Saxon Switzerland

Day trips from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland

Two hours north of the old town lies a landscape Prague cannot show you — sandstone canyons, Europe’s largest rock arch and the Narnia labyrinth. Back at your hotel by dinner. All-inclusive from €149.

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Hotel pickup

Any hotel in Prague

Max 10 people

Never a coach group

Nothing to pay extra

Lunch, entry fees, water

Our trips

Our day trips from Prague

Every trip includes a local guide and lunch; the three national-park trips also pick you up at your Prague hotel and cover every entry fee. The real difference is pace and direction — one full day with the big climb, an easier winter version, a transfer that ends in Dresden, and a private walk that never leaves Prague.

Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Prague
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4.9(127)•11 hours

Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Day Trip from Prague

Bastei BridgePravcicka GateTisa Rocks
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€169€149
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Sightseeing Transfer: Prague to Dresden
Transfer with sightseeing
4.0(1)•9 hours

Sightseeing Transfer: Prague to Dresden

Bastei BridgeTisa Rocks
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€499€299
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Private Prague Walking Tour: The Effortless Royal Route
Premium Private Tour
5.0(3)•5 hours

Private Prague Walking Tour: The Effortless Royal Route

Iconic Tram 22Prague CastleOld Town
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€199€99
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Winter Fairy Tale Day Trip from Prague
Available November–March
4.9(127)•9 hours

Winter Fairy Tale Day Trip from Prague

Bastei BridgeTisa Rocks
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€169€149
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Milan Volf, founder

“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

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 climb up is the one demanding walk of the region — and worth every step of it.

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. Arrive before the coaches — as we do — and Saxony’s most photographed view is nearly empty.

Included in: All three national-park trips

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: All three national-park trips

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 the historic Tram 22 doing the hill for you.

Included in: Private Prague Walking Tour

Worth knowing

Thinking of doing it yourself?

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

By train & bus

≈ €25

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

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

€149

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

Why us

What your €149 actually buys

Not a seat in a coach — a day designed and guided by people who live in the park.

Add up what the day includes

  • Return transport across two countries
  • Guide for the whole day, not an audio app
  • Lunch and a drink in a family-run restaurant
  • All entry fees and parking
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Booked separately, the transport alone gets close to the price. €149 buys the whole day — planned, guided and handled.

We time it around the crowds

Bastei at ten is empty and silent. At noon it is a queue for the same photo. Knowing the hour matters more than knowing the trail.

Guides from these valleys

Not seasonal staff reading a script, but people who grew up here, in English, who know which path is icy and which viewpoint is worth the detour.

One price, nothing extra

Hotel pickup, transport across the border, lunch with a drink, all entry and parking fees, water. You do not open your wallet again.

Ten people, never more

Small enough that the van stops when you want a photo, and that lunch is a table of people talking rather than a canteen.

Guest reviews

What the last few groups said

Brad Hanus
Brad Hanus
August 2026ViatorVerified · Viator
Amazing the views were great and all of the staff were world class. Favorite part was definitely the hike to the top. Thank you Brad from the USA.
Jitendra Nandwani
Jitendra Nandwani
July 2026ViatorVerified · Viator
This is a must do tour from Prague. Well worth the day !! Come in your hiking shoes and with a water bottle to enjoy great views !! Laura from uniline was awesome !
Jean-Pierre D
Jean-Pierre D
July 2026TripadvisorVerified · Tripadvisor
An absolutely wonderful and fabulous place. Magnificent rock formations and exceptional views of the Elbe and the surrounding area.

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.

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Before you book

Questions we get every week

How much does a day trip from Prague to Bohemian Switzerland cost?
€149 per person for the shared small-group trips — that covers hotel pickup and drop-off, transport, an English-speaking guide, lunch with a drink, all entry and parking fees and water for the walk. There is nothing to pay on the day. The private sightseeing transfer to Dresden starts at €189 per person and is priced per group.
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?
Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland. It is the only one that combines Pravčická Gate, Bastei Bridge and the Tisá Rocks in a single day, so you leave having seen the three landmarks the region is known for.
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?
The Winter Fairy Tale trip (November–March) walks about 5 km on cleared paths, and the sightseeing transfer to Dresden keeps to easy ground too. If you would rather skip the countryside walking entirely, the Private Prague Walking Tour rides Tram 22 up to the Castle and strolls downhill from there.
Is this suitable for children, or for older travelers?
Yes, with the right trip. The Tisá rock labyrinth is a natural playground, groups are capped at 10 people and the pace bends to the group. For anyone worried about climbing, the winter trip and the transfer stay on easy ground throughout.
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.
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. We only guide the national parks — that is the one place near Prague where a local guide genuinely changes the day.