Free Walking Tour of Prague
The city of a hundred spires, from Wenceslas Square to the Old Town
Prague's history reads like fiction — emperors obsessed with alchemy, revolutions started from balconies, and an astronomical clock so beautiful that legend says its maker was blinded to prevent a copy. Starting on Wenceslas Square beneath the National Museum, this tour walks into the heart of the Old Town: the Karolinum university halls, the House of the Black Madonna, the Powder Tower and the square where the clock still performs on the hour.
Your guide compresses seven centuries into three walkable hours, connecting the city's Gothic showpieces with the twentieth-century dramas — occupation, communism, the Velvet Revolution — that played out on these same cobblestones.
Tour highlights
- Wenceslas Square
- National Museum
- Old Town Square
- Astronomical Clock
- House of the Black Madonna
- Powder Tower
Meeting point
This tour is free — there's no charge to join. At the end, tip your guide whatever you feel the experience was worth. 100% of tips go directly to them.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Free Walking Tour of Prague really free?
Yes — there is no ticket and no upfront cost. You reserve a free spot, join the tour, and at the end tip your guide whatever you feel it was worth. Most travelers tip the equivalent of €10–20 per person, but the amount is entirely up to you.
Where does the Free Walking Tour of Prague start?
The tour meets at Václavské nám. 832/19 (Václavské nám. 832/19). Look for the guide with the FreeTour sign; the exact meeting point is confirmed in your booking.
How long is the tour, and what languages is it in?
It lasts around 3h and is guided in English. Groups are capped at about 6 people so the experience stays personal. Comfortable walking shoes recommended.
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