walking legends - from Vaclav Heart to Metronome 🗼 Urban Trail via secret paths, gardens and castle wildness
Hello, Dear Walking Companions! I’m excited to invite you on a personal, guided walk through Prague, a city of hidden gems, breathtaking views, and unforgettable stories. If you love slow travel, meaningful exploration, and discovering places beyond the tourist trails, this walk is for you! 👣 Who am I? I’m a performance artist from the Performance Art Academy in Prague, and alongside my artistic work, I have guided over 100 walking tours. Walking is not just my passion—it is my favorite way of traveling and experiencing the world. 💛 What can you expect? ✨ Unique routes that reveal Prague’s secret corners ✨ A mix of history, legends, and playful storytelling ✨ A relaxed and friendly atmosphere where we truly immerse in the city ✨ A personal experience where Prague becomes the hero of our journey Each walk is designed to be a warm, personal experience, where I share not only Prague’s beauty and history but also my passion for exploring it. Let’s walk together, let’s discover, let’s see Prague differently! See you on the trail! 🥾🌈 💫 Where is Misiu walking in Prague? ✨ Warm-hearted personal walking tours ✨
Pickup
To kick off our adventure smoothly, please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes early — this helps us start on time and sets the relaxed pace for the rest of our walk. You’ll find us at the Vaclav Havel Heart installation, right next to the Národní Třída tram stop (Line 9, 18, or 22). It's a small red neon heart — a peaceful tribute tucked in the city center.
Description
Discover Hidden Prague on Foot
Forget the guidebooks — let's explore the city the way it's meant to be seen.
Prague is best explored on foot — that’s how I fell in love with this city. Now, I’m offering you the same chance to truly experience it, beyond the usual guidebook stops and crowded landmarks.
Join me for a walking tour that uncovers the city’s quiet beauty and secret gems. Together, we’ll wander through a medieval paths, stroll along serene riversides, relax in tucked-away gardens, and find curious street sculptures — all while avoiding the crowds.
This isn’t just a walk — it’s a more personal connection with Prague, through its forgotten corners, strange legends, and local surprises.
🚶 A Journey Through Myths, Stories & Scenic Backstreets
🕘 Walk Details:
- Start: 9:00 AM or 3:00 PM
- Meeting Point: Vaclav Havel Heart, near Národní Třída tram stop
- End: Letná Park, near the Metronome
- Duration: ~3 hours
- Distance: 6–7 km
- Level: urban walk with one gentle uphill section
Itinerary & Hidden Highlights
Here’s a sneak peek at what we’ll see — with stories, oddities, and history along the way:
Vaclav Havel Heart
A glowing red heart in memory of the playwright-president who helped free Czechoslovakia — subtle, powerful, and easy to miss if you don’t know where to look.
Monument to the Victims of Communism
Disappearing human figures walking into shadow — a haunting tribute that leaves an impression long after you’ve passed.
Vaclav Havel Bench
An interactive art piece — two chairs and a table, across the world from each other. Prague’s bench is quietly nestled in a hidden garden near the river.
Crawling Babies
Ten-foot-tall faceless infants crawling up a TV tower? Yep. They’re by controversial Czech artist David Černý — and they’re weird, funny, and a bit creepy.
Brančík & Vodník Statues
From Slavic mythology: one’s a little river goblin who supposedly drowns careless swimmers. These playful statues hint at deeper Czech folklore.
John Lennon Wall
A living protest wall that’s been painted over for decades. It started as a tribute to Lennon, then became a symbol of resistance during Communism. Today, it’s graffiti with a message.
Kandelabr – The Three-Faced Lamp
Tucked in a quiet square, this eerie streetlamp has faces watching in all directions — and no one knows quite why it’s there. A perfect Prague oddity.
Two Men Peeing
Another Černý sculpture. Two bronze men “peeing” into a map of the Czech Republic — and they even move. It's absurd, provocative, and pure Prague.
Valdštejnská Garden
Peacocks, hidden fountains, and a view of the Senate. It feels private, but it’s open to anyone — if you know it exists.
Stag Moat (Jelení Příkop)
A quiet green ravine wrapped around Prague Castle. Once home to royal deer — now a peaceful detour with a wild edge.
Royal Gardens & Singing Fountain
A perfect Renaissance courtyard, and a 500-year-old bronze fountain that really sings — if the wind and water hit just right.
Daliborka Tower
Legend says Dalibor, a noble prisoner, played his violin from the tower. Locals say you could hear him from the street — and they brought him food in return.
Letná Metronome
Once home to the world’s largest statue of Stalin — now replaced by a ticking metronome. Locals skateboard here; tourists rarely find it.
🎒 What to Bring:
- Comfortable walking shoes 👟
- Water bottle 💧
- Light snack 🍎
- Hat or sunscreen 🧢🌞
- A phone or camera for those unexpected photo moments 📸
Got questions?
You’ll receive all the details and my direct contact after booking — happy to help with anything from public transport to lunch ideas.
Let’s go off the beaten path — and see Prague the way locals wish visitors would.