Walks of Prague
We are proud to offer you walking tours led by professional guides who hold the recognized “Official Guide of Prague” license. Our goal is to show you Prague in the most convenient way in a small group, where you can experience the real atmosphere of our ancient city. We want to make sure that you have a good time with your guide and that you will be entertained!
Please make a reservation at business@transportchief.com at least one weekday ahead or contact us here for further information, infividual walks or for any other requests.
1) The Superior Tour
“Full day in Prague on foot, by river boat and a tram ride“
• Daily at 10:00 a.m., lasts 6 hours
Wow, Prague in a day! This walk is a unique combination of the very best aspects of each of our walks. From the magic little web of alleys in the OLD TOWN through the important milestones in the history of the JEWISH QUARTER and astonishing revolutions on Wenceslas Square in the NEW TOWN we come to the river just to enjoy a comfortable cruise that shows us the most romantic spots of Prague like the LESSER TOWN or Prague Castle from the most unusual angles. Then we board a tram to ascend the hill to PRAGUE CASTLE.
As we stroll around the Jewish Ghetto formed by small houses and narrow alleys that allure tourists by its unique monuments – the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Old-New Synagogue still in use, the Jewish Museum – we look into the Jewish traditions and history.
We admire the rich history of the Old Town with the marvelous St. James Church, the medieval customs yard Ungelt, the Estates Theatre where Mozart’s Don Giovanni was introduced to the world and the Charles University, the oldest one in Central Europe. On the Wenceslas Square we witness the Velvet Revolution in 1989.
After a typical Czech lunch served in a nice restaurant we experience our cruise. Prague Castle crowing the top of a picturesque hill, Lesser Town, St. Nicolas Church, a jewel of the Baroque, Charles Bridge, the oldest one in Prague, the National Theatre… Let all the Prague’s treasures give us unsurpassed views over the riverbanks!
After the cruise we come to the Castle, the real essence of Prague.Your guide takes you through all courtyards, shows you the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St. George, the Royal Garden, the Golden Lane… and the architectural gem of St. Vitus Cathedral.
On this tour with a great guide, you can peer into the past from the 21st century!
2) Grand Tour of Prague
“The grand combination of our walks”
• Daily at 11 a.m., lasts 4 hours
This carefully selected walk covers all the most important sights of Prague and seeing it with a great guide is like having the past suddenly rise to the surface. We stroll around the famous historical Prague quarters – OLD TOWN, JEWISH QUARTER, NEW TOWN, LESSER TOWN AND PRAGUE CASTLE.
It starts on the Old Town Square with a general introduction to Prague. Admiring the impressive composition of old buildings and churches we also become acquainted with the life of the Czech reformer John Huss.
A visit to the Jewish Quarter leads us back to its tragic history. You discover the destiny of Prague Jews living behind the wall of the former Ghetto. Old-New Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, the Jewish Museum… visit with us the places where the fabulous Golem was created and follow with us in the footsteps of the famous Jewish writer Franz Kafka.
Crooked lanes lead us back around other keyholes into Prague’s past, the medieval courtyard Ungelt, the Charles University since 1348, Mozart’s Don Giovanni in the Estates Theatre... The Wenceslas Square gives us a testimony of 1968 when the Soviet tanks arrived until the year 1989 when the Velvet Revolution brought democracy again.
Crossing the Charles Bridge, the real “open gallery under the sky” we reach the great St. Nicholas Church on the beguiling Lesser Town Square and then Prague Castle, one of the biggest fortresses in Europe. This “city within the city” hides the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St. George, the presidential office, the Golden Lane… and the treasure of the architecture of the St. Vitus Cathedral. The walk finishes with a charming view of Prague, the city of a hundred spires.
It is really easy to walk, simple to understand and great to enjoy!
3) Old Jewish Quarter
"The cruel truth of Prague history"
• Daily at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m., lasts 90 min.
Strolling around the Jewish Ghetto, the tragic destiny of the Jews becomes alive again as you discover the important milestones in the history of Prague Jews: the first settlement, the Pogroms, the Nazi holocaust… It reveals the story of the five synagogues, which survived World War II, the Old-New Synagogue, still in use, and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Set amid the back alleys the tale of Ashkenazis allows us to compare them with Sephardims. We might even meet the Golem, an artificial man created by Rabbi Löw. Visiting the birthplace of the Jewish writer Franz Kafka, who was deeply influenced by the city, you discover how Prague can be “loved and hated” at the same time.
4) The Jewish Museum Walk
„The tale of synagogues“
• Daily (except Sat and Jewish holidays) at 11 a.m., lasts 2,5 hrs.
• Price: CZK 500
The Jewish Museum is an incomparably rich treasure-chest of the Prague Jews‘ historical importace. The Maisl Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue, the Old Jewish Cemetery, the Klaus Synagogue, the Ceremonial Hall, the Spanish Synagogue. This walk traces the history of Prague’s Jewish community from the 10th century until today. It’s a story that embraces the poverty of Jews living in the Prague ghetto, the wisdom of Rabbi Loew, the reforms of the king Joseph II, the awfulness of World War II, the present-day life of Jews, and the legendary golem.
5) Prague Castle and the Royal Route
“The forge of national destiny”
• Daily at 11:00 a.m., lasts 2 hrs.
Crossing the Charles Bridge, whose “speaking stones” reveal the cruel history it survived we come to the Lesser Town Square, where a tram helps us up the hill to the Prague Castle, one of the largest fortresses in Europe. As a seat of kings it has always been the beating-heart of the country. We discover it all: the palaces and courtyards, the 1000 years of history carved into the stone of the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, the charming Royal Garden, the Basilica of St. George, the Golden Lane… The walk ends up with a spectacular panoramic view of the city of a hundred spires.
6) Boat Cruise – “Little Venice” of Prague
"A romantic sail through history”
• Daily at 1:30 p.m., lasts 90 min.
Prague Castle, imposing for 1000 years. Lesser Town, a unique combination of Baroque palaces and narrow streets. Old Town, an impressive blend of architectural treasures. Charles Bridge, the open gallery under the sky. National Theatre, grace that we had almost forgotten. Through the Paris Boulevard we come to the Vltava River and as we sail down on a boat, we are impressed by the stately procession of those pearls of Prague viewed from the most unusual angles. Let your guide show you this magical city at its grandest.
7) Communism Walk
“A path to nowhere”
• Tue, Thr, Sat, Sun at 2:00 p.m., lasts 2 hrs.
• Note: reservation required - please write us e-mail
Czechoslovakia… Nazi occupation… Stalin… Communism coup… Soviet tanks… Velvet Revolution… There is not a better place to peer into these seeds of such crucial milestones of the Czech history than the Museum of Communism. We visit the memorials connected with the communism regime and then we enter the Museum. With your guide the past rises up, pictures, paintings and statues become alive and you see something you thought you would never get to see. You have a chance to look into the eyes of Lenin or to enter the investigation office. At the end you watch a film which reflects the dreariness of communism.
8) Undiscovered Prague
“What the tourist hordes miss”
• Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun at 11:00 a.m., lasts 2 hrs.
• Note: reservation required - please write us e-mail
It is time to visit a different Prague, where the real story was written but only a few come to visit. The Strahov Monastery with its famous library, the magnificent Loreta Church – what a thrilling discovery that makes you keep your camera ready. The cobble-stoned Nerudova Street takes us to a truly Baroque pearl, the Church of St. Nicolas. Infant Jesus of Prague, Kampa Island and the Church of the Virgin Mary Under the Chain make “Undiscovered Prague” one of the most bewitching walks. And we finish by the John Lennon wall. Didn’t the Beatles sing: “There are places I’ll remember forever”? Is yours Prague?
9) The Famous Pubs of the Old Town
“The social and cultural melting pot…”
• Wed, Fri, Sat at 6:30 p.m., lasts 2 and 1/2 hrs.
• Note: reservation required - please write us e-mail
The history of Prague is also the history of its pubs where the heart of this great city beats. The pubs have been the social and cultural melting pot of the Czechs since the old times. We set this walk by the best old pubs in the Old Town which are very popular among the local people. You get a chance to taste several brands of Czech beer, understand the “Bohemian way of life”, ask questions about the life in this country, have a traditional Czech dinner and meet others who like to go out in the evening. You are going to feel Prague in your veins. Cheers indeed!
10) Dinner on the River
• Tue, Fri, Sat at 6:30 p.m., lasts 3 and 1/2 hrs.
• Please make a reservation at business@transportchief.com
Would you like to be even more impressed by the Prague monuments and the Prague atmosphere? Prague by night is very charming; all the magnificent sights are illuminated and from the boat the city seems to be more romantic. The Charles Bridge… The Lesser Town… The St. Nicolas Church… The Prague Castle… The National Theatre… The Dancing House… Spend an enjoyable evening with our friendly guide on this cruise, have dinner with us and be entertained by the live music.
11) Individual Walk
“A tailored walk”
• Any time you specify
• Private walks for schools, colleges, companies
• Note: reservation required - please write us e-mail
Would you like to hire one of our highly-qualified guides for a private tour? Let us know what your interest is and where you would like to start and we will tailor a walk just for you. We also have licensed guides specialized in tours around the Jewish Museum or the interior of the Prague Castle. This walk can be combined with the “Prague by Car” tour.
12) Old Prague - 1000 years of history
“Captivating story of the hundred spires”
• Tue, Thr, Sat at 11:00 a.m., lasts 2 hrs.
• Note: reservation required - please write us e-mail
Dropping into the places of long ago, the Romanesque rotundas, stone Gothic churches, Renaissance frescos, majestic Baroque noble-palaces to the Historicism-style houses with the finest architectural effect in the city will just turn the pages of history for you. We explore it without rest: from the shadowy tortuous zigzag alleys of Old Prague, secluded courtyards to the stunning boulevards of the New Town. Bethlehem Chapel, the Church of St. Martin in the Wall, the most typical gothic street of Prague, Municipal House…
What a dramatic and unexpected contrast this walk is. That is the Prague we will discover.
13) Medieval Prague
“The speaking secrets of devil Prague”
• Tue, Thr, Sat at 6:30 p.m., lasts 90 min.
• Note: reservation required - please write us e-mail
Let’s delve deep into the strange past of Prague - the spiritual center of Europe. This walk rakes up the undead background of this medieval city when the spooky narrow alleyways were full of brave knights, fabulous alchemists and unspoken ghost stories. Strolling around the labyrinth of the creepiest alleys full of wonder you discover many famous places noted for their strange events. With this walk we are on the ghost trail… or are the ghosts shadowing us? You will be entertained!
14) Old Prague - 1000 years of history
“Captivating story of the hundred spires”
• Tue, Thr, Sat at 11:00 a.m., lasts 2 hrs.
• Note: reservation required - please write us e-mail
Dropping into the places of long ago, the Romanesque rotundas, stone Gothic churches, Renaissance frescos, majestic Baroque noble-palaces to the Historicism-style houses with the finest architectural effect in the city will just turn the pages of history for you. We explore it without rest: from the shadowy tortuous zigzag alleys of Old Prague, secluded courtyards to the stunning boulevards of the New Town. Bethlehem Chapel, the Church of St. Martin in the Wall, the most typical gothic street of Prague, Municipal House…
What a dramatic and unexpected contrast this walk is. That is the Prague we will discover.