Private Prague Renaissance & Baroque Gardens Walking Tour
Highlights of this half-day history walk include the Prague Castle Gardens including the dazzling Belvedere summer palace commissioned by Ferdinand I as a romantic present to his wife, the singing fountain cast from bell bronze, the Fig House and Orangery, where figs, almonds, oranges and lemons were grown for the first time in Central Europe and the grand Wallenstein Garden, with its albino peacocks, mannerist statues, grotto wall and mythical fountains.
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What's included in Private Prague Renaissance & Baroque Gardens Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
The Vrtba Garden
Walk through the unique Baroque garden to admire the original statuary and sculptural decor of early 1700's and enjoy the beauty and symbolism listed for its historic cultural values by UNESCO. Offers some of the most beuatiful views of Prague and the Prague Castle
Wallenstein Palace Gardens
Admire the Wallenstein Palace Gardens build in the 1600's and presently open to the public as the gardens of the Senate of the Czech Republic. The Italian style garden includes an aviary, an artificial grotto, a sculptural gallery of mythological heroes and a fountain by Adrian de Vries.
Royal Garden
Walk through the Royal Garden of the Prague Castle established on the site of medieval vineyards in the 1500's. A Renaissance garden later became famous for its rare botanical specimens and exotic plants from distant countries.
Inclusions
- pick-up from your central hotel or flat
- Please note after the meeting point, the group will take the 22 tram together to get to Castle Gardens
- Gardens under Prague Castle & Vrtba Garden admission fee
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Gardens are closed during winter season from November until March
- In the Vrtba Garden, we climb some steep stairs to arrive at the upper terrace. Those with issue climbing may wish to wait below or to take a private tour that we can tailor to your group.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
Unless you provide us with your pickup address, please meet your guide at the meeting point: in front of Bagel Lounge Malostranska, Letenská 118/1, 118 00 Malá Strana.
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide outside Bagel Lounge Malostranska, Letenská 118/1, 118 00 Malá Strana.
