Uncover a darker side of the Czech capital on this Prague underground tour through Old Town. Explore medieval cellars, hidden corridors, a secret alchemy laboratory, and a historic dungeon while hearing gripping stories from centuries of Prague history.
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Description:
Journey beneath the cobblestone streets of Old Town on a fascinating Prague underground tour revealing centuries of hidden history. Explore Romanesque and Gothic spaces dating from the 12th to 14th centuries while hearing stories of medieval rulers, rebellions, fires, floods, and plague.
Step inside a secret alchemy laboratory linked to the legends of Rudolf II and the Golem before descending into a dungeon filled with historic torture instruments. Along the way, discover the darker realities of crime, punishment, and everyday life in medieval Prague.
Highlights:
- Descend up to two levels beneath Prague Old Town into atmospheric medieval spaces.
- Explore 12th-century Romanesque and 13th–14th-century Gothic underground rooms.
- Hear dramatic stories of rebellions, executions, plague, fires, and floods.
- Discover a secret alchemy laboratory and learn about the legendary Golem of Prague.
- Visit historical displays featuring medieval weapons, crafts, and life under Charles IV.
- Enter a medieval dungeon and see a collection of torture and execution instruments.
- Learn about executioner Jan Mydlář and the infamous 1621 Old Town executions.
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Cancellation Policy
This Prague underground tour can be cancelled up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Meeting point & Instructions
Meet at the tour ticket office at Malé náměstí 459/11, Prague 1 – Old Town, located inside the art passage approximately 20 meters to the right of Black Angel’s Bar at Hotel U Prince.
Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your scheduled departure to check in and register. Avoid arriving too early, and note that joining the group may not be possible once the tour has departed.
Reviews & Rating
4.4/5 (11,378 Reviews)
"Brilliant guided tour of Prague's underworld. Humorous & super informative!Leona is an incredibly nice, friendly and funny tour guide! With an enormous amount of knowledge and a great touch of humor, she guided us through the Old Town and the fascinating underworld of Prague. The guided tour was exciting from the first minute to the last – highly recommended for young and old! Thank you, Leona!" Manuela, August 2026 >> Read more reviews here
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