Grand City Tour - The Best of Prague
Prague Historical Center
4 hours | Sightseeing tours and attractions in Prague | Available
| Area: | Prague Historical Center |
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| Duration: | 4 hours |
| Status: | Available |
Group discount 10+ people
Ticket in your mobile device accepted
Soak in the magnificent atmosphere of Prague, one of the most romantic cities in the world
Get acquainted with the history of Prague (UNESCO) in this 4 hour exciting combined tour. Experience a fun day in Prague!
Highlights:
- See the city's most famous landmarks from the comfort of an air-conditioned bus and a sightseeing boat
- A panoramic bus ride through the historical center of Prague, including the Old Town, New Town, Lesser Town, and Hradčany
- Love the Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world
- See the exteriors of the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and St. Vitus Cathedral
- Explore the castle grounds on your own.
- After your visit to the castle, you'll board a sightseeing boat for a one-hour cruise on the Vltava River
- From the boat, soak in all the stunning views of the city's many bridges, including Charles Bridge, and its iconic landmarks, such as the Charles Bridge Tower and the Dancing House
Included:
- Bus tour + Walking tour + 1 hour boat cruise on Vltava River
- Guide (English, German, Italian or Spanish)
Meeting Point:
See the meeting point on the map (Na Příkopě 23, Prague 1).
Important:
- Please arrive at the meeting point 15 min. early - no refunds for latecomers
- Tour ends after the boat ride in the Old Town Square
- Minimum group size is 2 people
- If the tour is not filled, there are two options: the ticket can be transferred to another date or a full refund is possible if you can´t make the suggested new date
Venue photo gallery
Prague Historical Center
| Address: | Prague , Czech Republic |
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| Wheelchair access: | Yes |
Feel the beating heart of Old Prague and learn about European history
Walk through the historical centre of Prague is a walk through time. From the Old Town, most ancient Prague´s quarter abounding with medieval houses, baroque palaces and churches, through uniquely preserved Jewish Quarter, across magic Charles Bridge, you will get to Lesser Town with romantic baroque palaces and gardens and finally reach the biggest castle complex in the world, Prague Castle.
Old Town Square
is Prague´s main square appreciated by historians for a unique mixture of architectural styles and belonging to the most beautiful sites in Europe. Many historical monuments are to be seen here, such as unique Astronomical Clock adorning the Old Town City Hall, Church of Our Lady before Týn or magnificent St Nicholas church.
Jewish Quarter in Prague
is located between the Old Town Square and the Vltava River. Its history dates from the 13th century when Jewish people were ordered to abandon their homes and settle in one area.
Most of the historical buildings were saved from destruction and they form the best preserved complex of historical Jewish monuments in Europe. The Jewish Quarter has six synagogues, including the Spanish Synagogue and Old-New Synagogue, the Jewish Ceremonial Hall and the Old Jewish Cemetery.
Charles Bridge
binds the Old Town with The Lesser Town and the Prague Castle. Construction of this Gothic bridge was commissioned by Czech king and Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV and began in 1357. The architect Petr Parler, whose other works include the St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle, was in charge of the construction. It is said that egg yolks were mixed into the mortar to strengthen the construction of the bridge.
Lesser Town
at its heart, on the Lesser Town Square, you will find the most famous Baroque church in Prague, St Nicholas church. Here, and all around in the cobbled side streets there are small shops to browse and mysterious churches to discover. Part of the Lesser Quarter is also Kampa Island, home to some fine restaurants and Museum Kampa with unique collections displaying works by Czech and international artists.
Prague Castle
on the way up, you can join Nerudova Street (named after the journalist and novelist Jan Neruda), a part of the former Royal Road. There is a splendid selection of heraldic beasts and emblems on the houses, for example the Red Eagle, the Three Fiddles or the Green Lobster. Walking up the hill, you will be rewarded by an unforgettable view on Prague, and visit the biggest castle complex in the world! Prague historical centre is protected as UNESCO World´s Cultural and Natural Heritage.
