Description:
Meet us in front of the Cartier Store at the Old Town Square and follow our purple umbrellas to the historical New Town of Prague.
In the free tour of Prague new town we focus mostly on the 20th century and contemporary Prague. We cover such topics as the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia during World War II, the life under Communism and the Velvet Revolution which lead to the restoration of democracy in 1989. During the walk we also enjoy a variety of architectural styles from Neo-Renaissance and Art Nouveau through Socialst Realism to Deconstructivism.
Tour Highlights
– Learn about life under Nazi Occupation and Communism
– Visit the most important places of the Velvet Revolution
– Enjoy a relaxing walk surrounded by different architectural styles
What’s the plan?
Old Town Square | Meet your guides in front of the Cartier store |
Wenceslas Square | Introduction to the 20th century Czech history |
Jungmann Square | Church of our Lady of the Snow |
Narodni Avenue | Velvet Revolution, National Theatre & Kafka’s head |
Jirasek Square | Dancing House |
Resslova Street | Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius |
Charles Square | New Town Hall |
Lucerna | St. Wenceslas by David Cerny |
Wenceslas Square | National Museum and Jan Palach Memorial |