If you’re looking for things to do in Prague over 2, 3, or 4 days, you’re in the right place. Whether traveling solo, with family, friends, or as a couple, you won’t be disappointed. Prague is like an open-air museum, perfect for wandering around. You certainly won’t get bored.
Before sharing our itinerary, I should mention that Simon and I have a rather fast-paced travel style. We managed to visit all the spots listed below in just 2 days, though we were completely exhausted by the end. So, you could easily slow down and spread this itinerary over 3 or even 4 days. Feel free to take your time and enjoy each spot as you go.
We started our first day in the Czech capital with a 6 a.m. wake-up to catch the sunrise from Letna Park. This park offers a beautiful view of the city, its bridges, and the Vltava River flowing below.
Although the sunrise wasn’t particularly spectacular that day, the view was still lovely.
We didn’t spend much time exploring the park after sunrise, but I imagine it’s a great spot for picnicking and relaxing in the summer.
Next, we headed to Prague Castle, called Pražský hrad in Czech (helpful to know for MapsMe😉).
Entry to the castle costs 250 CZK (about €10) per person and includes several sites: the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Convent, the castle gallery, a village, a park, and, most impressively, St. Vitus Cathedral. The cathedral is absolutely stunning both inside and out.
In contrast, the castle’s interior, though grand, is rather underwhelming... In France and other parts of Europe, castles often contain furniture, decorations, paintings, etc. However, Prague Castle’s rooms are completely empty, guiding visitors along a path through bare rooms, which is a bit surprising if you’re not expecting it.
Also, note that if you want to take photos inside the castle’s buildings, you’ll need to purchase a permit for 50 CZK, around €2. This rule is common in Prague, so it’s helpful to know, especially for photography enthusiasts📷.
Prague Castle Website: hrad.cz
We then made our way to Strahov Monastery (Strahovský klášter in Czech). The monastery is on top of Petřín Hill, which also offers a nice view of Prague.
The monastery includes a cabinet of curiosities, two libraries, and a gallery. Admission costs 280 CZK per person (€11.50) for full access, with a half-price discount for those under 27. You can also choose to visit only the gallery, or only the libraries and cabinet of curiosities, for 150 CZK (€6). Here too, there’s a photo permit, costing 50 CZK (€2) to 80 CZK (€3.30), depending on which areas you visit.
On paper, the monastery seems like a great place to visit, but we were somewhat disappointed. We didn’t see the gallery, only the libraries and the cabinet of curiosities.
The cabinet of curiosities is dark, small, and doesn’t contain particularly “curious” items. The libraries are beautiful, but they’re only viewable from just outside the door, with a crowd of people gathered around, making it hard to fully appreciate their beauty.
Strahov Monastery Website: strahovskyklaster.cz
We continued our walk by descending Petřín Hill. At the bottom, on Újezd street, we stopped at the Memorial to the Victims of Communism. The sculpture on the stairs represents seven decaying figures, evoking the atrocities and suffering endured under the Czechoslovak communist regime in the 1950s. It’s a brief but powerful stop.
From there, we headed to Kampa Island, a lovely place to stroll around, with a park, small bridges, an artificial canal (Čertovka), remnants of old mills, and museums.
You don’t need to visit the museums to enjoy a brief tour of Prague. Outside, you’ll encounter plenty of art, including David Černý’s Giant Babies, the Yellow Penguins by the Cracking Art Group along the Vltava, the goblin guarding one of the mills, and various other sculptures outside the Kampa Museum. It’s a delightful and artistic area.
Not far from the island, you’ll find another artwork: the John Lennon Wall (Zed’ Johna Lennona in Czech). You may wonder why John Lennon, and why in Prague?
Although Lennon didn’t have a direct connection to the Czech capital, after his assassination, he became a symbol of peace, freedom, and brotherhood for local youth. During the communist era, they created an informal memorial to him, using the wall as an expression of defiance against the regime. Today, the wall continues to change with graffiti, signatures, messages, and drawings from artists, locals, and tourists alike.
Traditionally, visitors leave their own mark (a quote, name, message, etc.) if they wish, or simply take a photo or admire this collaborative, ever-evolving work of art.
On our way to the next spot, we passed Prague’s narrowest street: Vinárna Čertovka. This alley (a more fitting word than “street”) even has a traffic light at each end to avoid blockages. It’s one of Prague’s quirky sights.
Next, we headed to the Franz Kafka Museum. Although we didn’t visit the museum, we saw the “Piss” statue (Čůrající postavy in Czech) by David Černý in front of the building, one of Prague’s most photographed sculptures. The most amusing aspect is that you can send a message to a number listed by the statue, and the two bronze men use their hips and hips to spell out the message on the water surface. It’s complex, not very useful, but undeniably humorous.
Kakfa Museum Website: kafkamuseum.cz
At this point, it wasn't even 4 p.m., but we’d already had a full day. So, we went back to the hotel to rest and take a nice bath before going out for dinner around 7 p.m. (yes, like old folks, haha). For information, we’ll tell you more about the restaurants we tried and recommend below.
We woke up at 7:30 a.m. for another long day ahead...
Since our hotel was right next to Charles Bridge (Karlův most), we started the day by crossing it. At this hour, the bridge was nearly empty. We could really take in the statues and take photos without hordes of tourists around us. We can tell you, we went back in the afternoon, and it was a completely different vibe! You had to push your way through to advance... a real nightmare.
This bridge is highly popular as it’s the iconic bridge of the city, the oldest in Prague, adorned with 30 statues of saints. The most famous one is Saint John of Nepomuk, in the center on the left as you head toward the Old Town. This saint is a martyr whose body was thrown into the Vltava River from Charles Bridge by order of the king. Since then, a lucky ritual involves touching the relief drawing on the plaques beneath his statue for luck and happiness. You’ll see the metal is polished and has changed color because so many people engage in this ritual while passing over the bridge.
One last bit of information about Charles Bridge: you'll see a tower at each end of the bridge, and they can be visited for 225 CZK at full price (around €9), or 150 CZK (about €6) if you only want to visit one of them (the Old Town side tower is higher than the other). The visit includes an exhibit room and a terrace with a viewpoint over Prague. We didn’t go up because we’d already found two beautiful viewpoints over the city that seemed sufficient, but feel free to add it to your list.
After crossing Charles Bridge, we entered the Old Town. We strolled between the cobblestone streets, shops, and the scents of tredlnik (a local pastry) until we reached the main square: the Old Town Square (staromestske namesti in Czech). This square is rich in history and historical landmarks. Here, you can see the Old Town Hall with its famous astronomical clock (which displays the sunrise and sunset, lunar movements, the sun's position, and even zodiac constellations—a real gem), the Church of Our Lady before Týn overlooking the square, St. Nicholas Church, Kinský Palace, the statue commemorating Jan Hus, the House at the Golden Angel, and many other fascinating houses. So many monuments gathered around this iconic square of the capital.
You can go up to the top of the astronomical clock tower for 300 CZK (about €12). This will give you a nice view of the Old Town Square and its monuments.
We left Old Town Square behind, taking one of its main streets to reach the Municipal House (Obecní dům in Czech).
This building is steeped in history as it stands on the site of the former Gothic imperial palace built at the end of the 14th century by Emperor Wenceslas IV.
Today, the building is known for the artistic quality of its decorations. It houses a large concert hall and many ceremonial rooms, only visible if you take a paid guided tour. To avoid spending too much money, you can still admire the decor by entering the Municipal House café, restaurant, bar, or brewery and perhaps enjoy a drink or pastry if you wish.
On the way to our next stop, we made a small detour to the Jubilee Synagogue (or Jerusalem Synagogue, called Jeruzalémská - Jubilejní synagoga in Czech). This is the largest synagogue of Prague’s Jewish community.
When we arrived, we were quite disappointed because the building was under construction, and we couldn't go inside... And to top it off, the facade was covered in netting that didn't make it very appealing...
However, despite our bad timing, we think this synagogue is definitely worth a visit, as its interior looks stunning. The entrance fee is still required, costing 100 CZK or €4 per person at full price.
Synagogue website: synagogue.cz
We continued on our way, a bit disappointed, to the famous Dancing House (Tančící dům in Czech) along the Vltava River. This modern architecture is quite surprising, and with a bit of imagination, you can indeed see two dancing figures entwined together. The sense of movement is there, and that's what makes this building so impressive.
We didn’t go inside, but apparently, it’s possible to go to the top of the Dancing House. This building reportedly has a museum and a panoramic terrace restaurant where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of Prague. When we passed by, it looked more like an office building, so we didn't dare go in...
We continued along the canal to reach the Vyšehrad Fortress, where, after a bit of effort climbing to the top, we could also enjoy beautiful views of the city. You can then wander around the castle park, visit Saint Martin's Rotunda, Saints Peter and Paul Church, and the national pantheon (the Slavín), and if you wish, you can even visit the underground fortress housing some of the original statues from Charles Bridge (kept here as they were in poor condition and replaced with replicas on the bridge).
After a busy morning, we decided to take public transport to the Žižkov District and grab a bite to eat before continuing our day (we’ll tell you more about the places we ate later).
Once we had a full stomach, we headed towards the Prague Television Tower (Žižkovská televizní věž in Czech). Yes, it sounds strange, but this tower is interesting because, aside from being a place where you can go up and admire Prague (something we didn’t do, as the entry costs 250 CZK, about 10€ per person), it is adorned with giant baby statues by artist David Černý (yes, the same artist responsible for the babies in Kampa Island Park). An original television tower, indeed.
The paths wind up the monument, offering a beautiful panorama of Prague. You can also access the Museum and the panoramic café roof, of course for a fee, to get an even grander view (so they say, because we didn’t pay, just enjoyed the equestrian statue of the war leader Jan Žižka, after whom the district is named).
Television Tower Website: towerpark.cz
Museum Website: nm.cz
We continued our walk through another district: the Josefov District. Formerly the Jewish Quarter, we strolled through its streets and admired the façade of Franz Kafka's House, as well as an original statue by the artist. In this area, you can even visit (for 200 CZK, about 8€) the Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga). It’s one of the oldest and most precious Jewish monuments in the world, designated a historical monument in 1995. We didn’t visit it due to lack of time, but it’s said to have beautiful mosaics inside and lovely period furniture. The Old Jewish Cemetery of Prague (Starý židovský hřbitov) is also nearby and can be visited for 100 CZK (4€). Again, we skipped it, but it’s been ranked in National Geographic’s Top 10 Cemeteries to Visit Worldwide.
Synagogue and Cemetery Website: synagogue.cz
We then crossed the Old Town again towards Wenceslas Square to finish our day. On the way, while wandering through small streets, we passed under the "Man Hanging Out" statue (at the junction of Na Perštýně and Husova streets). Don’t panic, it’s not a real person but a statue of Sigmund Freud. The famous Austrian psychoanalyst looks rather relaxed, one hand gripping a board to avoid falling, and the other in his pocket.
We continued our route and arrived at Národní třída square, where we found the statue of Franz Kafka's head. This is quite an original statue created by David Černý (yes, him again). Standing 11 meters tall and made up of 42 stacked parts, this statue is in constant motion. A mechanism rotates each "disk," continually distorting and reforming Kafka’s head. Once again, an incredibly original statue.
The final stop before reaching Wenceslas Square is the Lucerna Passage. A small passage that doesn’t look like much, but beneath its dome, there is a very unsettling statue: Kůň. It’s a horse suspended from the ceiling, upside down with its tongue hanging out, with Saint Wenceslas (the patron saint of the Czechs) sitting on its belly.
A surreal and ironic vision, again created by David Černý. This artist sure had a lot of ideas!
And finally, at 4:30 PM, we arrived at the last place we had planned to see: Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí in Czech). It’s a huge square, 750 meters long and 60 meters wide, dominated by the National Museum (which we didn’t visit, but obviously it’s open to visitors) and the monument to Saint Wenceslas.
Many shops, cinemas, restaurants, hotels, and so on are scattered around the square. It’s a major commercial axis with beautiful façades, but watch out for the cars, as it’s also a very busy area.
Museum website: nm.cz
If you're not sure where to start when you visit Prague, why not join a free tour of the capital?
A guide will show you around the city for 3 hours in small groups of up to 6 people, and at the end of the tour, you'll be free to give whatever amount you wish to the guide, depending on your appreciation of the tour.
And if you want more ideas for tours or activities, check out GetYourGuide :
Bus, tram, metro—the choice is yours. The public transport network spans the entire city and is very efficient. In fact, Czech transport is always on time (yes, it’s a nice change from France, haha).
Tickets for public transport can be purchased in the metro, at tobacconists, and newsstands. It’s not complicated to buy them, but you need to remember to do so before getting on the bus or tram, as tickets are not sold on board.
Also, be sure to validate your ticket before boarding, as checks are frequent in Prague.
A ticket is valid for a set duration (not for a specific journey), meaning you can use the same ticket for the bus, metro, and tram as long as it’s within the purchased duration. However, be careful, each ticket must only be validated once at the start of the journey (not each time you change modes of transport).
For a 30-minute ticket, it will cost you 30 CZK at full price, or about 1.20€.
For a 90-minute ticket, it will cost you 40 CZK at full price, or about 1.60€.
There are also 24-hour tickets for 120 CZK (5€) and 3-day tickets for 330 CZK (13.50€).
If you want to venture outside the city and explore the surroundings, you can rent a car. In that case, we recommend using DiscoverCars. They compare hundreds of offers to provide the best rental, at the best price and with the best conditions (such as unlimited mileage, partial coverage, and theft protection).
There’s no shortage of accommodation in Prague. You can find a room or an Airbnb for any budget.
For our part, we stayed at Charles Bridge Hostel & Apartments. It’s just a stone’s throw from Charles Bridge and the Old Town, as well as Prague Castle. This hotel is really well-located.
We paid 95€ for 2 nights at the end of November without breakfast. It wasn’t the cheapest hotel, but you pay for the location. Additionally, the owners are very kind, and the hotel is located right above the Tourist Information Office. Very convenient for getting some information and a city map before heading out.
When looking for accommodation, be sure to check “heating” in the winter and “air conditioning” in the summer, as the cheaper ones may not be equipped with these.
We can’t recommend any other accommodations since we haven’t tested them, but what we can advise is to avoid hotels in the very center of Prague, as they tend to be expensive and more tourist traps than anything else.
Hotel Website: charlesbridgehostel.com
Before leaving, we did a little research online to find recommended restaurants (so we wouldn’t fall into a tourist trap either).
Here’s a short list, with our thoughts on the ones we tried:
Tried on the first day. Vegan’s Prague is located near Prague Castle and offers Czech specialties prepared in a vegan way. The cuisine is refined and high-quality, set in a beautiful environment. In the warmer months, the restaurant even has a small terrace with a great view of the rooftops and Prague Castle. In November, it wasn’t quite the weather for outdoor dining, but we still asked if we could enjoy the view long enough to take a few photos. The servers obviously didn’t refuse.
Back to the meal, we shared an avocado tartare for a starter, served with toasted bread slices (198 CZK, about 8€).
For the main course, Simon chose a vegan burger for 318 CZK (about 13€), made with a patty of chickpea flour and white beans.
I went for the Czech specialty Svíčková na Smetaně. It consists of vegan homemade meatballs served with tempeh patties and a vegetable-based sauce. The dish cost 298 CZK (about 12€).
We then shared a "raw" dessert from the menu for 178 CZK (about 7.30€). It was a chocolate and pomegranate cake on a homemade tart base. I think we could have skipped the dessert and instead opted for a trdelník from a street vendor.
Conclusion: The meal was good, but a bit pricey for Prague. These prices are likely due to the fact that it’s vegan cuisine, and therefore more expensive...
If you’re not vegan and want to try the country’s carnivorous specialties, you can skip this one, but otherwise, the food remains good and refined. We don’t regret trying this restaurant, even though we’re not vegan.
Address: 36, Nerudova 221, Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha 1
Website: vegansprague.cz
In the evening, we went for a more traditional restaurant just next to our hotel.
Pork’s offers hearty and typical cuisine. We tried to keep it light by sharing starters served in parfait jars, accompanied by a mug of beer. A little anecdote: neither Simon nor I are fans of beer... But we tried it anyway, because coming to the Czech Republic without drinking a beer would almost be a sin. Well, the result was that we didn’t like the beer, but at least we tried 😂.
We ended up spending only 20€ for both of us.
The ambiance and location are really nice, and the portions are more than decent. Apparently, they serve very good ribs and pork knuckles.
A restaurant worth visiting. We highly recommend it.
Adress : Mostecká 16, 110 00 Malá Strana
Website: porks.cz
A small brewery that doesn’t look like much. Here, there’s no menu in English, only in Czech. We won’t tell you how hard it was to understand… luckily for translators! But at least we’re sure it’s not a tourist trap.
We ate really well. Simon had a pork knuckle, and I went for the Svíčková na Smetaně again, but with meat this time. I have to admit it was much tastier than the one I had at Vegan’s Prague the day before. There’s no denying it, meat is life, haha (sorry to the vegans...).
It wasn’t very expensive here either; we spent 550 CZK, or just under 23€ (and we each had very nice meat dishes). We wholeheartedly recommend this little brewery.
Address: Vinohradská 1575, 130 00 Vinohrady
Website: usladecku.cz
We didn’t test Cafefin, for that, we would’ve needed to stay a few more days, but it was on our list. Not far from the TV tower, in the Žižkov neighborhood, Cafefin caught our eye. We recommend checking out their Instagram, and you’ll immediately see why 😉 Apparently, they serve great brunches, and the setting looks superb.
Adress : nám. J. z Poděbrad 1407/4, 120 00 Vinohrady
Website : cafefin.coffee
A café-restaurant we didn’t have time to try... But the place, halfway between a warehouse, coworking space, exhibition hall, café, and restaurant, seems really cool. It must be a place where great encounters happen. If you pass by during your stay (or have been there), feel free to leave a little comment to let us know how it was.
Adress : Tusarova 791/31, 170 00 Praha 7-Holešovice
Website : vnitroblock.cz
A meat lover’s restaurant right on Wenceslas Square. We didn’t try it either, but it offers a fantastic view of the square and a unique and original setting with miniature trains running throughout the restaurant. From what we understood, the products are of high quality and made with love, and the prices remain reasonable. We’re curious to hear your experience in the comments if you try it!
Adress : Václavskénám. 802/56, 110 00 Nové Město
Website : vytopna.cz
Simon gave me this romantic weekend at the end of November. It was a rather cold period, but we still had a bit of sunshine, which wasn’t unpleasant.
I think Prague in summer must be very pleasant, but in winter, with Christmas markets popping up all over the city, the capital takes on a whole different atmosphere. Unfortunately for us, we arrived a week too early and missed the magical holiday season… 😥
However, we still got to see some decorations and a little bit of the cozy, warm Christmas spirit. We didn’t do too badly.
I think you're now well-equipped for your trip to Prague. We’ve tried to share as much information and our experiences as possible, so you can calmly choose the places you do or don’t want to visit during your time in the Czech capital.
As we mentioned at the beginning (and I think you’ve noticed too), there’s so much to see in Prague. If you want to take the time to visit everything and enjoy without rushing, you’ll need more than 2 days in the city. 4 or even 5 days will be just right if you want to visit museums, wander in the parks, try different restaurants, and just enjoy the city.
If this article has made you want to discover this city, you can book your tickets here:
1. If you don’t have much time to visit a city, we really recommend finding accommodation close to the center (or in the center) so you don’t waste time traveling unnecessarily.
2. If you don’t have much time to visit a place, it’s best to arrive the night before to enjoy full days in the city. This is exactly what we did when we went to Prague. The advantage of arriving the night before is that, if you’re not too tired from the trip, you can take a walk around your accommodation and enjoy the city in peace, without the crowds of tourists. A little moment just between you and the city — isn’t that wonderful?
3. During the Christmas season, in addition to the markets around the city, there’s also a Christmas market at Prague Castle Square. It creates a very cozy atmosphere.
4. If you take public transport, don’t forget to validate your ticket before entering the metro or getting on the bus or tram (in the yellow machines), as the controllers are strict. Even if you have your ticket but forget to validate it, you could get a fine. The controls are frequent, and the inspectors are often in plain clothes, so be aware.
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