Don’t miss the hourly chiming of the Old Town Hall’s astronomical clock, which features figures shaking their heads in defiance of Death...
Sat between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, Prague’s Old Town Square is a magnificent space surrounded by historic buildings. Its centre is dominated by a monument to religious reformer Jan Hus, whose martyrdom in 1415 sparked the Hussite Wars.
Overlooking the square is the city’s main church, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, with its stunning 80 metre Gothic towers lit up spectacularly at night. The Old Town Hall is similarly imposing, and features an astronomical clock installed in 1410 - as with many of Prague’s landmarks, it is the world’s oldest still in operation. In the pavement in front are 27 crosses memorialising the Bohemian rebels beheaded on this spot in the 1621 Old Town Square Execution.
Also found here is the more modest but no less lovely Church of St. Nicholas, a wonderful example of Baroque architecture with a white façade - and still in care of the Hussites to this day. Excellent classical concerts are held here alongside church services.
Good street food (and great beers) can be enjoyed all year round, but the square becomes a truly magical place at Easter and Christmas when its medieval-style markets spring up. With stalls surrounding the statue of Jan Hus, the markets attract visitors from all over the world, selling everything from Christmas decorations to traditional Czech cookies, a warm honey liquor called medovina and festive potpourri.
Discover the best of Medieval and modern Prague on this full-day private walking tour of the city’s most iconic sites including tickets and a guided tour of the fairytale castle, and a relaxing scenic river cruise along the Vltava at the end of the day.
On your private tour your will:
Prague is the beautiful, fairytale capital city of the Czech Republic, famous for its medieval gothic architecture, colourful baroque buildings, spectacular royal castle, and the River Vltava running through its city centre – the longest river in Bohemia and the lifeblood of the city.
Nicknamed the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ for its breathtaking beauty, on your day-long private walking tour of Prague, you will explore the city’s iconic highlights, including a fully guided tour of the splendid medieval castle, a UNESCO world heritage site, including St George’s Basilica, and St Vitus Cathedral - with the changing of the guard ceremony in the morning.
After a delicious local lunch, you’ll explore the Old Town, Jewish Quarter and famous monuments – both old and new – including the John Lennon Wall and the astounding medieval Astronomical Clock dating to the 1400s.
You’ll walk through Wenceslas Square, across the old Charles Bridge built in 1402 and lined with Catholic saints, and marvel at the famous Jewish places of worship, including the Maisel, Jerusalem and Old-New Synagogues and the Hebrew Clock.
Your guide will regale you with stories of the rogues and royals of the past, the development of Gothic architecture, the emergence of Art Nouveau and the history of the Jewish community in this fascinating and beautiful city.
At the end of your walking tour, your guide will take you to the river for your relaxing, scenic cruise along the mighty Vltava.
Explore the best of Prague and its most popular highlights in just half a day, with a private guide giving you the rich and complex history for which the city is known.
On your private tour, you will:
See the heart of Prague, Old Town Square, where you will learn about the religious symbolism of the absolutely stunning medieval Astronomical Clock and its long-standing historical influences. Then, your guide will take you wandering through the Old Town, where you will be able to experience what ‘Old Prague’ must have been like 500 years ago.
Be immersed in the layers of history and cultural influences that are around every corner. Your private guide will be more than happy to field any questions you may have on the history of this great city and the changes it saw, set in motion by the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV.
Crossing over to the Lesser Quarter of Prague over the Vltava River, your guide will show you the Gothic masterpiece of the Charles Bridge, which dates back to the 14th century. It was key in creating Prague’s New Town area, as it linked the established parts of Prague with new innovation and development.
Looming above the Vltava's left bank, with its many beautiful fairytale-like spires and towers, the stunning Prague Castle is one of the most famous and imposing buildings in Europe.
Within its walls lies a fascinating collection of historic buildings, museums and galleries that are home to some of the Czech Republic's greatest artistic and cultural treasures. For those who book the morning tour, you will have the chance to see the daily changing of the guard, which happens at noon each day.
Founded in the 9th century by Prince Bořivoj, the historic Prague Castle holds the Guinness world record as the largest coherent castle complex with approximately an area of 70.000 m2. Your private tour guide will help you immerse yourself in the history of the fascinating city of Prague by learning the history of its beautiful castle.
On this half-day walking tour, you will:
Prague Castle looms above the Vltava River’s left bank and is adorned with many beautiful fairytale-like spires and towers. Within its walls lies a fascinating collection of historic buildings, museums and galleries that are home to some of the Czech Republic's greatest artistic and cultural treasures. Prague Castle is an absolute must for anyone visiting the Czech Republic.
The castle has long been the seat of Czech monarchs, as well as the official residence of the head of state. Its construction has been on a monumental scale and is famed across Europe; with Prince Bořivoj founding a fortified settlement here in the 9th century. It grew sporadically as monarchs made their own additions to the castle complex.
There have been four major reconstructions, from that of Prince Soběslav in the 12th century to a classical facelift under Empress Maria Theresa (r 1740–80).
Your expert city guide will help you to unravel the fascinating history of this enigmatic building in the heart of Prague. The Castle also provides a breathtaking, royal view over Charles Bridge, the Vltava river and the rest of Prague.
Exploring the Castle complex will help us to discover more about the fascinating life of the Holy Roman Emperor, Charles IV, and his contributions to his Empire.
Discover the shrouded corners, monuments, and memorials of Prague’s Communist era, as you learn the twentieth-century history of this incredible city – including the run-up to WW2, the Nazi Occupation, the city’s liberation by the Red Army, and what life was like under Soviet rule behind the ‘Iron Curtain’ for over forty years, before the fall of Communism in 1989.
On your private tour you will:
Today, Prague is one of Europe’s most visited cities – known as the ‘city of the hundred spires’ it is famous for the beauty of its Medieval and Baroque architecture and is a thriving modern metropolis.
But Prague under communism was a scary place, and the city does not shy away from memorializing this dark era of its past, nor honouring those who suffered under the Soviet regime. From the memorials to the Jews persecuted by first the Nazis then the Communists in the Jewish Quarter, to monuments dedicated to the heroism of everyday people who courageously stood up to the regime, modern Prague does not forget its Communist past.
On your private tour, you will learn about the interrogation of ordinary working-class citizens by the Secret Police, and the oppression of any so-called enemies of the state. Learn how Prague’s intelligentsia was forced into menial jobs and dissidents tortured for subversion.
See Prague’s most prominent Art Nouveau building, Municipal House, where Czechoslovakia as an independent republican state was proclaimed in 1918 and learn about the complex political history of the country.
Pause by a simple bronze cross paying homage to Jan Palach and Jan Zajíc. Palach set himself on fire in protest, making headline global news - a story that intensified when fellow student Jan Zajíc also set himself ablaze.
Head to Wenceslas Square, the city’s focal point for rallies and political protests and where the crowds gathered to celebrate the emotional end to Communism with the Fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. End your tour at the incredibly moving Memorial to the victims of the communist era on Petřín hill.
Fascinating, and at times harrowing, this fully immersive experience provides a rich historical and social context of Prague and the Communist era throughout Europe.
Prague is an endlessly charming Central European capital with so much to discover amongst its winding medieval streets. One of the best ways to get under the skin of this exquisite city is by embarking on a carefully crafted private walking tour that combines history, gastronomy and a healthy dose of world-renowned Czech beer. Led by a local expert guide, you’ll have the chance to traverse the UNESCO-listed Old Town and the deceptively named ‘New Town’, peeling back the layers of Prague while enjoying some of its most emblematic flavours.
On your private 3.5-hour food tour, you will:
On this private 3.5-hour tour, a knowledgeable local guide will lead you through the layered, often surprising story of one of Europe's most beautiful capitals, one tasting at a time. You'll move at a leisurely pace through the cobblestoned heart of the city, weaving between the Old Town, the atmospheric Jewish Quarter, and the so-called New Town, which will prompt an immediate and satisfying history lesson: "new" here means fourteenth century, founded by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV at a time when Prague was among the most important cities on the continent. Your guide will proceed to show off some of the most intriguing spots in the city: the tucked-away cellar bars, the bakeries supplying half the neighbourhood, the elegant fin-de-siècle cafés that once hosted the likes of Franz Kafka and Albert Einstein, both of whom called Prague home. These are places with stories behind them, and you'll hear those stories as you eat.
The food itself is the thread that ties everything together. Czech cuisine is hearty, honest, and deeply rooted in centuries of Central European tradition, and your tastings reflect that character in full. You’ll enjoy various Czech canapés, among them marinated hermelín, a pungent, herb-and-spice-infused soft cheese that is Czechia's answer to camembert. A generous tasting of svíčková, the undisputed Czech national dish of braised beef sirloin draped in a velvety root vegetable cream sauce, served with pillowy bread dumplings and a jewel-bright spoonful of cranberry, will reveal why Czechs are so fiercely proud of it. Depending on the season, you may instead encounter kuře na paprice, a richly spiced paprika chicken. Both are the kind of dishes that linger in the memory long after the trip is over. You’ll also experience the sweeter side of Prague via kolache, a soft dough filled with a rich poppy seed paste, and freshly baked spiced gingerbread with roots stretching back to medieval times.
Beer, of course, is non-negotiable. The Czech Republic is the birthplace of Pilsner lager, and this culture runs far deeper than a pint with dinner. As your guide explains the remarkable brewing heritage of Bohemia and Moravia, you'll have the chance to experience it firsthand, sipping exceptional Czech beer in settings that genuinely do it justice, including a unique stop aboard a Brewery Boat. You'll come away with a new appreciation not just for what's in the glass, but for the rituals, the language, and the quiet pride that surrounds Czech drinking culture.
Throughout, your guide moves fluidly between the culinary and the historical, connecting the food on your plate to the events that shaped the city around you from the medieval golden age, to the Habsburg centuries, the trauma of the twentieth century, and Prague's remarkable reinvention since 1989. The tour typically ends on a fittingly indulgent note with a warm apple štrůdl accompanied by a pool of silky vanilla sauce, the Czech version of a beloved Central European classic. By the end of the afternoon, you'll have gained a richer understanding of Prague, as well as plenty of insider recommendations for the remainder of your trip.
Please note: Start times, itinerary & tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings, or local holidays.
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