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Vltava River Cruises in Prague: The 15 Best Sailings

92 tours  ·  from $16 a head

From the water the castle, Charles Bridge and the Rudolfinum line up in one view. The 15 below run from a fifty-minute loop to a three-hour dinner boat, each priced, with a note on which ones serve a proper meal.

Prague: 50-Minute Sightseeing Evening Cruise - Open deck or indoor cabin?
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Prague: 50-Minute Sightseeing Evening Cruise

1.50-Minute Sightseeing Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 33,780 reviews · 50 min · from $21Our pick

Board at Pier 4 for a 50-minute evening cruise past the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, Kampa Island and Prague Castle. Choose the open deck for photos or the air-conditioned cabin for shelter. Audio commentary is available in Czech, English and German, with a printed guide in 16 languages and an app in 13.

“A beautiful boat trip, long enough to get some great night photos of the landmarks, enjoy a drink and experience a taste of the river cruise without breaking the bank. Would recommend”

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Prague: Vltava River Night Cruise with Buffet - Boarding at Čechův Bridge
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Prague: Vltava River Night Cruise with Buffet

2.Vltava River Night Cruise with Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 7,338 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Board a Prague Boats dinner cruise at Čechův Bridge for three hours on the Vltava. Pass Charles Bridge, the Rudolfinum, Dancing House and Prague Castle, with a Czech and international buffet, live music and one welcome drink. Other drinks cost extra, and tables seat six, so you may share with another party.

“Great food and drinks. Excellent service. Boat ride was fun and the band gave the evening a lovely vibe. Boat was very clean and spacious. Would highly recommend.”

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Prague: Panoramic Vltava River Cruise - Reading Prague from the Vltava
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Prague: Panoramic Vltava River Cruise

3.Panoramic Vltava River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 7,311 reviews · 55 min · from $16Best value

Cruise the Vltava from Dvořákovo embankment aboard the Classic River, passing Čech Bridge, the Metronome, Prague Castle, Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge and Kampa Island. The 55-minute trip includes Wi-Fi and an online audio guide in 24 languages. You can buy snacks and drinks on board, but they are not included in the $16 fare.

“Nice experience. They provide us infos about the city and it’s buildings”

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Prague: Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat - Make time for the buffet, not just the view
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Prague: Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat

4.Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,314 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Spend three hours aboard a glass-sided boat on the Vltava, passing Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Dancing House, and more. Your ticket includes a welcome drink, buffet dinner, live music, and access to an open deck. Multilingual audio commentary and maps help identify the sights. Window seating is available with selected booking options.

“It was very well organised, with friendly staff who were brilliant. The food was excellent, a good selection to cater for all needs. The singer & musicians were fabulous. Great ambience all round Would highly recommend this.”

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Prague: Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner - Dinner first, then take in the lights
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Prague: Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner

5.Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,235 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Board the Classic River at Dvořákovo embankment for a three-hour evening cruise past Prague’s riverside sights. A host welcomes you, staff assign your table, and a buffet dinner is served as the city lights come on. There’s a climate-controlled dining area, an open deck, a welcome drink, and an online audio guide. Drinks beyond the welcome drink cost extra.

“This tour was so worth the money, the food was delicious and it did not run out, kept going back for more servings. The boat was very comfortable and the views were spectacular! Staff were all very attentive and I highly recommend this cruise for a great evening!!”

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Prague: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off, Castle Tour and River Cruise - The audio guide and onboard help
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Prague: Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off, Castle Tour and River Cruise

6.Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off, Castle Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,733 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $36

Explore Prague on the red and green bus routes with a 24- or 48-hour pass, multilingual audio commentary, and onboard help. The ticket can include a Vltava River cruise and a short English-guided walk around Prague Castle’s exteriors. Buses connect central sights, but service ends in the late afternoon.

“My wife and I journeyed on both bus routes, which were both excellent, informative and value for money. The guides on all the buses were very friendly and helpful.”

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Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch - Ride the tram up to Prague Castle
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Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch

7.Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise with Authentic Czech Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,627 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $102Top rated

Start at Charles Bridge for a six-hour guided route through Lesser Town, Prague Castle grounds, the Jewish Quarter and Old Town. A tram ride, Czech lunch, Vltava cruise and Charles Bridge Museum entry are included. Guides vary; past tours have been led by Ross, Tomas, Jana and Hannah. Expect a full day on foot, with time to sit down at lunch and on the boat.

“Jana was a very knowledgeable tour guide. She was so friendly and very happy to answer all our questions. The tour was very informative and gave us a great overview of Prague and areas we wanted to go back to explore by ourselves. Thanks Jana”

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Prague: Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge - What the 50-minute route shows you
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Prague: Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge

8.Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,495 reviews · from $25

Take a 50-minute ride from Charles Bridge on a traditional canal boat, passing Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Rudolfinum, and the narrow Devil’s Channel. You get headphones with commentary in 19 languages, a drink, a seasonal snack, and entry to the Charles Bridge Museum. Boats depart every 15 minutes; the route returns to its starting point.

“Great and informative boattrip. Audio guide with selection of different languages. Afterwards we could enter the museum for free. We hade tea and the gingerbread.”

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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat - The welcome drink and the first river views
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Prague: Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

9.Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,865 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Spend two hours cruising Prague’s Vltava River aboard a glass-sided sightseeing boat. You’ll get a Czech aperitif, a buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the Dancing House, and more. Online audio commentary is offered in six languages, with paper maps in 16.

“The whole trip was excellent. From the moment we boarded, to ordering drinks, the food, the staff and the views from the boat were a highlight of our trip to Prague”

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Prague: 45-Minute Sightseeing Cruise to Devil's Channel - Finding the dock at Čech Bridge
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Prague: 45-Minute Sightseeing Cruise to Devil’s Channel

10.45-Minute Sightseeing Cruise to Devil’s Channel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,467 reviews · 45 min · from $25

Take a 45-minute cruise from central Prague along the Vltava River and into the narrow Devil’s Channel, a former millrace between Malá Strana and Kampa Island. You’ll see Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the Grand Priory Mill, while a live guide shares stories in Czech or English. Boats are heated and enclosed in winter.

“Friendly guide, gave lot of information, we were so glad we went on the tour.”

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Prague: Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise - Prague from the river
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Prague: Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

11.Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,349 reviews · 50 min · from $21

Cruise the Vltava for 50 minutes aboard a modern sightseeing boat, passing views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and other central Prague sights. Choose a temperature-controlled indoor seat or the open sundeck. Audio commentary is in Czech, English, and German; a mobile guide and printed guide offer more language choices.

“Booked a sunset cruise and was not disappointed. lovely view from the water. Thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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Prague: Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise - Prague from the river
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Prague: Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

12.Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,988 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Cruise the Vltava for two hours, taking in views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and Vyšehrad Rock Castle. You’ll pass through the Smíchov water lock if river conditions allow. An online audio commentary, map and printed booklet are included, but there is no live guide. Drinks and snacks are available to buy onboard.

“Quite dull and overpriced. Trip is listed as being two hours long but at least 40 minutes of that is sitting in a lock. Drinks massively expensive then waiters gouge you for a tip.”

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Prague: Jazz Boat Cruise with Live Concert and Optional Meal - Three sets of jazz, with room to pause
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Prague: Jazz Boat Cruise with Live Concert and Optional Meal

13.Jazz Boat Cruise with Live Concert and Optional Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,682 reviews · from $51

Board Jazzboat for a 2.5-hour cruise through central Prague, with three live-jazz sets and two music breaks. Choose a seat indoors or head to the covered upper deck for river views. Add a three-course meal with a chicken, pork, salmon or vegetarian menu. Drinks cost extra, and some tables may be shared.

“Everything! The music, the food,the staff and the whole experience was first class.”

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Prague: City Highlights By Bus, Boat, and on Foot - Prague Castle is the main walking stretch
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Prague: City Highlights By Bus, Boat, and on Foot

14.City Highlights By Bus, Boat, and on Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,596 reviews · 105 minutes - 4 hours · from $27

This guided Prague tour combines an air-conditioned minibus ride, a 75-minute walk around Prague Castle, and, on selected options, a Vltava cruise and walks through Old Town and the Jewish Quarter. The least expensive option omits the boat. Guides may speak English, German, Spanish, or Italian, and tours can be bilingual.

“Activity was great, guide was very generous with both English and German explanations of landmarks. Boat cruise was great as well. The only problem we had was trying to listen to the commentary which was difficult over the discussions being held between service staff.”

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Prague: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour - Blue Route: a broad loop in a small bus
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Prague: City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour

15.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,424 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

Use a 24- or 48-hour pass to ride Prague’s Blue and Red bus routes, hopping off near sights such as Prague Castle and Old Town Square. Audio commentary is available in 25 languages, and an optional 55-minute Vltava River cruise adds a waterside view. Expect smaller buses on the Blue Route and hourly service on the Red.

“minibuses are too small!! hearing machine didnt work, so had to move to get another one but staff were friendly. it was a good trip”

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