Dan Brown-inspired Secrets of Prague self-guided walking tour

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Old Jewish Cemetery

   We step into the Old Jewish Cemetery, one of the most haunting sites in Prague.

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   Old New Synagogue

   We stand before the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in Europe.

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   Here in the heart of Prague’s Old Town

   Here in the heart of Prague’s Old Town stands one of the city’s most striking modern monuments – the statue of Franz Kafka.

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   Prague Old Town Square

   We arrive at Prague’s Old Town Square – Staroměstské náměstí – the beating heart of the city for nearly a thousand years.

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   Prague Astronomical Clock

   We will stand before the Astronomical Clock, known as the Orloj, one of Prague’s most famous icons.

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   Sex Machines Museum

   We will pass by one of Prague’s more unusual attractions – the Sex Machines Museum, located just off Old Town Square. It does not play a role in the novel’s plot, but it is mentioned twice in passing, once when Robert moves through the city and again when the Golem roams the same streets.

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   Clementinum

   We will arrive at the Clementinum, one of Prague’s grandest landmarks. This sprawling complex once served as a Jesuit college.

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   Charles Bridge

   We will step onto Charles Bridge, the most famous span across the Vltava. Built in the 14th century under the reign of Charles IV.

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   On Charles Bridge, we pause at the statue of St. John of Nepomuk, perhaps the most famous of all the saints lining this span.

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    Museum Kampa

    We will reach the Kampa Museum, set on a small island between the Vltava River and its side canal. Its modern glass walls stand beside old mill buildings.

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    Wallenstein Palace Gardens

    We will step into the Wallenstein Garden, one of Prague’s most beautiful baroque gardens, to see the Dripping Wall.

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    Prague Castle

    We will stand before Prague Castle, the city’s greatest landmark and the largest castle complex in the world. Stretching over 70,000 square meters, it is less a single fortress than a city within a city.

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    St. Vitus Cathedral

    At the very heart of Prague Castle rises St. Vitus Cathedral, the spiritual symbol of the Czech nation. Its Gothic spires dominate the skyline, visible from almost anywhere in the city.

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    Strahov Monastery

    We will stand before Strahov Monastery, perched high above the city near Petřín Hill.

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    We will arrive at the Strahov Swimming Pool, a hidden retreat within the city.

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    Petrin Tower

    We will climb toward Petřín Hill, crowned by its famous Lookout Tower. Rising 63 meters above the summit, the tower resembles a miniature Eiffel Tower.

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    At the foot of Petřín Hill we pause before one of Prague’s most striking modern monuments – the Memorial to the Victims of Communism.

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    Prague National Theatre

    Standing proudly on the banks of the Vltava, the National Theatre is one of Prague’s greatest symbols of culture and identity.

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    Dancing House

    As we go along the Vltava embankment, the city opens before us – and suddenly the Dancing House comes into view.

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    We will arrive at the Petschek Villa, a grand residence in Prague’s Bubenč district, once home to one of the city’s wealthiest banking families.

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Treffpunkt

THIS TOUR IS SELF-GUIDED. That means you can choose any time to experience it, and there is no fixed meeting point. Follow the instructions to download and start the guide app, then run the self-guided tour based on the map coordinates within the app.

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Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• Install the SmartGuide App and activate your tour via the provided link. ─── THIS IS YOUR TOUR ACTIVATION LINK: https://get.smart-guide.org/ekQEfXtGxZb INSTRUCTIONS TO ACTIVATE YOUR TOUR HERE ─── 1. Activate your SmartGuide Premium in your browser with this link: https://get.smart-guide.org/ekQEfXtGxZb 2. Download the SmartGuide app available for Android or iOS 3. Open the tour and start exploring: https://www.smart-guide.org/destinations/en/prague/?tour=Dan+Brown+Novel%3A+Secret+of+Secrets 4. Enjoy access to all Premium tours in Prague for a 1-month. IMPORTANT NOTES ─── - No internet? Download offline tours beforehand. - Bring your headphones and a charged phone. - Check the opening hours of sites before the tour, best between 11 am and 4 pm. - The booking doesn't include an entrance fee. Please buy the respective tickets to attractions in advance if needed. SUPPORT ─── For technical support and other inquiries, please visit smartguide.app/support.

Stornierung und Erstattung

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