Prague’s medieval Old Town is a captivating mix of striking architecture and unexpected details that are tucked away from the tourist path. On this walking tour through its labyrinthine streets, you’ll see where merchants once traveled the ancient trade route between Bavaria and Poland. Starting in front of the magnificent Old Town Hall and its 600-year-old Astronomical Clock, you’ll learn the cruel legend of its blinded creator. From there, I’ll tell you the stories behind Prague’s most famous landmarks, and direct you down charming hidden lanes with mysterious traces of the past. As you wander through the former German Quarter, peeking into the preserved Gothic porticos where craftsmen lived for centuries, you’ll hear how Prague became a cultural crossroad under the patronage of Emperor Charles IV. Our tour ends at the celebrated Charles Bridge, where I’ll share some of the grand architectural achievements and intimate human stories that have shaped this UNESCO World Heritage city. On this 75-minute Prague tour, you’ll have a chance to: • Visit Týnský Dvůr Ungelt, a thousand-year-old customs house where merchants from across Europe and the Middle East once stored their exotic goods • Discover the legacy of Jan Hus at Bethlehem Chapel, where revolutionary sermons attracted thousands before he was burned at the stake • Spot the Sigmund Freud sculpture hanging precariously from a rooftop, a playful artwork by contemporary Czech artist David Černý • Walk in the footsteps of astronomers Tycho Brahe and Johannes Kepler, who made groundbreaking discoveries while working in Prague • See the Estates Theatre, where Mozart premiered his opera Don Giovanni, and learn why he famously declared, “My Prague understands me” • Check out the unusual animal-shaped cornerstones that protected buildings from rushing carriages • Hear the stories behind Prague’s oldest churches, including the Church of Our Lady Before Týn and the Basilica of St James From religious reformers who changed Europe’s history to world-famous composers who found inspiration among these cobblestones, by the end of this tour, you’ll be alive to Prague’s rich past, spanning over 1,000 years.