Vyšehradské casemates - Prague 2-Vyšehrad

Przemyslaw K.

Vyšehradské Kasematy are a network of underground tunnels located within the Vyšehrad fortress in Prague. Built in the 17th century by the Austrians, they were originally designed as part of the fortress’s defensive system, allowing soldiers to move unseen and providing storage for weapons and supplies. The tunnels extend for about 1.7 kilometers, though only a small section is open to the public.

One of the most interesting parts of the casemates is the Gorlice Hall, a large underground chamber that was once used for military storage. Today, it houses original statues from Charles Bridge, which were moved there to protect them from damage caused by weather and pollution. The casemates have become a popular attraction for visitors interested in Prague’s history, offering a glimpse into the city’s military past and underground architecture.

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My wife and I spontaneously decided to take a casemates tour after the person in the information center informed us that there was an English tour at 11am. Really great tour with Thomas, who provided an excellent background of the castle before leading us through the tunnels. It was extra special to be able to see the original statutes from Charles Bridge up close. The tour took almost an hour, but I would highly recommend it even if there is only one thing you can do at Vysehrad.

Valerie K.

We went on this tour as a bit of a last minute part of our Prague trip. It was one of our favorites! We took the english tour with Thomas and it was a great length, very interesting information, and Thomas was very engaging and fun. I would definitely recommend the tour!

Erica D.

This was such a fascinating and cool experience (literally since it was 10° down there on a hot summer day!). The tour takes about an hour, in which you walk through the casemates to the Gorlice Hall where 6 original statues from the Charles Bridge are stored. The guide Tomas was brilliant! He shared some very interesting history in a fun engaging way. This is a highlight of my trip here. This must be included in your Prague itinerary!

P.S. The English tour happens at 11am and 4pm, so plan accordingly

BeeJay

What a fascinating tour and worth every koruna! Tomas our guide was very informative, had a good sense of humour and answered every question we threw at him. I would thoroughly recommend this tour even if it is a little off the beaten track of the normal tourist trails. There's a lot more to Prague than the usual sights and Vyšehrad deserves a half-day of your time.

Amy H.

What an amazing tour! A secret hidden part of Prague that most people don’t see. Tomaš was a great guide - humor, history, sound effects, a lighting demonstration…this tour had it all! It’s just 45 minutes, so a really nice length. (And great on a hot summer day!) Plus seeing six original statues from Charles Bridge in the underground great hall was just incredible! We will definitely recommend this as a must-do for friends visiting Prague in the future.

Predrag M.

The tour starts with Thomaš, a truly outstanding guide, outlining the history of both Prague and Vyšehrad after which it continues with a walk through a long corridor that at times feel like you’ve travelled back in time. At the end of the said corridor there is a large hall with 6 impressive original statues from the Charles bridge.

George

Tomas was a great tour guide! Really funny and very thorough with the explanations and when answering questions. I would highly recommend going through the tunnels and seeing the history of Prague from a different point of view.

Edit: He also has great recommendations for food! He recommended we go to Lokal for dinner and it was so delicious. Would highly recommend it.