Prague Introduction Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Get to grips with Prague's 1,000 years of tumultuous history on this 3-hour walking tour. Guided by a historian, visit key sites in the Old Town and the New Town. Learn about the key events in the Czech capital's past while marveling at the city's extraordinary architecture, including the Gothic, the Renaissance and the Baroque styles.

What's Included

Historian guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside Cafe Cukrárna Myšák, Vodičkova 710/31

End point
Wenceslas Square

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Charles Bridge

    Discuss the 600+ year history of the Gothic bridge lined with Baroque statues of saints and it's unique role in the development of Prague.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Bethlehem Chapel

    Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Nove MEsto

    Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Vaclavske NamEsti

    Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Theatre Des Etats

    Discuss Mozart's relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

    View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 9
    Jan Hus Monument

    Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Old Town Square

    Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Parizska Street

    Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Metronome

    Discuss the symbolism of the sculpture and the Stalinist history of the site.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Franz Kafka Statue

    Revolving, kinetic statue resembling the bust of Franz Kafka by Czech artist David Černý.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
Supplied by Insight Cities

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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