Walking Tours Hlavní město Praha

Visitors to Prague almost never encounter the hidden gem of the walled-in Vrtba garden even though it provides a luminous glimpse into the life of nobility in the 18th century and the aesthetics of Baroque landscaping . When you climb to the top courtyard with its marine grotto, you are also rewarded by beautiful vistas of Prague’s cityscape and the Castle . Next, this Prague Gardens tour takes you to the Wallenstein Garden, with its albino peacocks, mannerist statues, mythical fountain s and tragic family histories spanning over 400 years. We conclude with a thoughtful look at the storied Castle Gardens , the first garden to import the Italian Renaissance concepts of topiary and parterre garden beds north of the Alps because Emperor Ferdinand I fell in love with the style and wished to make a paradise as a love gift to his Empress . The last flourish is a rare trip through the latticework of quiet and precious baroque terraced gardens that lead down the hill from the Castle and which are also frequently missed by travelers.




*Discover the aesthetics of Renaissance and Baroque garden design and learn the surprising religious and political symbolism that flower beds and classical statues conveyed in their eras.



*Explore the breathtaking Wallenstein Garden with its grotto wall, mythical fountains and gigantic aviary , while learning the bloody history of the Thirty Years’ War in Prague.



*Grasp the lifestyle of 18th-century nobility in the walled Vrtba Garden .



*Explore the Renaissance-era palaces of the Royal Garden and the Singing Fountain cast in bell bronze.



*Compare Central Europe’s oldest greenhouses to the neighboring postmodern greenhous e built 500 years later by Czech-British architect, Eva Jiřičná.



*Descend the fabulous Bull Staircase of modern architect, Jože Plecnik , to enjoy the hidden Baroque Gardens-under-the Castle.

Travel back in time and discover the fascinating, 1100-year history behind the world’s largest castle complex in Prague. This 3-hour guided walking tour will lead you to the imposing Prague castle atop Hradčany Hill, and through its Moat (now dry!) and Gardens.
Marvel at the ancient buildings, which have been constructed and reconstructed in every architectural style, incorporating Romanesque, Gothic, Baroque, Rococo, Renaissance, and Neoclassical monuments. You'll learn about how the Castle buildings have been bombarded by artillery, plundered by marauding armies, and left to deteriorate by indifferent Austrian Emperors over the years. Allow your passionate guide to bring this history to life with their vast knowledge of the country’s turbulent past. Have questions? Fire away!
Stroll past the Renaissance Ball Game Hall, where tennis was once played by sporty aristocrats, and marvel at the vast Vladislav Hall, which was built to host indoor jousting tournaments. Head outside the grounds through Hradčany (Royal Town). Your guide will point out various buildings and spots of historical note such as the Domeček (“Little House”), where political opponents were imprisoned by the Gestapo and Communist StB (Secret Police). Learn about the Strahov Monastery with its ancient library containing two hundred thousand volumes, and conclude the tour at the monastic brewery by savoring the rare St. Norbert’s microbrew while taking in a panoramic view of the 100-spired city below.

Visitors to Prague almost never encounter the hidden gem of the walled-in Vrtba garden even though it provides a luminous glimpse into the life of nobility in the 18th century and the aesthetics of Baroque landscaping . When you climb to the top courtyard with its marine grotto, you are also rewarded by beautiful vistas of Prague’s cityscape and the Castle . Next, this Prague Gardens tour takes you to the Wallenstein Garden, with its albino peacocks, mannerist statues, mythical fountain s and tragic family histories spanning over 400 years. We conclude with a thoughtful look at the storied Castle Gardens , the first garden to import the Italian Renaissance concepts of topiary and parterre garden beds north of the Alps because Emperor Ferdinand I fell in love with the style and wished to make a paradise as a love gift to his Empress . The last flourish is a rare trip through the latticework of quiet and precious baroque terraced gardens that lead down the hill from the Castle and which are also frequently missed by travelers.




*Discover the aesthetics of Renaissance and Baroque garden design and learn the surprising religious and political symbolism that flower beds and classical statues conveyed in their eras.



*Explore the breathtaking Wallenstein Garden with its grotto wall, mythical fountains and gigantic aviary , while learning the bloody history of the Thirty Years’ War in Prague.



*Grasp the lifestyle of 18th-century nobility in the walled Vrtba Garden .



*Explore the Renaissance-era palaces of the Royal Garden and the Singing Fountain cast in bell bronze.



*Compare Central Europe’s oldest greenhouses to the neighboring postmodern greenhous e built 500 years later by Czech-British architect, Eva Jiřičná.



*Descend the fabulous Bull Staircase of modern architect, Jože Plecnik , to enjoy the hidden Baroque Gardens-under-the Castle.