Vysehrad Walking Tour, Prague

Vysehrad Walking Tour (Self Guided), Prague

Explore more than 1,000 years of history when you tour the ramparts, bastions and rooms of Vysehrad. This magnificent castle was built in the 10th century on a rocky hill overlooking the Vltava River, and was used as a royal residence up until 1140. There is much to see within its old walls. Visit the Neo-Gothic Church of St. Peter and St. Paul (Chram Sv. Petra a Pavla), originally built in the latter part of the 11th century. It bears a strong resemblance to the Cathedral of St. Vitus in Prague Castle.

Wander through Vysehrad Cemetery, the final resting place for many famous Czech people, such as painters, poets and composers. Among the prominent names who are interred here are the composer Antonín Dvořák and the writer Karel Čapek. Admire the Pantheon or “Slavin" a grand tomb constructed in 1890. Continue your tour of the castle's grounds and see the remains of the Gothic Peak Gate, the Gothic ruins of Libuse’s Baths and the statues of Libuse and Premysl and other Czech historic figures.

Investigate the Vyšehrad Casemates. These are hidden passages within the fortress ramparts where troops used to muster. In addition to the ancient buildings and structures, the castle also thrills with its sweeping views. They take in the bridges over the river, the city and Prague Castle.
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Vysehrad Walking Tour Map

Guide Name: Vysehrad Walking Tour
Guide Location: Czech Republic » Prague
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Discovery)
Travel Distance: 2.4 Km or 1.5 Miles
Author: naomi
V Pevnosti Street, Leopold Gate

1) V Pevnosti Street, Leopold Gate

Rotunda of St Martin

2) Rotunda of St Martin

View from Vysehrad

7) View from Vysehrad

Stulcova Street, Basilica of St Peter and St Paul

8) Stulcova Street, Basilica of St Peter and St Paul

Vysehrad Gardens

9) Vysehrad Gardens

Stulcova Street, Basilica of St Peter and St Paul

10) Stulcova Street, Basilica of St Peter and St Paul

Vysehrad Cemetery

12) Vysehrad Cemetery

Vysehrad Cemetery

13) Vysehrad Cemetery

Stulcova Street

14) Stulcova Street

Rasinovo Waterfront

15) Rasinovo Waterfront

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.
Old Town Walking Tour

Old Town Walking Tour

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
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
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
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.

Among the attractions found here there are Dancing House (named so for resembling a pair of...  view more

Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.1 Km or 1.9 Miles
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

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