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The 14 Best History Tours in Prague

14 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Nine centuries stacked on one riverbank, most of it still standing because the city was never properly bombed. The 14 below cover the medieval core, the Habsburg years and the century that ended in 1989.

Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour - Romanesque and Gothic rooms two floors below
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Prague: Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour - The alchemy laboratory and Prague’s stranger stories
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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour - From Prague’s streets to the Velvet Revolution
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Prague: Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

3.Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Guided Tour

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

Explore Prague’s communist past, Velvet Revolution sites, and a 1950s nuclear bunker with personal stories, artifacts, and a gasmask workshop.

“Pavel/ Paul was a truely fantastic and knowledgable tour guide. His interaction with the group and humour really made a positive difference. There is a lot of walking to/from the bunker and using the tram which needs to be clearer when booking as I have a physical disability and struggled but I was still very glad we did the tour and my husband very much enjoyed it!”

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Prague: Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights - Old Town in 70 minutes
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Prague: Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights

4.Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights

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

See Prague’s Old Town, Jewish Town, Charles Bridge, Castle District, and Loreta on a practical two-hour open-top bus tour.

“Recorded tour so sometimes wasnt exactly with the sights you were passing, but fairly close. Took us to parts of Prague that we otherwise would not have time to walk. Good thing to do as an introduction to the city. Rain shower and bus pulled over and put up windows. Nice tour overall”

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Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included - Old Town adds grand squares and movie trivia
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Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included

5.Prague Historic Pub Tour with Drinks Included

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

Walk Prague’s historic center, visit four tucked-away pubs, and enjoy four included drinks with a lively guide in a group of up to 10.

“We had a great time on this tour. Linton, our guide, was awesome. The games at the stops were a lot of fun and the history of the pubs that we stopped at, and of Prague, was very interesting. We had a great group of people along with us on the tour and a great afternoon was had. Linton also emailed a list of recommended places to visit in Prague and the photos of the afternoon, which was an added bonus.”

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Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour - The former StB holding cells and Václav Havel
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Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour

6.Prague Communism History and Nuclear Bunker Tour

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

Explore Prague’s Cold War past, Velvet Revolution sites, secret police cells, and a four-floor nuclear bunker with an English-speaking guide.

“The guide, having gone through communism in Czech Republic himself, was very genuine and passionate about the subject and the associated stories. It is a worthwhile tour through which I came to understand the Czech people better.”

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Prague: Top Sights and Historic Center Introduction Tour - Powder Tower and the old edge of Prague
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Prague: Top Sights and Historic Center Introduction Tour

Historical Prague Guided E-Bike Tour - Starting in Malá Strana
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Historical Prague Guided E-Bike Tour

11.Historical Prague Guided E-Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 255 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $71

See Prague’s castles, bridges, parks, and viewpoints by easy-riding e-bike on a small-group tour led by an engaging local guide.

“A great way to get a feeling for the city and its history. Our guide Mikhail was very knowledgeable and breathed life into Prague”

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Prague: Plague Doctor Old Town History Walking Tour - Starting at the Clementinum
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Prague: Plague Doctor Old Town History Walking Tour

12.Plague Doctor Old Town History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 204 reviews · 1h 30m · from $23

Follow a plague doctor through Prague’s Old Town for 90 minutes of dark history, hidden corners, period medicine, and lively storytelling.

“We had such a great time on this tour! The guide was completely in character from start to finish — funny, engaging, and an amazing storyteller. He really managed to draw us into the history and atmosphere of old Prague. We learned so many fascinating (and sometimes spooky!) facts about the plague and life in the city back then. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Prague — it’s both entertaining and informative!”

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Grand Tour of Prague "among history, legends and curiosities" (NO ENGLISH) - Old Town passages, the Astronomical Clock, and Jewish Prague
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Grand Tour of Prague “among history, legends and curiosities” (NO ENGLISH)

13.Grand Tour of Prague “among history, legends and curiosities” (NO ENGLISH)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 167 reviews

Explore Prague’s courtyards, Jewish quarter, castle, legends, and hidden lanes on a private six-hour Italian-language walking tour.

“Ottima scelta del tour, si riesce a visitare un bel po' della città vecchia. Tutto questo dovuto soprattutto ad una guida PREPARATA, ATTENTA e DISPONIBILE un grazie ad Alessandro, veramente persona gradevole ed educata. Lo consiglio vivamente a tutti.”

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Private city discovery tour - A Historical Treasure Hunt - Following the 3.5-kilometer puzzle route
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Private city discovery tour – A Historical Treasure Hunt

14.Private city discovery tour – A Historical Treasure Hunt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $33

Solve clues, play city games, and uncover Prague stories on a private 3.5-km historical treasure hunt for families, couples, and teams.

“We recently did the CityQuester tour as a team build in Prague. It was well received by the team who moved around the snowy city solving clues in an interactive way. Yaryna took care of the team during the event and she was great. Really appreciated the approach in organizing the event, the flexibility and communication. Would definitely recommend and do it again. Thank you”

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