Top 9 Prague History Tours

1.Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,277 reviews · 1h 25m · from $31Our pick

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English or German guide, then descend up to two floors below street level into Romanesque and Gothic rooms. Hear about floods, fires, rebellions, plague, alchemy, the Golem, and executioner Jan Mydlář. Guides such as Patrik, Julia, Susan, and Nicole are known for clear stories and dry humor.

“very informative tour,the guide was very good and entertaining as well as knowing the history of Prague and the tour”

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2.Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,227 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English-speaking guide, then descend into three underground sites dating from the 12th to 14th centuries. Expect stories of floods, plague, rebellions, executions, alchemy, and the Golem, plus uneven floors, stairs, recreated displays, and a group of up to 25 people.

“Another interesting view of Prague's rich history, our guide was Patrik who was a great story teller and made the tour both interesting and touching adding some personal stories from his rich life and about how his mother defied the Nazzis :)”

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3.Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,417 reviews · 2h 30m · from $44

Walk through central Prague with guides such as Stan, Pavel, and Ladislav, then take public transport to a 1950s nuclear bunker built for 5,000 people. Expect personal stories about communist life, the Velvet Revolution, spies, dissidents, and political prisoners. The 150-minute tour is offered in English or German and includes the bunker museum.

“well explained with detail and humour... would recommend! L was a fantastic guide.”

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4.Prague: Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,360 reviews · 2 hours · from $20Best value

From Pařížská Street, ride a panoramic bus through Prague’s Old Town, Josefov, New Town, Lesser Town, and the Castle District. A recorded guide plays in 26 languages, and a 30-minute stop near Prague Castle gives you time for photos and a short walk. It is a practical $20 introduction, not a detailed walking tour.

“Hi Beautiful trip for Prague, I would highly recommend :-)”

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5.Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,084 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $65Top rated

Walk from Wenceslas Square to Lesser Town with an English-speaking guide such as Gabi, Lukas, Linton, or Keegan. You’ll visit four characterful pubs, receive one beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each, and hear stories about Czech beer, Prague, film locations, and local life.

“Excellent tour with Keegan. You’ll learn a lot about Czech beer and culture. I recommend doing this early in your visit to Prague as you will get more ideas of places to visit.”

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6.Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,742 reviews · from $45

Walk through Prague’s Cold War story, visit the former StB holding cells and Velvet Revolution Memorial, then ride to a nuclear bunker museum four floors underground. Guides such as Stan, Pavel, Lada, and Ladislav are praised for personal stories and humor. Expect stairs, a serious subject, and about 2 hours 20 minutes.

“First, our tour guide was exceptional. Her mastery of the subject matter enhanced our experience. The actual tour sites brought us back to a time, not that long ago, when things were very different. The length was just right. The tour overall is worth your time.”

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7.Prague: Hop-on Hop-Off Historical Tram Ticket for Line 42

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 1,702 reviews · 1 day · from $20

Use a 24-hour ticket on Prague’s historic Line 42 tram, boarding at any marked stop. Expect restored cars from the Austro-Hungarian era through the 1970s, helpful onboard staff, a map, and an audio guide app in six languages. The loop links Prague Castle, Malá Strana, Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, and central Prague.

“the guide and the chMce to get on and off where ever i wanted”

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8.Prague: Top Sights and Historic Center Introduction Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,181 reviews · 3 hours · from $20

Walk Prague’s historic center with certified local guides such as Lucie, Jay, Hana, and David. See the Powder Tower, Astronomical Clock, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and Lennon Wall while learning local stories, Czech phrases, and practical tips. This English-only, 3-kilometer tour costs $20 and includes a short café break.

“Great tour of Prague led by our excellent guide Jay. Highly recommend doing this on first day in Prague. Lots of interesting history and fun facts. Thank you.”

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9.Absinthe Tasting Prague: Historic Cellar Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1h 30m · from $62

Meet at Green Devils Absinthe Bar in Prague’s historic Ungelt courtyard for a 90-minute English tasting led by absinthe specialists such as Tomáš, Thomas, or Lucas. You’ll sample 10 absinthes from four countries, compare blanche, verte, rouge, and macerated styles, and see two traditional serving methods in a 15th-century cellar.

“The experience was a great time. Lucas was a very knowledgeable guide and helped through 10 different absinthe tastings, as well as some history behind the alcohol. The location itself is something to behold as it’s in a 15th century cellar! You can even stay for an additional drink after the tasting is over, or purchase a bottle to take home with you. A great addition to your next trip to Prague, I would absolutely do it again!”

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