Walking Tour in Prague

Walking Tour in Prague

This walking tour in Prague explores key historical sites. We’ll visit the Rudolfinum, a neo-renaissance concert hall, and proceed to the Old Town Square to see the Jan Hus Monument and experience the Prague Astronomical Clock’s hourly show. We’ll then pass the Powder Gate, a late Gothic city gate marking the edge of the Old Town. The tour continues into the Jewish Quarter, where we’ll explore the Spanish Synagogue, known for its distinctive architecture, and conclude at the Old Jewish Cemetery, one of Europe’s oldest Jewish cemeteries, offering a moving look at Prague’s Jewish heritage.

Highlights

• Witness the hourly show of the Prague Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square.

• Discover the Jewish Quarter, including the Spanish Synagogue with its distinctive architecture and the poignant Old Jewish Cemetery.

• Explore significant historical landmarks like the Rudolfinum concert hall, the Jan Hus Monument in Old Town Square, and the Powder Gate.

Meeting point

Meet your guide in front of the Rudolfinum building.

Itinerary

Our Prague walking tour begins near the Rudolfinum, a prominent concert hall and gallery on the bank of the Vltava River. From there, we’ll walk into Old Town Square, the heart of Prague’s historic center. Here, we’ll see the Jan Hus Monument, commemorating the religious reformer, and admire the Stone Bell House, a remarkable example of Gothic architecture. The highlight of the square is the Prague Astronomical Clock, where we’ll witness its hourly display of moving figures and astronomical indicators.

Next, we’ll explore the area around Charles University, one of the oldest universities in Europe, and pass by the Estates Theatre, a historic venue where Mozart once conducted. We’ll then walk towards the Powder Gate, a striking Gothic tower that once served as a gateway to the Old Town. This area offers a transition from the medieval heart of Prague to newer parts of the city.