Prague Historical Walking Tour of Old Town, New Town, and The Jewish Quarter
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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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Charles Bridge, Karluv Most, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bethlehem Chapel, Betlemske namesti 255/4, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Giles Church, Husova 234/8, Prague Czech Republic
Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New Town, Prague Czech Republic
Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Estates Theatre, Zhelezna 540/11, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss Mozart's relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Nicholas' Church, Staroměstské nám. 1101, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia
Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, StaromEstske NamEsti 1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Jan Hus Monument, Praha 1 Staromestske Namesti, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Square, Staroměstské nám., 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Parizska Street, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Metronome, Nabrezi Edvarda Benese Letná Park, Prague 118 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the symbolism of the sculpture and the Stalinist history of the site.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Franz Kafka Statue, Spalena 2121/22 Quadrio, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Revolving, kinetic statue resembling the bust of Franz Kafka by Czech artist David Černý.
Duration: 5 minutes
Inclusions
- Historian guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional information
- Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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