Prague by Night
A Medieval City at Its Most Magical
Experience the medieval treasures of Prague after dark during an illuminating walking tour.
You will transfer from your hotel to Lesser Town, then set out on foot with your guide. You will see the famous baroque-style Church of St. Nicholas, as well as other baroque-style buildings. Stroll down Lázeňská Street, passing the 14th-century Church of Our Lady before Týn, and the John Lennon Wall, a symbol of nonviolent resistance. Continue walking under the medieval stonework of the Charles Bridge, adorned with more than 30 statues, and view Prague’s charming Little Venice, a manmade canal built by the Knights Hospitaller. See the Vojan Garden, one of Prague’s oldest gardens, before stopping to enjoy a refreshing glass of beer at a local pub. Cap your tour with striking views of the city from Letna Hill, then return to your hotel.
After a late dinner and watching some of the Masters back in the room, we slept later. I went to the fitness center and did a 20 minute Peloton Upper Body workout.A Medieval City at Its Most Magical
Experience the medieval treasures of Prague after dark during an illuminating walking tour.
You will transfer from your hotel to Lesser Town, then set out on foot with your guide. You will see the famous baroque-style Church of St. Nicholas, as well as other baroque-style buildings. Stroll down Lázeňská Street, passing the 14th-century Church of Our Lady before Týn, and the John Lennon Wall, a symbol of nonviolent resistance. Continue walking under the medieval stonework of the Charles Bridge, adorned with more than 30 statues, and view Prague’s charming Little Venice, a manmade canal built by the Knights Hospitaller. See the Vojan Garden, one of Prague’s oldest gardens, before stopping to enjoy a refreshing glass of beer at a local pub. Cap your tour with striking views of the city from Letna Hill, then return to your hotel.
We had a late breakfast at the Bistro Monk; it was listed in the DK Eyewitness Top 10 Prague book. Sharon had Avocado Toast, while I had their Blueberry Pancakes. The breakfast was solid; I recommend the restaurant.
The plan for the day was to explore Petrin Hill. Walking over the St. Charles Bridge and towards the Funicular, we realized that the Funicular was temporarily closed. We ended up hiking up the rest of the hill to the Petřín Lookout Tower.
The Petřín Lookout Tower was built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition and was famously inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Standing atop a lush hill, the structure offers panoramic views of Prague's red-tiled roofs, the Vltava River, and the historic castle district. We paid a small extra fee to ride a small elevator to the top.
The view from the top was amazing. Although I am not a fan of heights, I enjoyed the views!
From there, we headed to the Strahov Monastery. We toured the library, the art gallery and the Basilica of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. Perched on a hill overlooking the city, the Strahov Monastery was founded in 1143 and remains one of the oldest Premonstratensian abbeys in the world. It is most famous for its breathtaking Baroque library, which houses thousands of rare volumes within the ornately frescoed Theological and Philosophical Halls.
The next stop was the Loreta Church. The tradition of the Loreta is centered on the "Santa Casa," or Holy House, which is a replica of the legendary home in Nazareth where the Annunciation is said to have occurred. According to the tradition that emerged in the 13th century, the original stone house was miraculously transported by angels from Palestine to Loreto, Italy, to protect it during the Crusades. The Prague Loreta was established in the 17th century as part of a movement to create these "copies" across Europe, intended to provide pilgrims with a local place to venerate the life of Mary and the mystery of the Incarnation.
We had an early dinner at the Terasa U Prince rooftop restaurant. It had a nice view of the city. We split Parma ham with Parmesan cheese, olives and grissinia as a starter. We both Tagliatelle with duck leg as an entree.
Heading back to the hotel, we stopped briefly at the room and then joined our first Viking excursion of the trip. We did the "Prague by Night" excursion. A group of 13 took a bus from the hotel to Lesser Town. We did a walking tour of the area that included the Lenon Wall. Getting back on the bus, we headed up to the Strahov Monastery a beer and a view of the city at night.
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