For many people, there's no way to get to know a new city better than simply immersing yourself in it; heading out for walks, exploring all the nooks and crannies you might traditionally ignore and enjoying being surrounded by the local atmosphere of the city's inhabitants. It's certainly true that this is a fantastic way to get to know Prague in a short amount of time, but there's a lot to be said for alternative ways by which you can gain an even deeper knowledge without much more effort.
Every city that enjoys a good tourism industry has the one thing that many tourists like to do best - sightseeing tours. Prague is no different from the rest, except in one way - it is one of the best cities to partake in a tour or two in Europe. This is because Prague is packed with numerous tours varying all throughout the spectrum of tastes, meaning that you're guaranteed to find at least one that caters to what you're interested in finding out about.
For example, as well as the traditional sightseeing tours that can be enjoyed by coach, bus or on foot that take you around the city's biggest historical sites and significant views, you'll also find many tours offering information on specific subjects that those who have an interest in a certain aspect of Prague are sure to love.
These include tours that head out of the city centre to the countryside for a day of adventure, exploring hiking routes, abandoned castles and ancient historical sites; art and architecture tours concentrating on the city's gorgeous buildings; tours that centre on Prague's spookier side to reveal the city's best ghost stories and even several free tours conducted by volunteer guides who simply have to share their love of the city.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, you'll also be able to indulge in one of several pub crawl tours, where tourists can discover the Prague nightlife in style with the chance to
Taking in a few tours are by far one of the best ways to get to know a city. With a massive amount of knowledge on offer with little effort involved, tours in Prague are bound to teach you plenty about the city, its history and its culture. Best of all, you'll be able to return to central Prague hotels following a long day's touring knowing you more than deserve a great night's sleep.
