Prague Free Walking Tours

Learn how to read the Prague Astronomical Clock, hear the legend of the Prague Golem, and cross Charles Bridge on the Free Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge Tour.

• Starting Time: Every day at 10 AM, 11:15 AM and 3 PM (at 5 PM in June-September)
• Area: Old Town, Jewish Quarter, and Charles Bridge
• Language: English
• Meeting point: Powder Gate, look for our red umbrella with 100 on it (please make a reservation, it's for FREE and will secure your spot on our free walking tour)
• Ending point: John Lennon Wall
• Tour duration: 2 hours 45 minutes (incl. coffee break)

This tour is a perfect kick-start to your visit! We will cover Prague's top sights (except for Prague Castle - you can join our castle tours for that!) and give you tips for your visit so you will be all set to explore the Czech capital further. We keep our groups reasonably sized (30 people max) so you can hear your guide.

Things to know before joining this free walking tour:

• We only accept customers with active reservations! If your reservation is for a different time slot, or a bigger number of people, or if you haven't made a booking, we will ask you to wait till the beginning of the tour and see if there is an available spot for you.
• Like all our other tours, we do not accept large groups (more than 8 people) on this tour, even with separate reservations. Groups of less than 15 people can be accommodated only if they prepay the deposit. Please, check out our FAQ for more info.
• This tour has a moderate level of walking difficulty (we walk about 4 km with few breaks and seating opportunities), which could pose challenges for elderly individuals or customers with mobility issues. Please consider booking a private tour if this applies to you.
• We do not visit the interiors of synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery because it requires an admission fee and a special guiding permit. Additionally, if you are interested in the WWII history of the Jewish Quarter, please join our Free WWII and Communism Tour, where we dedicate more time to this topic.

Sights we cover:

• Municipal House
• Powder Gate
• House at the Black Madonna
• Charles University (Carolinum)
• The Estates Theatre
• Old Town Square
• The Church of Our Lady before Tyn
• Jan Hus Monument
• Astronomical Clock
• Franz Kafka Statue
• Spanish Synagogue
• Paris Street
• The Old-New Synagogue
• The Jewish Town Hall
• The Old Jewish Cemetery
• The Ceremonial Hall
• Charles Bridge
• The John Lennon Wall

Do you still have questions? We've answered them here.

And if you need even more guidance, check out our YouTube channel Real Prague Guides!

WHAT IS A FREE WALKING TOUR?

A tour of Prague, where you are FREE to decide on the value of your own choice at the end of the tour. You can tip your guide in any major currency, or pay by card, we carry portable terminals.

Our Free WWII & Communism Tour runs at:

• Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 10 AM.
• Wednesday and Saturday at 2 PM (check our availability in the booking calendar)

On Free Prague WWII & Communism Tour, we discover why Prague was spared from destruction during WWII, and learn about the significance of the Prague Uprising. We'll also take you to the site of the Valentine's Day bombing, walk from the Dancing House to the Church of St. Cyril and Methodius, which serves as a WWII museum and where Czech paratroopers made a valiant stand against Nazi soldiers during the Anthropoid Operation.

During the Free Prague WW2 & Communism Tour, you will gain insight into:

• How was Czechoslovakia founded and why did Hitler consider it to be originally a German territory?
• What was the Munich Agreement and how did the Second World War really start for Czechoslovakia?
• Did the Czechs fight? What was the form of resistance?
• Who was the Butcher of Prague and how was he killed?
• When did the Prague Uprising take place and what role did it play at the end of the war?
• What was the fate of Jewish people during the Nazi occupation?
• Who were the best Czech fighters?
• How did communism start in Czechoslovakia?
• Why did Jan Palach set himself on fire?
• Why was Czechoslovakia invaded in 1968?
• Why do we call the end of communism the Velvet Revolution?

Where does the tour start?

• At Klarov, in front of the Malostranska metro exit. We will send you a picture of our meeting point and more information about how to find us in the confirmation email.

Things to know before joining the Free WWII and Communism tour:

• Like all tours, we do not accept large groups (more than 8 people) on this tour, even with separate reservations. Please, check out our FAQ for more info.
• This tour has a moderate level of walking difficulty (we walk about 4 km with few breaks and seating opportunities), which could pose challenges for elderly individuals or customers with mobility issues. Please consider booking a private tour if this applies to you.
• We only accept customers with active reservations! If your reservation is for a different time slot, or a bigger number of people, or if you haven't made a booking, we will ask you to wait till the beginning of the tour and see if there is an available spot for you.
• We do not visit the interiors of synagogues because it requires an admission fee and a special guiding permit.

Still have a question? Check out our FAQ.