Top Prague Historical Tours - page 4

Visit the medieval town of Kutna Hora without having to drive or catch public transportation on this day trip from Prague. Led by a guide, travel by comfortable coach to explore the 13th-century town known for its silver mines. See the bones inside Sedlec Ossuary and the UNESCO-listed St. Barbara’s Cathedral, with admissions included. After soaking up the history, architecture, and culture of this unique town, head back to Prague.

See Czechoslovakia’s tragic holocaust history firsthand on a 5-hour, guided tour of Terezín that includes round-trip transport from your Prague hotel by limousine. Visit the site with a local guide for a personalized experience, as you take in the Small Fortress, the Big Fortress, the Ghetto Museum, and other Terezín sites.

Experience the best of the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland national parks north of Prague without having to worry about transportation on a full-day tour. Travel to the parks by comfortable minivan with hotel pickup and drop-off included, and enjoy guided hikes in all seasons to landmarks such as the Bastei Bridge and Pravcicka Gate, as well as a Kamenice River boat trip. Lunch, entry fees, and snacks are included.

Spend an evening immersed in old Czech culture and cuisine at a folklore show with dinner. Transportation conveniently brings you from your hotel to the folk village where performers in traditional costume present hours of live music and dancing. You can feel free to join in. During the performances, enjoy a Czech meal prepared using original recipes.  Drink wine and medovina (sweet liquor made from honey), along with non-alcoholic beverages.

Visit the legendary spa town of Karlovy Vary with ease on a full-day tour from Prague. After a scenic bus journey through the Bohemian countryside, your guide shows you the historic town center and the famous Vridlo geyser. Your tour includes tickets to the Diana Watchtower and funicular railway ride for great views, plus free time in the afternoon to explore on your own. Note that this tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Be seduced by the historical monuments and medieval charm of Prague on a half-day tour of the Czech capital. Listen to illuminating commentary from a guide as you gaze at UNESCO-listed monuments from an air-conditioned coach. Discover the ancient majesty of Prague Castle on a guided tour; cruise the Vltava River and enjoy panoramic city views from the boat's top deck; and conclude by exploring the ambient tangle of Prague’s Old Town, home to the famous Astronomical Clock.

Discover the charms of Český Krumlov, one of the Czech Republic’s prettiest towns, on a 10-hour trip from Prague. Enjoy the rural charms of lush South Bohemia as you travel to the UNESCO-listed medieval town, situated on the River Vltava. Explore the cobbled Old Town on a walking tour, admiring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and highlights like the Town Hall and St Vitus Cathedral. Take in 13th-century Český Krumlov Castle, and enjoy free time to stroll, shop and relax in the Old Town restaurants and pubs independently.

Explore the scenic streets of Prague by bike on this all-ages tour. Strap on a helmet, hop on a bike, and set out with your guide to learn about the historic center of Prague. Enjoy a leisurely ride through Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle, and more. Kid-size bikes are available.

Save vacation time while in Prague and secure your place by prebooking this River Vltava sightseeing cruise. Lock in your ideal time and date, and then travel independently to the dock. Find a comfy seat inside or on the outside deck and admire the scenery as you glide by Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, and the city’s top sights. Onboard snacks and drinks are available for purchase.

Dive into the tragic and complex history of Terezin on this half-day guided tour from Prague. As you explore the site, your guide will fill you in on all of its history, from its founding by the 18th-century Emperor Joseph II to its legacy as a Nazi-run concentration camp during the Second World War.

Discover a perspective on Prague's atmospheric Old Town on this spooky, after-dark walking tour. Hear untold stories of the mysterious sides of the city as you stroll the dark streets of the city with a costumed guide. Visit the courtyards and cobblestoned streets of the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter, listening to dark tales and macabre legends as you go.

Make the most of your time in Prague by pre-booking a private arrival transfer from Prague Airport to your central Prague hotel. Choose a time to suit you, meet your driver in the arrivals hall, board your comfortable private vehicle, and travel directly to your hotel without waiting for cabs or public transport. This service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Prague is filled with stunning buildings of many architectural styles, from Gothic churches to art nouveau government buildings. This private walking tour offers a richer experience of Prague's architecture than wandering alone. You'll learn about the history of Prague's most striking buildings and visit places most tourists overlook, with hotel pickup included for convenience.

Unlock the mysteries of Josefov, Prague's intriguing Jewish quarter, on this guided tour. Led by a guide who is schooled in Jewish studies, the tour visits the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest still-functioning synagogue in Europe, the haunting Jewish Cemetery, and the Jewish Museum, among other important sites. Learn about the long and intriguing history of the quarter from the knowledgeable guide.

Nightwatchmen patrolled 17th-century Prague after dark to deter criminals; they knew the city’s secret corners and darkest events. More than 300 years later, tag along with a nightwatchman in historical dress and uncover real stories and places you’d likely miss on your own with this small-group tour. Stroll cobblestone lanes, old markets, and medieval squares in the Old Town as you hear blunt, witty accounts of Prague’s harsh and sometimes violent past, ending with a traditional nightwatchman's horn call.

Prague is rich in history but it can be hard to understand everything on your own. Learn more on a World War II–history walking tour. Explore sites linked with the Nazi occupation and learn about life under the Third Reich. Listen to stories about Prague's resistance movement, view squares that saw parades and uprisings, hear about the assassination of a top-ranking Nazi, and visit a poignant memorial to Czech heroes.

Experience the fairy-tale fortress of Karlstejn Castle on a private half-day tour from Prague, including hotel pick-up. Uncover the secrets of the 14th-century fortress, which was built to protect the Crown Jewels, and follow in the footsteps of King Charles IV on a guided tour. Peek inside the royal chambers, admire the exquisite Chapel of Holy Cross and take in the views from the Great Tower.

Get a fascinating insight into the city of Prague and the plague by following a tour led by a plague doctor living in the city between 1713-1715. Visit a range of locations to learn about how different people responded to the plague, understand prevention methods used at the time, and more. This is a unique way to learn about the plague as well as uncover some hidden corners of Prague.

This tour is designed to fully visit the main monuments and buildings of the Old Town and the Jewish Quarter. In just 2:30 hours you can visit and get to know the central square, the Astronomical Clock, the University of Carlos or the Old Jewish Cemetery. In addition, we will give you the best recommendations so that you do not miss anything during your stay in the city. Do not hesitate to book it at the beginning of your stay to make the most of our recommendations! How does it work? This tour is based on tips, the small reservation payment is to be able to join the activity. Once you have enjoyed with us and, always at the end of the tour, you can leave the guide a tip to your liking.

As the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic, Prague can be difficult to comprehensively explore on your own. On this tour, wander through the Old and New Towns without the risk of getting lost. Learn about the city’s rich history and its architecture, with commentary from your historian guide, who shares background on the city you otherwise may have missed.

Discover Prague’s most remarkable 20th-century architecture on a walking tour with a historian guide and see things you might miss otherwise. Follow a route that takes in art nouveau gems and cubist landmarks, and learn to identify the most distinctive features of the two styles. Learn about the tumultuous history that surrounds the revolutionary designs while taking in stunning buildings that architecture and design enthusiasts will love.

Explore Prague’s Old Town and Jewish Quarter with ease on this guided walking tour. Stroll through Wenceslas Square and Old Town Square. Accompanied by your guide, learn about the history of Prague as you stroll the crooked streets. Make your way to the Jewish Quarter and spot the former Jewish ghetto, the synagogue, and the old Jewish cemetery.

Many travelers aren’t aware that beneath Prague there’s a labyrinthine network of tunnels, filled with historically significant chambers. On this small-group walking tour, head to the Old Town Square and descend below street level to discover Romanesque and Gothic houses beneath the Old Town Hall and learn why the city began building higher and higher.

Ride on the riverbanks and bridges of Vlatava, explore the Castle Area, Lesser Town, Jewish Quarter, and Old Town, and reach various hills and viewpoints of Prague with a well-experienced private guide. E-bikes and E-scooters are accessible and comfortable ways to travel and see the gorgeous sites of Prague, all while learning the history and facts of this extraordinary place.