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Overview

During this 3-hour night walking tour you will have the chance to see Prague Castle and its surroundings in quiet without the crowds. Hear how scientists and magicians were attracted to Bohemia during the unique reign of Rudolf II, and how alchemy, magic and astronomy have placed an important part in history. Wander through streets filled with legends, including the stories of the Golem and the Devil’s Bible (Codex Gigas) – both featured in Dan Brown’s The Secret of Secrets. Enjoy the castle grounds and famous ‘Golden Lane’ as you avoid the daytime crowds and distractions, and as night falls enjoy the spectacular views the city has to offer from the largest castle complex in the world. This tour is a mixture of legends and historical facts, taking you to one of Prague’s most enchanting areas.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Týnská, Hlavní město Praha, 110 00, Czechia

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Attention: the meeting point is in front of the house, Tynska 627/7, not Tynska ulička 627/8

End Point

End point

next to the entry to the subway A line, or tram station

Language Offered

German-GUIDE

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Mcgee's Trips & Tickets

The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1

Duration: 5 mins

2. Staromestske namesti

Hear about Prague’s alchemists and their noble discipline.

Duration: 5 mins

3. Church of Our Lady before Tyn

One of the most impressive Prague churches

4. Kinsky Palace

Rococo building of National Gallery in Prague

5. Jan Hus Monument

One of the most important Czech monuments. Jan Hus became a symbol of dissidence and a symbol of strength against oppressive regimes.

6. Parizska Street

Enjoy the narative about the wasteful lifestyle at the glorious court of Rudolph II. Who financed the extravagant life full of luxury?

Duration: 3 mins

7. The Old-New Synagogue

Hear the legend of Golem - one of the most famous Prague's legends, a mythical figure that inspired the story of Dan Brown's ''The Secret of Secrets''

Duration: 3 mins

8. Old Jewish Cemetery

Pass by the most impressive part of Jewish Ghetto

9. Faculty of Arts

See one of the original four faculties of Charles University in Prague and its historical building.

10. Rudolfinum

Neo-renaissance Czech culture center

11. Manesuv Most

Admire the Charles Bridge by twilight. Top astrologers were consulted by Charles IV. to make the bridge survive centuries. Enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of Prague Castle, the best location to take a photo of the entire Prague Castle.

Duration: 5 mins

12. Malostranske namesti

Take a tram to the Prague Castle District.

Duration: 5 mins

13. Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler

Hear the story of two famous astronomers Jan Kepler and Tycho Brahe. What brought them to Prague during the reign of Rudolf II? Was Tycho Brahe murdered?

Duration: 3 mins

14. Strahovsky Klaster

Visit the Strahov Monastery, the Library and a brewery where the monks were brewing “Holy beer” devoted to their patron St. Norbert. Listen to dark stories of the Devil´s bible (Codex Gigas) and a stolen treasure by the Swedish army.

Duration: 10 mins

15. Strahov Monastery Brewery

The 12th century monastic brewery. You can buy the “Holy beer”

Duration: 2 mins

16. Cernin Palace

Current Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the history of the building. In front of the building is a place, supposedly the former gate to Hell - is it still accessible? Where are the roots of this legend?

Duration: 3 mins

17. Loreto

See the exterior of this pilgrimage destination with its precious treasure and listen to the legend of Santa Casa where baby Jesus was born.

Duration: 3 mins

18. Klášter kapucínů Hradčany

The oldest Capuchin monastery in the Czech Republic. The monastery was a thorn in the side of Prague´s Protestants from the start, including Tycho Brahe, whose observatory lay not far from the monastery. What happened next?

Duration: 2 mins

19. Novy Svet

See the remainders of baroque ramparts and the only preserved timbered house in the historical part of Prague. Pass by the house where Tycho Brahe lived and worked in the year 1600.

Duration: 8 mins

20. Prague Castle

See the monumental Prague Castle at night!

Duration: 30 mins

21. Garden Na Baste

Go and climb up to the centre and stand in the middle… It is possible to project one’s voice like never before.

Duration: 3 mins

22. Mihulka Powder Tower

It is one of the most important buildings besides the Summer Palace for alchemists in Emperor Rudolf’s era.

Duration: 3 mins

23. St. Vitus Cathedral

The highlight of the tour - St. Vitus Cathedral and its construction that lasted 1000 years.

Duration: 5 mins

24. St. George's Basilica

The basilica is the final resting place of St. Ludmila, one of the first Christian martyrs in Bohemia.

Duration: 2 mins

25. Golden Lane

See the Golden Lane with its picturesque houses, painted in bright colours, without tourists! Hear the legends of alchemists or famous prisoners residing in here.

Duration: 8 mins

26. Daliborka

Here we can see the late gothic tower, and it’s called Daliborka. It was built as a prison. According to legend, there was once imprisoned a knight named Dalibor of Kozojedy who had revolted against serfdom.

Duration: 2 mins

27. St. Wencesla's Vineyard

Walk through the oldest vineyards in Prague that was reputedly cultivated by the patron saint of the Czech nation, Duke Wenceslas. The area is exceptional because it is a piece of land in the middle of the city that has been preserved in its original appearance.

Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Professional English or German speaking guide

Small-group walking tour

Exclusion

Hotel pickup and drop-off

No entry into interiors or buildings; exterior tour only.

Public transportation (bus, subway, cable car, etc.)

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This tour does not enter the interior

Children must be accompanied by an adult

Children up to 6 years of age are free of charge

Supplied by McGee's Trips & Tickets

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Overview

Meeting and Pickup

End Point

Language Offered

Itinerary

1. Mcgee's Trips & Tickets

2. Staromestske namesti

3. Church of Our Lady before Tyn

4. Kinsky Palace

5. Jan Hus Monument

6. Parizska Street

7. The Old-New Synagogue

8. Old Jewish Cemetery

9. Faculty of Arts

10. Rudolfinum

11. Manesuv Most

12. Malostranske namesti

13. Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler

14. Strahovsky Klaster

15. Strahov Monastery Brewery

16. Cernin Palace

17. Loreto

18. Klášter kapucínů Hradčany

19. Novy Svet

20. Prague Castle

21. Garden Na Baste

22. Mihulka Powder Tower

23. St. Vitus Cathedral

24. St. George's Basilica

25. Golden Lane

26. Daliborka

27. St. Wencesla's Vineyard

Inclusion

Exclusion

Cancellation Policy

Additional Info

Reviews

4.8

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