Private tour in Prague Michaela I
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Dear traveller, welcome to my hometown and let me show you both its highlights and hidden corners. My name is Michaela. I was born and raised in Prague and, to be honest, I can't imagine living anywhere else. I studied violin at the Prague Conservatory and after that I became a member of the Prague Symphony Orchestra. At the same time I started studying history at the Prague University. History, together with the classical music, is my great passion so after graduating from the university I decided to become a professional licensed guide. The thing I love the most about Prague is the diversity of its architecture. Everywhere you look you find a different style - from romanesque, gothic and baroque to art nouveau and contemporary architecture. Art nouveau is my favourite one and so one of the tours I offer focuses on this architectural style. However, Prague is not famous only for its historical buildings but it also has a very rich musical tradition. Being a professional musician, in some of my tours I focus on musical history of Prague. I love taking visitors to places where Mozart, Dvořák or Beethoven left their traces. During my tours I don't want to just show what we see but I'm also trying to show the background. My aim is a contextual commentary - I'm trying to explain the connection between important historical moments and the reason why things in the past happened the way they happened. Prague has changed a lot since 1989 when the communist régime collapsed. The history of the last 30 years is a history of transition, the process of converting from dictatorship to democracy. It's a very interesting topic to discuss. Let's talk about how people lived here during the communist era and what changes our country experienced since then. Prague has so much to offer: on one side there are monumental palaces, royal residencies, gothic towers and magnificent churches, on the other side you'll find narrow streets, small chapels, tiny medieval houses and small hidden cafés where you can relax after all day exploring the historical sites. I'm so grateful to live in such a beautiful city and I'm glad I can share my knowledge and feelings about Prague's history. It will be a pleasure for me to be your guide. Licensed guide of Prague and Czech Republic Prague Castle guide license History degree Professional guide since 2005 NONE
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Prague Castle was founded in 887. In the middle ages it served as a royal residence and since 1918 it's the seat of the Czech president. The castle is not just one building but it's a complex of sixty buildings connected together. Until today it is the largest functioning seat of the head of the state in the world. It's a town for itself - therefore, it's recommended to visit this area on a separate tour. During our tour we will visit four parts of the castle that are open to public: St. Vitus Cathedral (the main catholic church in our country), Old Royal Palace (a former royal residence), St. George's basilica (one of the oldest Prague churches) and Golden lane (a 16th century street where the medieval alchemysts worked). From the fortification wall of the castle we'll have a beautiful view of the whole city and the Vltava river. For me, as a Czech native, Prague Castle is a unique site. It's a place where the history of our country began 1200 years ago and which remains a symbol of Czech state sovereignty.
Michaela was excellent! Extremely knowledgeable about everything. Her English was very fluent and easy to understand. The tour was very good and time efficient. Luckily the tour ended at noon and we ended with the ceremonial changing of the guard. Highly recommend this tour and Michaela in particular.
Michaela was an excellent guide. She is extremely well versed in history and architecture. She is also very kind and very patient. Our tour was well-paced and we very much enjoyed our time.
Michaela was excellent. Her English was excellent as was her knowledge. This is the ONLY way you should visit the castle. Without her guidance you would wander among the crowds never fully appreciating the history and depth of this wonderful site.
- St. Vitus Cathedral - you will get to know one of the biggest European churches in detail - Old Royal Palace - you will have a chance to visit the original 15th century interiors - St. George's basilica - we will admire the architecture of the oldest Prague church - Golden lane - you will have a chance to experience a famous UNESCO site
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As Prague Castle is a pedestrian area the tour is only walking. We will take a public transportation to get to the Castle area.
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