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Small-Group Prague Walking Tour: Old Town, Wenceslas Square and Jewish Quarter

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Small-Group Prague Walking Tour: Old Town, Wenceslas Square and Jewish Quarter
  • Overview

Discover PragueÂ’s Old Town and other central city attractions on this three-hour walking tour. With a knowledgeable guide, walk from one famous landmark to the next, including Wenceslas Square, the Estates Theatre, Old Town Square, the Jewish quarter and the Charles Bridge. See beautiful historic buildings and admire the medieval architecture, learning about the history of Prague as you go. YouÂ’ll take a break for an included beverage! This tour is limited to 20 people, ensuring you'll enjoy a small-group atmosphere with your guide.

Meet your guide in central Prague and begin your city walking tour with a stroll through the charming alleyways and streets of Old Town, passing sites like Betlemske Chapel. Throughout your tour, your educated guide will regale you with tidbits of Prague history and culture, telling you about the triumphs and tragedies that have taken place in the city over the past 1,000 years.

Follow your guide past sculptures and monuments, making your way to Wenceslas Square, one of the cityÂ’s main squares and the historic center of the countryÂ’s 20th-century battle against communism and fascism. As you stand amid the city bustle of the square, hear about the Czechs who fought for freedom for their country.

Continue through the heart of the city, passing the Estates Theatre, where Mozart dazzled in 1787 with the premiere of his opera Don Giovanni, and Charles University, which was founded in 1348, making it one of the oldest universities in Europe. Head to Old Town Square, where youÂ’ll admire its candy-colored buildings, fairytale-like churches with ornate architecture and PragueÂ’s famous Astronomical Clock, which dates back to the early 1400s.

Next, take a break at a local cafe for a cup of coffee or tea or a glass of Czech beer. When youÂ’ve refueled, continue your walking tour to the cityÂ’s old Jewish quarter, where youÂ’ll learn about the nearly 12 centuries of history of Jewish people in Prague. See the Old Jewish Cemetery, which was in use from the 15th century, and the Old New Synagogue, the oldest active synagogue in Europe.

Finish your tour with a walk to the riverfront, where youÂ’ll stand on the edge of the Vltava and enjoy a wonderful view of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, two of the cityÂ’s most famous sights.

Prague - Bohemia, Czech Republic