Prague Historical Walking Tour of Old Town, New Town, and The Jewish Quarter
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.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Charles Bridge
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.
15 minutesBethlehem Chapel
Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.
10 minutesSt. Giles Church
Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.
10 minutesNew Town
Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.
15 minutesWenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti)
Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.
15 minutesThe Estates Theatre
Discuss Mozart's relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.
10 minutesSt. Nicholas' Church
Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
10 minutesOld Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.
15 minutesJan Hus Monument
Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.
10 minutesOld Town Square
Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.
15 minutesParizska Street
Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.
10 minutesMetronome
Discuss the symbolism of the sculpture and the Stalinist history of the site.
5 minutesFranz Kafka Statue
Revolving, kinetic statue resembling the bust of Franz Kafka by Czech artist David Černý.
5 minutesIncluded
- Historian guide
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to Know
- 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
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.