Prague Holidays

One of the most iconic landmarks of Prague is the stunning Charles Bridge, a masterpiece of medieval architecture. Completed in 1402 to connect the city across the Vltava River, the bridge was originally designed for carriages and pedestrians but is now a vibrant tourist attraction bustling with buskers and hawkers. The bridge is lined with 30 ornate statues of Catholic Saints, each telling a story. On our holidays to Prague, we’ll have the chance to admire these intricate sculptures and the breathtaking views of the city as we stroll along this historic and atmospheric bridge.

This slice of Prague’s ‘Stare Mesto’ contains the remains of the once-thriving neighbourhood of Josefov, the city’s former Jewish ghetto. Inside the Jewish Quarter, there are a half-dozen old synagogues, a ceremonial hall and the powerfully melancholic Old Jewish Cemetery. Perversely preserved by Nazi leaders who declared them to be a 'museum of an extinct race', these buildings instead have survived as a memorial and reminder of seven centuries of oppression. On our trips to Prague, we’ll have the opportunity to visit this area with an expert guide to give us the context and history of what we’re seeing.

Prague’s the ‘Stare Mesto’ or Old Town was once the heart of Medieval Prague and is still home to some of the city’s most famous fixtures including the Jewish Museum, the Astronomical Clock and the Old Town Hall Tower. The centrepiece of Stare Mesto is the huge 1.7 hectare Old Town Square. It has been Prague's working heart since the 10th century and hosted the city’s largest market until the beginning of the 20th century. On our trips to Prague, we’ll explore the Old Town with the help of an expert, local guide to give us the history of this beautiful city.

With a magnificent cliff-top outlook, an over 1000 year history, and an enormous scale that qualifies it as the biggest ancient castle in the world, Prague Castle is the indisputable centrepiece of the Czech capital. On our trips to Prague, we’ll learn about the heritage of this beautiful castle, starting from its origin as a simple walled-in compound in the 9th century to the ornate masterpiece it is today. The castle buildings represent virtually every architectural style of the last millennium, making it a must-see for architecture lovers and history buffs alike.