Tour Details
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
- Various Art Nouveau cafes
Photos & Highlights
- Experience the charm of Prague's historic cafés, where great minds like Einstein and Kafka once gathered
- Gain unique perspectives on the architecture, social movements, and cultural significance found within and around Prague’s iconic cafes
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Tour Description
Step into the world of Prague's golden age of intellectual and artistic brilliance, where every café buzzed with the conversations of great minds. Explore the grand spaces that were once the epicenters of the city's cultural life, where greats like Einstein, Kafka, and Kundera frequently sat and debated with their contemporaries.
Savor traditional coffee and pastries, soaking in the same ambiance that inspired poets, writers, and artists. Your expert guide will share captivating tales of the influential figures who once sat in these very seats, weaving their stories in with the architectural beauty and historical significance that surrounds you.
As you stroll through the picturesque streets of Prague, you’ll visit a variety of elegant cafes. Be sure to share your interests with your expert to allow them to tailor the experience for you.
Whether you’re exploring the rich intellectual heritage and pivotal discussions that took place within cafe walls or discovering how Prague’s cafes played host to the figures who shaped the city's cultural movements, there is much to learn here. Transform your understanding of Prague’s café culture with the deep insights from your expert that often go unnoticed by travelers.
By the end of the tour, you’ll have a profound appreciation for the intellectual legacy and cultural vibrancy that define this enchanting city, as well as a taste for some local cafe specialties.
- You want to gain a deeper understanding of Prague’s intellectual and cultural history.
- You’re interested in learning about the lives and works of famous intellectuals who shaped Prague’s culture.
- You appreciate the beauty of historical architecture and its connection to cultural movements.
- You’d like to explore the Art Nouveau, Art Deco, National, or Cubist architecture while also experiencing local life in the cafes today.
- Various Art Nouveau cafes
- What You’ll Taste
- Local coffees
- These tastings do not replace a meal.
Additional Trip-Planning Resources
A few things that pair well with this tour:
- Your deepest questions regarding the intellectual and artistic movements in Prague.
- A camera to capture the architectural details of the establishments visited.
- An ongoing deep dive into the dynasties, empires, and individuals who helped shape Prague with a self-paced audio guide on the Iconic Prague Castle.
Does this tour replace a meal?
This tour includes beverages only. You are welcome to purchase small goods at the cafes, time permitting.
Can I take this tour at night?
This tour is available from 9 am to 6 pm, but we suggest taking the tour during the daylight hours, as the cafes transform into a bar or restaurant atmosphere in the evenings. The venues also tend to have more smoke after dark, as smoking is permitted indoors in some cafes.
Touring during daylight hours is also best for architecture aficionados, as it will be easier to see, evaluate, and discuss prominent architectural details with your expert.
We understand that some of our valued guests may have mobility concerns, and we want to ensure you have a comfortable and enjoyable experience throughout your tour. If there are any accessibility concerns that your tour guide will need to be aware of, please let our team know at the time of booking.
Is this tour wheelchair-friendly?
All the cafes visited are at street level, but the general route may include cobblestones and narrow sidewalks which can be difficult for wheelchair users to navigate.
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Excellent.
Hana is an intelligent and knowledgeable guide, she adapted and addressed questions regarding history and social structure which were outside the main content of the tour.
A most rewarding experience being with her for three hours.
William
Dec. 13, 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our Cafe Culture tour in Prague. Beautiful cafes, wonderful food and drinks and tons of interesting information from our guide, Lenka. Highly recommended
Robert
Nov. 25, 2023
We found the topic interesting and different. Katarina was also able to weave in other parts of Czech history that we happening at various times during and before the cafe culture period. She was also very personable. Sorry but we couldn’t come up with any improvements…unless you can control the weather. It was a very hot day…
Debra
Jun. 21, 2023
