The golden city of spires and saints
Prague, Czech Republic
Early morning, as the sun is rising behind the city’s spires and long before throngs of people fill the historic streets – that’s the best time to stroll across Charles Bridge and meet the saints lining its route, maybe rubbing a brass foot for good luck. This ancient bridge connects the medieval splendour of the Old Town with the grand spectacle of the hilltop castle, and almost any visit to Prague involves crossing it time and again – or even sailing under it, or best of all sleeping beside it. We can make all three happen for you – and with the new night train service from Switzerland, getting there has never been easier.
Get out on the river
The Vltava is perhaps not as famous as the Seine or the Thames but it offers the same great way of looking at a city landscape from a different angle. Better yet, enjoy this watery excursion in your own private boat with a personal guide. It truly is an amazing way to experience Prague.
Come on board with us
Dive into layers of history
Prague’s crowning glory is its castle, one of the largest in Europe. Except that it’s not merely a castle, it’s a whole array of imposing architecture, from a vast cathedral and cobbled squares to medieval houses and grand palaces. Come with us to discover hidden corners and incomparable art.
See a darker side of Prague
Standing in an old synagogue, its walls inscribed with thousands of names, that’s when you realise the enormity of what happened to Prague’s Jewish community during World War Two. A guided walking tour of Josefov is the best way to understand this tragic past and how it’s an integral part of the city’s history.
Enjoy a night out on the town
After watching the sun set behind the castle, the nightlife of Prague is waiting for you. A classical concert in a Baroque church or contemporary experimental theatre? Maybe a gourmet meal of local specialities or something surprising that’s unique to this city? We can organise whatever takes your fancy.
Essential Prague
For a city of over a million people, Prague is remarkably compact. Its historic core has remained almost intact, giving it a glorious procession of buildings from medieval to modern. The pedestrianised Old Town with its famous Astronomical Clock might attract the crowds but once you go beyond that, you discover the real Prague. This city of a hundred spires has been at the heart of central Europe for centuries, once as the capital of Bohemia and now the capital of the Czech Republic.
Where it is
Eastern Europe
When to go
All year
Why go there
Medieval architecture
Fascinating history
Great art
What to see
Prague Castle
Old Town
Jewish quarter
