Heart Of Old Town, Spanish

Overview

This walk starts at Republic Square, in front of UniCredit Bank at the exit of the yellow Náměstí Republiky metro station, and covers Old Town and the Jewish Quarter on foot in two hours and thirty minutes. It runs entirely in Spanish, so it suits travellers who are comfortable following commentary in that language. The route works from New Town into the historic centre: the Powder Tower and Municipal House come first, then the walk moves through the streets towards Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and Týn Church, before reaching the Old Jewish Cemetery and the synagogues of the Jewish Quarter. It finishes at Franz Kafka Square.

The GuruWalk listing describes around twenty-five stops in total, starting from Republic Square in the New Town. Booking is free and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth at the end; no separate entry fees or extras are declared on the GuruWalk listing.

Reviews point to a guide who speaks with enthusiasm and shares plenty of detail about the city's history drawn from personal experience. One traveller noted that the group consisted only of their own party, which made the walk feel almost personalised. For anyone who wants a single Spanish-language route linking the two historic districts, this is a straightforward option.

Itinerary

1. Meet at Republic SquareThe walk meets at Náměstí Republiky, in front of UniCredit Bank, at the exit of the yellow metro station. The guide carries a blue umbrella.
2. Republic SquareThe walk begins on the square itself, the first named stop in the operator's description.
3. Powder TowerThe route passes the Powder Tower, one of the three stops shown in detail on the GuruWalk page.
4. Municipal HouseThe Municipal House is the third stop shown in detail on the GuruWalk page, after which the walk heads into the old centre.
5. Old Town landmarksThe description lists further stops including the Cubist House, the main building of the University of Prague, the Mozart Theatre and the Church of St James, on the way towards the old square.
6. Old Town Square and clockThe walk reaches Old Town Square, taking in the Astronomical Clock, Týn Church, the Plague Column and the statue of Jan Hus.
7. Jewish QuarterThe route continues into the Jewish Quarter for the Old Jewish Cemetery and the synagogues of the Jewish Quarter.
8. End at Franz Kafka SquareThe walk finishes at Franz Kafka Square.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the GuruWalk listing to know before reserving a spot.

• Language is Spanish. The whole walk is delivered in Spanish, so commentary, questions and directions all happen in that language. Travellers who do not follow Spanish should pick a different walk from the free walking tours listed on this site.
• Wear walking shoes. Two and a half hours on foot across Old Town and the Jewish Quarter means standing and walking for most of it. Comfortable shoes are the sensible choice; the GuruWalk listing lists nothing to bring as required.
• Pace and stops. The GuruWalk listing describes around twenty-five stops over the two and a half hours. Reviewers described it as educational, with plenty of historical detail along the way.
• Group size varies. One reviewer reported that only their own group turned up, which made the walk feel almost private.
• Know the meeting point. The guide waits in front of UniCredit Bank at Republic Square, by the exit of the yellow metro station, holding a blue umbrella. The meeting point is stated in full on the GuruWalk page for this walk.
• Payment at the end. Reserving on GuruWalk is free, and guests pay the guide what they think the walk was worth once it finishes. The GuruWalk page for this walk is the place to confirm any further details.

Common issues. The walk is Spanish only, which is the main limit for English speakers and is stated plainly on the GuruWalk listing. The full route is not published stop by stop here: for the stops and the route in detail, see Viaja a Praga's own page for this walk on GuruWalk.

Common Questions Before You Book