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Generally what you should be aware of is just how wildly busy Prague gets during the high season.
The castle doesn’t strictly require booking tickets in advance as there is no timeslot and visits aren’t capped, but you could get your ticket in advance to avoid a minor queue once there.
Prague has an incredible amount of nuance and historical detail at every turn, and we highly recommend one of our guides for all three of the days we’ve outlined below to help bring everything to life.
M U S E U M & S I T E B O O K I N G
The changing of the guard at Prague Castle happens every hour if you’d like to be there to watch.
S U G G E S T E D I T I N E R A R Y P O I N T S
DAY I
Old Town & Introduction
Visit the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí), with some time to poke about and have a look at the astronomical clock.
We’d caution you not to try the famous (and rightfully so, as it is incredibly good) Prague ham here, as it will be astronomically overpriced, because this is how things go. Most importantly, it’s available in most respectable restaurants in the city.
This is a great chance to try some Czech cooking, and get your first installation of what will no doubt be several rounds of duck and dumplings with a large beer or two. Try to keep it to one beer, as there’s still the afternoon, but really, things sometimes get out of hand, and that’s ok too.
From here, make your way to the Rudolfinum concert hall, and the Klementinum, which houses the incredible National Library, the National Theatre, and then if you feel up for it, finish the day with a boat ride.
For dinner, we can only recommend more duck and dumplings or ham to be had with many more large locally brewed beers, while taking in the ambiance of the many beautiful gothic cellars that Prague has to offer.
DAY II
Charles Bridge & Prague Castle
If you’re up for it, the Charles Bridge is best viewed at sunrise, when almost nobody else is there.
Yes, that’s rather early, but it is a worthwhile experience that few end up having, potentially due to the rampant availability of the above-mentioned large home-brewed beers everywhere.
Visit Prague Castle (Pražský hrad), one of the largest castle complexes in the world. If you’ve been up early for the bridge, you can explore the castle complex from 06:00 onwards, and the buildings themselves open at 09:00.
This is your chance to see St. Vitus Cathedral, a stunning example of lofty, airy, Gothic architecture and stained glass. You’ll also see the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane (also included in the castle.
Most likely you’ll now be ready for lunch somewhere around here. There are lovely wine bars, and restaurants alike to choose from depending on your level of duck & dumpling saturation at this point. After lunch, take in the views on your way back down to Malá Strana (Lesser Town).
Visit St. Nicholas Church, and make your way through Wallenstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada), with its stunning manicured hedges and sculptures.
This is also your chance to visit the beautiful Kampa island (right on the edge of the river Vltava) with its statues of famous Czechs.
DAY III
Jewish Quarter & National Museum
Today you’ll start in Prague’s old Jewish Quarter (Josefov), visiting the Old Jewish Cemetery, one of the oldest in Europe, and if you’re interested, the Jewish Museum, which includes several synagogues like the Spanish Synagogue and the Old-New Synagogue.
Take a stroll down Pařížská street, the most famous shopping boulevard in the whole country, and one of the most elegant in Europe, before heading for lunch.
In the afternoon, head over to Náměstí Republiky (Republic Square) to visit the Prasna Brana (the Powder Tower), and then up to Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí), the center of modern Prague.
Visit the National Museum (Národní Muzeum) at the top of Wenceslas Square. The building itself is absolutely stunning, and the collection covers a huge mix.
While the natural history component tends to take the spotlight, one of the most interesting reasons to visit is the collection which covers Czech history from the 8th century up until the First World War.
M E E T Y O U R G U I D E
All of our guides can offer you a spectacular experience. As each person has a slightly different look at the world, due to their own unique interests and specialties, we'd encourage you to read a few profiles.
