Alchemy & Mysteries of Prague Castle

Start of the tour. The tour begins in front of the building Tynska 627/7, Prague 1

Stop at: Old Town Square. Hear about Prague’s alchemists and their noble discipline.

Stop at: Paris Avenue. Enjoy the narative about the wasteful lifestyle at the glorious court of Rudolph II. Who financed the extravagant life full of luxury?

Stop at: Old New Synagogue. Hear the legend of Golem - one of the most famous Prague's legends and you should not leave Prague without hearing it.

Stop at: Manes Bridge. Admire the Charles Bridge by twilight. Charles IV consulted top astrologers to make the bridge survive centuries. Enjoy the most beautiful panoramic view of Prague Castle, the best location to take a photo of the entire Prague Castle.

Stop at: Malostranska tram stop. Take a tram to the Prague Castle District.

Stop at: Statue of Astronomers. Hear the story of two famous astronomers Jan Kepler and Tycho Brahe. What brought them to Prague during the reign of Rudolf II? Was Tycho Brahe murdered?

Stop at: Strahov Monastery. Visit the Strahov Monastery, the Library, and a brewery where the monks were brewing “Holy beer” devoted to their patron St. Norbert. Listen to dark stories of the Devil´s Bible and a stolen treasure by the Swedish army.

Stop at: Panoramic view of Prague. Enjoy medieval Prague from above. The earliest history, cultic and political significance of the hill where Prague Castle was built.

Stop at: Prague´s Loreto. See the exterior of this pilgrimage destination with its precious treasure and listen to the legend od Santa Casa where baby Jesus was born.

Stop at: Hole to Hell. This former gate to Hell - is it still accessible? Where are the roots of this legend?

Pass by: New World Street. See the remains of baroque ramparts and the only preserved timbered house in the historical part of Prague. Pass by the house where Tycho Brahe lived and worked in 1600.

Stop at: Prague Castle Complex. See the monumental Prague Castle at night!

Stop at: St.Vitus Cathedral. The highlight of the tour - St. Vitus Cathedral and its construction that lasted 1000 years.

Stop at: Golden Lane. See the Golden Lane with its picturesque houses, painted in bright colours, without tourists!

Stop at: St.Wenceslas Vineyard. Walk through the oldest vineyards in Prague that were reputedly cultivated by the patron saint of the Czech nation, Duke Wenceslas. The area is exceptional because it is a piece of land in the middle of the city that has been preserved in its original appearance.