Question 1

What is a walking tour?

Accepted Answer

A walking tour is a guided city walk with no fixed ticket price and where you do not require entrances for museums, monuments or other. The contribution starts at 500 CZK or 20€ per person. You join the tour, and at the end you contribute what you feel is fair based on your experience on top of that initial fee.

Question 2

Is it possible to attend the tour for free?

Accepted Answer

No. There is a mandatory minimum 500 CZK or 20€ per person fee. Pragolem operates in a way where we try to keep tours accessible while rewarding quality guiding. Nevertheless this is a job and we cannot operate at losses.

Question 3

How does the pricing work?

Accepted Answer

TYou should always try to tip your guides as best as you can, They are there to provide you with knowledge and a lot of practical information that will save you money in the long run. As previously stated Pragolem operates at a minimum fee starting at 500 CZK or 20€ per person. Everything to pay on top of that is what keeps the project alive and that pays for example for this website.

Question 4

Do I need to book in advance?

Accepted Answer

Advance booking is strongly recommended. It helps us maintain group quality and confirms your place. It is also important that you confirm your attendance to the tour.

Question 5

Can I join without reservation?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes yes, if there is capacity. However, walk-in spots are not guaranteed and sometimes you can go to the meeting point and simply not find a guide as there was no tour scheduled for that day. Booking first is the safest option.

Question 6

How long are your walking tours?

Accepted Answer

Our main walking tours in Prague are approximately 3 hours, with short standing stops and practical orientation breaks.

Question 7

Where is the meeting point?

Accepted Answer

10:00am on the Old Town Square in front of Cartier for the tour of the Old Town and Jewish Quarter.
        14:00pm in front of the Malostranská metro station for the tour of the Castle, Lesser Town and Charles Bridge.

Question 8

Which languages are available?

Accepted Answer

English and French. A Spanish-language tour is available privately.

Question 9

What happens in bad weather?

Accepted Answer

The tour will not run in the case of extreme weather, but a bit of rain won't stop us.

Question 10

Are tours suitable for children?

Accepted Answer

Yes, especially for children who enjoy stories and can walk for around three hours. We recommend bringing water and a snack for younger travelers.

Question 11

Are the tours wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

The morning tour is wheelchair accessible. Unfortunately, the afternoon tour is not; the Prague castle has more than 220 stairs that we will need to walk down.

Question 12

What should I bring to the tour?

Accepted Answer

Bring comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, and water. In summer, sun protection is useful. In winter, warm layers are essential. For the English speaking tour mind that cards are not accepted so payments are required in cash

Question 13

What is included in a private tour?

Accepted Answer

Private tours are custom itineraries with a dedicated guide, fixed pricing, and personalized pacing. They are ideal for families, schools, and corporate groups.

Question 14

Who are the Pragolem guides?

Accepted Answer

Pragolem is run by Lucas and Nathan, two certified local guides based in Prague with strong expertise in Czech history and visitor-focused storytelling.

Question 15

Are your guides certified?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We are licensed and professionally trained guides, and we continuously update our routes and historical material.

Question 16

How can I cancel or reschedule?

Accepted Answer

Send us a message on WhatsApp or email as soon as possible. For private tours, early notice is especially helpful for logistics.

Question 17

Still have a question?

Accepted Answer

Send us a message and we will recommend the best tour format for your trip.

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