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Private Prague Introduction Walking Tour

5.015 reviewsCharles Bridge (Karluv Most)

  • 3 hours
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

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.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Historian guide

What's not

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

Itinerary

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

    15 min

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

    10 min

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

    15 min

  4. 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 min

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

    10 min

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

    10 min

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

    15 min

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

    15 min

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

    10 min

  10. Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.

    10 min

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

    10 min

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

    10 min

Cancellation

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

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please meet your guide outside Café Mondieu, at Maltézské náměstí 480 (near the Lennon Wall) in the Lesser Town / Malá Strana
Pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Insight Cities
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking

How it compares in Prague

  • Its from-price is 179% above the median of the 343 city tours we list in Prague.
  • Its length is typical for the group.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 103 of 343.
  • 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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