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Walking through ages: 11th to 21st century, Prague flavoured
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Hlavní město Praha
About
A walking tour through Prague’s four main squares (Hradčany, Lesser Town, Old Town, and Wenceslas) takes you through centuries, from the 11th to the 21st. Prague is called the "heart of Europe" for a reason—many events that shook the continent, like the Reformation and the Thirty Years' War, began here. It has seen both glory, as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and young Czechoslovakia, and decline, as a mere city of Austro-Hungary. Its medieval churches, baroque palaces, and Bauhaus quarters hold memories of it all. For centuries, Prague was a crossroads of German, Jewish, and Czech cultures. The Golem was created here; Doctor Faust lived here. It’s linked to Mozart, Kafka, and Milos F...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide service
You can bring water or snacks or buy them on the way
This is a walking tour, we get to the starting point by public transport
The tour is exterior only
Tram tickets to get to the starting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Pražský hrad
Meeting point is at the tram stop "Pražský Hrad" - "Prague castle" (trams 22, 23, 32). Direction from the center. Look for the guide wearing black hat.
Return
Wenceslas Square
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Prague’s dominant landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the seat of Bohemian rulers since the 10th century.
10 minutes
2
St. Vitus Cathedral
We'll have a brief look at St Vitus Cathedral, world-famous gothic masterpiece and symbol of Czech state, and the Prague Castle - the cradle of Czech state and nation and world's largest castle.
10 minutes
3
Hradcanske Namesti
The square in front of Prague Castle, surrounded by 17th century palaces of most powerful noblemen and offering a stunning view on the city.
15 minutes
4
Lesser Town
Prague Lesser Town, one of the best preserved baroque quarters of Europe, with lush gardens, majestic palaces and fancy houses, full of cosy restaurants, small shops and other attractions.
30 minutes
5
Malostranske namesti
The center of the Lesser Town with St Nicholas church, a baroque jewel.
15 minutes
6
St Nicholas Church
A jewel of Prague Baroque architecture — its dome is one of the most recognisable sights on Prague’s skyline.
10 minutes
7
Charles Bridge
Main landmark of Prague, 700-years old bridge decorated by numerous statues and allowing majestic views over the city.
15 minutes
8
Josefov
Jewish quarter rebuilt on the border of 19th-20th centuries, a masterpiece of neorenaissance and art nouveau styles.
30 minutes
9
The Old-New Synagogue
One of the oldest surviving synagogues in Europe, dating back to 1270. Legend has it that the closed attic holds the remains of the Golem — a human-like creature that served its master.
10 minutes
10
Old Town Square
Prague Old town square, the heart of the city full of its 800-years history, with famous Astronomical clock.
20 minutes
11
Stare Mesto (Old Town)
Legendary Old Town of Prague, with Charles University - one of the oldest in Europe, Estates Theater - the only remaining theater which saw Mozart perform, and a lot more.
30 minutes
12
The Estates Theatre
The only theater in the world still in operation where Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart personally conducted his operas.
10 minutes
13
Obecni Dum
The flagship building of Czech Art Nouveau, built on the site of the former Royal Court. Completed on the eve of Czechoslovak independence, it was conceived as a celebration of Czech art and national identity — and it was here that the new state was proclaimed in 1918.
10 minutes
14
Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti)
The main square of new-time Prague, remembering all the movements of 20th and 21st centuries, a place that never sleeps. Mixture of epochs and styles - gothic church of Our Lady of the Snows, which was meant to be the biggest in Prague, neo-classical National Museum , Art Deco Hotel Europa and even rondocubism from third decade of the 20th century.
Walking through ages: 11th to 21st century, Prague flavoured
(12) Reviews
Hlavní město Praha
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About
A walking tour through Prague’s four main squares (Hradčany, Lesser Town, Old Town, and Wenceslas) takes you through centuries, from the 11th to the 21st. Prague is called the "heart of Europe" for a reason—many events that shook the continent, like the Reformation and the Thirty Years' War, began here. It has seen both glory, as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and young Czechoslovakia, and decline, as a mere city of Austro-Hungary. Its medieval churches, baroque palaces, and Bauhaus quarters hold memories of it all. For centuries, Prague was a crossroads of German, Jewish, and Czech cultures. The Golem was created here; Doctor Faust lived here. It’s linked to Mozart, Kafka, and Milos F...
Highlights
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
4 hours
Offered in Czech & 3 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guide service
You can bring water or snacks or buy them on the way
This is a walking tour, we get to the starting point by public transport
The tour is exterior only
Tram tickets to get to the starting point
Meeting Points
Departure
Pražský hrad
Meeting point is at the tram stop "Pražský Hrad" - "Prague castle" (trams 22, 23, 32). Direction from the center. Look for the guide wearing black hat.
