Prague · HISTORICAL TOURS
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Below are the 13 best historical tours in Prague right now: what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one, it is top for a reason.
Walk Old Town, go up to two floors underground, and tour medieval cellars and a dungeon tied to Jan Mydlář for $31.
“very informative tour,the guide was very good and entertaining as well as knowing the history of Prague and the tour”
Explore Prague Old Town plus medieval underground: secret alchemy lab, dungeon instruments, and dark history stories on an English guided tour.
“This was a very informative tour about the old town levels of Prague and what happened in Medievel times. I enjoyed our tour guide, but definitely felt rushed. We were on a strict timeline everywhere we went.”
Walk communist Prague, then head 50 feet underground for a 1950s nuclear bunker tour with Cold War exhibits and a gasmask workshop.
“Our guide was really knowledgeable and having someone with a personal experience of being a teenager in the 80’s was an added bonus.”
Open-top Prague historic center bus tour with panoramic views, audio in 26 languages, and a break in the Prague Castle district for photos.
“It was a simple straightforward tour, but with lots of information in the commentary and some extra information about Czech Republic in general.”
Prague historic pub tour with 4 stops, drinks included, and local beer stories through UNESCO Old Town and Charles Bridge.
“This tour was great, fun and informative. Linton is one of the most engaging tour guides we've ever had.”
Walk Prague’s Cold War sites, visit StB cells and the Velvet Revolution memorial, then go four floors underground to a nuclear bunker museum.
“An interesting trip learnt a lot of history and the guide Tom made it interesting. Was a shame though more of the items were not talked about that was on display.”
Ride Prague’s historic Line 42 tram for 24 hours, hop on and off at key sights, and enjoy vintage cars with guides and an audio app.
“Everything from the moment we got on helpful staff , staff dressed brilliantly especially the lady , the old tram is amazing brilliant experience would highly recommend”
A 3-hour, walk-easy intro to Prague’s Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge, with an Astronomical Clock lesson for about $20.
“enjoyed it very much but we paid £16pp and everyone rude was there for free?? Not sure how that worked out.”
Prague’s historic pub tour links Old Town, Charles Bridge and four classic pubs with stories, games, and a large drink at each stop.
“What a super fun tour, our guide John was superb. fun quizzes, games, n great beer, what's not to love?! I would say bring a snack with you its a longer tour than u realize and no way to get food, I was starving by the end.”
Cruise Prague’s big sights by electric bike in 3.5 hours, with smart history stops, hilltop views, and photo-friendly breaks.
“My daughter's and I really enjoyed the tour. It covered many main attractions on our first day at Prague, helping us decide what areas to further explore later. The tour guide (sorry, I don't know how to spell his name, maybe Mihael) was very kind and knowledgeable. We especially appreciate his insightful tips and pictures that compared the current views with historical pictures.”
Follow a 1713 plague doctor through Prague Old Town. Learn about A. Schamsky, PPE, and visit St. Francis Hospital and St. Agnes.
“This was one of the best tours we have been on! From the start David was friendly and made us feel welcome. He was very charismatic and knowledgeable, the tour was engaging, interesting and funny. We really liked how the tour was immersive, we were given various things to see, smell and taste, he also carried lots of pictures with him to explain various pieces of information which was really helpful. It was a great introduction to the history of the plague in Prague, and of important sights in Prague in general. It was nice that we also saw some hidden gems. We really liked at the end that David…”
Italian-guided Prague walk from Charles Bridge to the castle, mixing 20th-century history, legends, Jewish culture, and views.
“Ottima scelta del tour, si riesce a visitare un bel po' della città vecchia. Tutto questo dovuto soprattutto ad una guida PREPARATA, ATTENTA e DISPONIBILE un grazie ad Alessandro, veramente persona gradevole ed educata. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti.”
Prague’s historical treasure-hunt walk from Wenceslas Square with smartphone clues, puzzles, and a real host. 2.5 hours, free admission.
“We recently did the CityQuester tour as a team build in Prague. It was well received by the team who moved around the snowy city solving clues in an interactive way. Yaryna took care of the team during the event and she was great. Really appreciated the approach in organizing the event, the flexibility and communication. Would definitely recommend and do it again. Thank you”
A 2.5-hour walking tour linking Nazi occupation, Czech resistance, Communism, and the Velvet Revolution through key Prague sites.
“We loved the tour, learned a lot from Zak who was very knowledgeable and super friendly. I would recommend it to anyone interested in history.”
A 2-hour Prague history walking tour with a local guide and six VR scenes, from Old Town to the Dancing House.
“We liked the various locations that we walked to corresponding to the. VR experience. Perhaps VR with more movement of people. The sounds were great.”
