PRAGUE INTRO
Daily ALL YEAR ROUND at 1.30 p.m. (ALSO runs daily at 9.45 a.m. from 1st June until 1st December.)
Duration 1.5 – 2 hours.
Price 400 Kc
“Everyone of her stones brings to mind heroic drama. Nowhere was life so storm tossed, so subject to upheavals, so driven by passion, so gripped by furious and savage struggle…Prague is one of those places which creates history.” — Ernest Denis.
A past both glorious and tragic, a present of change and transition. Taking in all of the principal (and some of the hidden) sights, this walk is an interactive history lesson in which the buildings, monuments, streets and personalities of Prague tell the captivating story of a city through time.
PRAGUE CASTLE
Daily from 1st June until 1st December at 11 a.m.
Duration 2 hours.
Price 400 Kc
Includes transfer ticket
“The Gothic Cathedral is an exceptional achievement. The structure, dark with age and solemnity, was meant not only as the principal church of the Castle but also as the spiritual centre of the whole country.” – V. Duddk.
Following a short, metro ride we will explore the town-within-a-town, that is Prague Castle. These buildings have dominated the panorama of the city for the past millenium and their shifting fortunes through time reflect those of the Czech nation. Perhaps the most enchanting tour, be sure to bring your camera!
THE JEWISH QUARTER
Daily from 1st June until 1st December at 2 p.m.
Duration 2 hours.
Price 400 Kc.
Includes transfer ticket
“In us all it still lives – the dark corners, the secret alleys, shuttered windows, squalid courtyards, rowdy pubs, sinister inns…the unhealthy old Jewish Town within us is far more real than the hygienic town around us.” – Franz Kafka.
For centuries the real heart of the Old town, the Jewish Quarter has a remarkable history… the Old Cemetery… the synagogues… the Golem… comparing past and present and making reference to rare archive material, this walk explores the life of it’s peoples both real and imagined.
THE FRANZ KAFKA WALK
Sundays from 1st June until 1st December at 2 p.m.
Duration 90 minutes.
Price 400 Kc
“Prague doesn’t let go, either of us. This old crone has claws. One has to yield or else. We would have to set fire to it on two sides, at Vysehrad and the Castle: only then would it be possible for us to get away. Perhaps you’ll give it some consideration before carnival” – Franz Kafka.
A provocative analysis of the life and work of ‘the founding father of the twentieth century’. A troubled and enigmatic genius, he was born, brought up, lived and worked in Prague. Retracing his footsteps, we consider the powerful influence that this city had upon his development.
PRAGUE’S ARCHITECTURE
Saturdays from 1st June until 1st December at 2 p.m.
Duration 90 minutes.
Price 400 Kc.
Includes entrance to St. James Church & Municipal house.
“The Old Town remains to this day the nucleus of the city’s development and at the same time the most sensitive barometer of the rise and fall of the Czech lands. Every epoch has left its mark here.” – V. Duddk.
A thousand years of history. Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Neo Classical, Art Nouveau. Appreciate Prague’s historical development and unique architectural heritage to the full on this pleasant walk through the Old Town which looks at the principal styles of European architecture illustrated by some of the city’s most impressive buildings.
THE REVOLUTION WALK
Sat & Sun. from 1st June until 1st December at 11.30 am.
Duration 90 minutes.
Price 400 Kc
“A night that was dead calm and dark – as Prague waited all the time for invasion from the skies…it would be an act of desperation to go into battle in the circumstances, without allies, a forgone defeat.” – Vdclav Cerny.
Czechoslovakia was established in 1918. Just 21 years later the dream ended as the Nazi occupation began. In 1948 there was a communist coup and the whole country began to stagnate. In 1968 Communist tanks invaded Prague. The 1989 Velvet Revolution brought new hope, and Prague’s renaissance was completed with recent entry to the EU, but have the former communist secret police still got their hands on the real power?
LEGENDS AND MYSTERY TOUR.
Upon request for groups of 10+.
Duration 90 minutes.
“Most of all Prague is a breeding ground for phantoms, an arena of sorcery… she never ceases to enchant with her magic spells… the old she-devil Prague.” – Arnost Prochdzka.
Discover the legends and folklore of ‘the magical capital of the Old Europe’. It’s narrow streets and ancient buildings conceal strange tales, captivating stories and mysterious messages. From the Old Town gallows to the speaking stones of the Charles Bridge, this walk reveals the history of Prague and it’s people in a fascinating light.
THE GHOST TRAIL
Daily at 8.30 p.m. ALL YEAR ROUND (ALSO runs daily at 10 p.m. from 1st June until 1st December)
Duration 1 hour.
Price 400 Kc
The haunted streets and alleys of the Old Town are the stage set for this journey into darkness. Learn about Prague’s infamous spirits from a spinner of yarns whose nocturnal foray into the labyrinth of Prague reveals a rogue’s gallery of ghosts who bestow upon Prague the dubious distinction of being the most haunted city in Europe.
N.B. Different meeting point: The Ghost Trail starts 50 m. to the left of the famous Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square.
PRAGUE BY HISTORIC TRAM
Upon request for groups of 10+.
Duration 2 hours.
Price 600 Kc
Includes tram ticket, refreshments and entrance to tram museum.
Prague’s tram system is integral to the life of its inhabitants. This tour takes you by historical tram, through the centre of town, where all the key sites and monuments will be pointed out. Our journey continues through the Castle District to the tram museum, where complimentary refreshments will be served and you will enjoy a short tour of the exposition of carts, trams and buses which cover the colourful history of public transportation in Prague.
LITERARY PUB TOUR
Upon request for groups of 10+.
Duration 3 hours.
Includes drinks and a traditional Czech lunch.
Price 600 Kc
This tour follows in the footsteps of Prague’s most famous writers. In particular we will focus upon the extraordinary personality of Czechoslovakia’s most celebrated writer, Jaroslav Hasek. whose hilarious fictional narrative closely mirrors his real life adventures in the pubs and taverns of the Old Town and the Lesser Quarter. A fun walk, great places, excellent food and drink.
PRAGUE BY BIKE
Upon request for groups of 10+.
Duration 2 hours.
Price 600 Kc
Includes bike rental, safety helmet & a complimentary drink
For those who prefer two wheels to two feet, this tour takes in a lot more (albeit in less detail) than is possible on a conventional walking tour. Our route takes in many of the principal sites and monuments and includes a break for liquid refreshments at a classic beer garden. If you haven’t ridden for a while, come and try out our great bikes – this tour is non-strenuous and suitable for people of all ages.
PRAGUE ON FOOT & BY RIVER BOAT
Daily at 10.30 a.m.
Duration 2 hours.
Price 600 Kc
Complimentary refreshments will be served on board.
A pleasant, relaxing way to see Prague from a different perspective is on our river boat tour. This tour includes the highlights of Tour No. 1 (Prague Intro). Following this we sail through the center where you will see many of the key monuments and sights and enjoy spectacular views whilst relaxing over a complimentary drink.
THE ULTIMATE TOUR
PRAGUE ON FOOT, BY TRAM & BOAT
DAILY IN ENGLISH
AT 10.30 AM., ALL YEAR ROUND
Duration 6 hours.
Price 1200 Kc
Includes boat, tram, lunch, drinks & guide
Combining the best aspects of all walks, including a trip by riverboat, a tour by classic tram, refreshments and a typical three course Czech lunch, the Ultimate Tour of Prague runs daily all year round.
THE ‘All-in-one’ INSIDER TOUR
DAILY IN ENGLISH,
ALL YEAR ROUND, AT 1.30 P.M. (ALSO runs daily at 9.45 a.m. from 1st June until 1st December.)
Duration 4 hours.
Price 600 Kc
Includes refreshment break and funicular railway / tram.
“At the first sight of this town I have right away concluded that it merits attention… there are thieves here who are accomplished beyond measure, and who, if you are not vigilant will steal the shoes off your feet” – Umberto Decembrius.
See all the crucial sights of Prague in one comprehensive, yet leisurely walk.
STAROPRAMEN BREWERY EXCURSION
Upon request for groups of 10+.
Duration 2 hours.
Price 600 Kc
Includes transfer ticket, brewery tour & beer tasting.
The first Czech brewery was established in 1118. Beer is a part of daily life here and Czechs consume more beer per capita than any other nation. On this exclusive tour of Prague’s biggest brewery you learn the secrets involved in the production of our “liquid gold”. Cheers!
THE OLD TOWN PUB WALK
Tue/Thur/Sat/Sun at 730 p.m. ALL YEAR ROUND
Duration 3 hours.
Price 600 Kc
Includes drinks and a traditional Czech dinner.
“Prague’s places of entertainment are countless… we find everywhere such excellent beer that it is impossible to reproach either the average Praguer or a professor, with imbibing a considerable amount.”- A. Ellrich.
Prague is famous for it’s beer and brewing traditions. The pub walk is a relaxing evening spent in the Old Town’s most authentic bars and beerh-alls enjoying the very best traditional Czech food and drink. A lively chat about life in Prague usually ensues in the company of a friendly guide and others who like to wind down in the evening.