Where to Listen: the 9 Best Self-Guided Audio Tours in the Czech Republic

1.Prague’s Jewish Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $11Our pick

Use the VoiceMap app to follow an English walking tour from Prague New City Hall to Maisel Synagogue. Over about 60 to 75 minutes, you’ll pass the Pinkas, Old-New, and Spanish synagogues, the Jewish Town Hall, Old Jewish Cemetery, and Old Town Square. Audio, maps, and route data work offline.

“A fun and cheap way to get a good tour of the jeweish quarter. I used voicemap before in other countries and I love the concept. You can decide your own pace (take a break whenever you want) since there's no group or actual guide present. It gives you a lot of information and the map is easy to follow (believe me, if I can keep track everybody can) I would highly recommended.”

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2.Prague Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use the World City Trail app to follow a flexible, self-guided 4.1 km route through Prague. Solve riddles at Henry’s Tower, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, and Prague Castle while listening to short stories and local tips. Start anytime, pause freely, and use the activity for up to one year.

“The questions are sometimes difficult. Especially the astronomical clock. The proposed route is very well optimised.Auto-translated”

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3.Self-Guided Audio Tour – Prague Castle District

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $10

Follow Prince Dalibor through Prague Castle District on a self-guided mobile tour. You’ll hear stories of Bohemian rulers, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George’s Basilica, Rosenberg Palace, Golden Lane, and the prison tower named for Dalibor. Admission, a smartphone, and headsets are not included.

“We have used audio tours in the past and have been very pleased. Not so with this one. The commentary was apparently supposed to sync with the location—but it didn’t and it was near impossible to get the track to be at the place. The audio Read more”

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4.Cesky Krumlov Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $9Top rated

Use the World City Trail app to explore Český Krumlov at your own pace. Solve riddles, follow GPS directions, and hear audio stories at the castle, St. Vitus Church, Cloak Bridge, monasteries, and more. The 1.6-kilometer route takes about two hours, with no guide, fixed start time, or entrance fees.

“Cesky Krumlov already feels like a storybook town, and this scavenger hunt made exploring it even more magical! We followed clever clues through cobblestone alleys, charming squares, and up to breathtaking castle views. It was the perfRead more”

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5.Dark Shadows of the Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $6

Use the VoiceMap app to follow a 50-minute audio walk from Old Town Square through Prague’s eerie past. You’ll visit St. James Basilica, Saint Agnes Convent, and the Old Town Hall while hearing spooky stories at your own pace. Download the route, map, and audio before you go.

“Great experience, must do at night. Wish there where more of theses types of activities in other cities”

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6.Explore Marvellous Prague: Self-Guided Audio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 2 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $15

Use GPS audio files to guide yourself through five Prague landmarks, from the vast Prague Castle complex to the Dancing House. The tour lasts about two to three hours, costs $15.29 per person, and includes no entrance fees, transport, or physical guide. Download the English audio before you set out and follow the route at your own pace.

“Was unable to do the tour due to arriving to late. I am requesting a refund please. Who do I need to contact”

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7.Private Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $9

Use your smartphone and headphones to follow an English audio walk from Prague’s National Museum through Old Town, Týn Church, Old Town Square, and Charles Bridge. The downloadable map works offline, and each stop includes spoken commentary plus readable text. Allow about one to two hours, with no live guide or attraction tickets included.

“Schöne kleine Tour, mit wirklich netten und informativen kleinen Geschichten zu den einzelnen Sehenswürdigkeiten, einschl. einiger Tipps drumherum. Auch schön: Sollten Kopfhörer mal ausfallen, kann man alles was man hören würde, auch mitlesen.”

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8.Self Guided City Audio Tour in Prague Castle (no ticket)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $8

TouringBee’s self-guided Prague Castle audio tour leads you through 20 historic points in about 90 minutes. Use the iPhone or Android app, offline map, and landmark illustrations to find St. Vitus Cathedral, castle ramparts, the Old Royal Palace, Golden Gate, Ball Game Hall, and Summer Palace. No human guide or admission ticket is included.

“La visita al castillo de praga es una experiencia maravillosa. Este lugar es muy majestuoso e imponente. Touringbee fue un gran aliado en este tour, ya que me permitió tomarte mi tiempo y conocer los lugares más emblemáticos.”

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9.Self Guided Tours Prague With 100 Captivating Audio Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $3Best value

Use a mobile web app to explore Prague with 100 English audio stories tied to places, people, and events. Visit Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Malá Strana, Vyšehrad, Petřín, Žižkov, and more at your own pace. Bring your phone and headphones. The guide is self-guided, private, and has no offline access.

“Smart way for a solo traveler (or group) to learn about history, culture and celebrities in Prague. This really helped me to get a deeper understanding of Prague. The map had more than enough sights with audio stories.”

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