RIVER CRUISE GUIDE
Compared and reviewed.
The 13 most popular vltava river cruises, compared in one place. What you actually see from the water, how long each sailing runs, what it costs and who to book it through.
Half-day Prague sights by luxury coach plus Vltava river cruise and a Jewish Quarter walk. Great first-time value.
Most Popular“Our guide had great energy and was very enthusiastic about her city. It was really interesting to learn so much from one who experienced so much of the Czech culture.”
A live English guide plus a short Vltava-area boat ride, mulled wine or beer, and a Charles Bridge Museum ticket near Prague’s icons.
“Really informative, good value for money . Great way to see parts of Prague Would absolutely recommend”
See Charles Bridge, Old Town corners, and a 45-min canal cruise with snack, then finish at Prague Castle grounds on a small-group tour.
“Our guide Sab was excellent, explained everything, answered all questions thoroughly and was a pleasure to be around. Would highly recommend him”
Afternoon Prague highlights: guided Old Town walk, Clementinum and Charles Bridge, a 45-minute canal cruise, then a Prague Castle overview.
“Tour guide was pretty knowledgeable and very nice; could have spoken louder though. Tour could have been slightly shorter.”
Prague in one day: guided walks to Prague Castle and Old Town, a Vltava river cruise, plus lunch, with pickup options and an easy start.
“The guides knowledge of the city. Seeing the city in this way enables you to go back later and spend more time in places that interest you personally. Lunch was quite enjoyable”
Guided Prague Castle visit with skip-the-line entry plus optional Vltava panoramic cruise. Includes major sites and flexible river timing.
“The tour was great, a lot of walking though so bring a large bottle of water and comfortable shoes. Our tour guide was amazing! She took us to a few extra sites that were along our way and agreed to stop for half an hour so the group could get a beer at the monastery…”
A smart Prague sampler with bus views, Prague Castle exteriors, and (if chosen) a scenic river cruise plus optional Old Town and Jewish Quarter walks.
“Leader covered a lot of territory. Was really an over view. I perhaps would have enjoyed a tour inside of the castle but I understand that is not what I signed up for. We had a great time in Praha .”
Walk UNESCO Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge, with lunch and a 45-min Vltava cruise, then finish at Prague Castle.
“Great tour with a very knowledgable guide Max. It was a great way to learn in general about Prague then call back over the next couple of days areas we wanted to see more of. The meal was very good and we highly recommend this tour.”
Prague Zoo admission plus a Vltava River sightseeing cruise with refreshments. See bridges from the water, then explore animals.
“The river boat trip unfortunately was a huge waste of time. It took more than an hour to get to the zoo during which almost 30 mins were spent waiting at the various locks along the river. We could have gone to the zoo ourselves instead of this.”
6-hour Prague walk plus Vltava river cruise and Czech lunch, bundling Old Town, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle exteriors for first-timers.
“Peter was an amazing tour guide! So knowledgeable and charming. We had a large group and he kept us all together. Our lunch was wonderful and it was good to be able to chat with him more during that time. He took good care to tell us the (complicated) history of the Czech Republic. He…”
Small-group Prague tour with Strahov Library, Prague Castle sights, tastings, and a 45-minute audio Vltava river cruise ending at Charles Bridge Museum.
“We paid almost EU$200 for this two person tour. The visit to all the sites was good. I think the tour guide should have had more information on the monuments. During our boat trip she decided to stay in the first floor of the boat and we went upstairs on our own. I think she…”
Take a 1-hour Vltava cruise past Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, with indoor comfort, big views, and time to keep exploring.
“We hadden voor 11.00 gereserveerd maar waar we de tickets af moesten halen was gesloten. Daarnaast was de aftocht loket maar ook daar was weinig leven. Er was een iemand die ons zag maar kwam niet naar ons toe. Na tijdje kwam er een dame en toen we vroegen hoe het zat, zei ze dat…”
Private 8-hour Prague tour with Prague Castle tickets and a small-boat Vltava cruise, plus Old Town and Jewish Quarter walks.
“Barbara, our guide, in conjunction with Peter, the driver, were professional, accommodating and gave us a thorough tour with a lot of interesting information about the people and culture of Prague. We enjoyed the day and recommend the tour.”
Choose a river by name, or the city it runs through. The Seine in Paris, the Douro from Porto, the Vltava under Charles Bridge – every great waterway, and the boats that work it.
