3-hour Small-Group History Tour of Prague's Renaissance and Baroque Gardens

Name: 3-hour Small-Group History Tour of Prague's Renaissance and Baroque Gardens
Brand: Insight Cities Prague
SKU: 55aa6d43-914e-42b5-a7a1-e7eccd48416d
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Summary

Meet your group and guide at Malostranska Metro station, and get ready for an adventure through some of Prague’s most gorgeous gardens from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Your group takes the 22 tram together to get to the castle’s gardens. First, take in the sights of the garden around the Belvedere Summer Palace at Prague Castle. This area is often described as one of the most beautiful Renaissance gardens outside of Italy, so you might want to make sure you snap pictures along the way. Next, make your way to the Fig House and the Orangery on the estate. This is one of the first places where figs, almonds, oranges, and lemons were grown in central Europe. Keep walking through more of the greenery, and learn about how tulips were first brought to Prague. Pass by the South Gardens and the Wallenstein Garden as you marvel at the outdoor architecture. From fountains to statues to brightly colored peacocks, there’s always something to keep an eye out for. Your last stop is the Vrtbovská Garden (own expense), a walled garden from 1720. Its Baroque landscaping is a must-see as you catch a glimpse of Prague’s cityscape from the garden grounds. Your guide leaves you here, and you decide how to spend the rest of your day.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

Highlights of this half-day history walk include the Prague Castle Royal Gardens with its dazzling Belvedere summer palace commissioned by Ferdinand I as a romantic present to his wife, the singing fountain cast from bell bronze, the Fig House and Orangery, where figs, almonds, oranges and lemons were grown for the first time in Central Europe and the grand Wallenstein Garden, with its white peacocks, mannerist statues, grotto wall and mythical fountains.

What’s included?

3-hour guided history walk trough Prague's gardens
Professional scholar guide
Vrtbovská Garden admission fee: individual - CZK 62, students and seniors - CZK 52
Gardens under Prague Castle admission fee: individual - CZK 90, students and seniors - CZK 60
Entry/Admission - The Vrtba Garden

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 3h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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Insight Cities Prague

About operator:

The guides at Insight Cities are a network of local historians in Europe, mostly with MA and PhD-level degrees. As brainy guides, we look for the crucial detail, the vital, quirky fact that illuminates local cultures while also revealing global contexts. We care passionately about good storytelling and good hosting and crafting engaging tours that reveal centuries of history to you in insightful ways. We’re proud to have helped thousands of travelers to get the most from their time in our wonderful cities.