- Address: Prague, Czech Republic
Wenceslas Square (Vaclavske namesti) Tours
Today Wenceslas Square is the commercial center of the city, dominated by grand monumental buildings and making the perfect starting point for walking tours of the city’s attractions. At the top of the square looms the striking neo-renaissance façade of the Prague National Museum, with its iconic dome marking an important strategic landmark. Other notable structures include the famous Art Nouveau style Grand Hotel Evropa, the early 20th-century Palác Lucerna and the neo-Renaissance Wiehlův dům (Wiehl House), along with the iconic St Wenceslas Monument and the poignant Memorial to Jan Palach and Jan Zajíc, legendary victims of the Soviet occupation. Many of Prague’s hotels, shops and restaurants are also concentrated on or around the boulevard, along with a central strip of greenery that makes Wenceslas Square the ideal place to meet for coffee or take a break after a long morning’s sightseeing.
The historic square has also played a key role in shaping the history of Prague – this was the location where the First Republic was declared in 1918, where the notorious 1969 protests took place against the Soviet occupation and where the 1989 protest marches kick-started the Velvet Revolution and ultimately the end of the Communist era.
Practical Info:
Tours & Tickets
The Best of Prague Sightseeing Tour
Get a comprehensive introduction to spectacular Prague on this 6-hour combined bus tour, guided walking tour, and 1-hour boat cruise on the Vltava River. See ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
Private Walking Tour: Prague Old Town, Wenceslas Square and Jewish Quarter
Explore Old Town and other central Prague attractions on this private walking tour. With an experienced guide, spend three enjoyable hours walking from one ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 to 3.5 hrs
Prague Old Town New Town and Jewish Quarter Morning Tour
Discover the history of Prague, the heart of Europe! This three-hour tour will introduce you to the fascinating history of Prague and take you through all the ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Prague Electric Bike Private Guided Tour
Enjoy the tour on electric bikes in Prague and see the city in an easy and fun way. See the sights routes customized according to your wishes, as you learn ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)
Small-Group Prague Bike Tour Including Old Town, Vltava River and Wenceslas Square
If you’re looking for a fun and active way to see the best of central Prague, this bike tour is just the ticket! Discover Prague’s Old Town and other central ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
E-Bike Panoramic City Tour of Prague with Prague Castle
Enjoy this thrilling 2.5-hour electric bicycle tour around Prague and see the city like a local with an English-speaking guide. In a small group of no more ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Full-Day Guided Big City Bike Tour in Prague
This 7-hour guided bike tour is the best way to cover the whole city, including Old and New Town, Prague Castle, as well as many beautiful parks with panoramic ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 7 hours (approx.)
Prague Communism and World War II Walking Tour
Discover Prague’s rich history with a 2-hour walking tour of the city’s important WWII and communist sites. A local guide will share stories about life during ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Communism and Bunker Walking Tour in Prague
Explore the fascinating history of the former Czechoslovakia during the last century and especially the Cold War period. Not only will you discover how ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Prague Historical Walking Tour of Old Town, New Town, and The Jewish Quarter
Get to grips with Prague's 1,000 years of tumultuous history on this 3-hour walking tour. Guided by a historian, visit key sites in the Old Town, New Town, and ... Read more
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Duration: 3 hours (approx.)