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Private Prague Introduction Walking Tour

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Overview

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.

  • Historian guide
  • Not included: Food and drinks, unless specified
  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off

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

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)

Meeting and Pickup

  1. View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.

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

  3. Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.

  4. 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.

  5. Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.

  6. Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.

  7. Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.

  8. Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.

  9. Discuss Mozart's relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.

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

  11. Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.

  12. Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.

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

Public transportation options are available nearby Suitable for all physical fitness levels Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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From US$377.94