Prague Literary & Historical Tours - Comprehensive Route
Overview
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3 hours
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This walking tour will take you to some of the highlights of this city’s historical and literary spots. It starts in the New Town and works its way to the centre, dropping you off not far from Old Town Square.
Follow in the footsteps of Kundera / Hrabal / Kafka / K.H. Mácha,
visit the crypt where the Heydrich assassins were found, and learn why so many historical Prague citizens were thrown out of windows, not usually by their own choice.
This is a new experience developed by passionate locals, one of the first tours to discuss a variety of different Prague writers in detail.
All throughout, the tour is led with humour and enthusiasm, told with a unique, captivating storytelling style.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour is recommended for people in good health.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Karlovo namesti
Tours begin on the Charles Square, nowadays a leisure park, but once a large and bustling market with many historical stories to tell.
National Memorial To The Heroes Of The Heydrich Terror
In the middle of the tour, we will have a 15-minute break at the Church of Sts. Cyril and Methodius, so you can see the crypt where the Resistance fighters took their last stand.
What‘s Included
Map is provided during the tour.
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Prague Literary & Historical Tours - Comprehensive Route
Reviews
30 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A beautiful experience
francescasZ2041FM,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a pleasure to have Fergus as a guide for the Comprehensive Route, he was very helpful, prepared and enthusiastic and was able to involve us in the many stories of the city and its authors. It was really very interesting and fun, we recommend the experience to everyone!
For history lovers and readers
michaelsP3899XN,Feb 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fergus is super knowledgeable and experienced enough to pack things in while also being smart and flexible enough to make changes for our small group of history lovers and readers. Strong recommend.
Great historical tour of Prague
connordV127ZN,Feb 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did this tour with some friends and our guide, Fergus, was amazing! The way he spoke about the stories of Prague with enthusiasm and in a storytelling manner was engaging and fun. 10/10 recommend!
More to Czech literature than Kafka.
Siobhan S,Oct 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was by far the best tour we did in Prague. So interesting, away from the hoards and we learnt about the literature of Prague and those who created it.
History and Literary
M7958BPpauls,Sep 6, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour in Prague offers a captivating mix of history and unique stories, creating a truly personal experience. You’ll hear about key historical events, like how the city has witnessed revolutions, political intrigue, and cultural shifts that have shaped its identity over centuries. The guide's stories are often filled with personal touches, like how old traditions are still alive in everyday life, passed down through generations. The insights provided are rich, and the guide engages with your questions thoughtfully, providing a deeper understanding of the city’s unique culture. The experience feels intimate, with the history coming to life through the stories shared, making every corner of the city feel like part of a larger, living narrative.
Loved it!
222lennyr,Aug 26, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you're interested in history this is the tour you need. A tour portraying Prague's history from the middle Middle ages till now, with interesting anecdotes and stories. I hear the content of the tour may change from time to time, but when I got on the walk the last stop where the tour ended was a beautiful spot with a great view on the river and the national theater, so that's a plus. Also the tour is very personal and not like those standard corporate city tours.
excellent!!!
kristencC7252HK,Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00ive been to many walking tours before and i could confidently say that fergus is one of the best guides / experts ive even encountered! he's super knowledgable and answered all my random questions in details. i highly recommend this tour to people who would like to know the city's history and literature.
Amazing Walking Tour
H1373ECantoniop,May 28, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting stories, super friendly and passionate tour guide. Not the typical walking tour. Many information and knowldge shared.
The Best Unconventional Walking Tour of Prague
Journey375354,May 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on the Prague Literary and Historical tour yesterday, and I had an absolute blast!! I have been living here for over a year, and passing many of the locations we saw without realizing their significance! The tour was a 3-hour walking tour, and took us around the New Town and Old Town of Prague. In terms of walking, the walk is mostly flat, and done leisurely. I'm not an athletic person, and I did not feel rushed or tired while doing it. The different stops were far apart enough to take us through different parts of both the New Town and Old Town, but also were close enough that we didn't spend a lot of time just walking. The content of the tour itself is what sets is apart! It covers the different defenestration incidents that happened in Prague over the centuries (it's seems to be a very popular way to get rid of people who irk you), different literary figures such as Mácha, Hrabal, and Kundera, alchemists and fake alchemists, the first girl's school in Prague and some of its notable attendees like Milena Jesenská, and more recent events like the assassination of Heydrich and its aftermath. The tour guide, Fergus, is very personable, and a skilled and knowledgeable storyteller! The people on the tour were all from different backgrounds and places, and he managed to keep us engaged! I would definitely consider going on this tour again (as in, any time I have visitors coming over)!
Everything you want to know about Defenestration
MarnaM28,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fergus is an amazingly knowledgeable and amusing guide. He is passionate about his subject and knows how to impart a lot of information in an interesting way.
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