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Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour
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Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

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Head beneath Prague's Old Town on a guided tour of medieval cellars and a dungeon. See Romanesque and Gothic rooms, the Golem legend, and historic weapons and torture instruments.

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A 2.5-hour guided tour combining a walk through the Old Town with visits to underground spaces dating from the 12th to 14th centuries. The guide links Romanesque and Gothic rooms with stories of floods, plague, rebellions and alchemy.

Exhibits introduce the Golem legend and the executioner Jan Mydlář, alongside historic weapons and torture instruments. Underground admission and dungeon entry are included.

Reviewers appreciate the clear explanations, humour and discovery of less obvious places, while noting a fair amount of walking.

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Address

Malé Nám. 459/11, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia · Staré Město
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Hours

Frequent daily departures from 10:30 to 18:20, ~2.5 hours.
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Booking

Booking required

Duration

2h30

Best time

morning, lunchtime, afternoon or early evening

Intensity

Active — lots of walking

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Good to know

  • Departures are frequent from 10:30 to 18:20, so pick a quieter slot
  • wear comfortable shoes for stairs and walking
  • refreshments are not included, so eat beforehand.
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Reviews

Nicole combined history with humor and useful sightseeing advice; the reviewer enjoyed the underground despite the amount of walking.

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