In a nutshell
- A boat tour is one of the most popular activities in Prague. The boats cruise along the Vltava River, giving you a totally different perspective on the city’s most famous sights.
- For first-time visitors, we recommend the classic Prague boat tour on small wooden boats. It’s seriously great value and we’ve done it ourselves — highly recommended.
- Want something more special? Try a Prague dinner cruise or kick off your night on a Prague party boat.
Classic Prague Boat Tour
- Ticket price: from 23 euros
- Duration: 45 minutes
- Language: Audio guide in 19 languages
- Departure point: Charles Bridge Museum
The 45-minute classic Prague boat tour sets off right at Charles Bridge on small wooden boats and cruises leisurely along the Vltava River — including a detour through the Devil’s Canal, Prague’s little Venice.
Along the way, the audio guide fills you in on fascinating facts about the sights you pass — Prague Castle, the Rudolfinum, and the grand buildings lining the riverbanks. At night, the city takes on a completely different kind of magic.
A drink is included (beer, coffee, or mulled wine, for example), plus ice cream or gingerbread depending on the season. Your ticket also gets you free entry to the Charles Bridge Museum after the ride.
This Vltava river cruise is also the top pick if you’re visiting Prague with kids.
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Prague Evening Boat Tour
- Ticket price: from 18 euros
- Duration: 50 minutes
- Language: Audio guide in 3 languages
- Departure point: Pier 4 at the Czech Bridge
The 50-minute evening boat tour in Prague lets you experience the city’s illuminated landmarks from the water — and it’s seriously stunning.
You’ll cruise along the Vltava on a comfortable, air-conditioned boat with a covered sun deck — great for any time of year — taking in iconic Prague photo spots like Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and Kampa Island.
An audio guide in three languages covers interesting background on the sights you pass. A printed travel guide in 16 languages is also available on board.
Important: You’ll need to bring your own headphones for the audio guide.
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Prague Dinner Boat Tour
- Ticket price: from 79 euros
- Duration: 3 hours
- Language: Online audio commentary in multiple languages
- Departure point: varies by booking option, but always at the Czech Bridge
The three-hour dinner boat tour in Prague is the most indulgent way to experience the city by night.
On board a modern glass-enclosed vessel, you’ll enjoy a varied buffet of international and Czech specialties while watching Prague drift past — first at sunset, then by moonlight — depending on the time of year and your departure time.
Highlights include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the Dancing House — and you might even spot your hotel in Prague!
Live music sets a wonderfully relaxed mood on board. The ship is air-conditioned and has both indoor and outdoor seating, so you can pick your perfect vantage point depending on the weather or your mood.
One tip: book a window seat so you can really soak up the views while you eat.
Note: Drinks are not included in the price and must be purchased separately.
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Prague Jazz Boat Tour with Live Music
- Ticket price: from 49 euros
- Duration: 2.5 hours
- Language: Live music instead of commentary
- Departure point: Pier at Štefánik Bridge
The 2.5-hour jazz boat tour in Prague pairs a relaxed cruise along the Vltava with live jazz music — honestly one of the most atmospheric ways to spend an evening in the city.
You can choose between the indoor and outdoor deck while taking in views of the illuminated landmarks. A three-course dinner is available on request, which pairs perfectly with the musical vibe.
There are also music breaks during the cruise when you can head up to the deck for photos.
Afterward, you can unwind and fall into bed at your Prague boutique hotel — a perfect end to the evening.
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Prague Party Boat Tour with Drinks
- Ticket price: from 18 euros
- Duration: 2 hours
- Language: Music instead of commentary
- Departure point: Loď Odra or Dvořákovo nábřeží
Prague loves a good party, and a boat party is a fantastic way to kick off your night. On a party boat, you can take in the city’s sights with music pumping and a drink in hand — the ultimate pre-game.
Afterward, the night continues at a club that’s already included in your ticket. Once you’re there, you can keep the party going with your new friends from the boat.
If you want to really let loose in Prague, this party package is exactly what you need.
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Also read our guide to beer in Prague
Private Boat Tour in Prague
- Ticket price: from 637 euros (up to 11 people)
- Duration: 3 hours
- Language: English language skills required
- Departure point: 71 Rašínovo nábřeží, 128 00, Prague
The three-hour private boat tour in Prague is perfect for an exclusive experience on the Vltava — ideal for groups of up to 11 people.
You get unlimited beer or prosecco and can customize the route however you like — for example, with a stop at the Yellow Swimming Area, where you can even take a dip.
It’s not the cheapest option, but for a larger group looking for a special occasion on the water, this private cruise is a seriously great way to see Prague in style.
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Prague Boat Tours: Our Experience
We took the classic 45-minute Prague boat tour in winter.
Before the tour, we had to exchange our GetYourGuide ticket for a paper ticket — you do this right at the small museum entrance at Charles Bridge. Your ticket also gets you into the Charles Bridge Museum afterward. There are restrooms there too.
The sightseeing boat was pleasantly heated, and every passenger got to pick a drink — mulled wine, coffee, tea, or beer. Anyone who wanted could even grab an ice cream, though on a cold winter boat trip through Prague, a warm drink is definitely the move.
We really loved the small wooden boats with just a handful of passengers — it felt much more personal than a big tour vessel. The audio guide was clear and informative.
The standout moment for us was the detour through the Devil’s Canal — a side arm of the Vltava that was once artificially created to supply water to mills. The area is also known as “Little Venice.”
Only smaller boats can navigate here, and you can spot things like the mill wheel of the Velkopřevorský Mill, where there’s a small bronze devil hidden away.
Fun Fact: The figure was placed there as a nod to the canal’s history and name — Čertovka translates to “Devil’s Canal” in English. The name likely comes from a former resident of the adjacent house, who earned the nickname “little devil” because of her fiery temperament.
Of course, all the other Prague highlights along the route are wonderful to see too — especially Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.
The boats cruise at a wonderfully slow pace, giving you plenty of time to enjoy the views from the water and snap as many photos as you want.
We’d genuinely recommend a Prague boat tour to anyone visiting the city. Absolutely worth it!
