20th Century, Spanish, From Josefov

Overview

This walk starts in front of the Rudolfinum on náměstí Jana Palacha and spends two and a half hours in Prague's New Town, tracing the city's 20th century from the First World War and the creation of Czechoslovakia through the Munich Agreement, the Nazi occupation, Operation Anthropoid, the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution.

The route runs through the New Town, a district GuruWalk's page describes as part of a UNESCO World Heritage area, so the history is mixed with streets of large-scale architecture and public art rather than a single square. The walk is conducted in Spanish, which matters when choosing between this page and the other tours GuruWalk's page mentions by name.

GuruWalk's page describes it as one for history buffs and architecture lovers alike, and notes it is accessible by stroller or wheelchair. Booking happens on GuruWalk: reserving a spot is free, and guests pay the guide what they feel the walk was worth at the end.

Itinerary

1. Meeting at the RudolfinumThe walk meets at nám. J. Palacha 79 in Staré Město, in front of the Rudolfinum building. The guide's team waits under white and light blue umbrellas.
2. Rudolfinum stopThe itinerary on GuruWalk opens at the Rudolfinum, the first named stop of the route.
3. Into the New TownThe route moves into the New Town, the district where GuruWalk's page places the century's main events, from the war years to the Velvet Revolution.
4. Communist HeadquartersA named stop on the route, tied to the walk's coverage of the Communist takeover, the Prague Spring and the Velvet Revolution.
5. End of the walkThe walk runs for two hours 30 minutes in total. No pickup is included.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points before reserving a spot; anything not stated on the walk's own page, the guide can answer.

• Language check. This walk runs in Spanish. The commentary here is delivered in Spanish throughout, so travellers should be comfortable following it in that language.
• Finding the guide. The meeting point is in front of the Rudolfinum on náměstí Jana Palacha. GuruWalk's page says the guide waits there under white and light blue umbrellas, which helps in a busy street.
• Pace and length. The walk lasts two hours 30 minutes and covers the New Town on foot, so comfortable shoes matter. GuruWalk's page also states the route is accessible by stroller or wheelchair.
• Guide quality. Reviewers repeatedly praise the guide's command of the period.
• Straight delivery. One reviewer notes the style is simple and direct, with no stunts or effects. Travellers who want plain history rather than performance seem to be the audience this walk lands with.
• Booking and payment. Reserving a place is free on GuruWalk. At the end, each guest pays the guide what they think the walk was worth, so no money changes hands to book.

Common issues. The main practical limit is language: the walk is in Spanish only, so travellers without Spanish will get little from it. No pickup is included, and GuruWalk's page states a minimum of 4 participants for the walk to take place.

Common Questions Before You Book