The King’s Road

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The King’s Road

Prague audio tour: The King’s Road
This is a 2mi walking tour
It takes an average of 45 mins to complete.
$7.99
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About the Tour

Welcome to Prague! This tour will take you down the historic King’s Road, the coronation route of the medieval kings of Bohemia. It starts at a famous shopping mall, and will take you through the winding streets of the old town. You’ll pass by places like Kafka’s birth house, an observatory where Kepler once worked, a statue-lined bridge, and finally, up to the largest castle in the world. Not only will you learn the histories of many of these famous buildings, but you’ll also find out where to change money, where to buy some beer, and what that delicious bread thing is that everyone’s eating. It’s a pretty extensive route, so bring your walking shoes, your camera, and have fun!

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Tour Producer

I left the middle of flat farmland in the US to spend my time conducting a rigid search of Europe. I have thus spent the last couple of decades exploring the globe and the last five years professionally guiding travelers through the complex, layered histories of Brussels, Prague, and now, the vibrant city of Tbilisi. My journey has taken me across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, but my true passion lies in the deep-dive research that truly gives someone a sense of place.

As an author and historian at heart, I don’t just walk you through the streets; I invite you into the living chapters of a city’s history. I am constantly hunting for the deep historical insights and weird, local anecdotes that escape the standard guidebooks—Hussites flinging poop in a siege anyone?—the kind of secrets only the residents share behind closed doors.

In our time together, we won’t just hit the major landmarks. We will explore the winding alleys of the Old Town and the German and art nouveau gems of Chugureti, connecting the dots between the ancient past and the modern present. Join me for an immersive walking tour where history isn't just a list of dates—it’s a narrative we experience together. Let's discover the stories that make these streets truly come alive.

Preview Location

Location 12

Charles Bridge

Stop here for a moment. The tower before you marks the beginning of Charles Bridge, the crown jewel of the Bohemian capital. The bridge dates back to the 1400s, and has been through a long list of wars and floods. It was originally known as "kamenny most", or "stone bridge" in... Read More

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Major Landmarks

  • Náměstí Republiky

  • Kavárna Obecní dům

  • Prašná brána

  • Tyn yard - Ungelt

  • Church of Our Lady before Týn

  • Old Town Square

  • Prague Astronomical Clock

  • St. Nicholas' Church

  • Franz Kafka Memorial

  • New City Hall

  • Praha

  • Klementinum | Prohlídky Barokní knihovna a Astronomická věž

  • St. Francis Of Assisi Church

  • Old Town Bridge Tower

  • Charles Bridge

  • Statue of John of Nepomuk

  • Malostranské náměstí

  • St. Nicholas Church

  • Column of the Holy Trinity

  • Hartigovský palác

  • Národní galerie Praha – Schwarzenberský palác

  • Archbishop Palace

  • Prague Castle

Getting There

Route Overview

VoiceMap tours follow a route from a set starting point. It’s how we give turn-by-turn directions and tell a story greater than the sum of its parts.
  1. Total distance
    3km
  2. Distance back to start location
    2km

Directions to Starting Point

The starting point is pretty easy to find. You can take the metro or tram, and get out at Namesti Republic. We'll start facing the Palladium, at Namesti Republiky 1.

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Tips

Places to stop along the way

Palladium, Old Town Square, Clementinum, St. Nicholas Church, the Castle

Best time of day

I recommend coming at dark because there are less tourists around, but only if you're not interested in the museums, as they close at 6. If you want to visit any of the museums along the route, then give yourself plenty of time before 6.

Precautions

Pickpockets are known to operate a lot in the Old Town Square and on Charles Bridge, so keep your eye on your belongings in those areas. Otherwise Prague is a pretty safe and low-crime town.

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