The Old Town & New Town
Do you know why the Dancing House dances or why Kafka's head spins around?
Description
Don’t be misled by the name of this quarter. New Town in Prague belongs to the oldest parts of the city. This district is a living testament to centuries of stories and has a unique charm that seamlessly weaves together contemporary architecture with the timeless beauty of medieval churches and baroque palaces. As we stroll through the enchanting streets, we’ll explore the highlights of this area, including the vibrant Wenceslas Square, the picturesque Church of Our Lady of the Snows, the historic Charles Square with New Town Hall, and the iconic Dancing House. Get ready to discover the hidden gems and fascinating tales that make New Town a must-visit destination in Prague.
Tour route: Old Town Square — Železná Street — Fruit Market Square — Příkopy Street — Wenceslas Square — Jungmann Square — Church of Our Lady before Týn — Jungmannova Street — Charvátova Street — Vladislavova Street — New Town Hall — Charles Square — Resslova Street — Jirásek Square
Before you go on the tour:
- Duration: 2 hours
- Meeting point: Guides&Tours office in the Old Town Hall – Old Town Square 1 (Staroměstské náměstí 1)-on the ground floor of the Old Town Hall, left side behind Giftshop
- End of the road: Jirásek Square
- Please note: The tour includes only the walk; entrance fees to individual sites are not included. The route is suitable in any weather, as well as after dark.
Price list:
| Number of persons/ price per group |
Czech language | European languages | Other languages |
| 1-2 | 2 500,00 CZK | 3 000,00 CZK | 3 500,00 CZK |
| 3—5 | 3 000,00 CZK | 3 700,00 CZK | 4 400,00 CZK |
| 6—10 | 3 600,00 CZK | 4 600,00 CZK | 5 500,00 CZK |
| 11—15 | 4 400,00 CZK | 5 700,00 CZK | 6 900,00 CZK |
| 16—20 | 5 300,00 CZK | 7 100,00 CZK | 8 600,00 CZK |
| 21—25 | 6 400,00 CZK | 8 900,00 CZK | 10 700,00 CZK |
| 26—30 | 7 700,00 CZK | 11 100,00 CZK | 13 300,00 CZK |
| Family ticket | 2 500,00 CZK | 3 000,00 CZK | 3 500,00 CZK |
- family ticket: 2 adults with 3 children under the age of 15 y. o.
- children under the age of 6 are free of charge
- sales close 48 hours prior to start of tour