12 Prague Ghost Tours, Picked for a Short Stay

1.Ghost Walking Tour Where Legends Come To Life

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5,253 reviews · 1h 30m · from $27Our pick

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live guide and occasional costumed ghosts, hearing legends at Charles Bridge, the Clementinum, and Old Town Square. The 90-minute route ends by the Astronomical Clock, whose famous skeleton has a story of its own. Guides speak six languages, and the mood is more playful than terrifying.

“Jane was an absolute wonderful guide. She told a lot of the ghost stories around prague. It a must try experience.”

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2.Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,104 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

Walk Prague’s Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto with a costumed guide, hearing tales of the Golem, a headless bride and the 1621 executions. The 75-minute tour includes the medieval underground, a secret alchemy laboratory and a candlelit dungeon with torture instruments. Tours run in English or German, and evening light adds atmosphere to the Gothic streets.

“Klarka was fantastic, very enthusiastic & entertaining. We enjoyed every minute & would highly recommend”

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3.Ghosts and Legends of the Old Town Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,091 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21Best value

Spend 90 minutes walking Prague’s Old Town with a guide such as Allen, Anna, Pavel or Claire, hearing legends and dark historical tales tied to churches, lanes and overlooked corners. Expect atmospheric storytelling, not jump scares. The tour costs $21, runs in English or German, and ends near Old Town Square.

“Adam has been an amazing guide! Interesting selection of stories, a lot of trivia about the city in general, all told in a captivating yet lighthearted way. We also really enjoyed visiting parts of the old town that were a little off the beaten path.”

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4.Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,630 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Follow an English-speaking guide through Prague’s Old Town after dark, from stories of a desperate mother and a ghostly painter to Rabbi Loew and the lost skulls of executed nobles. The 90-minute walk starts near Týn Church and ends in Old Town Square. Expect local history and legends, not an all-out horror show.

“Adam was great! A nice mix of history and story telling made for an excellent city intro. Adam, the guide, was knowledable and fun.”

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5.Ghosts and Legends Nighttime Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,462 reviews · 100 minutes - 2 hours · from $22

Follow a costumed guide through Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter for 100 minutes to two hours of legends, eerie landmarks, and brief history lessons. Guides such as Lara, George, and Scott are known for theatrical storytelling, humor, and local context. The walk ends at the Old Jewish Cemetery; building entry, food, and drinks are not included.

“The tour was really interesting. We had Lara as our guide and she was an amazing storyteller”

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6.Walking Night Tour Ghost Stories and Legends of Prague’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 701 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Explore Prague’s Old Town after dark with a costumed storyteller, hearing legends near Ungelt, St. James Church, the Old-New Synagogue, and a medieval cemetery. The walk lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes, runs in English or German, and stays outdoors. Guides have included Lara, Scott, George, Andrea, and Clara, though your storyteller may differ.

“A wonderful way to spent an evening in Prague! Our story teller was fantastic and was dressed in a beautiful Victorian gown and hat thar added to the ambiance. You’ll get history and context you wouldn’t any other way!”

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7.Ghost Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 353 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

Follow an English-speaking guide in an early-1900s-inspired costume from Old Town Square through the Old Town and Jewish Quarter. Expect ghost stories tied to real places, historical context, and quiet lanes rather than jump scares or special effects. Guides such as Mark, Steve, Max, and Christina have led the walk.

“Really enjoyed the tour! The guide was excellent, with a wonderful and engaging art of storytelling that brought Prague’s haunted history to life. Each stop was filled with fascinating legends, eerie tales, and just the right touch of humor. A great mix of history and atmosphere—highly recommended for anyone looking to experience the city’s darker side in an entertaining way.”

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8.Ghost Walking Tour of Prague

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 184 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Follow a live guide through Prague’s streets after dark, from St. James Church and Ungelt to Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, the Lesser Town and the old Jewish cemetery. Hear tales of ghosts, treasures and the Infant Jesus of Prague. The tour costs $29 per person, but its stated duration differs between sections, so confirm the timing before booking.

“La disponibilità della guida la cortesia e la flessibilità . Forse la partenza è un po’ fuori mano rispetto al tragitto da effettuare . Ci si attenderebbe più aspetti legati al folklore visto il titolo del tour”

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9.Grand Tour of Prague “among history, legends and curiosities” (NO ENGLISH)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews Top rated

This private tour for up to 10 people runs about six hours and is conducted in Italian, not English. Starting near the National Museum, it links Prague’s 20th-century history, hidden courtyards, the Jewish Quarter and castle hill, with a tram ride to the castle at your own expense. Guide Alessandro is specifically praised for being prepared, attentive and pleasant.

“Ottima scelta del tour, si riesce a visitare un bel po' della città vecchia. Tutto questo dovuto soprattutto ad una guida PREPARATA, ATTENTA e DISPONIBILE un grazie ad Alessandro, veramente persona gradevole ed educata. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti.”

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10.Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 132 reviews · 1h 30m · from $30

Meet at Kožná 6 in Prague 1 for a 90-minute walking tour led by a professional actor guide. Hear local tales of ghosts, crime, passion, injustice, and revenge as you explore Prague’s crooked lanes and hidden corners. Tours run in English, Czech, and German.

“Zo začiatku sme boli trochu neistí, či to bude to pravé…. Ale veľmi rýchlo sme zmenili názor. Prehliadka bola fantastická, nabitá informáciami (aj mimo tému). Náš sprievodca bol odborník so širokou škálou poznatkov, odpovedal na všetky naše otázky. Napriek tomu, že Prahu ako tak poznáme, dozvedeli sme sa množstvo zaujímavostí a informácií, o ktorých sme netušili. Odporúčam každému, kto chce zažiť niečo netradičné.”

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11.PRIVATE: Prague Castle for the Curious – Kings, Legends & Gardens

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 70 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $217

Spend about three hours exploring Prague Castle with a private local guide, hotel pickup in central Prague, and castle admission included. See St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica and Golden Lane, with time for garden views and, when timing allows, the Changing of the Guard. Guides including Nikola, Martin, Mark and Michaela have led tours.

“This tour was amazing! Nikola was a fabulous guide with a wealth of knowledge! She was very considerate and kind. She is so good I’m recommending her to my family who will be in Prague for 7 months.”

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12.Ghosts and Legends walking tour in Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $27

An English-speaking guide leads this 90-minute evening walk from Charles Bridge into Prague’s medieval Old Town. Hear stories of executions, curses, the Headless Templar and the Golem, with a small group capped at 25. Guides praised by name include Ivana, Marie and Linda, though your guide will depend on the date.

“A fantastic tour, discovering the stories and legends you will discover are impressed on the palaces and statues of Prague. Ivana then was really engaging. Highly recommended!Auto-translated”

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