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See medieval Prague through the eyes of a 17th-century Nightwatchman. Armed with lantern and halberd, he walks you through dark streets, explaining daily life as he knew it — plainly, humorously, and without academic lectures. This is true history, sometimes funny, sometimes bloody, always based on real events — no legends or ghost stories.
The tour is led by a trained Nightwatchman who represents Prague in the European Nightwatchman Guild, a historical guild preserving authentic Nightwatchman traditions.
Starting at the Powder Gate, the Nightwatchman leads you through the Old Town as it once was: a city shaped by class differences, strict laws, public punishments, wars, fires, and plague.
Expect witty observations, blunt opinions, and uncomfortable truths. This tour is for curious travelers who want real history told in an unusual, human way, not a list of dates and names — and who don’t mind that history was sometimes harsh, unfair, and violent.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Directly in front of the Powder Gate
The tour ends at the beginning of the Charles Bridge.
Itinerary
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1Prasna brana
At the start of our tour we introduce the old Powder Gate, one of the 13 gates that protected Prague. Built in the 15th Century and storing also the gun powder since 17th century, which gives the gate its name.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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At the fruit market we talk about the old market place, the food of common people and offer our bread of the common people to our guests.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Theatre Des Etats
We travel back to the times of Mozart when playing his premirere of Don Giovanni in the famous Estates Theater. This is also a location where we introduce a local hero of the Czech Republic.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass by the first middle european university.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We pass by the statue of Il Commendatore, reminding us the first play of Don Giavanni in 1787.
Admission ticket free -
4Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
At the old town square we talk about the town hall, the market place, the defenestration and famous executions that took place.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Jan Hus Monument
We stop by in the 14th and 15th Century at the monument of Jan Hus and pay honor to the Hussites of Prague.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Church of Our Lady before Tyn
We introduce one of the oldest churches we can find nowadays, the Tyn church from 1368.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Rudolfinum
We pass by the Rudolfinum of Prague and take a break at a quiet spot along the riverside. This place offers a perfect location to make pictures or simply enjoy the stunning view on the Prague Castle.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Charles Bridge
We end our tour at the beginning of the Charles Bridge, talk about the nobles from the other side and Charles IV.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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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