Sieben Stunden, eine Tour: Geschichte pur
Beschreibung
Sieben Stunden mögen Ihnen lang erscheinen – allerdings machen wir natürlich Pausen in Cafés oder in einem Park, damit ich Ihnen so Manches im Detail erklären kann, wir machen Fotostops usw. Sie bekommen von mir einen sehr gründlichen Einblick in 1000 Jahre Geschichte – von der Entstehung des Landes bis heute. Diese Stadt und dieses Land haben die europäische Geschichte entscheidend mitgeprägt. Ich führe keine Gruppen – nur Sie und ich, maximal 6 Gäste, wenn es sich um Familien handelt oder gemeinsam Reisende – ich möchte mit Ihnen einen ständigen Dialog führen. Sie können jederzeit die Route ändern – es gibt so viel zu sehen hier. Bis jetzt haben das alle meine Gäste grossartig gefunden.
Tour-Optionen
Reiseverlauf
Um zur Prager Burg zu gelangen, steigen wir eine Station nach der Burg aus, um den Massen zu entgehen, und spazieren durch ein nahezu leeres, aber äusserst hübsches und sehenswertes Viertel namens Neue Welt.
Das ist eines der attraktivsten mitteleuropäischen Marien-Heiligtümer, eine klosterartige Anlage mit der Casa Santa im Zentrum, einer atemberaubenden Kirche und einer Schatzkammer. Der geschichtliche Hintergrund ist hochinteressant, da die Forschung vor wenigen Jahren herausgefunden hat, dass die mythische Gründungslegende wahr ist.
Das ist Prags wichtigste Sehenswürdigkeit und daher oft überlaufen. Wir entscheiden gemeinsam vor Ort, ob wir sie besichtigen wollen oder nicht. Die Burg ist historisch und architektonisch hochinteressant. Die Dominante ist der Dom, der mitten in der Burg steht, was sowohl religiöse wie auch politische Gründe hat. Ich werde Ihnen in diesem Zusammenhang auch die spannende Geschichte der Entstehung der Gotik darstellen – das hat in diesem Tiefgang kaum eine andere Führung zu bieten.
Das ist eine sehr schöne, aber auch oft überlaufene Strasse. Wir biegen aber bald zum Jánský vršek ab, dem Johannisberg, ein ruhiges Viertel, in dem früher viele italienische Künstler gelebt haben. Wieso und warum erzähle ich Ihnen ausführlich, denn auch hier gab es eine enge Verbindung zwischen Kunst, Politik und Religion.
Der grossartige Hauptplatz der sogenannten Kleinseite voller Architektur und Geschichte, Religionskämpfen, barocker Pracht und Spionagegeschichten aus dem 1. Weltkrieg.
Wir nähern uns der Moldau und kommen zu einem sehr sehenswerten Plätzchen sowie der Kirche und der Botschaft des Malteser-Ritterordens, weiters zum prunkvollen Palais der französischen Botschaft (die man gegen Voranmeldung evtl. besichtigen kann), zur sogenannten Lennon-Wall, allerdings ein schwacher Abklatsch ihres ursprünglichen Aussehens, und gehen weiter zur Insel Kampa, einer wunderbaren grünen Oase mit einigen sehr interessanten Attraktionen.
Ein wunderbares kleines Museum moderner Kunst in einer ehemaligen Grossmühle mit zeitgenössischen Ausstellungen und der grössten Gemäldesammlung von František Kupka, einem der Pioniere der Abstrakten Kunst. Eines meiner Lieblingsmuseen, initiiert von einer der interessantesten Frauen der jüngeren Prager Geschichte. Wir haben ihre Biografie in unserer Bibliothek, und ich erzähle Ihnen, durch welche unglaublichen Zufälle diese Frau zu ihrer Sammlung kam.
Falls die Karlsbrücke überfüllt ist, überqueren wir die Moldau auf der Brücke der Legionen Richtung Altstadt. Dort begrüsst uns das Nationaltheater, das ebenso Resultat wie Zeuge politischer Auseinandersetzungen ist und zu den Symbolen der Unabhängigkeitsbestrebungen des Landes im späten 19. Jahrhundert ist. Dazu habe ich Ihnen viel zu erzählen.
Wir wandern kreuz und quer durch die Altstadt – je nachdem, was Sie schon kennen und was nicht. Ich werde Ihnen eher die weniger bekannten Sehenswürdigkeiten zeigen und Ihnen einen Enblick in die Entstehung dieser Stadt und ihrer tausendjährigen Geschichte geben.
So wir genug Zeit haben, würde ich gerne die Führung mit Ihnen mit einem Kaffee im grossartigen Jugendstilcafé des Gemeindehauses abschliessen. In diesem Haus sind ein Konzertsaal, eine Galerie, zwei Restaurants, eine Bar und ein Café untergebracht. Das haus ist Prags schönster Jugendstilbau – was mir die Gelegenheit gibt, Ihnen die sehr ungewöhnliche Geschichte der Entstehung des Jugendstils zu erzählen.
Highlights
Was ist inklusive
Abholorte & -zeiten
I'll pick you up personally anywhere within the defined area.
Bewertungen der Reisenden
Wichtige Informationen
- Begleittiere erlaubt
- In der Umgebung sind öffentliche Verkehrsmittel verfügbar.
- Reisende sollten mindestens eine gute Fitness haben.
Bewertungen(31)
Our guide was excellent and provided us with a solid foundation to Prague. His timing was really good, but yet flexible so that they’re extra things that we want to see he was open to anything.
I enioyed walking Prague with our guide Gunther and learning about the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.
This day walking tour was intensive and extraordinarily insightful. Gunther is alert to your interests and questions, and happy to pace exploration to individual needs. Cannot more highly recommend but do wear your best walking shoes!
Our group got the perfect guided tour of Prague. Günther Krumpak has incredible historical knowledge and makes the tour very interesting, he has an answer to all questions immediately. Great if a guided tour not only goes to the well-known hotspots and can thus also show the real Prague. Thank you for this great tour.
Günther is a 10 star guide. If you want someone who loves history, culture, and art he’s the guide for you. His knowledge is unmatched, his ability to adapt is remarkable, his genuine love and pride for his country showed in abundance, and his strong character and integrity are obvious when he discusses anything. His energy is like that of a 20 year old and I think he would win a marathon if he wanted to. He is the type of guide that helps you when you’re sick by locating the closest pharmacy, communicating with the pharmacist for you to get the necessary medication, then locates restaurants that have soup to help you, then locates the closest market and helps get drinks for the ill person. He repeatedly checked on my sister when she fell ill and was genuinely concerned for her well being. He made many adjustments within our 4 day tour of Prague, Cesky Krumlov, and Vienna because of illness and life. He pivots with a smile on his face, like I’ve never seen before. He would simply ask, “How can I help? He offered up many recommendations from food to restaurants to stores. He does not receive any funds from any of the above, he just knows what his customers like and should see when visiting these amazing places. He is passionate about his subject areas- which are extremely vast and most passionate about his customers enjoyment in viewing any city. He was thoughtful and as two women traveling alone, we felt so safe with him. He made sure we entered our hotel when he left us for the day, carried our bags, which was a huge help, and spotted me crowns and euros when necessary. I have never met a guide like him and truly don’t believe I ever will again. He is simply remarkable! Whether you book him for a day, week, or month he is the best guide you will ever get. It’s always a great sign when others are calling and trying to book him when he’s with you. We were so lucky that he was able to work us into a four day span, as he’s in such high demand. He speaks 5 languages fluently(English, Italian, German, Czech, and another one) and conversed with taxi drivers, waiters, and shopkeepers for us. We hope you are able to spend some time with this dynamic tour guide(he’s so much more than a tour guide, I hate to use that word). We look forward to booking him for our next tour.
Hello Erin, Thank you so much for this overwhelming review! I loved travelling with you two, and, despite all the difficulties we encountered, and the very hot days, I think you got a good insight into a few important historical and cultural aspects of Central Europe. Thanks again for you visible interest!
Günther is a 10 star guide. If you want someone who loves history, culture, and art he’s the guide for you. His knowledge is unmatched, his ability to adapt is remarkable, his genuine love and pride for his country showed in abundance, and his strong character and integrity are obvious when he discusses anything. His energy is like that of a 20 year old and I think he would win a marathon if he wanted to. He is the type of guide that helps you when you’re sick by locating the closest pharmacy, communicating with the pharmacist for you to get the necessary medication, then locates restaurants that have soup to help you, then locates the closest market and helps get drinks for the ill person. He repeatedly checked on my sister when she fell ill and was genuinely concerned for her well being. He made many adjustments within our 4 day tour of Prague, Cesky Krumlov, and Vienna because of illness and life. He pivots with a smile on his face, like I’ve never seen before. He would simply ask, “How can I help? He offered up many recommendations from food to restaurants to stores. He does not receive any funds from any of the above, he just knows what his customers like and should see when visiting these amazing places. He is passionate about his subject areas- which are extremely vast and most passionate about his customers enjoyment in viewing any city. He was thoughtful and as two women traveling alone, we felt so safe with him. He made sure we entered our hotel when he left us for the day, carried our bags, which was a huge help, and spotted me crowns and euros when necessary. I have never met a guide like him and truly don’t believe I ever will again. He is simply remarkable! Whether you book him for a day, week, or month he is the best guide you will ever get. It’s always a great sign when others are calling and trying to book him when he’s with you. We were so lucky that he was able to work us into a four day span, as he’s in such high demand. He speaks 5 languages fluently(English, Italian, German, Czech, and another one) and conversed with taxi drivers, waiters, and shopkeepers for us. We hope you are able to spend some time with this dynamic tour guide(he’s so much more than a tour guide, I hate to use that word). We look forward to booking him for our next tour.
Hello Theresa, AsI told Erin already, I was really happy to meet guests with so much enthusiasm on the history and culture of these two countries and thus of the core of Central Europe. Thank you so much for your feedback and everything else you offered me.
This tour allowed me to have a better understanding of the historic events taking place in Prague during the period of construction and development of the various sites visited. Guenther is very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator.
We walked around Old Town and visited historic sites that are not normally visited by tourist. We learned about Chech history and the people who lived in this country.
I spent a lovely day in Prague with Gunther, a brilliant historian who brings a wealth of knowledge and insight into one of the most interesting and complex cities in all of Europe. I learned so much about the history, politics, architecture, culture of Prague and its inhabitants. Gunther knows the city backwards and forwards, and was able to craft a highly enjoyable walking experience that told the city's story in a coherent and accessible fashion. Most importantly, Gunther skillfully designed a route thay avoided the city's sizeable crowds - which is no easy feat. I highly recommend Gunther's Ultimate Prague History Tour, and look forward to working with Gunther again in the future and recommending him to my friends and colleagues.
We enjoyed the personal service. Gunter did a wonderful job of explaining the history of the Czech Republic. We saw so much in Prague! We definitely recommend Gunter. The primarily walking tour with some public transportation was at our own speed which was great.
