The town of Tabor which is situated 90 km south of Prague is one of the Czech towns which have a lot to offer to tourists. Its rich history, interesting architecture and charming countryside in the vicinity attract hundreds of people to the town. The heritage of Hussite thoughts has been apparent in the atmosphere of this place till today.
The foundation of Tabor is connected with the name of Jan Hus, a great reformer of the Catholic Church. A group of Hus´s followers came to a hill where a Premyslid settlement used to be and they founded a town there in the year 1420 and gave it a Biblical name - Tabor. Being led by captains Jan Zizka of Trocnov and Prokop Holy they started out on their victorious battles from there.
The centre of the town has been designated a site of special historic interest due to its unique mode of development and a high number of preserved sights. The Hussite Museum and Zizka Square dominated by a monument to the famous captain Jan Zizka and are a must for every visitor to Tabor. The museum has situated its exposition in the late Gothic town hall. It is impossible not to notice the rich facades of old burgher houses where a number of architectural styles are harmoniously combined – late Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo. First-time visitors may not even suspect that there is an ingenious labyrinth of tunnels under the houses and streets in the centre. At the beginning of the 16th century people dug cellars under their houses and these were subsequently interconnected; a section of the tunnel system is open to the public.
A pleasant walk through crooked lanes of the Old Town can bring you to the only preserved tower of the former Kotnov Castle. Those who climb up the stairs will be rewarded with a beautiful view of the town and the nearby Baroque Church of Klokoty – a famous place of pilgrimage. Right in the centre of the town there is a lake called the Jordan. It is the oldest dam in Central Europe and dates back to the time Christopher Columbus discovered America – to the year 1492. On hot summer days its cool water tempts everyone into having a swim. Taborska setkani is an international festival which has traditionally been held in mid- September. Its rich programme is inspired by the rich history of the town evoking its fame in the Middle Ages.
Itinerary
8:15 Departure from Prague 9:45 Arrival to Tábor 10:00– 11:30 Visit of the Hussite Museum - Exhibition "Hussites" 11:40 - 12:15 Visit the Church of the Lord’s Transfiguration on Mount Tábor (including tower) 12:15 - 13:30 Lunch 13:30 - 15:00 Sightseeing in the historical centre 15:30 – 16:45 Visit of Goat Castle 16:30 Departure for Prague 17:45 Arrival in Prague Starting point: Prague Duration: approx. 9 hours Group size: minimum 7 personsWhat is included in the price
- Professional tour guide
- Local step-on guides for city tours and major attractions
- Entrance fees to monuments included as per itinerary
- Magni Guide Publication
What is not included in tour price
- Transportation from Prague to Tabor
- Accommodation
- Meals and beverages
- Passenger trip cancellation insurance (details sent with reservation form)
- Gratuities for tour manager, and driver
- Cultural entertainment
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