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Prague Literary & Historical Tours - Literature Route

11 Reviews 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 11 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Prague, Czech Republic
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Similar to our comprehensive route (also available on Cool Shore Excursions) but taking a specific focus on the literary and artistic aspects of our experiences, we will journey back through time, from writers of the communist era (Hrabal & Kundera), to interwar avant-garde artists (an added bonus from our comprehensive tour), passing back through the decades of Kafka, to the Romantic undercurrents of the nineteenth century.

What's Included

  • A passionate and knowledgeable guide, who will tell you all about Prague's literary history.

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Mariánské nám. 2/2
    110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia

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    End point

    Karlovo nám. 550/35
    Nové Město, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia

    The tour ends at the historic Charles Square., not far from the New Town Hall and beautiful river promenades.

    What To Expect

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    U Zlateho tygra

    Each of our stops will be like the chapter of a story book, revealing something about the history Czech literature. We'll gradually move out from the busier streets of the Old Town, and our stories will also gradually move backwards through time.
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    Bartolomějská

    We won't reveal too much of the details here - try to guess, or prepare to be surprised, what you will learn!
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Slovansky Ostrov-Zofin

    Down at this beautiful island, we shall be discovering about the personalities of the Prague interwar avant garde.
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    40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Pštrossova

    By this point, we'll have reached the start of the twentieth century, around the birth of the First Republic, when multiple ethnicities jostled in the city.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Karlovo namesti

    Our tour will finish amongst the urban greenery of Charles Square, near to which important writers of the nineteenth century lived.
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    20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (7)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Prague Literary & Historical Tours – Literature Route?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-427803P2

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    • A passionate and knowledgeable guide, who will tell you all about Prague's literary history.

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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