Prague Old Town New Town and Jewish Quarter Morning Tour

Prague, Czechia

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Discover the history of Prague, the heart of Europe! This three-hour tour will introduce you to the fascinating history of Prague and take you through all the most important sights of the Old Town, New Town and Jewish Quarter, as well as several hidden gems along the way!

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Itinerary
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Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Our tour starts at the top of the Wenceslas Square, which faced all major revolutions and military parades throughout the 20th century.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Palac Lucerna, StEpanska 61, Prague 116 02 Czech Republic

Next your guide will take you to Lucerna palace, a unique palace built by Havel family, nowadays know for a statue of upside down horse by famous Czech modern designer David Cerny.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Franciscan Garden, Jungman Square Vaclavske Namesti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

A true hidden gem awaits next - beautiful Franciscan garden, a place where locals to relax and get away from hustle and bustle of the city.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Church of Our Lady of the Snows, Jungmannovo Namesti, Prague 11000 Czech Republic

Right by Franciscan garden stands tall gothic church with an unexpected history. Learn why this church, which was supposed to become the greatest church of Prague, was never finished, and admire its amazing interior with the tallest altar in Prague.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: The Estates Theatre, Zhelezna 540/11, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

The oldest theatre in Prague city centre, the Estates Theatre, once hosted W.A. Mozart. Learn why he performed in Prague and why locals were opposing the theatre's construction.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Karolinum, Ovocny trh 560/5 Staré Mesto, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Right next to Estates Theatre stands one of the oldest European universities - Charles University. Learn about life of the most famous Czech king Charles IV and why he is such important figure in Czech history.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: House of the Black Madonna, Ovocny trh 569/19, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Did you know, that Czech Republic has its own unique style of architecture you can't find anywhere else? Learn about it at the House of a Black Madonna.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Prasna brana, Namesti Republiky, 5 Stare Mesto, Prague Czech Republic

Next on our way is a Powder Tower. Once the most representative entrance into the Old Town, later just a storage facility. Our guide will tell you why the tower has such strange history.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Obecni Dum, namEsti Republiky 1090/ 5 Staré Město, Prague 111 21 Czech Republic

Right next to the Powder Tower stands true pearl of art nouveau - the Municipal House. Get to know when and why it was built and how is it used now.

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Church of St. James, Old Town, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

More churches? Yes please! You won't regret a visit of this one. The biggest and most beautiful baroque church of the Old Town deserves a visit so you can admire its beauty.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Spanish Synagogue, Jewish Museum in Prague, Vezenska 141/1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Next we'll stroll to the former Jewish Quarter of Prague. Your guide will explain you why Prague always had such large Jewish ghetto and walk you though its story from medieval ages till the present day. First stop will be the Spanish synagogue by which stands the statue of a famous Jewish writer from Prague - Franz Kafka

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: The Old-New Synagogue, Maiselova 18, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Next on our way is Prague's oldest synagogue - the Old New Synagogue. Get to know its story, as well as a story of all neighbouring synagogues - High Synagogue, Klausen Synagogue and Ceremonial Hall.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Old Jewish Cemetery, Široká 3, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

Known as one of the most enchanting cemeteries in central Europe, learn from your guide why is this cemetery so extensive and why is it one of the few old Jewish cemeteries that survived the WWII.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Staromestske namesti, StaromEstske nam. Stare Mesto, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

Finally, our last stop is at the Old Town Square - a true heart of the Old Town and a place with all styles of architecture you can think of. Let your guide tell you stories of its most famous sights, such as church of St. Nicholas, Týn Church, statue of Jan Hus as well as column of St. Mary.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, StaromEstske NamEsti 1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic

The very last stop is the Old Town hall with famous Astronomical Clock. Learn when it was built, how this complex clock works and watch the show of the full hour. At the end of your tour, our guide will happily give you tips what to do in Prague next or invite you to our afternoon walk to the Prague Castle.

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions

  • Professional licensed guide

Exclusions

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

Additional information

  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • No health restrictions
  • All of our tours respect the current health measures imposed by the Czech government. If you you want to get up to date info about restrictions valid for the duration of the tour please email us one day prior to your departure.
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 2 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability

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