took care of us. If you are lucky enough to get Brandon, make sure you get his Prague list of recommendations for restaurants, attractions, etc. There were about 20 in the tour group and a second in Spanish tour group-so total about 40 on a coach bus. Bring your walking shoes as we walked to all the sites after we visited the church. ( & their is about a 15 minutes walk from Old town center to the bus) A great way to see some of the sites outside of Prague. Would highly recommend Brandon & Sandeman's.

This was a TOP TIER experience. Arrived in Prague and thought "what do we do now?" Looked for a…read morefew cool experiences and happened upon this one and booked immediately. I hate that I forgot our driver's name because he was AMMAZING! We took a windy tour around Prague from the waterfront to the city square to John Lennon's memorial - all pretty dope. He even had a bottle of Prosecco available for a minimal price so we indulged! He had a boom box available for us to play or music to turn up to or relax - perfect touch! I cannot recommend this tour more - a great time filled with details about this really old and really cool city!

Date of ride: June 2, 2024…read more This seemed like a super fun way to see a lot of Prague in a short period of time, especially since we were staying a bit further out at the STAGES hotel. Unfortunately it was not the best experience. Our pick up time was 4 pm, Prague-time. I made sure we were in the lobby a few minutes before in case they were early so we could take advantage of a break in the rain we had been receiving that day. But there was no Old Car. After 15 minutes without a car and no word from the company, I sent an email to them and received a response that the car was minutes away. It did not arrive until after 430, nearly the time that our 40-minute ride would be coming to an end. As an apology, the driver had a bottle of prosecco. Very nice, but I don't drink. My traveling companions had some but it was a rainy, windy day so it wasn't the best choice in terms of beverage selections! We started with the top down but soon after we needed to pull over and put it on because the rain started up again. If it's raining, you might as well tool around Prague in an Uber because it's hard to see anything or take any pictures. The blankets supplied helped keep us warm and dry-ish but really dampened the entire experience. Had the driver come on time, it would have been a dry ride and a completely different experience.

We took a guided tour of the castle and it was a fantastic experience. The castle complex is…read moreenormous--about 753,473 square feet--making it the largest ancient castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. The complex stretches down to Lesser Quarter (Mala Strana), where you'll find several beautiful chateaux and palaces. One notable example is Wallenstein Palace, which is home to the Czech Senate and includes 26 houses and six gardens. Inside the castle walls, there's so much to explore: a stunning cathedral, multiple museums, the office of the Czech president, the Bohemian Crown Jewels, and much more. The entire complex is incredibly expansive--it can easily take several hours to see everything. If you're visiting Prague, this is definitely a must-see landmark, and taking a guided tour really helps you appreciate the history and scale of the place.

It will be crowded but you must visit the castle complex. Go early and tour the interior areas:…read moreBasil St. George, the Golden Lanes, Cathedral of St Vitus and the Castle Diet hall where court was held. St Vitus and the Old Royal Palace Diet hall were our favorite parts of the interior. The Coat of arms on the ceilings and the interpretive signs explaining how the land rolls were stored are interesting history. Once you are done with the interior, stroll through the gardens and also head south to view the uncrowded streets of the castle complex with 18th century Rococo, Baroque and other buildings including the National Gallery, Tuscan Palace and Archbishop Palace.

Exploring Prague with Kristian is a must! It's a beautiful city with such a rich history and he was…read morepatient with our many questions! Don't do Prague without him!

From the owner: We are the group of local guys, who would like to show our beloved beautiful city of Prague to…read morepeople from all over the world. And we want to do that friendly way! ;-)

My husband & I are FIRM believers in booking a tour guide to learn about an area & its history, but…read morewe're wary of booking with an unknown company. Tours by Locals had great reviews - so we bet on them & WON THE LOTTERY! Money well spent! Victoria was recommended, & after reading her reviews from others, we're MULTI-Lottery winners! From her excellent pre-trip communications (informative, yet not too many) to her meeting us at our hotel, & our farewell after 3 days together, every experience was amazing. She truly *listened* to what we were saying (& meaning!) - but what we most enjoyed were her insights not only to Prague & its history - but also to current events & her active personal life. Felt super-safe everywhere we went - even on crowded squares & along the Charles Bridge. Not going to lie - cobblestones are no joke & not fun, but we didn't fall or twist an ankle - and our path was always super-walkable. Found Czech food isn't really our thing, plus we're both watching calories & carbs. Victoria's lunch recommendations were spot-on wnutritious/tasty Czech dishes. Loved the "sgrafftos" and Kuchyn restaurant! We took a few trams & a bus to various locales (Old Town, Loreta chapel, Prague Castle w/current gov't offices, St Vitus Cathedral, the New town, the John Lennon Wall, and of course Charles Bridge. Favs were the Old Square with the Astronomical Clock & the Jewish Quarter.) We had enough time at each day's end to revisit our favorite places, or rest for the next day's adventure. A final treat was Cesky Krumlov - WHAT other guide would drive you in their private car some 2 hours there & then back just to see her favorite almost-medieval castle? Best meal yet was at Papa's! By all means - Use Tours by Locals while traveling - and if you go to Prague - Victoria is an ACE!

Petr Prokopík, PhD, is an excellent tour guide with a background in anthropology and certification…read morein local history. Petr is extremely knowledgeable about Czech history and society. He speaks fluent English and some German, in addition to his native Czech. He gives excellent historical and architectural tours of Prague, and can also organize day trips or overnight trips outside of Prague. I have been with him on tours of the Prague's Jewish Quarter, as well as a trip to Český Krumlov in South Bohemia, a beautifully restored medieval town that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. I highly recommend PragueTour.Guide for anyone visiting Prague and looking for guided tours.