Historical & Heritage Tours in Prague

Visitors to Prague often focus on the city's medieval history, but on this private walking tour, you can explore the city in the context of more recent events - World War II and Communism. With a private guide, follow the history of Nazism and Communism as you visit sites like Wenceslas Square, National Avenue and the Jewish Quarter, and hear about what life was like in Prague during those periods.

Get an insider's look at Old Town, particularly the old Jewish quarter, on this 90-minute walking tour of Prague. After meeting your guide, set off to see some of the legendary landmarks and learn about their history, including the medieval Powder Tower, the Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square, before heading to Josefov, the old Jewish quarter. Learn about some of the famed figures of the neighborhood, including Rabbi Low and Franz Kafka, and see the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest working synagogue in Europe, and many other sites.

See Prague Castle, the planet's largest fortress structure, from a different perspective: at night. This 3-hour guided walking tour takes you around the castle's exterior and even onto narrow and fabled Golden Lane where famed author Franz Kafka lived for a time.

Switch your attention from Prague's medieval history to its fortunes during World War II on this private 2.5-hour tour. View sites linked to the city's wartime suffering and learn stories of Reinhard Heydrich, the Nazi 'Butcher of Prague,' and his assassination here in 1942. Visit memorials to the heroes of the day, hear how wartime events affected the Czech capital, and discover how people survived and resisted the Nazis from your guide.

Learn about life in Communist Prague on a private, 4-hour walking tour of the city that takes in important places from the Communist era. Enjoy the flexibility of a private tour as you explore Prague's Old Town and the Prague Castle, visit the Museum of Communism, then see the building that once housed the Communist secret police. This 4-hour walking tour includes pickup from your Prague hotel, and offers an inside glimpse of a fascinating part of Czech history.

Squeeze 1,000 years of architecture into just three hours on this Prague walking tour with a knowledgeable private guide who tells you about the different styles of landmarks in the city center, from 12th-century Romanesque to 20th-century Art Nouveau. Learn about where the styles came from and how to recognize their features as you explore areas like Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, the Jewish Quarter, New Town, the Charles Bridge and Republic Square.

Explore all of Prague Castle on this 2.5-hour guided walking tour of one of the largest fortress complexes on the planet. With your guide dispensing interesting historical anecdotes, visit gargantuan gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica Golden Lane and much more.

Combine intriguing Czech history with hearty Czech cuisine on this informative and entertaining tour from Prague. Wander up to bewitching Karlštejn Castle, once home to the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire, and then dig into a tasty lunch at Karlštejn Golf Resort (complete with a view of the castle). Later, explore the karst cave system Konā›prusy and then visit Toāník of the twin castles ō½ebrák and Toāník. Enhance your experience and upgrade to include a local "buddy" guide, who will provide interesting facts and stories as you go.

Get a better, deeper sense of the history and culture of Prague with this 3-hour guided walking tour that starts in Old Town Square, one of the most stunning public spaces on the planet, and then goes (via street car) to Prague Castle, the largest fortress of its kind in the world.

Take a trip back in time on this 3-hour private guided tour of Prague Castle. See St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace, Vladislav Hall, and the Basilica of St George, before taking a stroll down Golden Lane with its tiny, brightly colored houses. Learn about Czech history, from the 9th-century monarchy to the presidential seat and current political atmosphere.