Prague · HISTORICAL TOURS
The good historical tours fill up weeks ahead and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Prague Old Town goes underground in 85 minutes, with medieval cellars, a secret alchemy lab and dungeon torture history.
“Very Good tour, very interesting and guide was very knowledgeable. only slight negative was the guide spoke quietly andd we sometimes missed what she said. But apart from that small point it was very good.”
Step into Prague’s medieval cellars on a guided walk through Old Town and underground rooms, with dungeon stories and included entry.
“This was a very worthwhile excursion and Barbaro was very knowledgable and went in depth to tell us about the history of Prague”
Prague Communism and Nuclear Bunker guided tour: walk key Cold War sites, then tour a real 1950s bunker 50 feet underground with a gasmask workshop.
“Our tour with Pavel was amazing! He was wonderful with the crowds of people, pointing out all of the important locations (like the corner of the street of the Velvet Revolution) and keeping track of all of us on the tram to get to the bunker. His knowledge and details on the bunker (how many people it was designed for, the rock crawling group that used it, the artifacts in it, etc) was all amazing! He was very specific with every detail and we loved that! He was very personable and answered every person's questions, including some of ours. We absolutely loved him and would definitely do a tour with…”
See Prague’s Old Town, Jewish quarter, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle from an open-top bus in 2 hours with audio in 26 languages for $20.
“A great way to sit and take in the sights for a couple of hours (& get warm!). Was great to see all the sights.”
Prague historic pub tour in a small group: 4 pub stops, UNESCO sights, and one included drink each, plus games.
“Hopefully you are lucky enough to get Lukas as a guide. His love of beer and Prague are genuine and come through strong on the tour. He was funny, charming and clearly wanted all of us to have a great time which he accomplished! Loved this tour! One of the best ever!”
Prague’s Cold War walk pairs secret-police sites and 1989 revolution history with a four-floor-down nuclear bunker museum.
“A wonderfully delivered, enthusiastic guide, telling us so much interesting history about Prague. I'm not huge into history and I don't have a great attention span for it but was captivated. Our guide was super and we got to ride the tram (all paid for) I really can't recommend enough!”
Hop on Prague’s historic Line 42 trams for 24 hours, passing Prague Castle, National Theatre, bridges, and key central squares.
“What a wonderful surprise it was to learn that we could get off and on all day. Also the great thing is the route it takes and seeing all the lovely sights. A definite must for Prague and to be able to ride on a Vintage team too. The couriers in the trams are so helpful too!!”
A 3-hour guided walk through Prague’s Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge, with a clear lesson on the Astronomical Clock.
“We had a wonderful experience touring Prague with Jakub as our guide. He guided our family with incredible knowledge and passion for the city, sharing fascinating historical facts as well as interesting local stories. His sense of humor made the tour engaging and enjoyable for everyone, both adults and children. Jakub was always open to questions, happy to adjust the pace, and excellent at involving the whole group, which created a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. On top of that, his warm and kind personality made us feel very welcome throughout the tour. We highly recommend Jakub to anyone looking for a professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely pleasant guide in Prague.”
A 210-minute Prague historic pubs tour with four iconic landmarks, four classic pubs, and one included large drink at each stop.
“Linton was an amazing guide! We learned a lot about the history and culture of the city and had so much fun along the way. Linton is full of enthusiasm and knowledge, and showed us the local hidden gems we wouldn't have found otherwise. His banter with everyone on tour, and the staff in the pubs, and even strangers on the street, was great. Linton we love you!”
Historical Prague guided e-bike tour covers Malá Strana, Lennon Wall, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge viewpoints, Prague Castle and Petřín.
“Our e-bike tour with Michal was beyond our expectations. We learned more about Prague’s history, politics and culture than any other tour my family of 4 have ever done in Prague or any other country we have visited!!!! It’s an absolute must!!!”
Plague Doctor Old Town tour in Prague, led in 1713 costume, with stops like Clementinum and St Francis Hospital. 90 minutes, $23.
“Amazing tour! Very immersive, Oskar was an amazing tour guide and incredible host, he shared a lot of information and you could tell he was well versed in the theme. Definitely recommended. Best experience in Prague!”
Prague’s historical treasure hunt turns a 3.5 km walk into a puzzle quest at Václavské náměstí, guided by a host and your phone.
“An excellent experience from start to finish. The city hunt activity was very well organized, ran perfectly on time, and was genuinely enjoyed by everyone who participated. The team was wonderful to work with - professional and clearly experienced at creating engaging activities. Highly recommended for teams looking for something fun, seamless, and well-executed.”
A 2.5-hour walking tour through Prague’s Nazi occupation, resistance, and communist rule, ending at 1989 landmarks.
“Our guide Zach was knowledgeable and delivers and interesting and engaging tour.”
A 2-hour Prague history walk with a live English guide and six VR scenes, from Old Town Square to the Dancing House by the Vltava.
“Fantastic. Not to be missed. Marco was an Excellent guide and the VR technology added A whole new layer of experience.”
Self-serve wine tasting in Prague’s historic Křižíkova cellar, using a chip card to sample 64 wines with sommelier help.
“Beautiful place, the drinking/eating area was in the cellar which had a really nice feel to it. Justin was a really good host and Yan also helped us pick certain wines whilst explaining different origins. Overall amazing experience and especially for the price we’d 100% recommend to get this booked if you’re coming over!”
Every sort of booking in the city, and the best of each.
