Prague Renaissance & Baroque Gardens Walking Tour
Highlights of this half-day history walk include the Prague Castle Royal Gardens with its 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 white peacocks, mannerist statues, grotto wall and mythical fountains.
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What's included in 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 GardenPass-by Only
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
- Professional scholar guide
- 3-hour guided history walk trough Prague's gardens
- Vrtbovská Garden admission fee: individual - CZK 130, students and seniors - CZK 100
- Gardens under Prague Castle admission fee: individual - CZK 90, students and seniors - CZK 60
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tours involves climbing up some steep stairs in the Vrtba garden to reach the highest terrace. If you have issues climbing, you can wait for the group on the second terrace and we'll come back in 10 minutes. Another option is to take the private tour where we can modify this part for you and your personal group.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet right at the doors of Bagel Lounge Malostranska, Letenská 118/1, 118 00 Malá Strana.
