Czechia · HISTORICAL TOURS
Here is the shortlist: 15 historical tours that hold up, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the detail that decides it.
Go underground in Prague’s Old Town on an 85-minute tour with medieval cellars, an alchemy lab, and the Dungeon of Hangman Jan Mydlář.
“Hastal was amazing. He has so much knowledge and ralks about it with such passion, it is fascinating. He also gave us such a great recommendation for a restaurant afterwards even walking us there. Very helpful, kind and friendly.”
Explore Prague Old Town’s medieval underground, secret alchemy stories, and a dungeon of execution tools on a 90-minute guided tour.
“Alex was our tour guide, and he was awesome - very knowledgeable and spoke great English. We learned a bit about the city and medevil times!”
Prague Communism history meets a 1950s nuclear bunker 50 feet underground, with Cold War exhibits and a gas mask workshop.
“our guide was very friendly and approachable. the tour gave us a first hand insight into life during the days of communism here in Czechia/Prague. It was both informative and thought provoking”
Two hours on an open-top bus hitting Old Town, Josefov, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle, with audio in 26 languages for about $20.
“As we were in Prague only one night and one day, this tour gave me the idea about Prague. As I like what I saw during the tour, I surely will go back to Prague!!!”
A small-group Prague walking pub tour with four included drinks, secret corners of the UNESCO center, and a guide-led beer history.
“This was a great way to learn about beers in Prague and see the city. Our guide was fun and energetic.”
Walk through Prague’s Cold War sites, then descend four floors into a nuclear bunker museum with an English-speaking guide.
“What an awesome walk through recent history with reality checks at every turn! Our fearless leader/tour guide Lada was awesome!! He not only made this tour very informative and interesting but also very authentic and real. This is a must do for everyone visiting this very special city that’s bursting with history both recent and medieval. I only hope you’re blessed enough to get Lada as your tour guide! He was a 10-star leader! Thank you Lada from the bottom of our hearts!”
Ride Prague’s historic Line 42 trams for 24 hours, hop on and off across key sights from Prague Castle to Wenceslas Square.
“Excellent , convenient way to get around the city to all the important spots. Great tour guides in the trains.”
3-hour Prague walking tour of Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Astronomical Clock with a certified local guide
“Our tour with David was a highlight of our recent trip to Prague. We learnt much more than we would have done on our own and we were entertained throughout. David was professional and very likeable, and managed to balance humour and education perfectly. Thank you David!”
Go underground in Plzeň on a one-hour tour of historic cellars, ice cooling, and a water tower, ending with a 0.30 l Pilsner Urquell tasting.
A 3.5-hour Prague history walk with four iconic pubs, one included drink at each stop, and plenty of laughs, games, and photo stops.
“Sam was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We really enjoyed our evening and his company. It was like catching up with someone you have known for a long time. Highly recommend this tour especially with Sam. Dinner at the last stop Pork’s was excellent and very affordable.”
Brno Old Town in 2 hours: Liberty Square, Capuchin crypt mummies, underground markets, Mozart links, and legends with a small-group guide.
“it's was great the guid Robert was excellent and very friendly. he have my 1 h extra I had a tour of 3 hours of the big city of Brno thank you very much”
Ride Prague’s top sights and storybook corners on an electric bike. Small-group tour with photo stops and castle views.
“This was a fabulous tour of all the main parts of Prague with lots of stops to take on the interesting facts of the history of Prague provided by our guide Naeem who had amazing knowledge of this beautiful city that made the tour so interesting. It was 4 hours but not a difficult bike trip especially on e bikes.”
Follow a 1713 plague doctor through Prague’s Old Town, learning bubonic plague history, protective gear, and local landmarks for 90 minutes.
“We enjoyed the historical information, appreciated the research that went into designing the tour, and the humor when presenting the information and acting the part of the plague doctor.”
A Prague smartphone treasure hunt starting at Wenceslas Square, with puzzles, short walks, and a friendly host for a fun 2.5-hour quest.
“An excellent experience from start to finish. The city hunt activity was very well organized, ran perfectly on time, and was genuinely enjoyed by everyone who participated. The team was wonderful to work with - professional and clearly experienced at creating engaging activities. Highly recommended for teams looking for something fun, seamless, and well-executed.”
2.5-hour walk through Prague’s Nazi occupation, Operation Anthropoid, communism under Normalization, and the Velvet Revolution.
“Zach, with Discover Prague Tours, was a very informative and educational guide. He made the stories come alive and was very animated in his delivery. We learned about the transition between WWII and Nazi occupation to Communist rule. Among lots of other things, we learned about the Czech plot to assassinate a high-ranking Nazi SS officer, the retribution of the Nazis after it, life during Communism, and the Velvet Revolution. We liked how Zach didn’t try to whitewash any of the complicity of the politicians or sanitize the realities of this dark period. As a native English speaker, he was easy to understand, too. This was one of the best…”
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