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.
Explore the highlights of Prague, the city of the hundred spires, as well as some incredible hidden gems in the beautiful capital city of the Czech Republic.
On your private half-day walking tour, you will:
Prague is famous for its mix of medieval, baroque, art nouveau and modern architecture – all of which you’ll be able to admire as you stroll through this beautiful city with your private guide.
You’ll see the classic medieval gothic churches, as well as the art nouveau synagogues and municipal buildings, whilst learning about different eras of Czech history, from the medieval royal family to the stories of the Jewish Community under the Nazis and later the Communists.
You’ll explore the iconic Wenceslas Squares – named for two of Bohemia’s most famous kings, as well as more modern instalments such as the Franz Kafka rotating head and a statue of Josef Jungmann – a well-known Czech poet.
Learn about the Velvet Revolution of 1989 whilst gazing at the Melantrich balcony, the site of dissenting political speeches, and hear how the peaceful protests led to the fall of Communism in Czechoslovakia. Finally walk over the historic Legion Bridge, across the Vltava River, the main artery of the city!
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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