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Prague, a stunning city, presents a completely different charm when admired from the Vltava River. That's why river tours in Prague, Czech Republic, are always in demand.
Prague stands as one of Central Europe's most beautiful cities, adorned with historical landmarks and museums listed as UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
While there may not be the image of curved boats gliding gracefully on the water, exploring Prague's panorama on a flyboat along the Vltava River offers a vastly different experience compared to walking tours, revealing aspects rarely seen amidst the grandeur and antiquity of the Czech capital.
Since the late 19th century, boat expeditions exploring Prague have garnered favor among many. Accompanied by knowledgeable guides providing captivating historical insights and intriguing legends, these journeys allow you to admire structures only visible from the river.
Typically setting sail from Cechuv Bridge, cruises along the Vltava River meander through the city, taking tourists past famous landmarks that define Prague's reputation on the tourist map, such as the majestic Prague Castle, the legendary Charles Bridge, and the splendid St. Vitus Cathedral.
Every historic building is an architectural masterpiece, reflecting the remarkable technical prowess of the medieval era, casting its shimmering reflection upon the water, adding to Prague's grace.
From Prague's docks, you can select one- or two-hour boat excursions, or even longer to appreciate the panoramic view of a 'Venice in Prague'.
Typically, travelers are served pastries and beverages throughout the journey while admiring historic neighborhoods, the Karel Zeman Museum, Charles Bridge, exploring Certovka Canal, a 740-meter 'devil's channel' dating back to the 12th century, adjacent to Kampa Island, regarded as a miniature Venice for its houses built directly along the riverbank...
According to travel enthusiasts, only through this water journey can you access the deeply historic sites of Prague unreachable by walking tours.
During a 3-4 hour journey across Prague on the Vltava River, the boat glides past charming Gothic architecture from the 12th century, interspersed with numerous ancient towers in the picturesque Mala Strana district, appearing as if from a painting lining both sides of the river.
The river adventure will take you to Troja, the northern suburb of Prague, where you can cruise the radiant Slapy Lake under the sun or visit the Prague Zoo...
After a tiring day of walking, you can opt for the Jazz Boat cruise departing every evening, ensuring you don't miss the chance to explore Prague from the Vltava River.
During this journey, you'll enjoy dinner accompanied by various genres of jazz music, while marveling at the surreal beauty from the 600-year-old Charles Bridge – Prague's unique bridge, to Prague Castle, the National Theater with its dazzling golden roof, or the majestic Vysehrad fortress in the night…
* Information for you:
- Currently, river cruises on the Vltava River with flyboats lasting 45 minutes are very popular in Prague. The boats operate year-round, except on December 24th, departing every 15 minutes from 10:30 am, priced at 17 euros for a one-hour journey to explore the city's most famous landmarks. Pre-booked tickets are only 12 euros.
- Operating hours of the boats range from 10 am to 9 pm, depending on different times of the year. Departures for the one-hour cruise are spaced 30 minutes apart, from 10 am to 6 pm. The two-hour journey only departs at 3:30 pm in summer and exclusively at 3 pm in winter.
- You can easily choose from seven automatic narration languages about the legends related to the landmarks along the cruise.
From Tuoitre.vn
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Reference: Mytour Travel Guide
MytourOctober 21, 2015
