Tales Behind the House Signs of Old Prague

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Prague audio tour: Tales Behind the House Signs of Old Prague

This is a 0.6mi walking tour

It takes an average of 60 mins to complete.

Prague

Czech Republic

$8.99

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About the Tour

When I first came to Prague as a child, I was enchanted by the beauty of its Old Town. Every residential building is a work of art thanks to the city’s house signs. Later in life, my curiosity led me on a quest to find out more, and I’ll share what I’ve discovered so far on this walk through medieval Prague’s most charming streets. Their pictures and symbols on signs reveal the history of each and every house, but they also tell a story about local culture.

Some of the highlights include:

Finding out about life in the medieval city
Listening to the stories and gloomy legends of the people who lived in the city
Getting a glimpse of the theatre where Mozart worked
Visiting the medieval market in the St. Gallus Quarter
Visiting St. Giles Church, one of the oldest in Prague
Admiring one of Prague’s most charming public squares, the Little Square

This tour offers a taste of Prague to first time visitors, but I hope it’s also an inspiration for those who know the city and want to discover more about it.

Tour Producer

Jana Vesela

7 tours

I am Jana, a passionate traveler and lover of art and history. I have lived in Prague for almost three decades and I work as a language teacher and professional freelance tour guide. My cultural trips to Italy have shaped my interest in architecture and deepened my ability to see Prague's history in a broader European context. Thanks to my passion for languages, I am happy to accompany individual visitors and school groups from all over the world and offer tours on the history, architecture and literature of Prague. I am very interested in Jewish history and I offer tours of the Jewish Quarter of Prague as well.
I have been working with VoiceMap since 2020.
My audiotours reveal different aspects of Prague. I love the idea that, in addition to the usual highlights, visitors can discover lesser-known but charming places and curious legends from the past of this fascinating city, all this in absolute autonomy and at a low-traffic time of day.

Preview Location

Location 7

At the Iron Gate

On your right is house number 436, with the painted sign above the entrance. Stop in front of it.

This is the house “At the Iron Gate”.

Above the entrance, you can see a picture of the giant Goliath. He’s carrying a gate on his shoulders.

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Major Landmarks

Wenceslas Square
Old Town
The Estates Theatre
Havelské tržiště
House at the Two Golden Bears
Martinská
Restaurace U Vejvodů
Church of St Giles
Husova
Klášter dominikánů Praha
U Zlatého tygra
Little Square

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Getting There

Route Overview

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Start location
Václavské nám. 2, 110 00 Praha 1-Můstek, Czechia
Total distance

970m
Final location
Malé Nám., 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Distance back to start location

384.12m

Directions to Starting Point

Start in the lower part of the Wenceslas Square. It's at a 2-minute walking distance from the closest metro station Mustek.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

If you want to try the famous Czech draft beer, the pub At the Golden Tiger (Husova 17) is a perfect choice. For the ones who go rather for ice cream and coffee, I recommend the cafe Creme de la Creme (Husova 12) in the same street, in the house At the Three Standard Bearers.

Best time of day

I suggest taking this tour in the morning hours (before 9am) when the city is not yet crowded. But of course, you can take it any time of day.

Precautions

Prague is a very safe city, but of course, it is always good to watch your belongings, not to give a chance to pickpockets, especially in crowded places. Be careful when crossing the streets and use the zebra crossings when possible.

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“Great app. walk around at your own pace, stop where you want, move on or speed up when you want. Read the script before you go or during the commentary, speed it up or replay it. Repeat the tour whenever you like.”