Historic Prague Night Tour: Track the Path of 17th Century Noblemen with a Night watchman
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228 Ratings
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Step back in time and join a night watchman on a historic tour of Prague. Follow the path of 17th-century noblemen, common people, and colorful figures as you explore the city's rich history. Experience the beauty of Prague at night and immerse yourself in its fascinating past.
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Prasna brana - At the start of our tour we introduce the old Powder Gate, one of the 13 gates that protected Prague. Built in the 15th Century and storing also the gun powder since 17th century, which gives the gate its name.
- Ovocny trh - At the fruit market we talk about the old market place, the food of common people and offer our bread of the common people to our guests.
- The Estates Theatre - We travel back to the times of Mozart when playing his premirere of Don Giovanni in the famous Estates Theater. This is also a location where we introduce a local hero of the Czech Republic.
- Charles University - We pass by the first middle european university.
- Il Commendatore Statue - We pass by the statue of Il Commendatore, reminding us the first play of Don Giavanni in 1787.
- Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock - At the old town square we talk about the town hall, the market place, the defenestration and famous executions that took place.
- Jan Hus Monument - We stop by in the 14th and 15th Century at the monument of Jan Hus and pay honor to the Hussites of Prague.
- Church of Our Lady before Tyn - We introduce one of the oldest churches we can find nowadays, the Tyn church from 1368.
- Rudolfinum - We pass by the Rudolfinum of Prague and take a break at a quiet spot along the riverside. This place offers a perfect location to make pictures or simply enjoy the stunning view on the Prague Castle.
- Charles Bridge - We end our tour at the beginning of the Charles Bridge, talk about the nobles from the other side and Charles IV.
What's Included
- All necessary taxes, fees, and charges included
- Costumed guide for historical immersion
- All local taxes covered
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information
Step into the role of a night watchman and immerse yourself in the 17th Century city of Prague. Follow the paths of the nobility, commoners, and personages who shaped history. Engage yourself in a historical journey from the ancient Powder Gate through a picturesque old square, and experience a city ravaged by war and plague, leading up to the Vltava River and the iconic Charles Bridge. Embark on a temporal exploration through the centuries to rekindle the past. Appreciate the city’s tranquility when the throngs of tourists retire and only the night watchman remains vigilant with his lantern and halberd.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Prašná brána
Náměstí Republiky
Directly in front of the Powder Gate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(228 Ratings)
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Paul_c
Mar 19, 2024
First night in Prague, a great start. - Thomas was our nightwatchman for the evening and gave us an insightful and entertaining tour of 1600's Prague. Good humour and involvement along the way as we meandered through the old town and spent a pleasant hour or two learning more about this fascinating town. We can highly recommend this tour to everyone who visits Prague and a special Thank You to our guide, Thomas for a fab evening.
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Lauren_y
Mar 15, 2024
Excellent Story Telling! - Thomas was absolutely lovely - engaging and knowledgeable, full of fun facts about history and forced defenestrations. Excellent tour; highly recommend.
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63nicolap
Feb 22, 2024
Nightwatchman of Prague - Our Nightwatchman Oscar was excellent, he was very informative and knowledgeable.
His stories brought everything to life and some were very funny.
We learned quite a bit about Prague both past and present.
We would thoroughly recommend this tour
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Gisele600
Nov 6, 2023
Great ,fun walking tour - We loved Oscar our night watchman. His tour was so informative yet entertaining . He is funny, witty and so knowledgeable about Prague and the duties of a night watchman. I highly recommend this great tour.
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Androuil
Oct 13, 2023
An excellent way to learn about the city - An excellent way to learn about the city . This is a tour of the city from the vantage point of a Night watchman and Thomas nailed every minute of it weaving through medieval and modern Prague perfectly, keeping the tour lightweight and interesting. Highly recommended!!
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Jennifer_a
Sep 13, 2023
Fabulous! - Oscar was amazing. He really made the nightwatchman role and Czech history come alive. Such a fun and informative evening. We highly recommend it!
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Douglas_h
Sep 6, 2023
Best tour of the trip - Spent the evening with Oscar and found it fascinating. If you want to see Prague at night but unsure if safety trust the night watchman as they protect but give a fantastic tour of the city with really interesting facts. Best tour of the trip.
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Aarifin
Aug 13, 2023
Amazing - Our tour guide was Thomas. No words to describe how fabulous he was. He practically took us back in time with his style of explanation. He was a walking encyclopedia who had great knowledge in history. He was full of life. Really enjoyed the tour and one the best tours I had in Prague. I would say this is must for anyone who wants to have a good insight into the history of prague and walk through the places which you generally tend to miss on city tours.
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James_h
Aug 12, 2023
Historical Night Watchman Tour - Thomas gave an excellent night watchman tour. He covered much of the history of the city and gave lots of details about living in Prague at various times. Very interesting and well done tour!
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Katie_m
Aug 11, 2023
Interesting commentary - It was a very laid back experience. Our guide, Thomas, was entertaining but not over the top, which I appreciated.
All in all a fun walk with interesting commentary.
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