Prague Old Town and Underground City Group Walking Tour
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.
Highlights
- ✓Includes tickets to the Old Town Hall
- ✓A must-do tour for history and architecture enthusiasts
- ✓Wear comfortable shoes for this active walking tour
- ✓Suited to all weather conditions—ponchos are provided in case of rain
What you'll see & do
- ✓MEETING POINT: Mostecka 53/4 - West side ON THIS TOUR: Explore Prague’s charming UNESCO area including its 12th century hidden underground and learn more about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in dark medieval times. First 2 hours, we explore the streets of Old Town with our expert guide, then you get inside the Old Town Hall complex with its halls and underground with the object’s special guide. This part takes around 50 minutes. Charles Bridge: a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century.
- ✓Old Town is a labyrinth of little cobbled streets, passages and hidden courtyards - on our one of a kind route, get to see both main sights and off the beaten path!
- ✓We tell you more about legendary reformer priest Jan Hus and the relationship between modern Czech Republic and religion.
- ✓Prague’s old Jewish Quarter - We discuss the uneasy past of local jewish community and the holocaust, but also "Golem of Prague" legend and more!
- ✓Europe's oldest active synagogue in the heart of Prague’s old jewish district.
- ✓Maisel Synagogue is one of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish quarter. It was built at the end of the 16th century which is considered to be the golden age of the ghetto. Since then its appearance has changed several times, its actual style is neo-gothic.
- ✓The Old Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, which is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of the 15th century until 1786.
- ✓After we criss cross the hidden streets, we get to Prague’s main historical square (Old Town Square), where we spend some time and give you a solid overview.
- ✓The Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of the southern wing a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock – known as the Orloj – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The visitor route includes the chapel, historical halls, the underground areas and the tower.
What's included
- ✓Ponchos in case of rain - on request at the meeting point
- ✓Local licenced guide
- ✓Old Town Hall interior / PLEASE NOTE: option "Old Town WITHOUT Underground" does not include this !
What's not included
- ✓"Old Town WITHOUT Underground" option does not include the interior parts, underground and tower !
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
❗️Available also as an option WITHOUT Underground (does not include interiors), please be careful what option you select & book !
Please note: This is a combined „package“ type of experience, you will meet two different guides – one is our own, the second is Old Town Hall’s official guide. This way, you get two different locals’ perspectives.
Please note: This is the only such "visitable" underground space in Prague for guided tours. It takes around 20 minutes (!) and the rest of the Old Town Hall interior tour are its historic halls - above ground.
❗️To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Late arrivals create confusion and it may not be possible to locate the group afterward. *Please note that late arrivals will not be refunded.
Not recommended for children under 10 years - longer walk, a bit too heavy on the amount of information
For parents with toddlers: please bring a carrier instead of a stroller
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Prague Old Town and Underground City Group Walking Tour
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.
Highlights
- ✓Includes tickets to the Old Town Hall
- ✓A must-do tour for history and architecture enthusiasts
- ✓Wear comfortable shoes for this active walking tour
- ✓Suited to all weather conditions—ponchos are provided in case of rain
What you'll see & do
- ✓MEETING POINT: Mostecka 53/4 - West side ON THIS TOUR: Explore Prague’s charming UNESCO area including its 12th century hidden underground and learn more about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in dark medieval times. First 2 hours, we explore the streets of Old Town with our expert guide, then you get inside the Old Town Hall complex with its halls and underground with the object’s special guide. This part takes around 50 minutes. Charles Bridge: a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century.
- ✓Old Town is a labyrinth of little cobbled streets, passages and hidden courtyards - on our one of a kind route, get to see both main sights and off the beaten path!
- ✓We tell you more about legendary reformer priest Jan Hus and the relationship between modern Czech Republic and religion.
- ✓Prague’s old Jewish Quarter - We discuss the uneasy past of local jewish community and the holocaust, but also "Golem of Prague" legend and more!
- ✓Europe's oldest active synagogue in the heart of Prague’s old jewish district.
- ✓Maisel Synagogue is one of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish quarter. It was built at the end of the 16th century which is considered to be the golden age of the ghetto. Since then its appearance has changed several times, its actual style is neo-gothic.
- ✓The Old Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, which is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of the 15th century until 1786.
- ✓After we criss cross the hidden streets, we get to Prague’s main historical square (Old Town Square), where we spend some time and give you a solid overview.
- ✓The Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of the southern wing a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock – known as the Orloj – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The visitor route includes the chapel, historical halls, the underground areas and the tower.
What's included
- ✓Ponchos in case of rain - on request at the meeting point
- ✓Local licenced guide
- ✓Old Town Hall interior / PLEASE NOTE: option "Old Town WITHOUT Underground" does not include this !
What's not included
- ✓"Old Town WITHOUT Underground" option does not include the interior parts, underground and tower !
Good to know
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
❗️Available also as an option WITHOUT Underground (does not include interiors), please be careful what option you select & book !
Please note: This is a combined „package“ type of experience, you will meet two different guides – one is our own, the second is Old Town Hall’s official guide. This way, you get two different locals’ perspectives.
Please note: This is the only such "visitable" underground space in Prague for guided tours. It takes around 20 minutes (!) and the rest of the Old Town Hall interior tour are its historic halls - above ground.
❗️To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start. Late arrivals create confusion and it may not be possible to locate the group afterward. *Please note that late arrivals will not be refunded.
Not recommended for children under 10 years - longer walk, a bit too heavy on the amount of information
For parents with toddlers: please bring a carrier instead of a stroller
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.