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.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Insight Cities

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

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.
Church of Our Lady before Tyn

10 min

Discuss the Gothic characteristics of the Tyn church in contrast to the St. Nicholas' church across the square.
Stop 3

15 min

Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.
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.
St Nicholas Church

10 min

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

10 min

Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.
Franz Kafka Statue

5 min Admission included

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

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

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

End point

Pickup points

Cloister Inn Hotel
Aurus Hotel By Adrez
Hotel City Inn
Hotel Ankora
The Charles Hotel
BoHo Prague Hotel - Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Lovely Prague Apartments
Hotel U Prince by BHG
Hotel Elysee
Hotel Leon d'Oro
Merchant's Yard Residence
Accord Pension Prague

and 302 more pickup points

Unless hotel pick up has been arranged, please meet your guide 5 minutes before start time at the default meeting point, outside of Cafe Mondieu (near the Lennon Wall)