Sightseeing Cruises

Prague 2-Hour Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

4.5/5(2,538)

Mark N

Group

Verified booking

Jul 2026

In the extreme heat of late June 2026, this was the perfect respite. Air conditioned, cold drinks, great staff, and the sights of Prague! What else could one ask for? Very relaxing and a great start to our European vacation

Małgorzata J

Family

Verified booking

Jun 2026

It was a very nice Cruise also attractive to young co-travelers with sophisticated taste. Not only marvelous views for adults but also sensory experiences were fascinating for younger ones. Live music was the icing on the cake which inspired the youngest tourist to get into the dance. Unforgettable.

Anna F

Couple

Verified booking

Jun 2026

The lunch was excellent, and the accordion music was pleasant, but there wasn’t a guide to explain the historic sites we were seeing. In our central area, I would have appreciated air conditioning given how hot it was that day. The restrooms were very clean.

Dargere V

Group

Verified booking

May 2026

The staff is very friendly. Lunch is served buffet-style with plenty of choices and specialties like the excellent goulash. The walk is very pleasant, and the accordionist adds a special touch.

Astrid K

Couple

Verified booking

Apr 2026

A beautiful ship, great service, and an accordion player who created a wonderful atmosphere. Route information available via app; Wi-Fi on board. The view from the ship is much nicer than from the bus tour.

Benjamin S

Couple

Verified booking

Mar 2026

WARNING: Tourist rip-off! I wanted to give this tour a maximum of 3 stars, but couldn't because their system wouldn't allow it. Hence my "fake" 4 stars, which, due to the rules, are now only two stars. Save your money! It's not worth it. The tour was artificially dragged out. The staff was great. The boat was very clean. But you don’t need this tour. Do something else. We spent at least 40 minutes in the lock.

Sail through Prague on a 2-hour Vltava River cruise, offering picture-perfect views of the city's landmarks from a vantage point.

Enjoy multilingual online commentary revealing Prague’s secrets, plus free Wi-Fi to share stunning views as you glide past historic waterfront sights.

Pass under the Charles Bridge framed by baroque statues, admire the National Theatre’s golden crown, and see Prague Castle's towers standing above the city.

Upgrade to window seats for the best views, and enjoy a buffet dinner with a spread of delicious Czech and international dishes.

2-hour sightseeing cruise

Printed guide in 16 languages (available on board)

Interactive online audio guide in Czech, German, English, Russian, Chinese & Spanish

Interactive online text guide in Czech, German, English, Russian, Chinese, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese & Korean

Buffet lunch (menu here)(as per option selected)

Window seat (as per option selected)

Free Wi-Fi on board

TOTAL DURATION2 hours
FREQUENCYDaily at 12pm and 3pm
MODE OF TRANSFERBoat
Timeline
Map
1 Boarding point
Cech Bridge Dock, Pier 3B
Sights covered
Rudolfinum
Manes Bridge
Old Town
Charles Bridge
National Theatre
Manes Water Tower
Dancing House
Emmaus Monastery
Vysehrad
Podoli Waterworks
Railway Bridge
Staropramen Brewery
Malostranska Water Tower
Petrin Tower
Kampa Museum
Kampa Island
Strahov Monastery
Infant Jesus of Prague
St. Nicholas Cathedral
Prague Castle
Straka Academy
Prague Metronome

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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What our guests say
Anna F
Couple
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The lunch was excellent, and the accordion music was pleasant, but there wasn’t a guide to explain the historic sites we were seeing. In our central area, I would have appreciated air conditioning given how hot it was that day. The restrooms were very clean.
Mark N
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
In the extreme heat of late June 2026, this was the perfect respite. Air conditioned, cold drinks, great staff, and the sights of Prague! What else could one ask for? Very relaxing and a great start to our European vacation
L'homme M
Group
Verified booking
Jul 2026
A very pleasant stroll and an ideal route. The downside: you have to pay for water, and the waitresses take your glasses away as soon as possible to pressure you into ordering more. It’s incredibly annoying and, above all, rude. A bit of a tourist trap… just so you know!
Daniel H
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
Nice crew, great sights. Wish there had been some commentary along the way.
Frank P
Group
Verified booking
Jun 2026
The ship was very well air-conditioned, and the route was interesting.

Additional information

On Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, no specific boat can be guaranteed. Due to irregular traffic on the Vltava River and the limited capacity of water locks as well as their occasional shutdown, it cannot be guaranteed that the cruise will sail as offered (the duration of the cruise will not be affected).

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Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Please arrive at the boarding point 15 mins before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the boarding point.

Boarding point

Board your cruise at Prague Boats, Pier 3.

Address: Dvořákovo nábř. 110 00, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia.

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