It is an unusual experience and a perfect way how to start a day. When walking across Charles Bridge, you should take a short detour to Kampa, an island on the Vltava River between Mala Strana and Certovka you need to get under the bridge. The island provides visitors with splendid views, an exceptional atmosphere, greenery, and museums. Honestly, we don't know why Lennon Wall is on every single Prague itinerary as we do not find it that exceptional, but when you are in the Mala Strana area, you can for sure walk around and decide whether this place is worth seeing or not.
Lennon Wall pays tribute to John Lennon, and you can see here lyrics of some Beatles songs, inspirational texts, and graffiti artwork. Prague has many random statues all over the city like any other capital in Europe.
And we believe you will find some piece of art even without looking for it hard, but to increase your chances, we suggest you walk to Kampa, where you can find bizarre bronze statues of kneeling children, again from David Cerny. When walking from Charles Bridge uphill to Prague Castle, you must walk through Nerudova Street, named after famous Czech writer Jan Neruda who even lived in this street, particularly in the house with a poetic name At Two Suns.
The street is very picturesque, lined with colorful houses, many restaurants, and souvenir shops. It doesn't matter if you plan your Prague itinerary for two, three, or four days; Prague Castle and Saint Vitus Cathedral will be for sure on the list even when in the city for a couple of hours.
The complex is Prague's dominant, not only because it is an exceptional architectural feat but because it is towering on the hill overlooking the city. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world, and every traveler wants to see it, so be prepared to wait in line a bit because you need to go through a security check first.
Inside the complex, there are several galleries and museums, the famous alleyway Golden Lane, and the gothic Saint Vitus Cathedral. You can wait to see the change of the guard ceremony, which happens every hour. You can either enjoy Prague Castle and cathedral from outside, but it is unquestionably worth having a look inside - you only need to buy a ticket.
You can buy your ticket on the spot you can choose from three sightseeing circles or even climb to the cathedral tower. Or consider purchasing Prague Castle Ticket in advance.
If you prefer to see the Castle complex with a guide, many well-rated Prague Castle Tours with knowledgeable guides will show you around. Of course, it is completely fine to walk around the grounds independently, but if you learn more, we can only recommend you to join a group tour for an hour or two.
When you go a little bit further from Prague Castle uphill, you will get to Strahov Monastery; the highlight here is an utterly stunning library, so go inside if you have a chance. For the nice views over Prague, head to Petrin Hill. You will know the hill instantly because on the top stands Petrin Tower, a 63 meters steel tower resembling Paris' Eiffel Tower.
You can get to the top for the best views, visit Mirror Maze, and then either walk downhill on your own to Ujezd or use the cable car you can use your multi-day public transport ticket here.
When having three full days to explore Prague, you should be able to sneak some museums into your itinerary. The best-known museum is the National Museum on Wenceslas Square, which recently reopened after several years of reconstruction, so you should take advantage of it.
But if you want to know more about the city, its history, or experience it from a different perspective, there are plenty of Prague City Tours you can choose from. Take advantage of having three full days to explore Prague, and head today to places not that many people visit in comparison with sights you've seen on your first two days.
You will use public transport today, so make sure you have your ticket with you. Once in the Vinohrady area, carry on to Namesti Miru and through the pretty residential neighborhood to the park Grebovka. Do not forget that either Zizkov and Vinohrady have a great selection of coffee shops and restaurants, so take a break and enjoy your lunch or snack here. Later, go to Vysehrad , personally one of our favorite spots in Prague.
Once you have explored Vysehrad, jump on the tram, get off at a nearby Dancing House, and then continue to Strelecky Island. Take a break and later in the afternoon take a metro to Malostranska Station where you can relax for a while in the attached gardens.
Later walk up Zamecke Schody to enjoy views over Prague and appreciate once more the magical atmosphere of Prague Castle.
If you still have enough energy, your last stop on your tight itinerary should be Letna, where you can grab a beer and savor one of the most splendid views of the city where you've just spent three busy but unforgettable days. When in the Zizkov area, you should not miss Vitkov Hill. It is a park with a large bronze statue of Jan Zizka, one of the ten biggest equestrian statues in the world. The sculpture itself is quite impressive, but wait until you see the view!
To get to Vitkov, you need to take the metro to Florenc Station line B and C , and from here, you can either walk or take a short bus ride to the station U Pamatniku.
Zizkov Television Tower is yet another landmark worth visiting. The structure is unconventional, to say it diplomatically as it was voted the second ugliest building in the world in , which we think is a bit unfair.
But what makes it interesting are in the first place the statues of babies crawling up and down the tower's pillars, and then the views. The observatory is 93 meters high, and when the weather is clear, you will get yet another exceptional view over Prague. There is also a restaurant at 66 meters. Our Tip : If you are looking for something extraordinary, you can stay in One Room Hotel - the only hotel room in Zizkov Tower at 68 meters above the ground.
From Vitkov, you can either walk 1. The church is only a short walking distance from this place. Namesti Miru is a central square of Vinohrady district with the park and the massive Neo-Gothic Church of Saint Ludmila from the late 19th century. Nearby you can find a great ice cream shop called Zmrzlinar Icecream Maker , some nice Vietnamese restaurants, or our favorite Indian vegetarian buffet restaurant, Dhaba Beas.
Again, you can walk one kilometer from the church to Namesti Miru also known as Mirak or hop on the metro on Jiriho z Podebrad station and get off directly at Namesti Miru station. When you have three days for Prague, we think you should take the time to explore one of the prettiest neighborhoods the city has. You don't need to walk far from Wenceslas Square to reach our favorite part we always try to live there or nearby when moving around Prague , Vinohrady.
Vinohrady is an elegant residential district with quiet streets lined with beautiful Neo-Renaissance and Neo-Gothic buildings. You can find here many charming cafes, markets, small atmospheric restaurants, and many specialized food shops. Vinohrady also has several parks where locals go jogging or just hang out, and our favorite is Grebovka, alias Havlickovy Sady with many paths, greenery, and even a small vineyard.
You can easily walk from Namesti Miru through Vinohrady to Grebovka; no public transport is needed. The historic fort of Vysehrad Upper Castle was built on the hill in the 10th century, and according to a legend, from this place, Libuse daughter of mythical Czech ruler Krok prophesied the glory of the future city of Prague.
We love Vysehrad as there are still not that many tourists, although we think it is for sure the place which should make it to everyone's itinerary. In Vysehrad, you can see the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul, Cemetery containing remains of famous people from Czech history, or you can only enjoy the upriver views of the city and the relaxed atmosphere of the surrounding park.
This place is popular among locals who come here to jog we lived nearby, so this place is soaked with our sweat , walk dogs, or have a beer and gather with friends, so come here to get to know Czechs better and enjoy authentic vibes. We are used to jogging from Grebovka to Vysehrad, but you can take a direct tram number 7, 14, or 18 from Otakarova to Ostrcilovo Namesti. When strolling around the waterfront, you can see an example of Prague's modern architecture - otherwise, we don't have many modern buildings in the center and the city overall.
This building is photogenic, especially after dark, and you can even visit a restaurant inside the house which offers a stunning view over Prague. Once you get there, it is a short walking distance to Dancing House Tancici dum. A scenic waterfront walk will take you to Strelecky Island.
A romantic island on the Vltava River under Legion Bridge calls for a leisure stroll accompanied by exceptional views. From the tip of the island, you can see Charles Bridge or the National Theatre. Our favorite time of the year to visit Strelecky Island is in autumn, when leaves change color, and we can observe reflections of buildings standing around the river.
Close to Malostranska Metro Station are several pretty gardens. Still, many people stumble upon them on accident as they are tucked away from the main tourist path leading to Prague Castle. Sit here for a while and take a break from all-day walking. It is a steep walkway, but worth it, as at the end, you will get a hard-to-beat view of Prague. But there is still one view left, and we think that visiting Letna could be the best way to say goodbye to Prague.
Letna is a district in Prague that is getting more and more attention from locals and tourists. Many hipster coffee shops and bistros have grown here lately, and simply put, Letna is cool. If not hungry or thirsty, you can come here solely for the iconic best view of Prague from above. From Malostranska, take a tram 2 or 20 to Chotkovy Sady, from where it is the closest 5 minutes walk to the best view near Hanavsky Pavilon.
From here, you can head back to your hotel from Chotkovy Sady, or you can walk down the park to get to the river and either walk across Cechuv Most to the city center or take a tram from Cechuv Most Station. She is a writer and pastry cook who likes to share tips on traveling and local foods. No comments. Disclaimer : Please note that some of the links on this page might be affiliate links, which means that at absolutely no extra cost for you we will earn a small commission for a sale generated through the website.
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The choice is huge. Therefore I will recommend to start with the best. The last day for you, if you chose this reply for question how many days to stay in Prague. It will be mostly packing, buying souvenirs and departure.
You know, that you take very wise decisions? How do I know? I plan to stay in Czechia for a week and discover the country, its culture, food and traditions. The 6th day of Czech trip you can stay in the city to discover hills of Prague. It is another private city tour with local guides which will open to you new vision of the Czech capital. But these peaks, we will use almost all kinds of public transport in Prague: trams, funiculars, metros and a boat in summer time.
This adventure will take about 6 hours — a proper walk with coffee breaks, lunch in a local restaurant and lots of interesting information about Prague. In the evening I suggest going for concert.
There are so many variants among which I will sincerely recommend either Municipal House or Klementinum. Another day trip from Prague.
This time you will go to see the pure nature at the boarder of two countries: Czechia and Germany. Destination is called Czech Switzerland. Unlike tours in Prague or trip to Krumlov this adventure is more about spirit and soul. There are not so many things to narrate, but so many to behold. Mountains, forests, horizons and fresh air. Watch the video and make sure you plan this trip with us. After a long hiking day it is good to make things even better.
What do I mean? This is going to be an adventure as well. Bike road leading from the centre of Prague will take us to the countryside with little villages, spectacular views and tasty beer or lunch breaks. This day you can devote to shopping in Prague which is not as good as in Dresden for example.
So the latter may be a good idea for a day trip as well. Either with a guided tour or with private transfer there and back you can see the reconstructed pear of German architecture.
Karlovy Vary Carlsbad is a place to learn more about your health, relax in SPA and drink mineral water. Such a trip will also take you about a day. So you choose and plan.
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