Sightseeing Cruises

Prague Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

Charles Bridge and Prague skyline at dusk during sightseeing cruise.

Electric boat cruising on Vltava River with Prague's historic buildings in the background.

Vltava River cruise boat near Prague's historic bridges and riverside buildings.

Sightseeing boat on Vltava River near Charles Bridge in Prague.

Duration

50 min - 2 hr

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience

Book now, pay later

Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.

Audio guide

Enhance your experience with multilingual audio guide

Meals included

Indulge in a sumptuous meal as a part of your experience

4.4/5(3,544)

Laurin N

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

The boat tour in Prague was simply wonderful! 😊 The roughly 50 minutes on the water flew by and offered a truly unique perspective on this beautiful city. The ride was very relaxing, the boat was comfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive. It was especially impressive to see the historic buildings and famous landmarks from the water—a real highlight! The atmosphere was calm yet fascinating, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the moment. I highly recommend this boat tour to anyone who wants to experience Prague from a different, truly special perspective. Absolutely worth it!

Denis B

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

A beautiful evening cruise with amazing views of Prague’s illuminated landmarks. The atmosphere on the Vltava River was relaxing, and seeing the city lights reflected on the water made the experience feel very special. Perfect for a romantic evening or a peaceful way to enjoy Prague at night.

Astrid K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

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.

Ofer A

Couple

Verified booking

Dec 2025

The boat looks high quality, exclusive, just as it appears in the pictures and as promised, We went on board and received 2 glasses of sparkling wine in long stemmed glasses. The air and music created an exceptionally romantic experience. The cruise was of a high standard, a truly exceptional experience.

Rebecca M

Couple

Verified booking

Dec 2025

The cruise dock was easy to find and plenty of room onboard for everyone. We sat on top and it was nice. Ordered hot cocoa to our seat and it was delicious. Was relaxing and nice. It was fun to see the city from the water and ginger the bridge.

Glide along the Vltava River on a 1-hour cruise, soaking in Prague’s charm from the water with zero crowds and a relaxing vibe.

Tune in to multilingual online commentary as you sail, snap, and instantly post Insta-worthy shots with free Wi-Fi.

Cruise past Prague Castle’s towering spires, Rudolfinum’s arched windows, the golden National Theatre, and the Prague Metronome.

Choose from a day or evening cruise, and upgrade your sightseeing with a treat - a glass of prosecco or juice with snacks.

1-hour sightseeing cruise

Online commentary

Printed guide in 16 languages (available on board)

Interactive guide for your mobile

Free Wi-Fi

A glass of prosecco or juice (optional)

Snacks (optional)

Online audio guide in Czech, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Swedish, Finnish, Danish, Japanese, Chinese & Greek (optional)

Live tour guide

TOTAL DURATION60 minutes
FREQUENCY10am to 10pm, every 30 minutes.
MODE OF TRANSFERElectric boat
1 Boarding point
Cech Bridge Dock, Pier 3B
Get direction
Sights covered
Rudolfinum
Manes Bridge
Old Town
Charles Bridge
Kampa Island
Straka Academy
Prague Metronome
Czech Bridge
Stefanik Bridge
Stvanice Island

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

3,544 reviews
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What our guests say
Laurin N
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
The boat tour in Prague was simply wonderful! 😊 The roughly 50 minutes on the water flew by and offered a truly unique perspective on this beautiful city. The ride was very relaxing, the boat was comfortable, and the staff were friendly and attentive. It was especially impressive to see the historic buildings and famous landmarks from the water—a real highlight! The atmosphere was calm yet fascinating, perfect for unwinding and enjoying the moment. I highly recommend this boat tour to anyone who wants to experience Prague from a different, truly special perspective. Absolutely worth it!
Denis B
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
A beautiful evening cruise with amazing views of Prague’s illuminated landmarks. The atmosphere on the Vltava River was relaxing, and seeing the city lights reflected on the water made the experience feel very special. Perfect for a romantic evening or a peaceful way to enjoy Prague at night.
Astrid K
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
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.
Frank T
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Sitting on the upper deck in the sunshine with a beer and enjoying the view... Prague looked beautiful from the water...
Rasul N
Solo
Verified booking
Last week
Everything was magical 😍 Just amazing

What's not allowed

Keep in mind luggage and large bags are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

This experience is not accessible by wheelchair.

This experience is accessible by pram/strollers. (baby stroller must be foldable)

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

Due to the irregular traffic on the Vltava River, the limited capacity of the water locks and occasional cruise route shutdown cannot be guaranteed. Still, the duration of the cruise will not be affected.

Schedule

Click here to view the cruise map

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

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

Please arrive at the boarding point 10 minutes before the scheduled time of your visit to avoid any delays.

Boarding Point

Please check your final voucher for the meeting point details and specific instructions.