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David Cerny's Prague Art Installations: A Self-Guided Tour

  • 2–2.5 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Discover one of Europe’s most mischievous artists on a self-guided walking tour through Prague that goes far beyond medieval towers and baroque palaces. On this art-focused walking tour, I’ll introduce you to the artist David Černý, and show you how he’s transformed the city into his personal gallery. His sculptures are provocative, funny, cheeky – and sometimes downright shocking. You’ll first encounter Černý’s horse and rider sculpture that flips the country’s most sacred symbol upside down – literally. From there, you’ll weave through the New Town and Old Town’s medieval streets. As you walk, I’ll tell you how this rebel artist has transformed his city’s identity by sneaking contemporary art into UNESCO-protected historic streets, creating pieces that make you laugh, think, and sometimes scratch your head. You’ll also hear about breakthrough pieces that catapulted the artist to fame on both the local and international scene – naturally, through scandal.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

What's not

  • Smartphone and headphones

Itinerary

  1. You’ll catch a glimpse of the Statue of Saint Wenceslas Riding an Upside-Down Dead Horse, a striking and satirical artwork suspended inside the Lucerna Palace. Please note that entry to view the statue inside the building is not included in this tour.

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  2. You’ll pass by the Franz Kafka – Rotating Head by David Černý, a large kinetic sculpture that reflects Kafka’s layered identity through its moving metallic segments. Please note that entry to the installation area or any related activities is not included in this tour.

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  3. You’ll spot David Černý’s Lettergirl VH, a distinctive public artwork that adds a touch of whimsy to the streetscape. Please note that entry to any nearby venues or related installations is not included in this tour.

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  4. You’ll pass by *Butterfly Effect* by David Černý, a dynamic public installation that showcases the artist’s signature style. Please note that entry to the installation area or any related activities is not included in this tour.

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  5. You’ll catch a glimpse of *Man Hanging Out*, David Černý’s striking sculpture of Sigmund Freud suspended high above the street. Please note that entry to any nearby buildings or viewing areas isn’t included in this tour.

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  6. You’ll pass by David Černý’s *Pink Tank*, a boldly repainted Soviet-era tank that sparked nationwide debate and became an iconic piece of Prague’s contemporary art history. Please note that entry to the site or any related activities isn’t included in this tour.

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Know before you go

Meeting point
This tour starts at in the middle of Wenceslas Square. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
VoiceMap Audio Tours
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Prague

  • Its from-price is 92% below the median of the 1953 experiences we list in Prague.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Prague

Prague's skyline of spires rises over the Vltava, with a hilltop castle, statue-lined bridge and a medieval old town that survived largely intact.

Prague Castle, one of the largest castle complexes anywhere, crowns the hill of Hradčany, with St Vitus Cathedral at its centre and the tiny houses of Golden Lane tucked behind. Below, the Lesser Town's Baroque palaces and terraced gardens lead down to the Charles Bridge, lined with statues of saints and busy from dawn.

Top-ranked sights in Prague: Charles Bridge (Karluv Most), Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad), Prague Old Town Square (Staromestské Námestí).

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