Prague, Czechia: travel guide
The Czech capital and historical seat of Bohemia, strung along the Vltava — Prague Castle on the ridge, the statue-lined Charles Bridge below it, and the astronomical clock drawing its hourly crowd on Old Town Square.
Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.
- Country
- Czechia
- Currency
- CZK
- Time zone
- Europe/Prague
- Nearest airport
- PRG
Top places to visit in Prague
Charles Bridge
historic bridge · 4.8 rating · about 1 h · free entry
Prague's most iconic landmark — a 516-metre Gothic stone bridge crossing the Vltava River, adorned with 30 Baroque statues of saints and connecting Old Town to Malá Strana. Commissioned by Charles IV and completed in 1402. At dawn the…
Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock
historic square · 4.7 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry
The medieval heart of Prague — a vast cobbled square ringed by Baroque palaces, the twin-spired Gothic Týn Church, and the 600-year-old Astronomical Clock (Orloj) on the Old Town Hall tower. The Orloj (1410 CE) is the oldest…
Prague Castle Complex
castle complex · 4.7 rating · about 3 h · check the fee at the gate
The largest ancient castle complex in the world by area — 70 000 m² encompassing the stunning St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St George, the Golden Lane alley of tiny colourful cottages, and sweeping panoramic…
Jewish Quarter — Josefov
Jewish quarter · 4.6 rating · about 2.5 h · check the fee at the gate
One of the best-preserved historic Jewish quarters in Europe, Josefov encompasses six synagogues, a medieval cemetery and a museum complex. The Old Jewish Cemetery has 12 layers of graves stacked since the 15th century. The Old-New…
Wenceslas Square
historic boulevard · 4.4 rating · about 1 h · free entry
Prague's main boulevard — 750 metres of historic space that witnessed the founding of Czechoslovakia in 1918, the 1968 invasion, Jan Palach's self-immolation, and the Velvet Revolution of 1989. The equestrian statue of St Wenceslas at the…
Petřín Hill & Lookout Tower
hill and viewpoint · 4.6 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Prague's green lung — a vast forested hill in Malá Strana crowned by a 63-metre replica of the Eiffel Tower (1891) offering the city's best elevated panorama. The hill is laced with walking paths through orchards and rose gardens, passing…
Vyšehrad Fortress & National Cemetery
fortress and national cemetery · 4.6 rating · about 1.5 h · free entry
Prague's second castle — far less visited yet more atmospheric — Vyšehrad sits on a cliff south of the city centre. The 19th-century neo-Gothic Basilica of St Peter and Paul dominates the hilltop. The adjacent National Cemetery contains…
St. Vitus Cathedral
church · 4.8 rating · about 1.5 h · entry Kč250 (≈ ₹1,110), Prague Castle Circuit ticket CZK 250 (covers Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St George Basilica)
The Gothic cathedral at the heart of Prague Castle — 600 years in the building, with the Wenceslas Chapel's gemstone encrustation, the Art Nouveau Mucha window and the Bohemian Crown Jewels vault.
Municipal House (Obecní Dům)
Heritage · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · entry Kč290 (≈ ₹1,290), Guided tour CZK 290; café and foyer free; concerts from CZK 500
Prague's Art Nouveau masterpiece (1912) — the most lavishly decorated building in the Czech Republic, with Alphonse Mucha's Mayor's Salon, Smetana Hall (the finest concert hall in Prague) and a café.
Old Town Hall Tower Climb
Heritage · 4.5 rating · about 0.8 h · entry Kč250 (≈ ₹1,110), Adult CZK 250; includes Astronomical Clock entry
The tower of the 14th-century Old Town Hall — with the best aerial view of the Old Town Square from 70m, the Astronomical Clock mechanism seen from the back and the Gothic chapel inside.
Kampa Island
Cultural · 4.7 rating · about 1 h · check the fee at the gate
The 'Venice of Prague' — a small island in the Čertovka ('Devil's Stream') beside the Charles Bridge, with the Museum Kampa, the 'Babies' sculptures by Černý and a relaxed watermill café.
Malá Strana Neighbourhood Walk
Cultural · 4.7 rating · about 2 h · check the fee at the gate
Prague's Baroque 'Little Side' — the most perfectly preserved Baroque quarter in Europe, with 17th-century palaces, secret gardens, the Church of St Nicholas and the quieter alternative to the tourist core.
Things to do
- Charles Bridge Walking Tour Walking Tour · 1 h
- Prague Castle Skip the Line Heritage · 3 h · from CZK 510 per person
- Astronomical Clock Old Town Tour Walking Tour · 2.5 h · from CZK 600 per person
- Prague Authentic Pub Crawl — Czech Beer Experience Nightlife · 4 h · from CZK 420 per person
- Czech Beer Tasting Tour Food Tour · 3 h · from CZK 710 per person
- Vltava River Evening Dinner Cruise Cultural · 2 h · from CZK 1,100 per person
- Day Trip to Kutna Hora Bone Church Day Trip · 6 h · from CZK 990 per person
- Prague Old Town & Charles Bridge Walking Tour Cultural · 3 h · from CZK 420 per person
Where to stay in Prague
Hotels
- BoHo Prague Hotel 5-star · INR 11,000 to INR 25,000 per night
- Augustine Prague Marriott 5-star · INR 25,000 to INR 100,000 per night
- Mandarin Oriental Prague 5-star · INR 22,000 to INR 75,000 per night
- The Emblem Hotel Prague 5-star · INR 9,500 to INR 22,000 per night
- Hotel Kings Court Prague 5-star · INR 8,000 to INR 19,000 per night
- Hotel Carlo IV Prague 5-star · INR 8,500 to INR 20,000 per night
Where to eat
- Cafe Slavia czech, european, brasserie · about CZK 450 per person
- U Pinkasů czech, traditional, beer_hall · about CZK 450 per person
- Naše Maso czech, butcher, modern · about CZK 450 per person
- Pizza Coloseum italian, pizza, traditional · about CZK 450 per person
- Mlejnice czech, traditional · about CZK 450 per person
- Kavárna Slavia czech, european, cafe · about CZK 450 per person
- Café Louvre czech, european, brasserie · about CZK 450 per person
- Café Imperial czech, european, brasserie · about CZK 750 per person
Getting around
- Metro main way to get around
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- Transit Pass main way to get around
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- Walking
Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.