Tours
Prague, the capital city of the Czech Republic is poetically considered to be the heart of the European continent. History is deeply rooted in every building, and you can feel the cultural spirit in every step. Different architectural styles have been preserved throughout the wars and years of the communist era so that visitors may compose their image of Prague.
We have chosen for you the best-guided tours Prague and surrounding sites can offer. Please note that the Prague historical city centre and the Czech towns are largely paved with cobblestones. All participants are kindly suggested to wear comfortable walking shoes.
Please note, most of the tours are combined – bus and WALKING. The bus will take you to the historic site and then you will walk. In the end, the bus will pick you up and take you back to the venue or you can stay in the city center.
Prague Walk + River Cruise through Prague venice tour and Prague’s Science Heritage Walk are walking only, no transfers will be arranged.
Conditions
- The organiser reserves the right to cancel any tour in case fewer than 15 delegates are registered.
- On-site requests for guided tours are welcome but cannot be guaranteed. There will be an Info point where the available tours will be for onsite sale.
- A cancellation free of charge is possible until 31 May 2024. In case of a later cancellation, it is not possible to process any refund.
- Delegates can purchase the tours in the online portal.
- Language: English
- Food is not included in the price of tours, except Jachymov tour.
Please note that although participants can register for extra tours, ICHEP is not an organizer of the tours nor runs the tourist services that offer the tours. ICHEP will not accept any liability for personal injuries sustained or for any loss or damage to property belongings of conference participants, or accompanying persons on the extra tours. The conference fee does not include the participant’s insurance against accidents, sickness, cancellation, theft, property damage, or loss. Participants are advised to seek adequate personal insurance.
PRAGUE WALK + RIVER CRUISE THROUGH PRAGUE VENICE
Date: 21 July 2024
Time: 09:00
Approximate duration: 4 hours
Meeting point: Congress Centre – Entrance 4
An enlightening historical tour to get acquainted with the city and its most famous sights. See the marvels in the Old Town and New Town (Charles Bridge) and in the areas of Malá Strana (Lesser Town) and Hradčany, towering above, where Prague Castle stands with its related buildings.
After the walking tour, you will enjoy a 45-minute boat trip on a Vodouch boat, a cruise through Prague Venice and the waterways of old Prague.
Price per person: 1 050 CZK (approx. 43 EUR)
Includes English-speaking guide and boat trip.
No transfer is included, travelling by local transport.
PRAGUE'S SCIENCE HERITAGE WALK
Date: 21 July 2024
Time: TBD
Approximate duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: City Centre (TBD)
Maximum capacity: 40 participants
Prague is often called the „City of a Hundred Spires” and it is designated as a World Heritage site by UNESCO. Many famous mathematicians, physicists and astronomers have spent very fruitful and creative years here and left unforgettable traces in Prague. In particular Giordano Bruno, Tycho Brahe, Johannes Kepler, Bernard Bolzano, August Cauchy, Christian Doppler, Ernst Mach, Friedrich Reinitzer, Albert Einstein and his mathematical colleague Georg Pick who was the one who inspired Einstein to study tensor calculus. Our walking is prepared in their footsteps.
Price per person: 720 CZK (approx. 30 EUR)
Includes English-speaking guide and the entry fee to the Clementinum Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library. No transfer is included.
KARLŠTEJN CASTLE
Date: 21 July 2024
Time: 09:30
Approximate duration: 5 hours
Meeting point: Congress Centre, entrance 10
During your visit to Prague, you should not miss the large Gothic castle founded in the 14th century by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor. Karlštejn served as a place for the safekeeping of the Empire coronation jewels, holy relics and other royal treasures. Located about 35 km southwest of Prague in the Karlštejn village, it is one of the most famous and often visited castles in the Czech Republic.
Price per person: 1 420 CZK (approx. 58 EUR)
Includes coach transfer from the Prague Congress Centre to the Karlštejn castle and back to the Prague Congress Centre, English-speaking guide, and entrance fees.
PLZEŇ + PILSNER URQUELL BREWERY VISIT
Date: 21 July 2024
Time: 09:30
Approximate duration: 6 hours
Meeting point: Congress Centre, entrance 10
Embark on a fascinating city tour of Plzen, where Gothic and Baroque structures captivate with their timeless beauty. Wander through the historic Old Town Square and admire the intricate façade of St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral. Plzen’s architectural treasures and cultural landmarks promise an enriching exploration of this Czech city.
After the city tour, you will view the original locations where the famous Pilsner Urquell beer was born 180 years ago, and whose story continues even today. You will learn about the ingredients from which Pilsner Urquell beer is brewed. We will also show you the heart of the brewery, three brewhouses from different centuries. The culmination of the tour is a tasting of unfiltered Pilsner Urquell beer in the historical cellars.
After the brewery tour, you can taste modern Czech cuisine at the restaurant (not included in the tour ticket).
Price per person: 1 810 CZK (approx. 74 EUR)
Includes coach transfer from the Prague Congress Centre to Plzen and back to the Prague Congress Centre, English-speaking guide, and entrance fees.
KUTNÁ HORA
Date: 21 July 2024
Time: 09:30
Approximate duration: 7 hours
Meeting point: Congress Centre, entrance 10
Embark on an enriching tour of Kutná Hora, an urban conservation area listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beginning with a captivating exploration of the Gothic masterpiece, St. Barbara’s Cathedral. Venture to the Vlašský dvůr, the former royal mint, and immerse yourself in its historical significance. After a delightful lunch, continue your journey to Sedlec, a suburb of Kutná Hora, where you’ll visit the hauntingly beautiful Bone Church (Kostnice) and the impressive Assumption of Our Lady Cathedral, making this excursion a captivating blend of history, architecture, and cultural exploration.
Price per person: 1 750 CZK (approx. 71 EUR)
Includes coach transfer from the Prague Congress Centre to Kutná Hora and back to the Prague Congress Centre, English-speaking guide, and entrance fees to historical sites (lunch is not included).
JÁCHYMOV - URANIUM ORE MINE VISIT
Date: 21 July 2024
Time: 07:00 (TBC)
Approximate duration: 12 hours
Meeting point: Congress Centre, entrance 10
Maximum capacity: 47 participants
Visit the city that provided uranium ore to Marie Curie-Sklodowska for her research! In the ore, she discovered the element radium. Visit a uranium mine with us and experience an authentic underground feeling! Nowadays, Jáchymov is a unique spa town thanks to the radon-rich spring of František Běhounek that emerges in the oldest operating mine in Europe. This radioactive water is used for therapeutic baths. Unfortunately, uranium used by the Nazis and later by the Soviets for the development of nuclear weapons also originated in Jáchymov. In the 1940s and 1950s, many slave labour camps were built here, where war & political prisoners had to extract uranium ore in utterly inhuman conditions. Join us on an 8-kilometre hike to the places where these camps once stood!
Includes coach transfer from the Prague Congress Centre to Jáchymov and back to the Prague Congress Centre, English-speaking guide, entrance fee to uranium ore mines, and lunch box.
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