Private Prague Old Town and Jewish Quarter Walking Tour with Historian Guide
Overview
This 3-hour private walking tour with a historian guide introduces visitors to Prague's 1, 000 years of history. Walk through the Old and New Towns and learn about the city from the Middle Ages and Renaissance through the ordeals and triumphs of its modern history.
Inclusions
- Historian guide
- Entry/Admission - Franz Kafka Statue
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, StaromEstske NamEsti 1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Our Lady before Tyn, Staromestske Namesti 604 Stare Mesto, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the Gothic characteristics of the Tyn church in contrast to the St. Nicholas' church across the square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Square, Staroměstské nám., 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Charles Bridge, Karluv Most, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
Discuss the 600+ year history of the Gothic bridge lined with Baroque statues of saints and it's unique role in the development of Prague.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bethlehem Chapel, Betlemske namesti 255/4, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Giles Church, Husova 234/8, Prague Czech Republic
Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New Town, Prague Czech Republic
Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Estates Theatre, Zhelezna 540/11, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss Mozart's relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Nicholas Church, Malostranske Namesti, Prague 118 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jan Hus Monument, Praha 1 Staromestske Namesti, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parizska Street, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Franz Kafka Statue, Spalena 2121/22 Quadrio, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Revolving, kinetic statue resembling the bust of Franz Kafka by Czech artist David Černý.
Duration: 5 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, StaromEstske NamEsti 1, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Church of Our Lady before Tyn, Staromestske Namesti 604 Stare Mesto, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the Gothic characteristics of the Tyn church in contrast to the St. Nicholas' church across the square.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Old Town Square, Staroměstské nám., 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Charles Bridge, Karluv Most, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
Discuss the 600+ year history of the Gothic bridge lined with Baroque statues of saints and it's unique role in the development of Prague.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bethlehem Chapel, Betlemske namesti 255/4, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St. Giles Church, Husova 234/8, Prague Czech Republic
Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: New Town, Prague Czech Republic
Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti), Vaclavske namEsti, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: The Estates Theatre, Zhelezna 540/11, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss Mozart's relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Nicholas Church, Malostranske Namesti, Prague 118 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Jan Hus Monument, Praha 1 Staromestske Namesti, Prague 11000 Czech Republic
Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Parizska Street, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Franz Kafka Statue, Spalena 2121/22 Quadrio, Prague 110 00 Czech Republic
Revolving, kinetic statue resembling the bust of Franz Kafka by Czech artist David Černý.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional information
- Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Helloziva
September 2021
Bonita is very nice and kind. She shared a lot of local life experience in Prague today and during the old times. The children and adults were very happy with the tour
Bonita is very nice and kind. She shared a lot of local life experience in Prague today and during the old times. The children and adults were very happy with the toursydneygoren
September 2022
Upon my arrival to study abroad in Prague, my mom and I went on a few tours with the kind and incredibly educated Bonita and Vadim; I had a really wonderful time. I had such an amazing welcome to the city I will be living for the next few months, and I felt quickly adjusted and well equipped to ...
Upon my arrival to study abroad in Prague, my mom and I went on a few tours with the kind and incredibly educated Bonita and Vadim; I had a really wonderful time. I had such an amazing welcome to the city I will be living for the next few months, and I felt quickly adjusted and well equipped to tackle my semester here after gaining a wealth of information from both Vadim and Bonita. We explored the city, I learned the tram system, had a delicious lunch at a local cafe, and learned about Czech history in great depth. These are not your average tour guides- that are simply doing their job and going through the motions of walking around and showing sights- Bonita and Vadim have a passion for what they do and it is extremely apparent. I have recommended this tour to many of the new friends I have made here, and I encourage anyone visiting Prague to book this personal tour!maggiebP5116JD
September 2022
Vadim took us on an inspired tour of Prague. It was our first time there and we wanted a rough overview because we were going to be there for a few more days. He took us to all the well-known places and was really knowledgeable about the history of and salient facts about the sites. He was really...
Vadim took us on an inspired tour of Prague. It was our first time there and we wanted a rough overview because we were going to be there for a few more days. He took us to all the well-known places and was really knowledgeable about the history of and salient facts about the sites. He was really friendly and engaging; he wasn’t just reciting facts by rote. He made a ton of recommendations for other places to visit, restaurants, bars, and even hotels in Kralovy Vary, where we went after Prague. I highly recommend Vadim and Bonita and Insight Cities! Now that we’re traveling again, I will look for cities where they have tours because I know the tour will be the highest quality.Allachica1
September 2022
Exceptional guides with a wealth of information about the most beautiful city! Our tours with Bonita and Vadim were truly incredible. They possess an immense amount of knowledge about everything Prague - it’s rich history, the beautiful sights, restaurants, shops, etc. We we’re fortunate to have...
Exceptional guides with a wealth of information about the most beautiful city! Our tours with Bonita and Vadim were truly incredible. They possess an immense amount of knowledge about everything Prague - it’s rich history, the beautiful sights, restaurants, shops, etc. We we’re fortunate to have 3 incredible tours, a delicious lunch at a gorgeous cafe and memories to last a lifetime. Bonita and Vadim are not your typical your guides who recite information. They are passionate about every destination, leave no details out and make the e prorations incredibly fun and engaging. My daughter is lucky to be studying in Prague this fall and hopefully do more tours with Bonita and Vadim in other cities!! Thank you both for the warm hospitality and the lifelong memories!!M4021OFjohns
September 2022
This tour was incredible. Bonita is a wealth of knowledge and information. This is not a tour where the guide just recites information without having a deeper understanding of the history or culture surrounding these sites. She was able to answer every question we had and include it into the grea...
This tour was incredible. Bonita is a wealth of knowledge and information. This is not a tour where the guide just recites information without having a deeper understanding of the history or culture surrounding these sites. She was able to answer every question we had and include it into the greater context of the history and culture. I enjoyed my time on this tour tremendously and would absolutely recommend it to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide.joanwF2403RW
November 2021
The tour was exceptional!! Of course we fell in love with Prague, it is a magical city, full of beauty and kind people. And our tour guide, Vadim, only made it better! His knowledge of Prague is extensive and he could answer any question we had! From history dates to customs to where to have ...
The tour was exceptional!! Of course we fell in love with Prague, it is a magical city, full of beauty and kind people. And our tour guide, Vadim, only made it better! His knowledge of Prague is extensive and he could answer any question we had! From history dates to customs to where to have lunch! And he was very accommodating to us with stopping to warm up and rest. Excellent tour!!!!