We went into the the city early to join a walking tour that we had previously booked. This tour was of the old city and the tour guide, Amanda, is from Toronto!! John poked fun at her Maple Leaf's hat which opened the door to some friendly bantering about hockey.

Starting in the Republik Square where the President announced the nation's latest version of democracy (after the fall of communism). This area also has the "Powder Gate", one of three remaining gates that was part of a wall protecting the old city. Back then it housed the gun powder, thus the name of the gate. We walked through the city and into the old city square where a very unique 13th century astronomical clock, is situated on the wall of the city magistrate building. This clock makes a number of actions including the upper doors opening every hour displaying the 12 Apostles as well as a crowing golden rooster at the top.

We went through the Jewish quarter which was the poorest area of the city for many years. Today it is where the most exclusive and expensive shops line the streets in the area. The 13th century synagogue is the oldest in Europe, and beside it is a clock in Hebrew.

We ended the walk at the concert hall on the waterfront.

Amanda gave some very interesting historical accounts throughout the 2 hour walk, throwing in some humour and keeping us entertained.

We had lunch in a restaurant recommended by Amanda - Czech goulash and beer! Beer is very good and quite inexpensive everwhere in this city😄.

Then, we went on a second walking tour in the afternoon starting at the Charles Bridge, named after King Charles IV. Alot of things, buildings etc are named after this king because he was good to the people and they loved him. The bridge was built in the 14th century, and at both ends are the 2 other city towers.

Lana, our guide for the afternoon walk then took us on the Royal route towards the castle. This is the exact route that the kings walked en route to the castle's cathedral where they were to be coronated. The castle is guarded as per tradition when the Royal family visits. Funny thing is the Royal family has not been there for years but the tradition continues anyway!! The changing of the guard occurs every hour.

With tired feet after walking all day, we headed back to our campsite to relax and turn in early.