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Private Prague Introduction Walking Tour

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About this activity

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.

Highlights

    What's included

    • Historian guide

    Not included

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

    Itinerary

    1. Prague Astronomical Clock

      View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    2. Prague Old Town

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

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

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

      15 minutesAdmission 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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

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

      10 minutesAdmission free

    6. Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.

      10 minutesAdmission free

    7. New Town

      Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    8. Wenceslas Square

      Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.

      15 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    9. Estates Theatre

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

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    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 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    11. Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.

      10 minutesAdmission free

    12. Paris Street

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

      10 minutesAdmission freeSee on map

    13. Revolving, kinetic statue resembling the bust of Franz Kafka by Czech artist David Černý.

      5 minutesAdmission included

    Meeting point

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

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    Pickup

    • Pickup, or meet at the start point
    • 314 hotels are served
    • You can request another pickup address
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 5 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking

    Cancellation and refunds

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

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 1 days before100%
    Between 0 and 1 days before0%
    Supplied by
    Insight Cities
    Product code
    10847P9

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