Prague Introduction Walking Tour

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About this activity

Get to grips with Prague's 1,000 years of tumultuous history on this 3-hour walking tour. Guided by a historian, visit key sites in the Old Town and the New Town. Learn about the key events in the Czech capital's past while marveling at the city's extraordinary architecture, including the Gothic, the Renaissance and the Baroque styles.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Insight Cities

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Historian guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

Itinerary

Charles Bridge

15 min

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.
Bethlehem Chapel

10 min

Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.
St. Giles Church

10 min

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

15 min

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

15 min

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

10 min

Discuss Mozart's relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.
Stop 7

10 min

Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

15 min

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

10 min

Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.
Stop 10

15 min

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

10 min

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

5 min

Discuss the symbolism of the sculpture and the Stalinist history of the site.
Franz Kafka Statue

5 min

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