Prague: Alternative Prague Walking Tour
Hole?ovice, Prague
Get to know Prague from a different perspective on a guided walking tour of its coolest alternative neighborhoods. Escape the tourist traps and discover local street art and underground subcultures.
This guided walking tour explores Prague’s Holešovice district, ideal for travelers interested in street art, contemporary culture, and local history.
Highlights
- Discover Prague's graffiti and street art scene alongside recent history
- Visit a hidden artsy café showcasing Czech designers
- Learn about the Vietnamese and queer communities in Prague
- Explore a hidden skatepark featuring unique street art installations
- Visit an off-the-beaten-track steampunk underground club
Description
Step beyond Prague’s historic center into Holešovice, a creative and rapidly evolving neighborhood. Your local guide provides an introduction to Czech history since the fall of communism, setting the context for understanding modern Prague life. This tour reveals a side of the city beyond the fairytale Old Town.
Explore Holešovice’s transformation from an industrial district into a vibrant hub of street art, design, cafés, and alternative culture. Visit the hidden courtyard of the Prague Centre for Contemporary Art, far from tourist routes, and see the powerful mural dedicated to Milada Horáková.
Spot large-scale murals, subtle artistic details, and small wooden bird sculptures by street artist Point throughout the neighborhood. Enjoy stops at a legal graffiti wall in a hidden skatepark and the lively Holešovice Market, known for food and cultural events.
Take a break at Vnitroblock, a stylish café inside a former factory hall where you can browse independent fashion and exhibitions. The tour concludes at Cross Club, a visually unique venue constructed from recycled metal and industrial elements that reflects the energy of the area.
Your guide provides personal insights and insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore after the walk, including cool bars and underground venues. This tour reveals a contemporary, authentic Prague lived by locals.
Includes
- Guided walking tour
Excludes
- Public transport ticket
Important Information
- Public transportation is used; participants must have a valid ticket (two 90-minute tickets or one 24-hour ticket). Tickets are inexpensive and allow you to revisit recommended places during or after the tour.
- There is a 15-minute coffee break midway through the tour.
- Several restroom breaks are available during the walk.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your place. Wear comfortable walking shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. The best time to visit is during daylight hours to fully appreciate the street art and outdoor locations.
