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Kickstart your Prague adventure with certified local guides covering Old Town's must-sees + hidden gems, Jewish Quarter history, and Charles Bridge legends.
**What You'll Discover:**
- Decode Prague's Astronomical Clock secrets
- Golem legend (Dan Brown's latest inspiration!)
- Jewish Quarter's stories & synagogues (exteriors)
- Charles Bridge - cross it and learn it's most interesting secrets and facts
**Why Choose Us:**
Licensed locals passionate about Prague—history made fun with laughs & insider tips.
Key Details:
Group size: Up to 30 on the regular tour, up to 12 on the early morning option.
Duration: 2h45m.
Start: Powder Gate.
End: Lennon Wall near Charles Bridge.
Perfect first-day orientation. Book now—limited spots!
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Powder Gate (Prašná Brána), look for a RED UMBRELLA with white "100" written on it. Please talk to your guide - the person who is holding the RED UMBRELLA WITH WHITE "100" PICTURE ON IT.
The tour ends at the John Lennon Wall, 1 min. walk from the Charles Bridge
Itinerary
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1Prasna brana
Once part of the royal coronation route, this tower now stands as one of the few remaining reminders of the medieval defensive walls that once surrounded Prague's Old Town and protected the city from its enemies. We'll begin our exploration of Prague's Old Town here, pointing out fascinating details that most visitors would otherwise overlook.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Obecni Dum
Many Czechs consider this the most beautiful building in Prague. It's easy to see why—let us show you how the finest architects, sculptors, and painters of pre–World War I Bohemia combined their talents to create this Art Nouveau masterpiece.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3House of the Black Madonna
Pablo Picasso made Cubism famous through painting—Czechs brought it to life in architecture. Discover Prague's most iconic Cubist building and learn how the world's first Cubist building came to be built right here in Prague.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Karolinum
Charles University has been at the heart of education and intellectual life for more than 600 years. During our tour, you'll learn about its founder, the remarkable figures who studied and taught here, and even pick up a few basic Czech phrases to help you make the most of your time in Prague.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Theatre Des Etats
Mozart premiered his Don Giovanni here. Let us share some interesting stories about Mozart's short but rather wild stay in Prague.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Church of Our Lady before Tyn
The iconic gothic sight of the Old Town Square, the Tyn church sparks a lot of questions: who built it, how do people enter it, and why its towers look so different. Do not worry, we are going to answer all of them!
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Old Town Square
Visit Prague's most iconic square, learn about its diverse architectural styles, and discover why Prague's historic center was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1992.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
Visiting Prague without seeing one of the oldest astronomical clocks in the world is a crime nobody can afford to commit! You will not only learn about the creation and the mechanism of the clock, but will also view the famous clock show as a part of our tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
No other monument in the city illustrates Prague's complex religious history quite so well. We'll tell you why it was erected, why it was destroyed only to be erected again, and how people once used it to set the time on their pocket watches.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10Jan Hus Monument
Learn the story of Prague's most famous university professor and preacher, who changed the course of European Christian history.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Franz Kafka Statue
Prague's most famous writer has a statue that marks the meeting point of two worlds: Jewish and Christian. We'll tell you which of his works the statue refers to and why people touch its shoes—even though they shouldn't.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague
Learn why Prague is home to a synagogue that bears a striking resemblance to Spain's Alhambra.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Parizska Street
Prague meets Paris right in the Jewish Quarter. We'll tell you why, and reveal the grand plan that was once envisioned for the former Jewish ghetto.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14The Old-New Synagogue
Strolling through the Jewish Quarter, we will take a look at the exteriors of the Oldnew Synagogue, explain the lëgend of |Golem.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
High synagogue (Pass by)
Walk past Prague's High Synagogue
Admission ticket free -
15Old Jewish Cemetery
Thousands are buried in this tiny plot of land—a consequence of the centuries of restrictions and oppression endured by Prague's Jewish community. Discover Prague's most fascinating cemetery, said to have inspired Umberto Eco's novel The Prague Cemetery.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Jewish Town Hall (Zidovska radnice)
Why does the clock on Prague's Jewish Town Hall run backwards? We'll explain the story behind its famous Hebrew clock and how the Jewish community once governed itself from this very building.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Nova radnice (Pass by)
Take a photo of the Art Nouveau residence of Prague's Lord Mayor.
Admission ticket free -
17Klementinum
One of Europe's largest former Jesuit colleges hides centuries of knowledge behind its Baroque walls. Discover the story of the Klementinum and why Dan Brown chose it as one of the key locations in his novel The Secret of Secrets.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
18Old Town Bridge Tower
Take a photo from one of Prague's most famous viewpoints. This is where one of the medieval river fords once crossed the Vltava and where Prague's most important bridge—Charles Bridge—was later built.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
19Charles Bridge
Crossing the oldest stone bridge in Prague, you will learn about its famous statues and legends behind them, enjoy beautiful views, and see Vltava river!
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Kampa (Pass by)
Cross Kampa Island, admire its picturesque water mill and the statue of the Vodník (Czech water sprite). We'll tell you about the floods Prague has survived and show you how they shaped one of the city's most beautiful hidden corners.
Admission ticket free -
20Lennonova zed
The youngest sight on our tour,but not the last one in terms of importance, John Lennon Wall is one of the most popular places to visit in Prague. We will explain the cultural significance of the sight and how it has been changing together with Czech Republic.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Please note that this tour does not include entry to the interiors of the synagogues. After the tour, you are welcome to visit the synagogues independently, as they are open to visitors as museums.
- Not recommended for travelers with mobility problems
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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