Private Prague Introduction Walking Tour

5.0
(15 reviews)

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This 3-hour private walking tour with a historian guide introduces visitors to Prague's 1,000 years of history. Walk through the Old and New Towns and learn about the city from the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the ordeals and triumphs of its modern history.

What's Included

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

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Unless hotel pick up has been arranged, please meet your guide 5 minutes before start time at the default meeting point, outside of Cafe Mondieu (near the Lennon Wall)

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Meeting point

Please meet your guide outside Café Mondieu, at Maltézské náměstí 480 (near the Lennon Wall) in the Lesser Town / Malá Strana

End point

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    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
  • 2
    Church of Our Lady before Tyn

    Discuss the Gothic characteristics of the Tyn church in contrast to the St. Nicholas' church across the square.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Old Town Square

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

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    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
  • 5
    Bethlehem Chapel

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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
  • 7
    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
  • 8
    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
  • 9
    Theatre Des Etats

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

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    St Nicholas Church

    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
  • 11
    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
  • 12
    Parizska Street

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

    10 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 included

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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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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