14 January 2026, Prague – In 2026, Prague City Tourism, together with the guiding services of Pragensia viva, is unveiling a fresh range of themed walks. Visitors to Prague, as well as Prague residents themselves, can look forward to new routes, walks inspired by literature and nature, and adventurous, educational programmes designed especially for children. Collecting hidden curiosities on Kampa, tracking down a monument to soap, or trying your hand at striking a fire on Pohořelec – these are just some of the experiences inviting locals and visitors alike to discover Prague from new angles. The programme is aimed at those who already know the city, but want to explore it in greater depth. “The cornerstone of our walks is the quality of our guiding services. We work with experienced, licensed guides who lead tours in 25 world languages and four sign languages, and who are able to tailor programmes to different target groups. We currently work with 185 active guides,” says František Cipro, chair of Prague City Tourism’s board of directors, pointing to the strengths of the Pragensia viva programme. “This year’s new offerings focus primarily on families with children. We are preparing interactive walks where participants can search for treasure, discover lesser-known places, and learn about history through play. The routes have been designed to encourage intergenerational encounters and to be manageable for all ages, from children to seniors. Grandparents often join these walks with their grandchildren, and our aim is to offer programmes they can enjoy together,” adds Sára Beninato, director of the Pragensia viva guiding services. She notes that one of the key aims of this season is to bring together different people and communities, and to deepen their relationship with Prague. Adventure walks will also appeal to adults, who can help children to solve coded clues along the way. All family walks follow the spirit of Comenius’ idea of “learning through play”. The programme also includes playful history walks with English, offering another perspective on the city while supporting the development of children’s language skills. Intergenerational activities will also feature, for example, a series dedicated to Prague’s islands. This year’s programme even turns to literary figures, guiding visitors through the lives and works of major authors such as Franz Kafka, Jaroslav Foglar, Arnošt Lustig, and Milena Jesenská. In doing so, the guides pay tribute to Prague as a city that holds the prestigious title of UNESCO City of Literature, awarded for its rich and long-standing literary and publishing tradition. Prague also plays an active role in today’s literary scene, and Prague City Tourism continues to offer popular walks following the trail of Dan Brown’s novel The Secret of Secrets. These highly sought-after walks will be expanded this year with new routes taking participants to places such as Bastion U Božích muk and Kryt Folimanka. With the arrival of spring, visitors can also look forward to further seasonal walks inspired by nature, focusing on Prague’s parks and gardens through expert eyes. New this year are walks led by a “mystery researcher”, offering a view of Prague through its mystical and energetically rich sites.
