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Czech Republic Tours and Attractions
Experience Prague through the eyes of the local photographer. Learn how to take amazing photographs and be introduced to incredible Eastern Europe scenery. Prague is one of the gems of Eastern Europe, the picturesque houses of Novy Svet (or New World). Here you can see homes that have architectural details that are not commonly found as well as traverse the empty medieval streets that few tourists know about. From atop the hill you will then wind your way towards Hradcany and then downwards to Mala Strana. Your vantage point here offers another unique view of the rooftops of Prague looking down towards the river. From here your journey goes towards the river along one of Prague's most architecturally stunning streets: Thunovska as well as Zamecke schody - which lie under the castle. Along this route the photographer will show various ways to capture the magic and beauty of these famed cobblestone streets and if time allows you can enter the stunning Vrtovska gardens that offer a delight in photographing opportunities. Your tour will then end at the other side of Charles Bridge, Novotneho Lavka where stunning views of both Charles Bridge as well as Prague Castle (Hradcany) can be found.
Take in a fascinating walking tour through Prague's Jewish history, as you experience the only Central European Jewish town-quarter to survive the holocaust. With over a thousand years of history, the Prague Jewish Community is filled with many sites that still testify to its rich past as one of the major European centers of Jewish life. Your walking tour will take you through the Old Jewish Cemetery. You'll also visit some of the six surviving synagogues and Kafka's house before walking through Maiselova Street to the Old Tour Square, where your journey to the past ends. Your Jewish Prague Walking Tour includes admission to the Jewish Museum, one of the best of it's kind in Europe and the Old Jewish Cemetery, in which 12,000 tombstones remain.
Experience Prague's exceptional architecture and famous land marks by the seat of your bike on this guided bike tour. You'll ride through quaint side streets before enjoying a 30 minute break at a river side pub on the Vltava's water ways. What better way to rest, relax and sample some world famous Czech beer. This bike tour moves at a very comfortable pace, even for those who haven't ridden a bike in a while or are beginners. Your friendly and humorous guide will ensure a good time for all, while taking in the city sites.
The highlight of this two-hour tour of Prague by night is the performance by Krizik's Fountain. The spectacular combination of water jets, music and colored laser lights is simply amazing. A massive system of waterworks spouts delicate streams of colorfully lit water in a spectacular light show, choreographed to a soundtrack of classical and popular music. Children and adults alike love the fantastic performance of water and light, accompanied by the music of Smetana, Dvorak, Mercury, Vangelis and Lloyd Webber.
Discover Europe's largest medieval castle on a guided 3.5-hour walking tour of Prague Castle. With your expert guide leading the way, you'll see the highlights of this massive complex, and hear the folklore and scandal behind its history as you stroll. This informative tour takes you inside the castle walls to visit the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane. All the important historical details are highlighted, from the castle's origins in 850 A.D. to its continuing role today as the seat of government. For more than 600 years, the roofs of the castle have been dominated by the towers of the Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, seat of the Archbishop of Prague. The coronations of the kings of Bohemia were held here until 1836, and the bodies of saints, kings, princes and emperors of Bohemia lie buried in the royal crypt. The cathedral's St. Wenceslas Chapel was built directly above the tomb of St. Wenceslas, and many relics decorated with gold, silver and precious stones were donated to the cathedral by Emperor Charles IV. After your visit to Prague Castle, the tour continues on foot through the Lesser Town to Charles Bridge, where the tour concludes.
Get your bearings in the romantic city of Prague on this comprehensive two-hour coach tour. This tour is perfect if you have limited time in Prague, the City of a Hundred Spires. This two-hour coach tour gives you an overall view of Prague and its beautiful historic sites, taking you to the most important attractions. The on board commentary provides essential background to your sightseeing.
Enjoy a night out on the town Czech-style at a Prague folklore party. You'll enjoy a three-course dinner, unlimited beer and wine, and live music and dancing. It's the perfect way to spend an evening in Prague. Your coach will transport you to a typical Czech restaurant, where you will be served a delicious three-course dinner, an aperitif, glass of champagne, coffee and unlimited beer, wine or non-alcoholic beverages. During dinner you will be entertained by a folklore program with live music and dancing. Active participation is welcomed or you can just sit back and enjoy the music. After three hours of evening entertainment and feasting, a guide will take you back to centrally located Republic Square.
Discover the magic of Prague on this introductory tour of the Czech capital. Perfect for first-time visitors, this 3.5-hour city tour combines coach travel and easy walking for a well-rounded exploration of Prague's famous sights. As you tour, you'll learn interesting background into the historical monuments you'll see. You'll travel by coach past the State Opera, National Museum and Wenceslas Square with its statue of St. Wenceslas. Then continue across Charles Square to the banks of the River Vltava to Charles Bridge, the Rudolfinum and across the river to Prague Castle. You'll have the opportunity to enjoy a walk around the castle courtyards, where amongst other things you will see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Royal Palace and Golden Lane. The bus will then take you across the River Vltava to the Old Town, passing through the former Jewish Quarter. In the Old Town Square you will see St. Nicholas Church, the Tyn Cathedral and the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock and 12 apostles. The tour concludes here, not far from the modern city center.
Tour the magical city of Prague at night by coach and boat, and dine in comfort while cruising along the River Vltava. It's the perfect way to see Prague at night, and a relaxing way to end a busy day of sightseeing. Accompanied by pleasant music, your three-hour cruise along the River Vltava provides fantastic views of the river. You'll cruise past Prague's important buildings and historic monuments, including St. Agnes Monastery, the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, majestic Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Vysehrad and more. After your dinner cruise on the River Vltava, enjoy a short tour of 'Golden Prague' and its night-time illuminations. Departure Point: The Yellow Kiosk located in the Republic Square opposite the Municipal House (near Powder Gate). The meeting place is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Riding a Segway offers you the extraordinary experience of walking through Prague without walking - but gliding on board a Segway Human Transporter. Enjoy this fascinating journey through the streets of Prague, a city filled with beautiful sites and photo opportunities. You'll be sure to enjoy your ride on board one of the most fascinating machines in the world. The Segway is the first of it's kind, a self balancing personal transportation device that's specially designed to operate on any pavement.
Acquaint yourself with Prague on this afternoon cruise along the River Vltava. Sample cake and sip a coffee or tea as you take in the beauty of many exquisite historic monuments. It's the perfect introduction to Prague. Join a coach transfer to the River Vltava where you'll board an air-conditioned boat. The hour long cruise will meander along the Vltava with music while afternoon tea is served. The cruise offers fantastic views of the Vltava river, lined with important sites including the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the National Theatre and more. At the end of the cruise your guide will take you along Parizska Street through the former Jewish Quarter to the Old Town Square where your tour concludes. Departure Point: The Yellow Kiosk located in the Republic Square opposite the Municipal House (near Powder Gate). The meeting place is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you. Return Details: Concludes at the Old Town Square
For the perfect introduction to Prague, take a relaxing lunch cruise on the Vltava River. Your two-hour cruise features a buffet lunch, accompanied by pleasant music. You'll be transferred by coach to the River Vltava to board an air-conditioned boat for your lunchtime cruise. Don't forget to bring your camera along, to capture the fantastic views of the river. From the river you'll see Prague's important buildings and historic monuments, including St. Agnes Monastery, the Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, majestic Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Vysehrad and more.
For a different view of Prague, take this guided tour of locations connected with the famous Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Mozart visited Prague on four occasions in the 1780s and 1790s, and his works were rapturously received. This tour offers you the unique opportunity to visit locations where Mozart stayed in Prague. It also reveals why Prague's citizens welcomed Mozart so warmly, and why his music continues to win Czech hearts today. Prague held a special place in Mozart's heart, and he felt that his music was especially well appreciated by the city's populace. The tour takes you on foot through the Old Town to stop at the Golden Angel house, the Estates Theatre which presented the world premiere of the opera Don Giovanni on October 29, 1791, and the Three Golden Lions house, where Mozart lived during his second stay in Prague. You'll then transfer by tram to Bertramka to visit an exhibition commemorating the life of Mozart. Returning to the Old Town by tram, you'll take the funicular to Petrin's Tower and on to the Strahov Monastery at Hradcany. You'll visit Hradcany Square and the houses and palaces where Mozart held concerts or lived. The walking tour concludes at St. Nicholas's Church, where a requiem was held on December 14, 1791, as a tribute to Mozart and as a statement of the Czech nation's sorrow caused by his sudden death. The trip ends in the Lesser Town.
Follow in the steps of Czech kings on a guided walking tour through Prague. The tower marks the beginning of the Royal Route, the traditional path along which medieval Bohemian monarchs paraded on their way to being crowned in Prague Castle's St Vitus Cathedral. Your walking tour will include the renowned Wenceslas Square, Municipal House, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Lesser Town. |
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