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Prague History Tour: 1,000 Years in 3 Hours
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Praha 1
Embark on a private 3-hour walking tour guided by a historian, which takes you through a millennium of Prague’s history. Experience the Old and New Towns on foot and gain knowledge about the city’s journey from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to its contemporary trials and achievements.
Embark on a private 3-hour walking tour guided by a historian, which takes you through a millennium of Prague’s history. Experience the Old and New Towns on foot and gain knowledge about the city’s journey from the Middle Ages and Renaissance to its contemporary trials and achievements.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - Discuss the Gothic characteristics of the Tyn church in contrast to the St. Nicholas’ church across the square.
- Old Town Square - Discuss the 1000 year old history,…
- Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - View and discuss the history of the Old Town Hall and the symbolism of the Astronomical Clock.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - Discuss the Gothic characteristics of the Tyn church in contrast to the St. Nicholas’ church across the square.
- Old Town Square - Discuss the 1000 year old history, politics and architecture of the ancient town market.
- Charles Bridge - 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.
- Bethlehem Chapel - Discuss Jan Hus and his role in the reformation of the Catholic church and the Protestant Reformation.
- St. Giles Church - Discuss Czech religious wars, Reformation and Counter-reformation as it is reflected in the Baroque interior decoration of the Gothic church.
- New Town - Discuss the 600+ year old history of the New Town and its relationship to Prague as the capitol of the Holy Roman Empire.
- Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namEsti) - Discuss the history of the square in the context of the history of Prague and the Czech Republic.
- The Estates Theatre - Discuss Mozart’s relationship to Prague and the Age of Enlightenment.
- St Nicholas Church - Discuss the history of Czech religious reversals of fortune as well as the role of the Baroque and Gothic architecture.
- Jan Hus Monument - Discuss the revolutionary role of Jan Hus within the development of European Christianity as well as the history of the Czech lands.
- Parizska Street - Discuss the history and the destruction of the Jewish Ghetto of Prague.
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Franz Kafka Statue - Revolving, kinetic statue resembling the bust of Franz Kafka by Czech artist David
erný.
What's Included
- Historian-led guided tour
- Historian-led guided tour
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
- Choice of morning and afternoon departure; please advise at time of booking
Location
Mondieu
Maltézské náměstí
Please meet your guide outside Café Mondieu, at Maltézské náměstí 480 (near the Lennon Wall) in the Lesser Town / Malá Strana
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Sydneygoren
Sep 11, 2022
Amazing Tour with the Best! - 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!
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Maggiebp5116jd
Sep 9, 2022
Vadim and Bonita Rock! - 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.
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Allachica1
Sep 6, 2022
The best of the best - 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!!
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M4021ofjohns
Sep 2, 2022
Incredible Tour - 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.
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Joanwf2403rw
Nov 30, 2021
Insight Cities Prague - 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!!!!
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Baurjoe
Oct 6, 2021
Wonderful deep dive into Prague - We were a small group of four (me, my wife, and my in-laws) and Insight Cities gave us a wonderful, detailed, and wildly interesting tour. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, walking us through the history of various buildings and whisking us down side streets as if the city's map was implanted onto her brain. She also left us with some great recommendations for the rest of our stay in Prague. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Prague!
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Helloziva
Sep 26, 2021
Lots of history and good tips for the stay in Prague - 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
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658leaht
Aug 23, 2020
Amazing tour for my American students - I have been using Insight Cities as my "go to" for touring American study abroad students (I am a Site Director for a US Study abroad provider). Vadim is an amazing guide, not only is he extremely well versed and knowledgeable. He is also so friendly and engaging that he captivated my students. Instead of walking around pointing things out, Vadim would engage with them, ask questions and relate to the topics and places he would be showing students. I highly recommend this company if you want a tour by folks who know their stuff and who are genuinely amazing people.
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William
Aug 20, 2020
Great tour with one of the most knowledgeable guides I have ever used. - Great tour with one of the most knowledgeable guides I have ever used. They also were very helpful in altering the tour to meet our interests and input. They also provided us with additional recommendations based on our interests including shopping, museums, restaurants and other sites. Highly recommend this tour company especially when you want to be educated while seeing the sights.
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Jonathansk2448jq
Jul 21, 2020
Fantastic tours - Great tour. We have done multiple tours with Bonita and Vadim and all were fantastic. We were a large group with a wide range of ages and they kept it fun and interesting for everyone.
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