Prague Private Bike Tour: Old Town, Castle & Panoramic Parks

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What’s the experience like?

First thing I noticed at the bike shop—besides the friendly staff—was the faint smell of chain oil and coffee from the café next door. Helmets on, we rolled out into the city, dodging trams and weaving through Letná Park. The view from up there? You can spot the red rooftops stretching all the way to the castle, with the Vltava glinting below. Our guide, Petr, pointed out how locals gather here for picnics when the sun’s out—even in early spring, you’ll see folks with blankets and bottles of Kofola.

We coasted down to the Metronome, where you can actually hear skateboard wheels clacking on the concrete if you pause for a second. From there, it’s a gentle ride through the Royal Gardens—honestly, I didn’t expect peacocks strutting around, but there they were. At Prague Castle’s main gate, Petr shared stories about defenestrations (yep, people really did get tossed out windows here). The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sits just nearby, its façade always busy with official cars coming and going.

After a quick break at Strahov Monastery (the beer garden smells like fresh hops in summer), we zipped past the National Theatre and into the heart of town. The Estates Theatre glows gold in late afternoon light—Mozart premiered Don Giovanni here, which our guide seemed genuinely proud of. We stopped at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Cathedral; inside, it’s quiet except for your footsteps echoing off stone walls. The Dancing House stands out against the riverbank, all curves and glass—Frank Gehry’s touch is hard to miss.

The John Lennon Wall is always changing; today it was covered in sunflowers and Beatles lyrics. Crossing Charles Bridge felt like stepping back in time—the statues are worn smooth from centuries of hands. We finished near the Astronomical Clock just as it chimed; crowds gathered but our group had space to watch thanks to Petr’s timing. By then, my legs were tired but happy—and honestly, I’d seen more of Prague in one day than I ever could’ve managed on foot.