Three Amazing Days in Prague
3 Day Itinerary
Before heading to Prague, we had pretty low expectations. We were told it was the ‘Bangkok of the West’. Because of this, we were a quite uncertain whether we would enjoy it but we were adamant to explore open-mindedly. I am so pleased we did explore with this mindset because Prague was absolutely beautiful and actually Emmy’s favourite European city visited to date.
Three days was enough to see the city but we cannot wait to travel back again and explore more of the Czech Republic.
Thus - this is is our three day guide! Enjoy.
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Language: Czech
Population: 1,400,000
Currency: Czech Koruna
Average price of a coffee: €2,50
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Itinerary summary
Day 1: Old Town Hall Tower, Astronomical Clock, Old Town, Charles Bridge, Jerusalem Synagogue.
Day 2: Prague Castle, Head of Franz Kafka, Uncertain Statues, Dancing House.
Day 3: Speculum Alchemia, Old Town Bridge Tower, Lennon Wall, Kampa Park, Man Hanging Out.
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There is a lot to do and see in Prague but this three day itinerary will ensure that you see everything pressing and enough to get a really good feel for the buzzing city.
Day 1: Get a Great Feel for Prague
There is no place better than to start with the Old Town Hall.
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09:00 - Visit the Old Town Hall Tower
The Old Town Hall Tower is slap-bang in the centre of the old town and the clock tower face is the famous Astronomical Clock. By going into the Town Hall Tower, you can climb all the way to the top and get some impressive views of Prague. We went on 2nd January and our advice is, wrap up!
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If you go to the Tower within their first hour of opening (9am-10am most of the time), the tickets are half price. As we were 26 years old, we also had the concession price of 280K (£10) which was an absolute bargain at £5 each. For tickets prices and timings, click here. Don’t buy the ‘Skip the Queue’ option unless you’re planning on visiting in peak season at a peak. Just buy your tickets at the kiosk.
VIEW FROM THE OLD TOWN HALL TOWER
ANOTHER VIEW FROM THE OLD TOWN HALL TOWER
10:00 - Astronomical Clock
You’ll likely spend a good 45 minutes to an hour up the tower because the view is just insane. Try and time your trip so that you are back down to the bottom for 10am. Every hour, the Astronomical Clock does a little performance to mark the hour. Don’t expect something spectacular, but you will be blown away by the Medieval engineering capabilities.
THE ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK
10:15 - Old Town
Explore the Old Town and it’s beautiful architecture, wonder the small streets, and even grab some breakfast or coffee. For nice breakfast spots, check out our Prague Food & Drink Guide.
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12:00 - Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge is a pedestrian-only bridge that connects the two sides of the city together that the water separates. It can quite quite busy on this bridge with tourists posing for photos with Prague Castle. Enjoy the views - it’s impressive.
VIEW OF CHARLES BRIDGE
12:30 - Lunch
Finishing up the morning at Charles Bridge allows you to either have lunch back in the Old Town or on the other side of the river. For nice food spots, check out our Prague Food & Drink Guide.
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14:00 - Jewish Quarter and Jerusalem Synagogue
Like most of Europe, there is a Jewish Quarter in the centre of Prague which hosts a lot of history and emotional stories about the Jewish population in Prague. There are a bunch of synagogues you could visit, such as the New Old synagogue. When we were in Prague for the first few days of January, it was insanely crowded and the queues for these synagogues was backed up down the street for a good few hundred metres. It seemed impossible to get inside.
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Instead, we opted to visit the Jerusalem Synagogue which was a much better choice as it is a stunning religious building, informative and quiet. Ticket prices were 150K (£5.36) and it was a very informative visit.
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If entering religious buildings aren’t your thing, then you could visit the outsides, continue to explore the Old Town, or even better, find a nice place for a cheeky drink!
JERUSALEM SYNAGOGUE
16:00 - Free time
Your sightseeing for the day has come to an end. Enjoy your evening in Prague. For bar and dinner spot recommendations, see our Prague Food & Drink Guide.
Day 2: Prague Castle and some odd sights
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09:00 - Prague Castle
Prague Castle is a UNESCO site and is deemed one of the largest ancient castle complexes in Europe. Inside the grounds, there is a breathtaking cathedral which is so spectacular, it genuinely made us stop and say ‘wow’.
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We suggest you head to Prague Castle as early as you can to avoid the mass rush of likeminded tourists. It can get so busy in the castle and avoiding tourist peak hours is best.
The walk to Prague Castle is uphill (of course) and in the winter it can be icy. We really struggled to walk up the ramp because of this!
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Tickets: you can buy tickets for Prague Castle and it gets you access to all sorts of things. Armoury rooms, towers, and similar things. However, after walking around the complex for an hour or so, we didn’t feel the need to get a ticket. There is so much you can do for free. Click here for ticket prices.
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You can easily spend a whole day in Prague Castle if you buy a ticket, but this itinerary only allows for the morning (sorry). There is too much to see!
VIEW OF PRAGUE CASTLE FROM CHARLES BRIDGE
12:00 - Lunch
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13:30/14:00 - Head of Franz Kafka
The Head of Franza Kafka is a super interesting piece of modern engineering. The head moves every few minutes but apparently there is a big show every hour for about 15 minutes. It’s really fun to see.
14:30 - Uncertain Statues
Dangling above right next to the Mosaic House, are two statues. These are really fun to see.
15:30 - Dancing House
The Dancing House is a really interesting building to see. It’s wonky shape attracts tourists, and you can even have dinner on the top floor!
16:00 - Free time in the New Town.
The statues and Dancing House are in the New Town. After seeing these cool sights, you can head to the river to soak up the view or explore more of the New Town. It is really cool feeling the difference in vibe between the Old and New Towns.
Day 3: Views, weird museums and John Lennon
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10:00 - Speculum Alchemia
After breakfast, head straight to Speculum Alchemia for opening at 10am. This museum is probably the coolest and strangest museum we have ever been to. Alchemy and finding solutions for eternal youth was a really big craze in the medieval times, with monarchs and wealthy people tasking alchemists with the challenge. It wasn’t until 2002 when Prague flooded that this building (one of the oldest in Prague) collapsed, revealing a secret chemistry lab underground. Also, secret tunnels to the castle and Old Town! I wonder what sort of concoctions these chemists created that would entail needing a secret tunnel.
You can visit this museum in tours only which occur on the hour, costing 200K per person (£7.15). Click here for times and prices.
11:30 - Old Town Bridge Tower
Head back to Charles Bridge and enter the Old Town Bridge Tower on the left. Climbing this tower is well worth it as the views of Prague Castle and the river are insane. Entry to this tower costs 280K per person (£10) but if you are staying in Prague longer and plan to climb a few towers, you can opt for the 9-Tower pass which is a cheaper option.
VIEW FROM OLD TOWN BRIDGE TOWER
12:30 - Lunch
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14:00 - Lennon Wall
Cross Charles Bridge and head to the Lennon Wall. This is a graffiti wall that was made by locals during Czechia’s communist period in honour of John Lennon. Lennon’s music gave the Czech people a lot of hope during the communist rule and each night the police would paint over the mural, it would be covered in graffiti again the next morning.
14:15 - Kampa Park
Next to Lennon Wall, Kampa Park is a nice open green space that gives some quietness to the city. Stroll through the park and see if you can find some giant babies on your path…
15:30 - Man Hanging Out
Head back to the Old Town and see if you can spot a statue of Sigmund Freud dangling from the sky. After all, it’s just a Man Hanging Out…
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16:00 - Free time in Prague
Your official tour of Prague has concluded! If you haven’t already, now is the perfect time to see what the nightlife in Prague has to offer. There are some of the most awesome bars in this city and so check out our Prague Food & Drinks Guide to find out where you should go for a nice cocktail.
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