Top 5 Historical Walking Tours in Prague

There is no better way to see Prague than on your own two feet. Small enough to walk around in a day, and with plenty of areas to discover, you won’t need to take a single bus or train unless you want to.

There are a number of organized tours on offer through numerous tourist companies, and below you will find the five best historical tours to help you explore the city’s fascinating past at your own pace.

1. Jewish Quarter Tour

The Jewish Quarter in Prague provides a fascinating insight into the Jewish way of life in the city over the centuries. Walking through the quarter will take you through a number of sites of interest, including the Old Jewish Cemetery and the impressive Jewish Museum. You will walk around numerous synagogues and ancient Jewish monuments, and it really is an interesting way to see this part of the city. Prices vary from 300czk to 1,000czk for adults and up to 500csk for children, and tour lengths last between 1 hour 45 minutes and 2 hours 30 minutes.

2. Architecture Tour

The architecture walking tour takes you through the Baroque, Renaissance, Gothic and Neo-Classical buildings of Prague. Walk through the Old Town and Mala Strana, cross over the spectacular Charles Bridge, and pay visits to the Gothic Tyn Church, the Art Nouveau Municipal House and the Powder Gate amongst many others. Your well-informed guide will explain the history behind each of the buildings and monuments to make this into a real educational trip. Tours can vary between 1 and 2 hours, and prices range from 250czk to 300czk for adults, and 200czk to 250csk for children.

3. Castle Tour

Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular castles in Europe, and is the historical highlight for many tourists who visit the city each year. With a long and scandalous history, and has stood over the Vlatava River for centuries and has witnessed the development of the country. From its foundations in 850 AD right up until its present function as the seat of government, you will get to see it all up close and explained on the walking tour. Tours last between 2 and 3.5 hours, and most cost about 300czk for adults and 250czk for children.

4. Communist Tour

The Communist history of Prague is fascinating, and this walking tour will take you through all of the main areas that have witnessed the key events in the country’s history. Visit Wencelas Square and then National Street, home to numerous violent protests, as well as the house of Vaclav Havel, the Panelák and the Museum of Communism. This tour provides you with a real insight into what life was like behind the Iron Curtain. Tours can last between 2 to 4 hours, with adults paying on average 250czk and children 200czk.

5. Ghost and Medieval Tour

Prague’s ghostly sites provide an eerie view of this ancient city. Once the sun has set, let your guide take you around some of the sites where the most famous spirits of the city have inspired fear in generations of inhabitants. These include the skeleton of the Astrological Clock, the Enchanted Policeman and the Headless Horseman. The tour provides an interesting insight into the darker side of Prague, and the whole family will enjoy hearing the stories of ancient times. Tours usually last 1 hour and cost between 200czk and 300csk for adults and about 200csk for children, with some of them including a free drink in the price.

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