ABOUT THE Free Tour of Prague
This 3-hour Prague free walking tour will show you many of the top attractions in the city. Local experts will take you to must-see spots such as the Rudolfinum, the old Jewish Quarter and the Astronomical Clock. Explore the historic Prague streets with the help of an expert local guide.
Your Prague Free Tour meets in front of the Cartier store and the Czech tourism office on Old Town Square and finishes at Jan Palach Square. Join us on this introduction to Prague, a great way to orientate yourself in the city and at a price to suit everybody’s budget. We never cancel; tours run rain, hail or shine.
One of Europe's most picturesque cities
Strolling through the streets of Prague shows you that this is surely one of Europe's most beautiful cities. As your expert local guide takes you to see top Prague landmarks like the Rudolfinum, the Astronomical Clock and stunning views of Prague Castle (check out our Castle Tour) you and your camera will fall in love with Prague.
A rich and fascinating history
Prague is not just beautiful though - it's fascinating. As this walking tour takes you past must-see Prague sites like Wenceslas Square, the Jewish cemetery and the site of the WWII Prague uprising, your expert guide will take you through Prague's fascinating Bohemian history, before giving you a more modern overview of the dark days of Nazi occupation, including the people's uprising and the assassination of Reinhard Heydrich. You'll also hear about the more recent history of life behind the Iron Curtain in the Cold War-era, as well as the fall of the communist state with the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Free Tour concept
The tips-based model of the Free Tour allows guests to support and reward only the highest quality tours, and to ensure that the tour fits within their expectations, and within their budget.
Read moreThe Prague Free Tour starts at the Old Town Square in front of the Cartier shop and Czech tourism office centre (on the corner of Pařížská and Dlouhá street)
- Marvel at the Astronomical Clock that stands on the corner of the Old Town Square
- Spot the Black Madonna on the Museum of Cubism
- See the iconic spires of the Church of Our Lady before Týn
- Enjoy a view of the Prague Castle
- See the Rudolfinum that was once the seat of Czechoslovak parliament
- Explore the former Jewish Quarter, Josefov
- Learn about the Prague Uprising in WWII
- Snap a picture of the original city gate, the Powder Tower
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- Local English-speaking guide
- Gratuities for the guide (optional)
- Our business is connecting great guides and smart travelers, and we're proud that so many local guides employ us to welcome travelers like you on their journey through some of the world's best cities. No two tours are alike, and the sites, stories, and length of the tour will vary depending on what your freelance guide decides is best. That's why the tours we promote never get stale or feel scripted, and why both independent guides and savvy travelers prefer SANDEMANs
- There are a lot of people offering free tours on Prague's Old Town Square, and we can't guarantee the quality and accuracy of other providers, so be sure you are joining the original SANDEMANs FREE Tour
- Wheelchair accessible
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What is a Free Tour?
The Free Tour is the best introduction to Prague! A general overview tour including many of the highlights of the city, the Free Tour usually lasts around 3 hours and is provided by a local freelance guide in partnership with SANDEMANs NEW Europe, so tour content can vary depending on your guide’s particular area of interest and expertise.
The Free Tour is a walking tour with no need for public transport and is designed for independent travellers, not groups. You can book your spot in advance online or simply show up at the start point on the day. There is no payment necessary at the start of the tour but you are welcome to tip your guide at the end!
We believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to some of Prague's best local freelance tour guides, who passionately share the city's history and culture with their own unique and always-entertaining style. They'll never pressure you to tip; we believe that, if money is given, it should be voluntary and in direct proportion to the quality of the tour and the budget of the traveller.
Why join the SANDEMANs FREE Tour?
- The route covers many of Prague's major landmarks
- The meeting point is centrally located in the Old Town Square
- The Free Tour is guaranteed to fit within your budget
- The guides performing tips-based Free Tours are incentivized to perform every time
Participation in tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe is strictly on a voluntary basis. Neither SANDEMANs NEW Europe, nor the self-employed freelance guides who are the providers of the tours promoted by SANDEMANs NEW Europe, will be held responsible in any way for injuries to body or property incurred during tours. The tour guides reserve the right to deny participation in any tour, to any person, for any reason. Thank you for your understanding.