Prague Sightseeing tours - SIS TOUR

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After leaving the castle we will take you by bus through new town and you will witness such unbelievable sites as the National Museum and Charles square which is the largest square in central Europe. Then we will take you on a walk across the ancient Charles bridge which was named after it’s founder and one of the most important figures in Czech history Emperor Charles the 4th. Charles Bridge was constructed in 1357; and is the oldest bridge in Prague. The bridge itself is over 520 m in length and has 30 statues as well as two gigantic gothic towers on each end that act as beautiful gateways to the bridge. Once across the bridge the bus will bring you through the Jewish town which has one of the oldest Jewish cemeteries in Europe.

From there the tour takes you to old town square which consists of very narrow streets where many of the buildings were built in the 8th and 9th century. The tour ends with a look at the famous astronomical clock. Take this tour and discover all the tales, see all the sights and take in the beauty of Prague and all it has to offer. All entrance fees included.

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This three hours tour gives you a perfect opportunity to learn about the history of the Czech Republic and its Capital. During the combined coach and walking tour in a small group, you will see the outstanding highlights of the magical Prague as scheduled: the walking part begins at Hradčany Town with the Prague castle founded in the 10th century, The Royal residence and since 1918 the seat of Presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic.

In the precinct of the Castle you will visit the St. Vitus Cathedral, the Christian center of Bohemia, the scene of coronations for centuries and the final resting place of monarchs, clergymen and patrons saints. You will stroll along the picturesque and fabulous Golden Lane and leave the Castle down the hill where the coach will take you along the river Vltava passing the Convent of St. Agnes of Bohemia to the New Town with the Wenceslas Square, building of State Opera, National Museum, Vyšehrad Fortress, Charles Square, famous Dancing House representing Roger and Ginger and the National Theatre with Laterna Magica to the Charles Bridge.

During this drive, you will be told by the guide about the history of our country, to get a better idea about the development of the city and particular buildings. After there is a short walking part across the Charles Bridge with panoramic view onthe Old Town and the Lesser Town with the Prague Castle. During this walk you will be overwhelmed by the fairytale feeling. From the biggest Baroque Church of St. Nicholas passing by the noble palaces and unique Baroque gardens you cross the river again and you enter the Jewish Town. It is one of the best-preserved Jewish towns in the world, with an old Jewish cemetery and the oldest active synagogue in middle Europe, built in 1270. Apart from this one, still used for services, there are another synagogues, used as museums, where you can learn a lot about Jewish culture and history.

After driving through the center of nowadays Jewish town, we will come along a Paris street, one of the most wealthy streets nowadays, to the Old Town Square with the famous astronomical clock where the tour ends. You may decide to stay in town and explore a little bit more or we will gladly transport you back to the hotel where you can rest and reflect on the beautiful and charming places you have just visited.