Prague Art Nouveau And Cubism Walking Tour

Zlatina Jerabkova was our guide and she was excellent. In fact, we went over our time because she was committed to sharing everything she had planned to share if we were up to it… and we were. It was an intimate tour with another couple. Unfortunately there was a mishap (the gentleman accompanying us stumbled and felt it was time end their tour) but Zlatina continued the tour. Zlatina is engaging and professional. We got a great tour of the subject matter which was architecture and a lot of historical information and anecdotes. Bring comfortable shoes and get used to uneven streets, grates, etc. The black tiles inter-dispersed among other tiles are slippery when wet. If you are interested in the subject matter, this is the tour for you.

This was not a superficial “look at these pretty buildings” tour. This was a master class in history, politics, artistic influence, and world politics of the 18th thru 20th centuries taught by a multi lingual phd professor of Slavic studies. Zlatina gave so much information and so much context i felt a tad guilty for not already knowing more… like I was back in college and had not done the assigned reading. But not in a “you’re in trouble” kind of way, but more of a “this is so great I wish I could be asking better questions right now to get more details”

Excellent guide. Very thorough experience. went all over prague to places I would never discover or find on my own.

This tour is not to be missed when in Prague. Our tour guide Rob was fantastic; he shared his deep knowledge of art history and architecture in an accessible way and went out of his way to make it a special tour. There is much to see in this stunning city, and we wanted to make sure we learned about the culture and development of the city. This was the best tour we took during out 2 weeks in Europe. Don't skip this one.

Robert is exceptionally knowledgeable and a gifted communicator. He delivered rich, sophisticated content in a way that was both accessible and deeply engaging. Over the course of the tour, we explored dozens of fascinating sites, often venturing into Prague’s most intriguing and lesser-known corners. His seamless integration of architecture, history, and theology brought the city to life in unexpected ways. It was a truly enriching and memorable experience.

Prague has amazing architecture. We chose a private tour (3 of us), and Alzbeta was knowledgeable, informative and provided historical context of the buildings we were seeing.

Lot’s to see and learn! We took in all we could. Was a great introduction to the wonders of Prague. Our guide was well informed and kept things open for us to ask all the questions we wanted.

Our guide, Betty, was able to tailor our private walking tour to see sights that were further apart since we were good walkers. We even took a tram to get to one area to explore. Afterwards, she pointed out a couple of good restaurants where we could get a bite to eat. Her passion and love for the city shines through with her stories and knowledge of art deco and cubism architecture.

We had a private tour with Betty. She tailored our exploration knowing that we were good walkers and so we covered a lot of ground! We took the tram to see even more sites, and she showed us local restaurants that she recommended for after our walk. Her knowledge and background of the city is amazing!

Terrific tour: Art Nouveau and Cubism in architecture and design, with knowledgeable and highly enthusiastic guide Matouš. So many gorgeous buildings and interiors with lots of historical context to augment appreciation. The final cafe of the tour is simply jawdropping.

Vad was a great tour guide. Despite the rainy day we saw lots of examples of art nouveau and cubist architecture of both public and private buildings. He tailored the tour to our interests. He even showed us how to navigate the main train station in Prague. It was a great experience and we would highly recommend Vad.

Thank you for a very interesting and inspiring tour with a lot of hidden gems. We learnt a lot about Prague, its architecture and its history. I strongly recommend a tour with Vadim. We enjoyed a lot his expertise and the way we discovered Prague.

Vadim is amazing. A wealth of knowledge and a genuine interest in the subject. He was able to adapt to our somewhat higher level of background in architecture and urban studies and we had a fascinating conversation as we strolled through some of Prague’s most important environments. We learned a ton and also just had a great time sharing reactions and stories. As we were doing the tour, I saw crowds of tourists walking around and found myself thinking…”I wish every one who visited Prague came on a tour like this.” Highly recommended.

Very interesting tour with a knowledgable guide. Small group so able to visit places that would not be possible with larger groups, also tailored to the group. On booking felt it was expensive, but definitely worth the extra. Thoroughly recommended.

Vadim was an exceptional guide with real knowledge and passion for architecture and keen to engage with questions. We really learnt a lot and left eager to learn more 😀

Fantastic tour. Guide very knowledgeable an d passionate. As well as the architecture taught us a lot about Czech history and politics which influenced development. Not the cheapest tour we saw advertised but worth every penny.

My husband and I loved Bonita's Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture tour. Not only did she introduce us to amazing exteriors and interiors but she provided so much historical, sociological and economic factors behind the styles. I think the tour would be a great jumping off point for any visitor who wants more grounding in Prague's and the Czech Republic's history. Highly recommend!

Matous was a wonderful guide. His love of the Art Nouveau period was clear from his descriptions of the buildings we saw and it was inspiring. We loved that we got to see places most tourists would never stumble across.

Vadim was an excellent guide who went out of his way to include our specific interests in the tour (Cubism and Art Deco) as well as many Art Nouveau delights. We could have spent the whole day listening to and learning from him.

The three of us are experienced (nice word for old) world travelers with many private tours under our belts. With that said, our Dec 2023 "Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture" with Vadim Erent was THE BEST! He took us places in Prague we could not have seen on our own; pointed out nuances in the intertwining of art and industrialization in Prague after 1900; and provided context and detail beyond our enthusiastic but amateur understanding of art nouveau and cubism in a charming, witty, kindly fashion. In addition Vadim offered insights about living, playing, and eating in Prague that led us to charming restaurants. We all thought this was an A+ tour and that we would seek out Insight Cities tours wherever they were available.

I have been taking tours around the world for over 40 years, and I can say that Vadim is one of the best guides I have had around the world for several reasons. Our first tour with him was for Art Nouveau and Cubist Architecture in Prague. But he was so good on that first tour that we arranged for him to give us another tour of the Prague Castle. My only sorrow is that we did not use him earlier in our trip to gain a fundamental understanding of Prague and the Czech republic from the outset. Vadim is a unique guide because he has an amazing depth and breadth of knowledge across many topics, including art, architecture, history, politics, religion, culture, and sociology. He is able to magically and seamlessly weave all of these things together in a conversation. Consequently, you hear not only about art or architecture, but also the history of Prague (and Europe) across hundreds of years. In his historical discussions, he tells you not only about the religious clashes underlying those events, but also the psychology driving different factions and decisions. Likewise, his discussion about art and architecture describe the historical and psychological context in which those different trends arose. Finally, while he is very funny, he thankfully does not use canned, rehearsed jokes that many guides painfully use. Rather, his comments and jokes arise naturally in conversation, as he peppers his discussions with funny anecdotes across history.

Vad is an excellent guide. His knowledge gave us great historical and cultural context for the architecture we looked at. We saw amazing buildings including some lesser known ones. There were opportunities for bathroom stops en route, which was greatly appreciated. I would have liked a little more of the cubist over the nouveau, but that is a minor quibble. Highly recommended.

Perfect architecture tour! Vadim was so fun and knowledgeable. We covered so much ground, but never rushed. What a well-organized tour comparing the most creative, innovative styles of buildings that make Prague so lovely.

We loved this tour and highly recommend! Bonita not only had incredible knowledge of her subject but clearly loves her city and sharing its history. We came away with a new understanding of the city, its architecture, people and its history.

This was a really great way to spend a couple of hours wandering around the most interesting architecture. Vadim was very knowledgeable and very courteous. He took us into some great places not otherwise accessible via tourist guides, and was able to set his knowledge into the context of our understanding and perspectives of art, architecture and history.

This was the highlight of our trip to Prague. Vadim was so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the buildings and the history. Our eyes were opened to some amazing places and spaces. Not that much walking.

Vad combined history, politics and economic issues as they related to the changing architectural norms. Fascinating to learn with that depth of knowlege.

We spent just over 3 hours with Bonita for an exceptionally fulfilling tour. She helped us see behind the facades (literal and figurative) and understand more deeply the political and societal events that drove so much of the innovation happening in Prague as they transitioned to the 20th century. Highly recommended.

He had a deep knowledge of Prague, its history and Czech culture more generally. The tour is a truely unique and an exceptional way to see the city and highly reccomended. Vadim was an exceptionally fun and informative guide. He helped to explain what cubism, art nouveau and art deco meant, how to spot it, but also these art styles impact on both Prague, Czech, and human society and culture. It uncovered a whole new way to see and explore the city whilst giving really deep insight into its past , present and future. Really one of a kind and a must for anyone who wants a deeper engagement with the city

Vadim was an exceptionally knowledgeable, fun and engaging guide. This was a really unique and interesting way to explore Prague that helped give a great understanding of the culture and history of the city and its people. It also taught us a lot about what cubism, art nouveau and art deco is more generally and how to spot the features. I couldn't rate it highly enough

Vitam was a fantastic guide. He showed us not only architecture, but also some amazing "hidden" interiors (seriously, would you think to go into the post office to view a mural?). We had a great time!

Vadim is a world traveler, and his tour of Prague shows it. English communication skills are top-notch, and he has a wide breadth of knowledge on any geographical/historical subject which you'd like to broach, whether related to the tour or not. Any tour with him would be worth your time.

I had an excellent, excellent tour of Art Nouveau and Cubist Prague with Bonita. It was our first day in, and we were bleary eyed, but the guide was so knowledgeable about the history of Czechia and how the art movements that sprang up in the early twentieth century were reflected in the buildings in Prague that we were spellbound by the fascinating narrative and practically floated from site to site. It was the best introduction to Prague I could have hoped for. Incidentally, I had taken a tour with a co-guide of Insight cities in Berlin several years back so I knew that I would be in the capable hands of experts. Do yourself a favor and book a tour with Insight on your next visit!

We got to see wonderful examples of Art Nouveau architecture and design all around central Prague. Our tour guide was terrific at showing us the different places. However, she didn't provide quite as much in depth information about what we were seeing or about city history and context, and our efforts to ask more questions were not successful. Still, overall, I am very glad we did it.

We thank Vadim for an excellent “short course” on Prague’s Art Nouveau and Cubist heritage! It was a wonderful view of Prague architecture and helped us understand more of the city history. We were thrilled with the knowledge and passion that Vadim shared! We were inspired!! Please tell him we did walk to ‘The Dancing House’ and explored the hidden stage at our hotel. We highly recommend this educational tour!

After today’s tour, I will never look at a building the same way! Our guide was excellent and knowledgeable. We are staying at K+K, which is an Art Nouveau building. We went back to rediscover it. Thank you!

A “must see” tour for architecture lovers. Bonita, the tour guide, is very knowledgeable, gives great background for the historical snd political settings and explains the artistic era very well. It was our first day in Prague and the tour was a great introductory to the city. We highly and warmly recommend this tour.

We had a fabulous tour with Vadim! He was knowledgeable and generous in showing us a number of off-the-beaten-path architectural gems. We loved the architectural range explored on the tour and how it changed how we took in Prague. Couldn’t recommend it more highly!

Our guide was personable, informative, and engaging. He intertwined history and development in an easy to understand manner. We enjoyed doing this tour at the beginning of our trip because the knowledge we gained enhanced our later experiences.

Must do tour while in Prague. Amazing architecture, history, and tour. It helps frame and enhance Prague experience. All in our family truly enjoyed it (age range from 19 to 76). Vadim keeps you engaged through interesting storytelling, personalized and interactive tour. Highly recommend it!

Vadim has a wonderful way of balancing history and art and connecting the dots. I have lived in Prague for 2 years and was amazed to see new places. I highly recommend this tour!

This was a fantastic tour & I highly recommend it even if you are not into architecture. It weaves the architecture with the history of the country. My guide is also the owner & was an excellent source of information. I ended up going back to 3 of the places that also had restaurants to eat & enjoy the interior. All also had good food! Next time in a city that they do tours, I would go on one.

There's no mystery that this tour is listed as one The Guardian's global top 10 architecture tours. A fascinating look at how at the dawn of the 20th century Czechoslovakia was socially, economically and politically at the forefront of everything modern -- and the city's architecture was a reflection of this. Over a very quick-passing 3 hours, Vadim takes you to all the city's most important Art Nouveau/Deco buildings, as well as the unique Cubist buildings. Prague is known for its buildings and gardens, and to fully appreciate both I recommend visitors (and even Prague residents) take this Art Nouveau & Cubist Architecture Walking Tour on Day 1 of your stay, then the Renaissance & Baroque Gardens Walking Tour on Day 2. You won't need anything else!

Very knowledgeable guide. Brought the architecture to life. Great small group. I learned the Czech’s are always building bridges figuratively and literally.

What an experience! I loved how Vadim set up the tour, connecting the different dots into an incredibly engaging story. I joined the tour at the beginning of my trip to Prague and for the rest of my stay I was staring at buildings, picking out the different elements Vadim draw our attention to (and telling everyone who would listen). He also put everything into a broader historical and political context to help us understand the specific developments at that time. Vadim as a guide is brilliant, so knowledgeable, engaging and fun. I was a solo traveller but both Vadim and Bonita were really accommodating and let me join another small group.

Our guide, Vadim, was an amazing wealth of information! Our tour was about architecture, but we learned so much about history and Czech society at the same time—I felt like I could have earned college credit! We highly recommend this tour! I wish we had more time to take another tour with him.

What a fantastic tour! Vadim was super nice, funny, and made me feel at home in a city I'd never visited before. I discovered a very important architectural aspect of the city that I would not have discovered otherwise, and I got to learn about it in the most interesting way possible. This tour brought me closer to Prague, and I now see it through different eyes. Thank you very much, looking forward to my next visit!

The title of this guided tour is too reductive! From historicism to brutalism, our friendly guide, Vadim, fed us with lots of anecdotes, historical and literary references in a very digestive way! His enthusiasm and breadth of knowledge have turned this tour into a great experience. Feel "hungry" for an another walk with Insight Cities Prague.

Vadim is an very passionate guide who took us on a fantastic tour around the city, showing us tons of hidden gems and great sights. His vast knowledge of the architectural history and art of this city was incredibly interesting. This was my second time in Prague, but thanks to Vadim I discovered a lot of great things that I missed the first time. Highly recommended!