The river Vltava, also known as Moldau, is the longest river in the Czech Republic. The river is 430km long, and during a trip on the river inside Prague, you will get to see the beautiful attractions and buildings surrounding the river. The most popular tours take place in the evening, but there are also opportunities to go on lunch cruises for those who would like to see Prague from the river during the daytime. Our recommendation would, though, be a cruise in the evening where you can enjoy the beautiful buildings illuminated with great lights.
Several companies arrange different tours, but we have very good experiences with the following tours, which you can also book directly through us.
River cruise options in Prague
River Cruise in the daytime.
Duration: 12.00-12.55, 13.00-13.55, 15.00-15.55
Available: Every day
This is a cruise where you can enjoy the views of Prague from a boat on the River Vltava. This is not a guided tour, but it is possible to listen to an English-speaking guide with headphones. The trip lasts for 55 minutes, and it is available all year round. The trip starts from the Dvorakovo embankment (pier no. 17), next to the Stefanikuv bridge. The boat trip will also end at this location.
Price: 320 CZK for adults/students (appx 27 Euro) – 180 CZK for children (up to 10 years)
25% of this amount which is 80 CZK/45 CZK needs to be paid upon booking per person (we will send a PayPal invoice).
The rest of the amount will be paid at the meeting point before the cruise.
River Cruise with dinner buffet.
Duration: 18.50-21.50
Available: Every day
If you would like to spend one evening on the River Vltava, this is probably the best way to do it. You meet by pier no 17 next to the Stefanikuv bridge at 18.30. The boat leaves at 18.50, and the trip lasts until 21.50. On board the boat, you will enjoy a beautiful view of Prague while eating a buffet dinner at the boat. A bar is open where you can buy drinks during the entire trip.
Price: 1100 CZK for adults/students – 700 CZK for children (up to 10 years)
25% of this amount which is 275 CZK/175 CZK needs to be paid upon booking per person (we will send a PayPal invoice).
The rest of the amount will be paid at the meeting point before the cruise.
I probably enjoyed my river cruise in Budapest even more, but still, it is beautiful to gaze upon the beautiful buildings in Prague on a river cruise! The food was okay!