What to Expect
Prague: Charles IV's Museum: A Day in the Middle AgesWalk through the Prague of Charles IV exactly as a medieval person lived it – from dawn to nightfall of one single day.
We'll take you into a bustling medieval marketplace, rich with the scents of oriental spices and fresh fish – but also into a world of stench, noise and the everyday chaos of the fourteenth century. We'll show you a city known only to those who once lived in it.
We'll teach you to read Prague like an open book. House signs, hidden codes on the façades, stories buried in the cobblestones beneath your feet. We'll slip through forgotten passageways and bring to life astonishing fates that never made it into ordinary guidebooks – fantastical, yet historically true.
We'll guide you safely through grand boulevards and the darkest corners of the Old and New Town alike. And that's a good thing – because in the Middle Ages, you would never have wandered these places alone. Least of all after dark, when the city sank into total blackness, and the only people in the streets were night watchmen with torches, arresting anyone they caught out at night. The guilty and the innocent alike.
What cruel punishment awaited adulterers? Where exactly did the city executioner live – and why did people need him, yet refuse to have him among them? And was the medieval underworld truly as dangerous as the legends claim?
Step seven centuries back in time with us. And finally learn how to see.
Highlights
- Take a seat at the coronation feast of Charles IV – and discover what was served at the imperial table. Some of those delicacies you wouldn't dare touch today.
- Meet the Charles you've never met – not only the wise Father of the Nation, but a mischievous dandy in a scandalously short coat, scolded twice by the Pope himself. Plus, the blunders and twists of fate the textbooks leave out.
- Find a hidden garden in the heart of the city – a green oasis just steps from the crowds, born on the site of the very first botanical garden in the Czech lands.
- Learn to read the secret corners of the Old Town – house signs, codes on the façades and hidden passageways the tourist crowds walk straight past. We'll show you what they mean.
Exclusive Discount Vouchers
Enjoy special vouchers for restaurants, cafés, and other city experiences. It is perfect for saving money during your stay in Prague.
What is included
- Charles IV Online AUDIOGUIDE on your mobile phone
- Audioguide is available in EN, ES, FR, DE, IT, CZ, PL, ZH (simplified) languages
- Charles IV's Prague E-Ticket – an exhibition at the House at the Golden Ring, part of the City of Prague Museum
- Discount vouchers
What is NOT included
- Live Guide
- Transfer
- Please note: Food and drinks at The Design Café and Café Neustadt are not included. However, there's no need to worry! You can fully enjoy your discount vouchers at many other fantastic venues along your journey.
Important information:
- Equipment: To use our audioguide, you need a fully charged mobile phone with an active data (internet) connection.
- Comfort: The route is quite long, so comfortable walking shoes are highly recommended.
- Pace yourself: Feel free to split the tour into a morning and afternoon session — such as exploring the Old Town first and the New Town later —or even spread it over two days. Please note that your ticket is valid for a maximum of two days (48 hours) from the time of redemption.
