Vltava River Boat Trip & Zoo Visit

Call me silly ( people often do) but I expected a 7 hour tour! However this was misleading in the description. I was accompanied to the zoo and then left to my own devices to get back after 2.5 hours. I met Martin at 1 minute before departure from the King Charles statue. Panic was already on my mind as I frantically asked complete strangers if they were going to the zoo as I expected a group swarming around an orange umbrella. So when I saw a kind looking man with an orange brolly in his hand I was told the tour was just me!! First off Ifollowed this complete stranger to a tram stop! Then we waited 30 odd minutes for the boat. Martin was lucky not to have to explain 50 times the public transport system in Prague. Just to me only. Bearing in mind I am a semi disabled elderly lady on my own already wishing I had not expected a 7 hour tour and instead booked a get abandoned in a zoo trip! Martin very carefully explained the two methods of transport back to the pick up point. I asked him to write it all down for me as pains was setting in again. We shared a jolly beer in the boat and a chat. Poor man - 1.5 hours but he was grateful for English practice. Martin was patient, kind and respectful of my hobbling and I was grateful for the short cut to the zoo. Once there we cheerfully parted with me clutching a map. Sadly I was unable to do the complete zoo as anxiety was creeping in over the duration of my lone journey back to where I had arranged assistance from pick up point to my hotel over the other side of the city. Once there the animals were happily living their best lives with many young and the grounds were beautiful. The chair lift was scary but only transport up the considerable hill! However the staff did help me jump on and off with my stick!! Unlike on the high up tram and bus home. Zoo was worth a visit with plentiful free clean rest rooms. So this is not the tour, if you are a bit infirm or a bit confused!! I did find a lady who could say “next” to me as in a busy bus I was unable to see bus route. For those still interested, tram 17 from Karlovy Lázně ( Charles bridge) to Trojska then. Bus 112 ( same bus stop) to the zoo where it turns around so easy!! Cheers Martin . Transport free for over 65s so they did not even have to pay for that! Great guide not great “tour”.

Love the boat trips, an essential when in Prague.

Pleasant little boat tour that allows to see the city from another angle, the guide knew how to answer all our questions and was very invested, he took us through the castle gardens arriving what we certainly would not have done alone. The Zoo is large with a great diversity of animals however we were able to visit it in one afternoon. The bus included for the return, we had no worries on the way.

I have two kids under ten. Despite the crowds, we were able to easily find our guide, Vojta. After a quick walk to the boat, we took a nice ride down the river. Vojta got us drinks and shared some interesting facts along the way. After another scenic walk, we got to the zoo easily. Vojta gave us instructions for getting home, then we said our goodbyes and explored the zoo. This tour went as expected, and I don’t have any complaints.

My girl friend loves boats and zoos. Thought this might be a great idea, what a mistake. Went to to the Riverside a day early tried to book tickets, got told to come back tomorrow. Tried 3 times. Don't waste your money, our hotel booked a more reliable taxi.