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Walking tour of 1h30, in French, which will allow you to discover the oldest district of Prague, Staré Město with its most emblematic sites as well as the Charles Bridge.

Highlights

• Learn more about the culture and the history of Prague
• Discover the emblematic sites of the city
• Appreciate the architectural diversity of the district
• Take advantage of the opportunity to make unique photographs
• Enjoy unique views of the city from the Charles Bridge

Description

This visit will allow you to immerse yourself in the history of Bohemia during the Golden Age of Prague. From the Old Town Square to Charles Bridge, enjoy the most emblematic sites of Prague as well as the great achievements launched in the 14th century by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Learn more about the destiny of the Czechs and in particular their fight to free themselves from the domination of the Habsburg dynasty and the Catholic Church through the development of one of the first Protestant churches in Europe, the Hussite Church. Learn how one of Prague's famous defenestrations sparked the Thirty Years' War and what terrible consequence it had for the people of Bohemia. Thanks to this visit, you will learn why the two monuments located on the Old Town Square and which face each other (the monument to Jan Hus and the Marian column) are so contradictory. You will have a description of the clock allowing you to learn about its many details and to learn more about the 3 time measurement systems that were used in the Middle Ages. You will also have the opportunity to have a detailed explanation about, among others, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the stronghold of the Hussite Church, the Stone Bell House, the birthplace of the greatest King of Bohemia, Charles IV, the Town hall and its successive extensions, the Kinsky palace, the Granovsky palace, a masterpiece of the Italian Renaissance, the churches of Saint Nicolas (of Staré Město), the Clementinum and the Charles bridge.

Includes

Local guide licensed by the Czech Ministery of Tourism Walking guided tour and of approximately 1.5 hours in French

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund