Prague Underground Tour 2026
Old Town, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour | Reserve now & pay later
About the Prague Underground Tour
Book the Prague Underground Tour and discover the secrets lying beneath the Czech capital! Skip the line and descend into Prague’s underground tunnels. Explore corridors, rooms, and dungeons that haven’t changed much since medieval times. You’ll also have a local guide with you, teaching you the history of Prague while guiding you through the underground.
Beneath the city of Prague is a whole other world: the corridors, cellars, and chambers of the Prague underground! You’ll walk through winding passages, seeing ancient kitchens, tanneries, and breweries. They have remained preserved since the 12th century!
As part of the Prague Underground Tour, you’ll also see a dungeon from the medieval period. It is where criminals and religious prisoners were tortured. Your guide will show you the old torture devices and even point out prisoners’ graffiti!
A local guide will lead the walking tour, teaching you about the underground as you explore. Learn why the underground was constructed and how Prague had to raise its street level to avoid flooding from the river Vltava.
You’ll receive skip-the-line tickets for this Prague Underground Tour, meaning you can enter the dungeons right away! Don’t worry about wasting time while standing in line. Instead, enter immediately, and make the most of your time in Prague!
If your plans change, don’t worry. Just cancel up to 24 hours in advance, and we’ll issue a refund, so you can easily re-book. Alternatively, simply reserve your spot and only pay once your plans are completely finalized.
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This tour was highly recommended to me by my uncle, and I’m glad I listened to him. It was amazing and so cool how as soon as you go underground, you can’t hear anyone in the Old Town anymore and how it got colder. It was fun to walk through all those ancient passages with a local guide and see a whole other side of Prague.
If you liked the catacombs in Rome, this is for you. You walk through all these medieval passages and see ancient rooms, like kitchens and prisons. It’s a great tour. Our guide, Veronica, was also amazing and very knowledgeable, and you could tell she really enjoyed her job. Loved skipping the line as well. We got in right away!
DESCRIPTION
Prague Underground Tour
- Live tour guide
- Walking tour of Prague’s underground
- Admission to the 12th-century Prague underground
- Seeing a medieval dungeon, prison, and torture room
- All entrance fees
- Skip-the-line tickets
- German, English
WANDER AROUND THE UNDERGROUND PASSAGES OF PRAGUE
Your guide will lead you to Prague’s Old Town Hall, through which you’ll access the underground. But before entering, look up to see the building’s Astronomical Clock. It is a multi-color, three-part, ancient working timepiece. Then, walk inside the Old Town Hall and descend into the underground. You’ll wander through stone passageways and chambers. Your guide will point out ancient infrastructure that has been preserved since the 12th century. You’ll spot houses, kitchens, tanneries, breweries, and even a pub! While exploring these tunnels, you’ll feel like you’re in medieval times!
VIEW THE DARK SIDE OF THE UNDERGROUND
As part of this walking tour, your guide will show you a medieval dungeon. There, you’ll see ancient, painful torture devices used during the period. This is where criminals and religious prisoners, mostly protestants, were tortured. Nearby, you’ll also find the prisons, and your guide will point out some ancient graffiti. If you look closely, you’ll see a game of Tic Tac Toe!
LEARN ABOUT THE HISTORY OF PRAGUE
While exploring the underground, your guide will teach you the location’s history and answer all your questions. Did you know that in the 13th century, Prague’s street level was significantly lower than it is today? Because of the nearby Vltava river, flooding was a real danger, so earth was brought in to artificially increase the street level. Then, over the years, the city’s old street level became today’s underground!
ASCEND ABOVE GROUND, FULL OF UNDERGROUND MEMORIES
Step back onto street level and breathe in fresh air. The underground entrance is fairly central, so why not see some of Prague’s modern, beautiful architecture? The famous Charles Bridge is nearby, for example.
FREE CANCELLATION UP TO 24H IN ADVANCE!
Receive a complete refund if you cancel your booking 24 hours before the selected date!
Did you know that a part of the Underground is used as a beer spa?
There’s one section of the Underground that’s been repurposed as a beer spa - a space where visitors literally soak in beer! Attendants prepare a mixture of beer, yeast, and hops for them to bathe. Of course, all while enjoying a mug of beer at the same time. The mixture has healing properties, and a 20- to 30-minute soak does wonders for the skin.
If soaking isn’t your thing, experience beer the classic way, by tasting it. A Prague brewery tour lets you sample a range of local favorites and learn how they’re made.
Book your Prague Underground Tour to explore the old city streets!
GOOD TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
- The entrance to the underground is through the Old Town Hall, so you’ll also catch a glimpse of this historical building.
- It’s a good idea to wear comfortable shoes, as the underground floor can be fairly uneven.
- It is required for all visitors to carry a photo ID—either a passport, driver’s license, or national identity card.
- Unfortunately, the tour is not accessible for pets and small children below school age.
- Baby strollers are not permitted on the tour, simply due to the narrow passages and many staircases.
- The Prague Underground Tour is selling out fast, so make sure you book your spot on time!
Meeting Point
To start your walking tour, meet your guide at our ticket office inside the Art Passage. The exact address is Male Namesti Square Nr. 459 / 11, Praha 1 Oldtown, and it’d be best if you arrived 5-10 minutes early.
PRO TIP
When you are walking through the dark rooms, look up at the stone ceilings and corners. You will notice dark, oily black patches and smudges on the rocks. This isn't modern dirt or mold. Those dark marks are layers of smoke stains left behind by torches and candles used centuries ago. Because these tunnels are protected from wind and rain, these burn marks have remained perfectly preserved.
Why is this Prague Underground Tour the best choice?
We have tested various Prague Underground tours, and this one stands out as our top recommendation. Here is why:
Expert storytelling & Old Town walk
Walk alongside your professional local guide through the historic streets of Old Town before heading below ground. Hear about Prague’s dark history and secret medieval legends.
12th-century underground access
Descend beneath Prague's lively streets into a hidden labyrinth of historic cellars, corridors, and chambers that have remained preserved since the Middle Ages.
Medieval dungeon & torture room
Step inside a dark, authentic historical prison. Explore the eerie cells where captives were held and view a chilling collection of genuine medieval execution and torture devices.
Flexible booking
Reserve your place today with no upfront payment. Enjoy free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.
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