wonderful tour+amazing info!!!





This walking tour will take you to some of the highlights of this city’s historical and literary spots. It starts in the New Town and works its way to the centre, dropping you off not far from Old Town Square. Follow in the footsteps of Kundera / Hrabal / Kafka / K.H. Mácha, visit the crypt where the Heydrich assassins were found, and learn why so many historical Prague citizens were thrown out of windows, not usually by their own choice. This is a new experience developed by passionate locals, one of the first tours to discuss a variety of different Prague writers in detail. All throughout, the tour is led with humour and enthusiasm, told with a unique, captivating storytelling style.
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 4:50 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tours begin on the Charles Square, nowadays a leisure park, but once a large and bustling market with many historical stories to tell.
In the middle of the tour, we will have a 15-minute break at the Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, so you can see the crypt where the Resistance fighters took their last stand.
We will also spend some time down at a viewpoint on one of Prague's beautiful river islands, an excellent vantage point for discussing many important sights in the city.
The tour, having worked its way from the New Town towards the centre, will end amongst the winding, cobbled streets of the Old Town.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Prague Literary & Historical Tours - Comprehensive Route lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
Prices start at $29 per person for this Prague experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays, starting at 3:00 PM.
Children aged 0–11 pay nothing, adults from $29.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Tours begin on Charles Square / Karlovo náměstí. We will meet on the north-east corner of the square, by the fountain with the statue of St. Joseph next to the New Town Hall. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 25 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 32 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Prague Literary & Historical Tours.
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wonderful tour+amazing info!!!
An incredibly informative and entertaining tour. Fergus had my attention the whole time. The mix of factual information and entertaining related anecdotes was perfect. This experience would be impossible to replicate with an online search and AI assistance. Highly recommended!
It was a pleasure to have Fergus as a guide for the Comprehensive Route, he was very helpful, prepared and enthusiastic and was able to involve us in the many stories of the city and its authors. It was really very interesting and fun, we recommend the experience to everyone!
Fergus is super knowledgeable and experienced enough to pack things in while also being smart and flexible enough to make changes for our small group of history lovers and readers. Strong recommend.
I did this tour with some friends and our guide, Fergus, was amazing! The way he spoke about the stories of Prague with enthusiasm and in a storytelling manner was engaging and fun. 10/10 recommend!
This was by far the best tour we did in Prague. So interesting, away from the hoards and we learnt about the literature of Prague and those who created it.
This tour in Prague offers a captivating mix of history and unique stories, creating a truly personal experience. You’ll hear about key historical events, like how the city has witnessed revolutions, political intrigue, and cultural shifts that have shaped its identity over centuries. The guide's stories are often filled with personal touches, like how old traditions are still alive in everyday life, passed down through generations. The insights provided are rich, and the guide engages with your questions thoughtfully, providing a deeper understanding of the city’s unique culture. The experience feels intimate, with the history coming to life through the stories shared, making every corner of the city feel like part of a larger, living narrative.
If you're interested in history this is the tour you need. A tour portraying Prague's history from the middle Middle ages till now, with interesting anecdotes and stories. I hear the content of the tour may change from time to time, but when I got on the walk the last stop where the tour ended was a beautiful spot with a great view on the river and the national theater, so that's a plus. Also the tour is very personal and not like those standard corporate city tours.
ive been to many walking tours before and i could confidently say that fergus is one of the best guides / experts ive even encountered! he's super knowledgable and answered all my random questions in details. i highly recommend this tour to people who would like to know the city's history and literature.
Very interesting stories, super friendly and passionate tour guide. Not the typical walking tour. Many information and knowldge shared.
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