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Prague Architecture Tour: Art Nouveau and Cubism
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Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of 20th-century Prague, guided by a historian. Gain insight into the defining characteristics and societal histories of radical architectural forms such as art nouveau and cubism by touring iconic landmarks including the Municipal House and Lucerna Music Bar.
Embark on a 3-hour walking tour of 20th-century Prague, guided by a historian. Gain insight into the defining characteristics and societal histories of radical architectural forms such as art nouveau and cubism by touring iconic landmarks including the Municipal House and Lucerna Music Bar.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- House of the Black Madonna - Unique building in Cubist style
- Obecni Dum - Iconic site of Czech Art Nouveau architecture
- K+K Hotel Central Prague - The first Art Nouveau building in Prague
- Café Imperial - Unique Art Nouveau interior
- Czechoslovak Legion Bank - Unique Cubist architecture and interior dedicated to the…
- House of the Black Madonna - Unique building in Cubist style
- Obecni Dum - Iconic site of Czech Art Nouveau architecture
- K+K Hotel Central Prague - The first Art Nouveau building in Prague
- Café Imperial - Unique Art Nouveau interior
- Czechoslovak Legion Bank - Unique Cubist architecture and interior dedicated to the Czechoslovak Legion of the 1st World War.
- Praha hlavni nadrazi - Prague Main Train Station with a magnificent interior Art Nouveau dome.
- Wenceslas Square - Discuss the Art Nouveau and Art Deco architecture of the square.
- Lucerna Music Bar - View the Art Nouveau interior of the most beautiful arcades of Prague
- Upside-Down Statue of King Wenceslas Riding a Dead Horse - Discuss the symbolism of the contemporary sculpture in the context of Czech history and the Czech National Revival
What's Included
- Historian guide
- Historian guide
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
Location
Ovocný trh 569/19
Ovocný trh
Directions: Meet your guide at The House of the Black Madonna/Grand Cafe Orient located at Ovocný trh 569/19. Meet right at the front doors downstairs.
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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Delphine_c
Aug 26, 2024
Thank you for a very... - Thank you for a very interesting and inspiring tour with a lot of hidden gems. We learnt a lot about Prague, its architecture and its history. I strongly recommend a tour with Vadim. We enjoyed a lot his expertise and the way we discovered Prague.
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Tkamber
Jun 10, 2024
Stellar Tour! Essential for Connecting to the History and Architecture of Prague. - Vadim is amazing. A wealth of knowledge and a genuine interest in the subject. He was able to adapt to our somewhat higher level of background in architecture and urban studies and we had a fascinating conversation as we strolled through some of Prague’s most important environments.
We learned a ton and also just had a great time sharing reactions and stories.
As we were doing the tour, I saw crowds of tourists walking around and found myself thinking…”I wish every one who visited Prague came on a tour like this.” Highly recommended.
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Alex_l
Jun 3, 2024
First class small group tour - Very interesting tour with a knowledgable guide. Small group so able to visit places that would not be possible with larger groups, also tailored to the group.
On booking felt it was expensive, but definitely worth the extra.
Thoroughly recommended.
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Anthony_f
May 31, 2024
Wonderful tour - Vadim was an exceptional guide with real knowledge and passion for architecture and keen to engage with questions. We really learnt a lot and left eager to learn more 😀
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Andy19583
May 24, 2024
Art Nouveau architecture in Prague. - Fantastic tour. Guide very knowledgeable an d passionate. As well as the architecture taught us a lot about Czech history and politics which influenced development. Not the cheapest tour we saw advertised but worth every penny.
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Wander686417
May 10, 2024
Great architecture tour! - My husband and I loved Bonita's Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture tour. Not only did she introduce us to amazing exteriors and interiors but she provided so much historical, sociological and economic factors behind the styles. I think the tour would be a great jumping off point for any visitor who wants more grounding in Prague's and the Czech Republic's history. Highly recommend!
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Jeff_f
Apr 19, 2024
Great tour with an inspiring guide - Matous was a wonderful guide. His love of the Art Nouveau period was clear from his descriptions of the buildings we saw and it was inspiring. We loved that we got to see places most tourists would never stumble across.
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Amanda_k
Apr 10, 2024
Exceptional expertise, stunning sights - Vadim was an excellent guide who went out of his way to include our specific interests in the tour (Cubism and Art Deco) as well as many Art Nouveau delights. We could have spent the whole day listening to and learning from him.
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K425ltfrancesp
Apr 4, 2024
Vadim was THE BEST! - The three of us are experienced (nice word for old) world travelers with many private tours under our belts. With that said, our Dec 2023 "Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture" with Vadim Erent was THE BEST! He took us places in Prague we could not have seen on our own; pointed out nuances in the intertwining of art and industrialization in Prague after 1900; and provided context and detail beyond our enthusiastic but amateur understanding of art nouveau and cubism in a charming, witty, kindly fashion. In addition Vadim offered insights about living, playing, and eating in Prague that led us to charming restaurants. We all thought this was an A+ tour and that we would seek out Insight Cities tours wherever they were available.
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Betsy2414
Sep 16, 2023
An amazing tour with an amazing guide - I have been taking tours around the world for over 40 years, and I can say that Vadim is one of the best guides I have had around the world for several reasons.
Our first tour with him was for Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture in Prague. But he was so good on that first tour that we arranged for him to give us another tour of the Prague Castle. My only sorrow is that we did not use him earlier in our trip to gain a fundamental understanding of Prague and the Czech republic from the outset.
Vadim is a unique guide because he has an amazing depth and breadth of knowledge across many topics, including art, architecture, history, politics, religion, culture, and sociology. He is able to magically and seamlessly weave all of these things together in a conversation. Consequently, you hear not only about art or architecture, but also the history of Prague (and Europe) across hundreds of years.
In his historical discussions, he tells you not only about the religious clashes underlying those events, but also the psychology driving different factions and decisions. Likewise, his discussion about art and architecture describe the historical and psychological context in which those different trends arose.
Finally, while he is very funny, he thankfully does not use canned, rehearsed jokes that many guides painfully use. Rather, his comments and jokes arise naturally in conversation, as he peppers his discussions with funny anecdotes across history.
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