Mittelalterliches Prag durch Nachtwächteraugen

Highlights

Reiseverlauf

1. 1

   Powder Tower

   Meet your Nightwatchman outside one of Prague’s 13 original city gates. Learn about the halberd (two metres, multipurpose: boars, intruders, Habsburgers - as needed), the duties of the night watch, and why Prague’s city walls were 10—12 metres high with a killing ground in between. Also: a brief but sincere warning about cutpurses, pickpockets and electric scooters - the unholy trinity of Old Town hazards, then and now.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

2. 2

   Prague’s oldest market, trading since the 13th century. Find out why being called a “Pfeffersack” was a compliment and what medieval food actually tasted like (answer: commitment).

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

3. 3

   Estates Theatre

   Find out why a young composer from Salzburg chose Prague for the premiere of his greatest work. The Estates Theatre has barely changed since 1787. Our nightwatchman’s opinion of Mozart has also barely changed.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

4. 4

   We pass by the first middle european university.

   Vorbeifahrt ohne Halt•Eintritt frei

5. 5

   Prague Astronomical Clock

   One of Europe’s most stunning squares - and in 1633, the city’s main meat market. Learn why Prague was known as the City of the Hanged, then stand at the crosses in the cobblestones - the exact spot where 27 Protestant leaders met a very bad morning on 21 June 1621. Full account of how a public execution worked in 17th century Prague. Informative. Detailed. Not for the faint-hearted.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

6. 6

   Meet the man who challenged papal authority, gathered thousands of followers, refused to recant - and was burned at the stake in 1415 for his trouble. Martin Luther later said “we were all Hussites without knowing it.” Our nightwatchman has a survival tip. It involves breathing.

   10 Minuten•Eintritt frei

7. 7

   Prague Old Town

   We introduce one of the oldest churches we can find nowadays, the Tyn church from 1368.

   5 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

8. 8

   Clementinum

   Step into the shadow of one of Prague’s most atmospheric landmarks - and meet Alexandr Schamsky, the 28-year-old doctor who stayed when the plague arrived in 1713 and almost everyone else fled. Hear who left first, who left second, and what the official plague survival advice of 1713 actually was. Garlic features prominently.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

9. 9

   Charles Bridge

   End at Prague’s most iconic landmark. Hear the full story of Karl IV, receive your plague survival guidance, and witness the ceremonial blowing of the horn - as nightwatchmen once used to warn the entire city of danger. Tonight it will warn Charles Bridge. Group photo with Prague Castle glowing across the river or the statue of Charles IV watching over proceedings. Just as he always has.

   15 Minuten•Eintritt frei•Auf der Karte

Treffpunkt

Our meeting point is directly in front of the old Powder Tower, right next to náměstí Republiky 1090/5. Simply look for a person with a halberd and a big hat.

Die Karte zeigt Prag. Der genaue Treffpunkt ist die Adresse oben.Größere Karte öffnen

Abholung

• Alle treffen sich am Startpunkt

Gut zu wissen

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Mobile or paper ticket accepted
• One per booking
• • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or full refund

Stornierung und Erstattung

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

• Storniert und voll erstattet, wenn zu wenige buchen