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Night watchmen used to patrol 17th-century Prague after dark to deter criminals, and knew all about the city’s secret corners and darkest events. Rewind time and discover stories and places you’d probably miss independently on this Prague Old Town tour. Led by a watchman-dressed guide, stroll lanes, markets, and squares as you uncover their past, and absorb the spooky atmosphere conjured up by tales of medieval mysteries and strange events.

Combine nature, culture, and history on this guided tour from Prague to Saxon Switzerland National Park and Dresden. Admire the hilly peaks of Saxon Switzerland around the Elbe valley southeast of Dresden in Saxony, Germany, then discover the most important landmarks in Dresden, including the Royal Palace, the Zwinger Old Master Gallery, and the Frauenkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary).

Get to know Prague’s contemporary side during this half-day, guided walking tour that leads you to the modern culture, art, and graffiti that are off the typical tourism path. See how the city has changed over the decades and visit places like the Vietnamese market and a theatre built in a former slaughter house. Learn about LGBT culture and visit maker-spaces before checking out the city’s steam-punk club.

Explore Kutná Hora's UNESCO-listed landmarks on a private tour for your group of up to seven people with hotel pickup and drop-off in Prague. Visit the 14th-century Church of St. Barabara, the Royal Mint, a medieval silver mine, and the Bone Church, whose interior is decorated with bones from thousands of human skeletons.

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Prague with this guided tour the city's Old Town and Jewish Quater neighbourhoods. Led by a licensed guide and British Expat, explore with a local familiar with Prague and fluent in English. Admire the sights at your own pace with this relaxed approach. Visit monuments from the Old Town Hall home to an astronomical clock, through to the bustling Havel's Market.

See the best of Prague’s Castle District without getting lost in the crowd on a small-group tour that feels like having an old friend show you around the city. Learn history and hear anecdotes about life in the modern-day Czech capital while exploring the Lesser Town and Hradcany areas. Along the way, rest your feet and get to know fellow travelers over Czech beer and snacks at you hosts’ favorite pub.

Discover the battle scars behind Prague’s present-day face on this World War II walking tour. Explore the history-steeped streets to see sites linked with the 1939-1945 Nazi occupation and learn about life under Third Reich control. Learn about Prague's resistance movement, view squares that saw parades and uprisings, hear about 1942 ‘Operation Anthropoid' assassination of a top-ranking Nazi, and visit a poignant memorial to some daring Czech heroes.

Let‘s set off on a self-guided audio walking tour through Prague’s fabled Jewish Quarter, one of the oldest centres of Jewish life in the world. I’ve spent half of my life in this lovely city and I’ve always been fascinated by its Jewish heritage. You'll take in some of its most important sites, including the Old Jewish Cemetery, its beautiful synagogues, the Old Town Square, the Town Hall Clock and Franz Kafka Square. We’ll also meet some of the illuminating figures from Prague’s Jewish history. Let me share some insight into the Jewish history of Prague, which spans centuries, architectural styles, personalities and, above all, stories. If you have a deeper interest in Prague’s Jewish sites and are planning on a visit to the Jewish Museum, which allows you to enter the Old Cemetery and the synagogues, then this is the best practical introduction to your visit. But please note that this tour does not include entrance fees to any of the sites along the way.

Prague is one of Europe’s most enchanting capital cities and this private full-day tour is ideal for first-time visitors, with a custom-made itinerary that takes in all the highlights in just one day. Explore the UNESCO-listed historic center, walk across the Charles Bridge, pose for photos by the John Lennon Wall, and marvel at architectural wonders such as Prague Castle, Strahov Monastery, and St Nicholas’ Cathedral.

Explore one of Prague’s most creative and unexpected exhibitions—and bring your smartphone along to capture the immersive spaces and optical illusions—when you visit the Museum of Senses. Book your tickets before you travel to make logistics seamless, and upon arrival, explore the galleries independently. You can discover 90 exhibits in 17 different areas, from upside-down rooms to a bed of nails.

Experience the beauty of two of the Czech Republic’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one excursion from Prague on this full-day guided tour. While you explore the picturesque villages of Český Krumlov and Holašovice, learn about the architecture of these remarkable places. This tour offers everything you need on a day out from Prague, including comfortable round-trip transportation and lunch.

A visit to Prague's Jewish Quarter is more enriching in the company of a guide who can illuminate its history. On this private guided tour, exclusive to you and your party, your guide shares insights into the thousand-year history of Prague's Jewish community while taking you to such sites as the Jewish Museum and the Old New Temple, one of the oldest Jewish temples in Europe. Also visit the Old Jewish Cemetery, where Rabbi Loew, creator of Golem, is buried.

The historic town of Kutná Hora is a UNESCO World Heritage site and renowned for its magnificent Baroque and Gothic architecture. On this tour, take in all the highlights on a half-day trip from Prague, including the Cathedral of St. Barbara and the Sedlec Ossuary (Bone House), and discover the city’s fascinating history.

Unlock the mysteries of Josefov, Prague's intriguing Jewish quarter, on this guided tour. Led by a guide who is schooled in Jewish studies, the tour visits the Old-New Synagogue, the oldest still-functioning synagogue in Europe, the haunting Jewish Cemetery, and the Jewish Museum, among other important sites. Learn about the long and intriguing history of the quarter from the knowledgeable guide.

If you’re short on time in Prague but are curious about its hidden stories—the kind you don’t hear on regular tours of the main attractions—this short group tour of the Old Town will suit you. Go underground and explore the fascinating dungeons and chambers of the medieval city. Listen to chilling tales of executions and freedom struggles, and learn more about Prague than you would wandering around by yourself.

Delve into Prague’s World War II and Cold War history when you embark on this 2-hour walking tour through the city center. Visit the hideout of paratroopers from Operation Anthropoid, explore New Town and the Jewish Quarter, and learn about key events. This is a tip-based tour meaning you pay what you feel the tour is worth at the end.

Dive into the tragic and complex history of Terezin on this half-day guided tour from Prague. As you explore the site, your guide will fill you in on all of its history, from its founding by the 18th-century Emperor Joseph II to its legacy as a Nazi-run concentration camp during the Second World War.

Enjoy an extensive panoramic tour of Prague via bus complete with historical narrative on headphones. The tour, which includes a hop-on hop-off portion, goes to all the major sites, including Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter and New Town Hall, among many other sites.

The massive Prague Castle complex can be overwhelming, but this highlights ticket ensures you see the castle’s five most important and impressive areas, all at your own pace. Admire artistic masterpieces from across Europe on an audio-guided tour of Lobkowicz Palace, step inside the sacred cathedrals, and soak up Czech history at the Old Royal Palace, and get a glimpse of the castle’s inner workings on a stroll down Golden Lane.

Take a day trip from Prague and pay your respects at the Terezin Concentration Camp located just south of Litomerice. Learn about how the town transformed from a fortress to a prison and finally to a Nazi concentration camp during World War II. Pay your respects at the memorial and learn about the history of this dark period during a guided tour.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage–listed town of Kutna Hora on this tour from Prague. You’ll see historical sites like the Church of St Barbara and the Italian Court, plus check out the ‘bone church’ (the ossuary) in neighboring Sedlec.

Take in a wide range of highlights in both Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland on this guided tour. First visit Terezin, one of the largest concentration camps in Czechia. Then enjoy a beautiful hike, including a chance to see where the Chronicles of Narnia movie was filmed. Finally, pop over the German border to see the magnificent Bastei Bridge. Return transport from/to Prague makes this an easy, stress-free excursion.

Visiting the Illusion Art Museum, Prague's first interactive museum of illusions and trick art, makes for a fascinating few hours in the Czech capital. Housed in an historic building, directly across from the Old Town's astronomical clock, the museum allows visitors to touch and interact with all of its exhibits. Avoid wasting your time standing in the ticket line by pre-booking this fast-pass admission ticket.