Old Town Shopping Walk, Prague

Old Town Shopping Walk (Self Guided), Prague

One of the most delightful things to do in Prague's Old Town is to go on a shopping expedition along its old streets, some of which are paved with cobblestones. Numerous stores are situated in old buildings, beautiful structures with attractive architectural features and lots of history.

Amble down Celetna Street and browse its collection of souvenir shops and clutch of bigger stores. Treat yourself to some refreshments in one of its cafés or restaurants. The high point of any shopping trip in the city should be Na Příkopě Street, one of its main commercial streets. This hub of retail delights is right in the center of Prague, connecting Wenceslas Square with the Powder Tower. There is a plethora of stores, boutiques and galleries on this wide boulevard, including international chains. Many of them stay open to late. Explore their interiors for just about everything you can imagine, including expensive Swiss watches, the latest clothing fashions, electrical goods and Bohemian glass. But that's not all.

There are many more old town shopping experiences to be enjoyed. Go to Palladium, the largest shopping mall in central Prague. It is located on Republic Square and houses many international favorites, such as Body Shop, Calvin Klein, Estée Lauder and H&M. While you will find many shops in Prague selling Bohemian crystal, one of the most outstanding is Celetna Crystal for the range, quality and quantity of items on sale. They include glasses, jewelry, chandeliers and crystal figurines.
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Old Town Shopping Walk Map

Guide Name: Old Town Shopping Walk
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Prague
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
Author: Xena
Celetna Street

2) Celetna Street

Celetna Street

3) Celetna Street

Celetna Street

5) Celetna Street

The Powder Tower or Powder Gate

6) The Powder Tower or Powder Gate

Repräsentationshaus

7) Repräsentationshaus

Palladium (shopping mall)

8) Palladium (shopping mall)

Na Příkopě Street

9) Na Příkopě Street

Na Příkopě Street

10) Na Příkopě Street

Wenceslas Square

11) Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

12) Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

13) Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

14) Wenceslas Square

Walking Tours in Prague, Czech Republic

Create Your Own Walk in Prague

Create Your Own Walk in Prague

Creating your own self-guided walk in Prague is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
New Town Walking Tour

New Town Walking Tour

The youngest (established 1348) and the largest (three times the size of the Old Town), the New Town (Nove Mesto) of Prague is one of the five originally independent townships that today form the historic center of the Czech capital. Steeped in history, the district is traditionally dense with tourists.

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Hradcany (Castle District) Walking Tour

Hradcany (Castle District) Walking Tour

Hradcany, or the Castle District, is the area surrounding Prague Castle, said to be the biggest castle complex in the world. Going back in history as far as the 9th century, the castle has been the seat of power for Bohemian kings, Holy Roman emperors, leaders of Czechoslovakia and is currently the President's official residence. Located nearby is St. Vitus' Cathedral, a symbol of Czech...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.0 Km or 1.9 Miles
Lesser Town Walking Tour

Lesser Town Walking Tour

Malá Strana ("Lesser Town") is a district of Prague, one of the most historically significant in the Czech capital. Back in the Middle Ages, it was predominantly populated by ethnic Germans and, in later years, largely retained its Germanic vibe despite prevalence of the Baroque style in architecture.

The most prominent landmark of Malá Strana is the Wallenstein Palace. There are...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.6 Km or 2.2 Miles
Old Town Walking Tour

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The Staré Město (Old Town) of Prague is a former medieval settlement that is now a lively cobblestoned hub with landmark attractions.

The area was once separated from the outside world by a semi-circular moat and a wall, hugged by the Vltava river. The moat is now covered up by streets, which form the official boundary of the Old Town. One of them, called Na Příkopě (literally “On the...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.8 Km or 1.7 Miles
Prague Introduction Walking Tour

Prague Introduction Walking Tour

Nicknamed “the City of a Hundred Spires,” Prague is home to a wealth of attractions, including more than ten major museums, numerous theatres, galleries, and plethora of historic sights.

The Czech name Praha derives from an old Slavic word práh, which means "ford" or "rapid", referring to the city's origin at a crossing point of the Vltava river. The legendary...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.2 Km or 2 Miles
Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Jewish Quarter Walking Tour

Josefov, formerly the Jewish ghetto of Prague, is part of the city's Old Town (Staré Město). Steeped in history, it breathes Jewish culture. Some of the beautiful and historically important synagogues here are still acting, whereas others have been converted to art galleries and museums. This self-guided tour will help you find your way around and explore the most interesting sites of...  view more

Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.1 Km or 0.7 Miles

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