Old Town, Astronomical Clock & Underground Tour with PragueWay
Description
Explore Prague’s charming UNESCO area with its 12th century hidden underground and learn more about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in dark medieval times. Our adventure begins by strolling across the iconic Charles Bridge, setting the stage for an immersive exploration of the intricate labyrinth that is Old Town & Jewish Quarter —a captivating journey that unfolds over the course of nearly 2 hours. Following this, your experience takes a thrilling turn as you descend into the deep dungeons and chambers beneath Old Town Square, accompanied by an expert guide providing insights into the interior’s unique history. Learn about Prague’s most significant public execution and twisted tale of The Clock master creator’s fate, emperor Charles IV.’s golden era, the locals’ fight for freedom and democracy over the Second World War! As a bonus, enjoy a breathtaking view from the top of Old Town Hall tower. *WITHOUT Underground option does not include interiors!
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MEETING POINT: Mostecka 53/4 - West side ON THIS TOUR: Explore Prague’s charming UNESCO area including its 12th century hidden underground and learn more about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in dark medieval times. First 2 hours, we explore the streets of Old Town with our expert guide, then you get inside the Old Town Hall complex with its halls and underground with the object’s special guide. This part takes around 50 minutes. Charles Bridge: a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century.
Old Town is a labyrinth of little cobbled streets, passages and hidden courtyards - on our one of a kind route, get to see both main sights and off the beaten path!
We tell you more about legendary reformer priest Jan Hus and the relationship between modern Czech Republic and religion.
Prague’s old Jewish Quarter - We discuss the uneasy past of local jewish community and the holocaust, but also "Golem of Prague" legend and more!
Europe's oldest active synagogue in the heart of Prague’s old jewish district.
Maisel Synagogue is one of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish quarter. It was built at the end of the 16th century which is considered to be the golden age of the ghetto. Since then its appearance has changed several times, its actual style is neo-gothic.
The Old Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, which is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of the 15th century until 1786.
After we criss cross the hidden streets, we get to Prague’s main historical square (Old Town Square), where we spend some time and give you a solid overview.
The Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of the southern wing a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock – known as the Orloj – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The visitor route includes the chapel, historical halls, the underground areas and the tower.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- ❗️Available also as an option WITHOUT Underground (does not include interiors), please be careful what option you select & book !
- Please note: This is a combined „package“ type of experience, you will meet two different guides – one is our own, the second is Old Town Hall’s official guide. This way, you get two different locals’ perspectives.
- Please note: This is the only such "visitable" underground space in Prague for guided tours. It takes around 20 minutes (!) and the rest of the Old Town Hall interior tour are its historic halls - above ground.
- ❗️To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Late arrivals create confusion and it may not be possible to locate the group afterward. *Please note that late arrivals will not be refunded.
- Not recommended for children under 10 years - longer walk, a bit too heavy on the amount of information
- For parents with toddlers: please bring a carrier instead of a stroller
Reviews(602)
Dave was friendly and knowledgeable, clearly has a passion for his work. Pace of tour was good, opportunity to ask questions.
Our tour guide Michal was great. Very knowledgeable and entertaining. It was very hot the day we took the tour and he went out of his way to try to make the walk as comfortable as he could, while still covering the important topics.
The meeting point is easy to find, so a good start. Our tour guide Jarda, who is the youngest tour guide we have had in all our years, which is not a bad thing and his english is perfect (no 'Czechlish' here!) We started on the Charles bridge and Jarda made several stops to tell us bite sized chunks of info, which is great as there is so much to know Jarda interacted with the whole group and kept checking everyone was OK and being able to keep up Great tour, so much info on all aspects of the town with Jarda telling some great stories with energy, rather than being a walking record on repeat, then onto the clock and underground part where Jarda handed us over to the buildings official guide. The group was large (about 30) and at times she started before we were all in the room. There is alot of steps to navigate and I mean alot, both up and down, but worth it. Summary - old town tour, the best guide yet, great info, very interactive and you go an an easy pace, second part was ok
Klara was an amazing guide. Very thorough and knowledgeable about her city ! Recommend her tour!
Very good experience, mainly because the guide was very good. Jarda told a lot about the history of the city and was very well articulated, in addition to speaking a perfect English
Interesting tour especially for first time visitors.
We had a great your with Dave today in the old town and Jewish quarter. He was really knowledgeable and engaging throughout. Saw lots of hidden gems in the old town and lots of hints and tips to make the most out of our stay in prague. Would recommend!!
Johana took us on a fantastic tour of Prague old town. The walk was entertaining and interesting and she had plenty of great tips... the best being, 'if you see an archway, go through it. Just get lost in Prague!' It truly is the best way to experience the real city. Thank you Johana!
Sebastiano, our guide, had a wonderful blend of a lot of knowledge about the city and other questions the group might have. He was engaged in everyone in the group, used good humor as part of the guide and provided tips on other great activities. Based on that, there was a concert on us in St. Francis of Assisi Church, which was absolutely fantastic. Wouldn't have known about it if it wasn't for Seb!
Michal was an amazing guide - I learnt lots about Prague. He was knowledgeable and funny.
