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Read MoreAstronomical Tower in the Clementinum
Housed in the Czech Republic’s massive national library, this provides a favorite panoramic view in Prague, as it allows you to take in the whole city, including the Charles Bridge. There is a catch: About 120 narrow spiral stairs, to...
Read MoreBotanicus
The Historic Centre, run by organic botanical company Botanicus, is a treat for children. Located twenty miles outside Prague, it has shows and exhibits in a medieval setting where kids can watch blacksmiths and candlemakers at work. Open from the...
Read MoreCharles Bridge & Bridge Towers
Built in 1357, the Charles Bridge’s first bricks were laid down by King Charles himself, arguably Prague’s most lauded leader. The time and date of construction beginning is noted: July 9, 1357 at 5:31pm. The palindromic qualities resonated in a...
Read MoreDay Trip: Český Krumlov
Located a two-hour drive or three-hour train ride from Prague, the small, fairytale town of Český Krumlov offers a particularly picturesque day trip from the Czech capital. The charming town thrived from the 14th through 17th centuries, drawing influences from Czech, Austrian,...
Read MoreDOX Contemporary Art
This innovative modern art venue celebrates contemporary movements, both Czech and international. Its mission statement explains, “DOX is a place where the tyranny of the experts is thrown into doubt… DOX is a place where the unpredictability of art is...
Read MoreForman Brothers’ Theatre
If the traveling theater company the Forman Brothers is appearing in Prague when you visit, try to get tickets. Petr and Matej Forman, twin sons of film director Milos Forman, have done for puppets what Cirque du Soleil did for...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: City Orientation
Prague is divided by the Vltava River: on the west side is Mala Strana (Lesser Town), which is close to Prague Castle, and on the east is the Nové Mesto (New Town), founded by Emperor Charles IV in 1348, and...
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Indagare Tours: Family Farm Excursion
For a truly unique immersion in local Czech culture, head with your guide and driver to a family farm outside of Prague, run by a couple who left the hustle and bustle of the city to get back to the...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Josefov, Jewish Quarter
Tour Josefov, the Jewish quarter of Prague, with an expert guide and visit the Alt-Neu Synagogue, preserved since the 13th century and the spiritual center of the Jewish community in Prague; the Maisel Synagogue, home to a large collection of...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Little Town, Mala Strana
Explore the Mala Strana district with one of Prague’s expert guides, (the Lesser Town or Little Quarter) which clusters around the foothills of Prague Castle, on the opposite side of the river to the Old Town. Almost too picturesque for...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Lobkowicz Palace
Located within the Prague Castle complex, the Lobkowicz Palace houses a significant portion of what is one of the most important private collections in all of Central Europe. The paintings on view here rival those found in the world’s top-tier...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Mucha Museum
Best known for his Art Nouveau posters of stage actress Sarah Bernhardt, Alphonse Mucha was born in Moravia but made a name for himself in Paris in the late 1800s and early 1900s. In 1910, he settled in Prague, where...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Prague Castle – Hradcany
Explore the largest medieval castle complex in Europe with one of Prague’s expert guides beginning with a visit the Strahov Monastery where we arrange for exclusive entry (optionally) into the famous libraries, the Philosophical and Theological Halls. This special monastic...
Read MoreIndagare Tours: Stare Mesto, Old Town
Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Town with one of Prague’s expert guides, starting with a visit to Old Town Square, one of the largest and most beautiful town squares in Europe. Take an elevator ride to the top...
Read MoreJazz Dock
This jazz club on the river makes for a lovely night out, especially for guests at the nearby Mandarin Oriental.
Read MoreJewish Museum in Prague
The Jewish Museum consists of multiple locations spread out around the Jewish district, including the Old Jewish Cemetery with 12,000 gravestones; Old-New Synagogue, the oldest in Europe; Pinkas Synagogue, which acts as a memorial to the Bohemian and Moravian Jewish...
Read MoreKafka Museum
This deceivingly small museum, near the Kampa Museum and right on the river, examines the life and oeuvre of Franz Kaftka in a unique—and quite intellectual—manner. There’s lots to read, including original letters and journal pages, as well as video...
Read MoreKampa Museum
This wonderfully restored former flour mill, dating from the 14th century, shows a superb collection of Czech modern art. Jan and Meda Mládek (he was born in Poland and she in Bohemia; they met in Paris and emigrated to Washington,...
Read MoreMarionettes Shop
Pinocchio may not have been born in Bohemia but marionettes are everywhere. Fun, inexpensive ones can be found at the stalls at the farmers’ market, but for handmade, wooden and plaster ones head to the Marionettes Shop.
Read MoreMuseum of Czech Cubism/House of the Black Madonna
The first and most famous example of cubist architecture in Prague, the Museum of Czech Cubism was designed and built in 1912, and is a definite must for art lovers. Located in the Old Town neighborhood known for Baroque architecture,...
Read MoreNational Marionette Theatre
This theater puts on shows daily (except Wednesdays) at 8pm. Adults and (older) children alike will be enthralled.
Read MoreObecní Dum (Municipal House)
This striking Art Nouveau structure stands as a testament to the optimism and opulence that swept over the city in the early 20th century. Finished in 1912, the cultural center on the grounds of the King’s Court is an elaborate...
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Old Town Square
As the center of Prague’s Old Town, this square is home to St. Nicholas Church, Old Town Hall, Monument to Jan Hus (the brave man who preached against Prague’s corrupt medieval church and was subsequently burned at the stake), Church...
Read MorePetřín Hill
Wonderfully tourist-free, the mirror maze is housed in a mock-Gothic castle built for the 1891 Prague Jubilee. This hall of distorting mirrors is an opportunity for great hilarity among both young and old. You can take a funicular up using...
Read MorePrague Astronomical Clock Tower
An elevator now facilitates the climb atop this iconic tower, in the middle of the Old Town Square. The top is not for those with vertigo: the railings are low, the path that snakes around the outside is narrow and...
Read MorePrague Castle
Prague’s castle complex, whose construction started in 885 A.D., consists of multiple buildings and all together makes up the world’s largest castle. Highlights include the 14th-century Gothic Cathedral of St. Vitus; Romanesque Cathedral and Convent of St. George; Old Royal...
Read MorePrague National Theatre
One of the best places to experience the melding of the city’s history, architecture and art is at a performance at the National Theatre. Founded in 1868, the riverside venue offers opera, theater and ballet in splendid surroundings.
Read MorePrague State Opera
Easily one of the prettiest theaters in Europe, this building boasts a grand exterior with neo-Rococo interiors, a vaulted ceiling and walls adorned with allegorical frescoes and stucco ornaments.
Read MorePrasna Brana (Powder Tower)
As the Eastern boundary of the medieval city, this Gothic tower was part of the town’s defense system and was used to store gunpowder. The royal coronation route, which makes for a good city walk, starts here and ends at...
Read MorePublic Transport Museum
This museum is a wonderful hands-on experience for young and old alike, featuring a wide selection of historic trams and buses, several of which you can even climb into and explore. The oldest is a horse-drawn tram that dates back...
Read MoreReduta
Founded in 1958, Reduta is arguably one of the most historic places in Eastern Europe to listen to jazz. If you remember President Clinton getting up and jamming on the sax in Prague, this is where he did so. There...
Read MoreRowboats & Paddle boats
If a boat cruise sound like too much of a commitment, or if you prefer to be not just the captain of your own ship, but also the source of horsepower, then manning a rowboat or paddle boat for an...
Read MoreRudolfinum
Home to Czech Philharmonic, this concert hall is located right next to Four Seasons. The café makes a good mid-day stop.
Read MoreSmetana Hall
One of the city’s premier Art Nouveau marvels, the Municipal House was completed in 1911 and today serves as the home of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra. This world-renowned ensemble performs in the stunning Smetana Hall, named after the 19th-century...
Read MoreSmetana Museum
Classical music aficionados should visit this tiny museum right on the river (near the Four Seasons) that has a small but excellent exhibit about Czech composer Bedricha Smetana. In a back corner, visitors can play different pieces of music by...
Read MoreStrahov Monastery and Library
This 12th-century monastery is home to a breathtaking library, which can be toured with Indagare’s private guide. Contact Indagare's Bookings Team to set up a tour.
Read MoreStrěkov Castle
Currently a museum with reproductions of ancient guns and armor, Strekov Castle has had a long, tumultuous history. Constructed in 1316 for John of Luxembourg, the castle was then transferred to the Lobkowicz family in 1563, and later confiscated during...
Read MoreThe Chroust
This tugboat, built in Dresden in 1896, is small, quirky and perfect for a picnic, as the seating onboard is around a table. So be sure to stop at Bakeshop Praha (Kozi 1; 420 222 316 823) to pick up...
Read MoreThe Elbis
A 19th century Australian steamboat replica built in 2002, this boat has a cabin that can accommodate up to 25, and a sun deck for 20. Your experience on The Elbis will certainly be a bit more deluxe, as they...
Read MoreToy Museum
Tucked in the Prague Castle complex, near the Lobkowicz Palace, this small museum is a fun spot for children. The items on display include everything from teddy bears, tin toys and train sets; there’s also a large exhibition dedicated to...
Read MoreTroja Palace
Located on the outskirts of the city a fifteen-minute drive away from the Old Town, this beautiful Baroque palace is home to a gallery displaying traditional Czech art.
Read MoreUngelt Jazz & Blues Club
The team behind Ungelt Jazz Club, which sits only steps from Old Town Square, have worked on concerts with such greats as Wynton Marsalis, Dave Brubeck, Sting and B.B. King. The music is first-rate but the atmosphere is of the...
Read MoreUSP Jazz Lounge
This is the only jazz club in the city where you can order a full dinner while you listen to music. Near Old Town Square, USP has a more refined, Westernized vibe than Ungelt. Many local jazz musicians play here...
Read MoreVilla Müller
Along with Le Corbusier, Walter Gropius and Mies van der Rohe, Adolf Loos was one of the fathers of Classical Modern architecture (what we know in America as ‘The International Style’). The Müller Villa, Loos’s masterpiece, is perched in a...
Read MoreWallenstein Palace
This Renaissance palace at the foot of the Prague Castle, it was built in 1630 for the Duke of Friedland, Albrecht Vaclav Eusebius of Wallenstein. The duke amassed a great fortune by marriage and raised massive armies for the emperor,...
