Tour Details
Duration
3 hours
Product Type
Tour
Venues
Various Art Nouveau cafes
Photos & Highlights
- Experience the charm of Prague's historic cafés, where great minds like Einstein and Kafka once gathered
- Gain unique perspectives on the architecture, social movements, and cultural significance found within and around Prague’s iconic cafes
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Tour Description
Step into the world of Prague's golden age of intellectual and artistic brilliance, where every café buzzed with the conversations of great minds. Explore the grand spaces that were once the epicenters of the city's cultural life, where greats like Einstein, Kafka, and Kundera frequently sat and debated with their contemporaries.
Savor traditional coffee and pastries, soaking in the same ambiance that inspired poets, writers, and artists. Your expert guide will share captivating tales of the influential figures who once sat in these very seats, weaving their stories in with the architectural beauty and historical significance that surrounds you.
As you stroll through the picturesque streets of Prague, you’ll visit a variety of elegant cafes. Be sure to share your interests with your expert to allow them to tailor the experience for you.
Whether you’re exploring the rich intellectual heritage and pivotal discussions that took place within cafe walls or discovering how Prague’s cafes played host to the figures who shaped the city's cultural movements, there is much to learn here. Transform your understanding of Prague’s café culture with the deep insights from your expert that often go unnoticed by travelers.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have a profound appreciation for the intellectual legacy and cultural vibrancy that define this enchanting city, as well as a taste for some local cafe specialties.
- You want to gain a deeper understanding of Prague’s intellectual and cultural history.
- You’re interested in learning about the lives and works of famous intellectuals who shaped Prague’s culture.
- You appreciate the beauty of historical architecture and its connection to cultural movements.
- You’d like to explore the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, National, or Cubist architecture while also experiencing local life in the cafes today.
- Various Art Nouveau cafes
- What You’ll Taste
- Local coffees
- These tastings do not replace a meal.
Additional Trip-Planning Resources
A few things that pair well with this tour:
- Your deepest questions regarding the intellectual and artistic movements in Prague.
- A camera to capture the architectural details of the establishments visited.
- An ongoing deep dive into the dynasties, empires, and individuals who helped shape Prague with a self-paced audio guide on the Iconic Prague Castle.
Does this tour replace a meal?
This tour includes beverages only. You are welcome to purchase small goods at the cafes, time permitting.
Can I take this tour at night?
This tour is available from 9 am to 6 pm, but we suggest taking the tour during the daylight hours, as the cafes transform into a bar or restaurant atmosphere in the evenings. The venues also tend to have more smoke after dark, as smoking is permitted indoors in some cafes.
Touring during daylight hours is also best for architecture aficionados, as it will be easier to see, evaluate, and discuss prominent architectural details with your expert.
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Is this tour wheelchair-friendly?
All the cafes visited are at street level, but the general route may include cobblestones and narrow sidewalks, which can be difficult for wheelchair users to navigate.
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62 Reviews
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Georgina was fantastic. She knew a TON about the city (past and present) and was able to tailor the tour to our specific wants, needs, and interests.
Lori
Reviewed on:
Dec 13, 2017
I was not on this group, but heard from others that it was good. They wished there had been a bit more discussion of architecture, and less about communism, but overall, well done.
Lori
Reviewed on:
Dec 13, 2017
This was our second walk of the day, and when 2 of the 3 attendees are over 70, it was good to being with a relaxing sit-down in a cafe. Marek was able to connect each stop along the way with stories in Prague's history, and we stopped in to multiple cafes, a pub, and another market, most of which we would certainly not have seen on our own. It was an enjoyable afternoon. The only drawback, and drawback is probably too strong a word, is that there really wasn't 3 hours of substance. ...probably could have done it in 2 or 2.5. Perhaps the plan was for the walk to include more extended stops (like food walks we experienced in Paris and Florence) and we were too eager to get up and keep moving. As I said, though, very minor criticism. The walk overall was very enjoyable....a nice collection of sights, mixed in with a well-timed pub stop to stop, relax, and enjoy some of Prague's finest pilsner.
Christopher
Reviewed on:
Nov 5, 2017
