Saxon Switzerland

Day trips from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland

Explore Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland from Prague: join a small-group tour, plan a private day, or discover the region on your way to Dresden. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch and entry fees are included. Small-group tours start from €149 per person.

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Hotel pickup

Any hotel in Prague

Small group or private

Never a coach group

Nothing to pay extra

Lunch, entry fees, water

Our trips

Our day trips from Prague

Choose a summer day trip to Pravčická Gate, Bastei and the Tisá Rocks, or our winter trip to Bastei and Tisá. These trips include hotel pickup, a local guide, lunch and entry fees for the itinerary. Prefer your own group, or to stay in Prague? See the private options, or explore the city on our private walking tour.

Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Prague
Likely to sell out
4.9(119)11 hours•9 km / 5.5 mi

Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Prague

Bastei BridgePravcicka GateTisa RocksModerate
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€169€149
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Private Prague Walking Tour: The Effortless Royal Route
Premium Private Tour
5.0(3)5 hours•5 km / 3 mi

Private Prague Walking Tour: The Effortless Royal Route

Tram 22Prague CastleAstronomical ClockEasy
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€199
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Winter Fairy Tale Day Trip from Prague
Available November–March
5.0(25)9 hours•4 km / 2.5 mi

Winter Fairy Tale Day Trip from Prague

Bastei BridgeTisa RocksEasy
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€169€149
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Your day, your way

A private guide, your own group and a route tailored to you.

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Travelling on to Dresden?

Private · Bastei + Tisá Rocks · lunch included. Hotel to hotel, luggage with you.

Prague → Dresden

About the region

Day trips from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland and Saxon Switzerland

Two hours north of Prague, the Elbe sandstone country begins — two national parks in one landscape, Bohemian Switzerland on the Czech side and Saxon Switzerland across the German border. Far enough to feel like another world, close enough to be back in Prague for dinner. The places below are the reason people come.

Pravčická Gate

Pravčická Gate

The largest natural sandstone arch in Europe and the landmark of Bohemian Switzerland. The trail climbs through the forest to viewpoints beneath the arch.

Included in:Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Day Trip
Bastei Bridge

Bastei Bridge

A stone bridge strung between sandstone towers, 194 metres above the Elbe, just across the German border. We plan the visit to avoid the busiest times where possible.

Included in:Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Winter Fairy Tale Transfer to Dresden
Tisá Rocks

Tisá Rocks

A labyrinth of rock towers you walk through rather than look at — the backdrop of The Chronicles of Narnia. Children treat it as a natural playground.

Included in:Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Winter Fairy Tale Transfer to Dresden
Prague’s Royal Route

Prague’s Royal Route

Rather stay in town? The old coronation route from the Powder Tower to the Castle — walked downhill, with Tram 22 doing the hill for you.

Included in:Private Prague Walking Tour

Why go with us

Thinking of doing it yourself?

An honest comparison. For some trips it makes sense — for this one, less than people expect.

By train & bus

≈ €55–70

transport + lunch + entries, per person

Doable to Hřensko in season — but three-plus hours each way with changes.

  • Pravčická Gate
  • Bastei Bridge (Germany)
  • Lunch and entry fees
  • A guide who knows the trails

By rental car

≈ €90 + fuel

per car — parking, entries & lunch on top

Gets you everywhere — if you are willing to drive and park in two countries.

  • Pravčická Gate
  • Bastei Bridge (Germany)
  • Lunch and entry fees
  • A guide who knows the trails

With Saxon Tours

Recommended
From €149

per person — all-in

Picked up at your hotel, both countries in one day, nothing left to organise.

  • Pravčická Gate
  • Bastei Bridge (Germany)
  • Lunch and entry fees
  • A guide who knows the trails

Tour vs. your own car

With the tour, a guide, lunch and entries are included, and you don't have to deal with driving or parking.

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Milan Volf, founder

Meet your guide

The person behind every trip

“Saxon Tours was built around one region we know by heart. Every trip on this page is one we designed ourselves and guide every week — I grew up in these valleys, and so did the rest of the team.”

Milan Volf, founder

Guest reviews

What the last few groups said

zero360
zero360
October 2026TripadvisorTripadvisor
The guide Matias was FANTASTIC!! Great Full day with Beautiful hikes and nature.
Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Tour
Susan Ashton
Susan Ashton
October 2026ViatorViator
Wonderful trip to Bohemian Switzerland National Park and Saxony Park with our guide, Laura! Loved exploring the natural setting, meeting folks from other countries, enjoying a Czech lunch and seeing some Narnia sights! Be ready to hike 1.5 miles uphill and then down again!
Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Tour
Ivy Abella
Ivy Abella
October 2026GetYourGuideGetYourGuide
Laura is good. We all had fun. Beautiful place. It’s all worth it, the view is so amazing.
Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Tour

Before you book

Questions we get every week

How much does a day trip from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland cost?
Shared small-group day trips start from €149 per person. The price for your date and group size is shown before booking. Hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, lunch and entry fees for your chosen itinerary are included. For the private sightseeing transfer to Dresden, select your group size to see the total price.
Is it worth leaving Prague for a day?
If you have three or more days in the city, we think it is the best day of the trip — and reviews tend to agree. Prague has churches and old squares in every direction; what it does not have is a sandstone canyon, Europe’s largest rock arch and a rock labyrinth from the Narnia films, all within a two-hour drive.
Can I get there by public transport from Prague?
Partly. In season a train-and-bus combination reaches Hřensko and Pravčická Gate, but it takes three-plus hours each way and the German side — Bastei Bridge — stays out of practical reach. Our trips cover both countries in a single day with pickup at your hotel.
Which trip should I choose if it is my first visit?
From April to October, choose the Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland day trip for Pravčická Gate, Bastei Bridge and the Tisá Rocks. From November to March, choose our winter day trip to Bastei and the Tisá Rocks. If you are travelling on to Dresden, the private sightseeing transfer combines the journey with stops at Bastei and Tisá.
How far is Bohemian Switzerland from Prague?
About two hours by road, straight north along the Elbe. Pickup is at 08:00 and you are on the first trail by mid-morning — and back at your Prague hotel by early evening.
Which trip involves the least walking?
Our winter day trip from November to March focuses on Bastei and the Tisá Rocks, with shorter walks. The sightseeing transfer also visits these two locations without the climb to Pravčická Gate. Both still involve walking on outdoor paths. If you are unsure which route suits you, tell us about your walking needs before booking. For a city alternative, consider our private Prague walking tour.
Is this suitable for children, or for older travelers?
Yes, with the right trip. The Tisá rock labyrinth is a natural playground, groups are kept small and the pace bends to the group. For anyone worried about climbing, the winter tour and the sightseeing transfer skip the longer climb to Pravčická Gate. Expect around 4 km of walking, including steps and uneven ground at Tisá. Winter conditions vary.
What happens if the weather is bad?
The trips run in rain, and the sandstone looks its best in mist. Your guide adjusts the route to the conditions — that is the advantage of going with someone who walks these trails year-round. Only genuinely unsafe conditions cancel a departure, and then you get a full refund or a new date.
Can I plan a private day, or end the trip in Dresden?
Yes. Choose up to 3 destinations and we build a private day from Prague (9+ hours, lunch and entry fees included). Or take the private sightseeing transfer to Dresden, which goes hotel to hotel with stops at Bastei and the Tisá Rocks on the way. Both are for your own group only.
What else is worth visiting from Prague?
Kutná Hora, Karlštejn Castle and Český Krumlov are the classic trips, all easy to research and manage on your own. Our own trips focus on the national parks, where a local guide changes the day the most. On a private day we can also add Königstein or sightseeing in Prague or Dresden.

Still deciding

Not sure which trip to pick?

Send us your dates and we will plan the right day for you. Travelling with small children, worried about the climb, here in February, or moving on to Dresden? Write us a line — Milan or one of the guides answers personally, usually within a few hours, at the latest within 24 hours.

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