Prague Historical Walking Tour of Old Town, New Town, and The Jewish Quarter

Name: Prague Historical Walking Tour of Old Town, New Town, and The Jewish Quarter
Brand: Insight Cities Prague
SKU: 98494c06-6c22-4f71-b0d4-c64830c23f27

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Summary

Your guided walking tour of Prague meets in Old Town in the morning or afternoon, depending on your selected departure time. Starting at Old Town Square, the ancient marketplace that established Prague as an important center for medieval trade, follow your guide through the city and learn about its past. See the Gothic towers of Tyn Church and Old Town Hall, then walk the streets of Old Town, stopping stop to marvel at architecture dating back to 1370. Make sure to snap a photo of the Gothic oriel window, Charles University’s oldest remaining structure. Next, take a stroll through the New Town and discuss the city's relationship to Prague as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Walk through Parizska Street and discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague. Your tour ends at the Vltava River with an unobstructed view of Prague Castle and additional historical insight from your guide.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Why take this tour?

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.

What’s included?

Historian guide
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

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.

Operator Website

Operated by:

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.