Private Prague Walking Tour: Old Town, New Town & Jewish Quarter

The Astronomical Clock has a darker history than most visitors ever learn.

A private 3-hour walking tour of Prague's Old Town, New Town and Jewish Quarter with a local guide who meets you at your hotel and walks you through eight major landmarks including the Prague Astronomical Clock, Old New Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, Wenceslas Square and Prague Old Town Square. Your guide speaks English or German and the route covers a moderate amount of walking across all three neighborhoods, with hotel pickup included and children welcome from age 1.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Prague Astronomical Clock5m
2. Old New Synagogue5m
3. Old Jewish Cemetery5m
4. Wenceslas Square10m
5. Prague Old Town Square15m
6. New Town1h
7. Estates Theatre5m
8. Church of Our Lady of the Snows5m

Explore Prague's historic districts

• Visit Prague Astronomical Clock
• See Old New Synagogue
• Explore Old Jewish Cemetery
• Walk through Wenceslas Square
• Discover Prague Old Town Square
• Tour New Town area
• Visit Estates Theatre
• See Church of Our Lady of the Snows

The experience

The tour starts with pickup from your hotel and moves through Prague's three historic quarters on foot. Your guide leads you to the Prague Astronomical Clock first, explaining how the medieval mechanism works and when it was built. From there you walk into the Jewish Quarter to see the Old New Synagogue (one of Prague's most significant religious sites), and the Old Jewish Cemetery, where the guide shares how the cemetery survived the upheavals of the 20th century. The route then takes you through the New Town, where Wenceslas Square tells the story of Prague's political transformations, and into the Old Town to see Prague Old Town Square, where your guide explains how the city was founded and why locals call it a "gallery of architecture."

Along the way you'll pass the Estates Theatre, where Mozart performed, and the Church of Our Lady of the Snows with its 29-meter altar. The walking pace is moderate and covers all three neighborhoods in three hours. You can choose between a 10:00am or 2:00pm departure, and hotel drop-off is available as an add-on option at checkout. A minimum of two people per booking is required, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended since the route involves a moderate amount of walking across uneven historic streets.

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and infants can ride in a pram or stroller. Public transportation options are nearby if you need an alternative to walking any section. The guide is a live professional who speaks English or German, so the experience is personalized to your language and pace rather than following a fixed group schedule.

What’s included

• Professional local guide in English or German.
• private walking tour through three neighborhoods.
• hotel pickup and drop-off (drop-off available as an option at checkout).
• access to eight major landmarks including the Prague Astronomical Clock, Old New Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, Wenceslas Square, Prague Old Town Square, the Estates Theatre and the Church of Our Lady of the Snows.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or German10:00

Guide in English or German14:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00 and 14:00Last departure this season: 31 Dec

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (6 to 17 years) · Infant (1 to 5 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Explore Prague

Is this one for you?Book the morning departure if you want to see the Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock before the crowds arrive. The private guide and fixed 3-hour route mean you move through all three quarters without waiting for a group to assemble or keeping pace with strangers: the day unfolds at your speed, not the slowest walker's.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 17 years); Infant (1 to 5 years): free.

What exactly is the Prague Astronomical Clock and why is it famous?

The Prague Astronomical Clock is a medieval mechanism in the Old Town Square that has been marking time since the 14th century. Your guide explains how it works and the history behind its construction during the tour's first stop.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The tour involves a moderate amount of walking across Prague's Old Town, New Town and Jewish Quarter over 3 hours. All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended for the historic streets.

What's the difference between the 10:00am and 2:00pm departures?

Both departures cover the same route and landmarks with the same 3-hour duration. You choose the time that fits your schedule. The morning tour starts at 10:00am and the afternoon tour starts at 2:00pm, both with hotel pickup included.

Does the tour include food, drinks or entrance fees to the sites?

The tour includes the guide and hotel pickup. Entrance fees to attractions, food and drinks are not included, and gratuities are at your discretion. Your guide will point out the sites and share their stories from outside or from public areas.

Is hotel drop-off included at the end of the tour?

Hotel pickup is included in the tour price. Hotel drop-off is available as an optional add-on that you can select at checkout.