Prague, Czech Republic - Travel Guide

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Updated: 2026-10-11

Prague, the Golden City, captivates with its stunning Gothic and Baroque architecture, romantic bridges, and rich history. Visit to experience a magical atmosphere, picturesque alleyways, and a vibrant culture intertwined with lively nightlife.

Top things to do in Prague

Things to do in Prague include Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square. Here are 15 places worth knowing, with a short note on each.

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A 5-day itinerary for Prague

5 days - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last - is what it takes to see all 15 of Prague's must-sees. Each day is one route, in the order you walk it, with every place at an hour it is open.

Day 1Arrival at noon

The Old Town, the Jewish Quarter and Charles Bridge

Stops
13
Walking
54 min
  1. 1
    Powder TowerCity gate · Old Town (Staré Město)
    50 m (🚶 1 min)
  2. 2
    Municipal HouseConcert hall · Old Town (Staré Město)
    500 m (🚶 7 min)
  3. 3
    Old Town SquareSquare · Old Town (Staré Město)
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  4. 4
    Astronomical ClockClock tower · Old Town (Staré Město)
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  5. 5
    Jewish Quarter (Josefov)Quarter · Josefov
    100 m (🚶 2 min)
  6. 6
    Old New SynagogueSynagogue
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  7. 7
    Pinkas SynagogueMemorial · Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
    50 m (🚶 2 min)
  8. 8
    Old Jewish CemeteryJewish cemetery · Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
    250 m (🚶 5 min)
  9. 9
    Spanish SynagogueSynagogue · Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  10. 10
    Church of Our Lady before TýnChurch · Old Town (Staré Město)
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  11. 11
    ClementinumLibrary · Old Town (Staré Město)
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  12. 12
    Old Town HallCity hall
    600 m (🚶 9 min)
  13. 13
    Charles BridgeBridge

Worth knowing: Start at the Powder Tower and the Municipal House, continue to Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock, then the Jewish Quarter. The Jewish Museum's synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery are closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays. End at the Clementinum and Charles Bridge, at its best towards evening. In the evening, a cruise on the Vltava rounds the day off.

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Day 2

Prague Castle and Malá Strana

Stops
12
Walking
52 min
  1. 1
    Prague CastleCastle · Hradčany
    100 m (🚶 1 min)
  2. 2
    St. Vitus CathedralChurch · Hradčany
    100 m (🚶 4 min)
  3. 3
    Old Royal PalacePalace
    50 m (🚶 3 min)
  4. 4
    St. George's BasilicaChurch · Prague Castle (Pražský hrad)
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  5. 5
    Golden LaneStreet · Prague Castle (Pražský hrad)
    350 m (🚶 10 min)
  6. 6
    Wallenstein GardenGarden
    250 m (🚶 7 min)
  7. 7
    Lesser Town SquareSquare · Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
    200 m (🚶 10 min)
  8. 8
    St. Nicholas Church (Malá Strana)Church
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  9. 9
    Vrtba GardenGarden
    300 m (🚶 6 min)
  10. 10
    Lennon WallLesser Town (Malá Strana)
    150 m (🚶 3 min)
  11. 11
    Kampa IslandIsland · Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
    150 m (🚶 2 min)
  12. 12
    Malá Strana Bridge TowerTower

Worth knowing: Go up to the castle early, while the queues are short. The castle courtyards are free to wander; most of the buildings need a ticket. After Golden Lane, walk down the Old Castle Stairs into Malá Strana, to Lesser Town Square, the Lennon Wall and Kampa Island. By Kampa, on the riverbank, is the Franz Kafka Museum.

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Day 3

Wenceslas Square, the Dancing House and Vyšehrad

Stops
11
Walking
1h 14m
  1. 1
    Jubilee SynagogueSynagogue
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  2. 2
    Mucha MuseumArt museum
    250 m (🚶 4 min)
  3. 3
    Wenceslas SquareSquare · New Town (Nové Město)
    400 m (🚶 6 min)
  4. 4
    National MuseumNational museum · New Town (Nové Město)
    700 m (🚶 11 min)
  5. 5
    Head of Franz Kafka
    850 m (🚶 13 min)
  6. 6
    Dancing HouseNew Town (Nové Město)
    450 m (🚶 7 min)
  7. 7
    Emmaus MonasteryMonastery
    850 m (🚶 15 min)
  8. 8
    VyšehradFortress
    🚶 1 min
  9. 9
    Basilica of St Peter and St PaulChurch
    50 m (🚶 2 min)
  10. 10
    SlavínTomb
    600 m (🚶 10 min)
  11. 11
    Náplavka (Rašínovo nábřeží)Promenade

Worth knowing: Start at Wenceslas Square and the National Museum at its top, walk down to Charles Square and the Dancing House, then along the Vltava to the Vyšehrad fortress: the cemetery where Dvořák and Smetana rest, the basilica and a view over the river. From the Dancing House the National Theatre is in sight to the north, on the riverbank.

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Day 4

Petřín Hill, Strahov Monastery and Letná Park

Stops
9
Walking
1h 8m
  1. 1
    Petřín HillHill
    200 m (🚶 6 min)
  2. 2
    Petřín Lookout TowerObservation tower · Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
    500 m (🚶 9 min)
  3. 3
    Strahov MonasteryMonastery · Strahov
    450 m (🚶 8 min)
  4. 4
    LoretaChurch
    400 m (🚶 7 min)
  5. 5
    Hradčany SquareSquare
    500 m (🚶 9 min)
  6. 6
    Royal Garden of Prague CastleGarden
    750 m (🚶 11 min)
  7. 7
    Letná ParkPark
    850 m (🚶 13 min)
  8. 8
    St. Nicholas Church (Old Town)Church
    300 m (🚶 5 min)
  9. 9
    Klausen SynagogueSynagogue

Worth knowing: Ride the funicular up Petřín from Újezd or walk up the garden paths, climb the lookout tower, and walk along the hill to Strahov Monastery and its famous library. Then on to the Loreta, round the back of the castle to Letná Park and its view of the Vltava bridges, and down into the Jewish Quarter.

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Day 5Return at noon

Vinohrady, Žižkov and Kafka's grave

Stops
2
Walking
24 min
  1. 1
    New Jewish CemeteryJewish cemetery
    1.6 km (🚶 24 min)
  2. 2
    Žižkov Television TowerTV tower

Worth knowing: Prague's handsome residential quarters: in the morning the New Jewish Cemetery, where Franz Kafka is buried, and Olšany Cemetery; then the Žižkov TV tower with David Černý's crawling babies, and in the evening Náměstí Míru in Vinohrady. The Jewish cemetery is closed on Shabbat and Jewish holidays.

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The route assumes the first day starts at noon, after you land, and the last ends at noon, before your flight. With your dates the planner fits it to your landing and your flight home, each day's opening hours, children and your own preferences.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top things to do in Prague?

Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Jewish Quarter (Josefov), Astronomical Clock, Petřín Lookout Tower and 9 more. Charles Bridge: A magnificent historic bridge adorned with statues and breathtaking city views, a must-see for every visitor.

What are the must-see places in Prague?

MupDay's research lists 15 must-sees in Prague: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Jewish Quarter (Josefov), Astronomical Clock, Petřín Lookout Tower, Petřín Hill, Wenceslas Square, Lesser Town Square, Strahov Monastery, Powder Tower, National Museum, Vyšehrad, Clementinum and Letná Park.

How many days do you need in Prague?

5 days - arriving at noon on the first day and flying home at noon on the last - are enough to see all 15 of Prague's must-sees, one route a day built around proximity and opening hours.

What can you do in 5 days in Prague?

Day 1: Powder Tower, Municipal House, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock. Day 2: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica. Day 3: Jubilee Synagogue, Mucha Museum, Wenceslas Square, National Museum. Day 4: Petřín Hill, Petřín Lookout Tower, Strahov Monastery, Loreta. Day 5: New Jewish Cemetery, Žižkov Television Tower.

Which areas should you explore in Prague?

The itinerary for Prague runs through Old Town (Staré Město), Josefov, Hradčany, Prague Castle (Pražský hrad), Lesser Town (Malá Strana) and New Town (Nové Město).

Which museums are worth visiting in Prague?

Museums worth visiting in Prague: National Museum (New Town) and Mucha Museum.

Which churches are worth seeing in Prague?

Churches worth seeing in Prague: Church of Our Lady before Týn (Old Town), St. Vitus Cathedral (Hradčany), St. George's Basilica (Prague Castle), St. Nicholas Church (Malá Strana), Basilica of St Peter and St Paul and Loreta.

Which synagogues can you visit in Prague?

Synagogues you can visit in Prague: Old New Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue (Jewish Quarter), Jubilee Synagogue and Klausen Synagogue.

What parks and gardens are there in Prague?

Parks and gardens in Prague: Letná Park, Wallenstein Garden, Vrtba Garden and Royal Garden of Prague Castle.

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