Best of Prague Private Tour with PersonalPragueGuide
Description
Follow the steps of the travel guru - Rick Steves - and see Prague "through the back door". Our company is honoured to cooperate with Rick Steves and his company since 2004. We have guided many of their European group tours. You can book the "Best of Prague tour" with us. We do this tour for Rick whenever he comes to Prague to upgrade his book. You can try it too! :-) Rick is always very friendly and allowed us to use his name for our business. He never asked for any money. The only rule he expressed was that he is very uncompromising regarding the quality of the books delivered to Rick`s bookholders! This walking tour offers professional and friendly individual care + "a SURPRISE LOCAL TREAT". Every client gets something very local, that you would otherwise miss. We pay attention to the local details ... just as Rick likes. :-) Select the number of people in your group (1, 2, 3, etc.) in the “Select date and travelers” menu to ensure you book the correct number of tickets.
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Itinerary
Prague Castle is a seat of the Czech kings and later presidents. It has been an important symbol of the Czech state for more than a thousand years. The castle, one of the largest complexes in the world, is made up of historical palaces, offices, church and fortification buildings, gardens, the great Gothic Cathedral of Saint Vitus and many and picturesque spots. It covers an area of 45 hectares. The panoramic view of Prague Castle is one of the most spectacular in the world. During our tour we will walk through the Prague Castle yards, enter some parts that are free of charge, but we will not enter all the interiors (1/4 of the cathedral is usually Accesible for free, Golden lane is for free after 17:00. (You can either decide to add some extras and extend this basic tour with us, or visit the interiors later on your own.)
Valuable late Gothic entrance gate to the famous bridge. Enjoy the rich Gothic sculptural decoration including some gargoyles, beasts and even the protecting witch.
This charming street is characterized by ancient burgher houses, mostly now transformed into quaint hotels, restaurants and small shops. Nerudova is a part of the Royal Way of Prague. Nerudova is named after the 19th century Czech writer and journalist Jan Neruda. It is one of the “must see” places of Prague. Enjoy the romantic house signs above the main door e.g: At the Two Suns, Three Little Fiddles, At the Turnip ...
We will promenade across the oldest bridge of Prague, the Charles bridge, decorated with 30 old picturesque statues and the most beautiful gothic bridge tower in Europe. The bridge has been standing since 1357, thanks to - legend says - eggs mixed into the mortar. If you touch the magic five star sign you can make a wish and the power of the saints will help you … Here, you can really breathe in the true atmosphere of Prague, get back into the times of golden Prague. Very romantic!! Maybe you will recognize the scenery from the first Mission Impossible movie. Near the bridge you can also see the area called Prague Venice with the side channel called Devil stream and the famous painted anti-communist John Lennon Wall. At the end of the bridge you can see the gigantic Klementinum, a former Jesuit College which serves as the National Library today.
The extensive grounds of the Clementinum is the third largest Jesuit college in the world. Build in 16th -18th centuries in the Baroque style. In its Astronomical Tower, meteorological measurements have been collected since 1775. The most beautiful hall of the complex is the Baroque Library with beautiful frescoes and historically valuable globes. The Mirror Chapel with its richly designed interior and unique installation of mirrors is a place where classical music concerts take place regularly. (You can either decide add some extras and extend this basic tour, or on your own visit the interiors.)
Strolling through the oldest streets, we will reach the charming Old Town Square, the 3D textbook of many architectural styles. There are many important sights: the baroque, gateau-like St. Nicholas church, the Kinský Palace - the city’s finest rococo facade, the gothic House at the Stone Bell, the spiky-topped Church of Týn and much more. The Square is dominated by the Jan Hus Statue and the Old Town Hall (damaged by Nazis in W.W. II). Everybody just "wow" at the truly amazing Astronomical Clock with the hourly show - 12 apostles appearing in two windows and the skeleton ringing the bell.
The most beautiful Art Noveau building of Prague. The Municipal House facade is eye-catching monumental architectural composition. Monumental allegorical figures, displayed all over the facade of the building, which were created by some of the greatest local artists. Anthropomorphical sculptures are accompanied by decor with Art Nouveau floral ornaments as well as other classical architectural elements. It is a civic building that houses Smetana Hall, a celebrated concert venue, where The Prague Spring festival is held.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Select the number of people in your group (1, 2, 3, etc.) in the “Select date and travelers” menu to ensure you book the correct number of tickets. We will meet you the the reception of your hotel. Or at the street door area of your Prague apartment. We need to know the name and address of your place where you stay in Prague in advance.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Book your tour according to the number of travelers in your group. We do not join people together. We only do private tours. Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- TO CONFIRM THE STARTING TIME, itinerary and name of your guide PLEASE CONTACT US ASAP (at least 2 days ahead), by telephone. Thank you!
- Wear comfortable shoes.
Reviews(135)
We truly enjoyed exploring Prague Castle with our guide Jana Gluchman. She made sure that our kids (5 and 8 yr. Old) are comfortable with the pace and that the tour have piqued their interests. We will definitely contact Personal Prague Guide again when we go back to Czech Republic.
We had 2 half days with Lenka. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and great to be with as she showed us her beautiful city. We had a wish list, but also wanted her to show us the hidden gems. On the first day we stayed on one side of the river, and then on day 2 we went to the palace on the other side of the river. We so enjoyed our tours and could not have been happier! Also, I appreciated the good communication with the company as we had booked months in advance. A private tour was the perfect way to see Prague!
Lenka Pasekova was awesome Very knowledgeable about Prague writ large. Tour was personable. Highly recommended .
Our guide was Lenka Zelena and she was outstanding. We were 2 couples and we spent 2 mornings on a private walking tour of Prague. Lenka knows and loves her city and answered all our many questions with ease. We all enjoyed meeting and spending time with her. She went above and beyond what we were expecting by not only suggesting restaurants and an itinerary for our extra day in town but also making reservations for us. For example, she made a reservation for us at a great wine bar for a tasting of local wines and she got us an outdoor table at a lovely restaurant near the Castle with tremendous views. We were in town for The Night of Churches and she made a plan to best maximize our time. She helped make our trip to Prague personal and we were very happy to have Lenka as our guide. We highly recommend her as a guide.
Betty was our personal tour guide in Prague. She was so knowledgeable in absolutely everything. She was also very patient and kind and funny. We highly recommend her!
Dagmar, was on time to pick us up at the hotel. We took the very convenient tram to the palace and started our tour. She was so knowledgeable and adjusted to our certain interest. We covered a lot of Prague and she also gave instructions for visiting places on our own the next day.
We had a wonderful tour of Prague with Lenka. She was incredibly knowledgeable and introduced us to many beautiful sights and hidden corners of the city that we likely would have missed exploring on our own. It was the perfect way to begin our holiday and gave us a wealth of ideas for how to make the very most of our time in Prague. In addition to showcasing the city’s beauty, Lenka also recommended unique dining experiences that allowed us to enjoy an authentic taste of Czech culture. Her warmth, insight, and passion for Prague made the tour truly memorable. We would highly recommend her tour to anyone looking to experience Prague in a more meaningful and memorable way.
We travelled as a group of 8 friends who have travelled abroad before with many tours. Our two day overview of Prague with Tereza has been the highlight by far of our experiences! Prague has been recommended to us by friends as a "must see" and now we know why, it is an outstanding city and experience! Made much more so by Tereza who kept us going at a moderate pace while walking backwards and explaining about our surroundings, history and culture-the perfect overview we were looking for. She knew the timing to catch the changing of the guard at the palace and the clock tower movement experience as well as where to eat lunch and dinners. The tour could not have been better and we highly recommend Tereza as your tour guide!
Sarka was fantastic! Very knowledgeable as well as funny. She explained everything in a very understandable way.
I can not imagine a more superb guide than Tereza Kasikova. She was knowledgeable , delightful and completely responsive to our requests. Her company was the only one that followed up with us when we were researching Prague tours. Look no further than Personal Prague Tours. Be sure to ask for Tereza K. Moravcova for an unforgettable experience. She is truly a gem!
