Prague

City guide · Czechia

Prague

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia.

4 ready itineraries · 3, 5, 7, 10-day plans

Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, making it the twelfth-largest city in the European Union.

Its metropolitan area is home to approximately 2.3 million people. Lesser Town offers beautiful streets leading to the Castle and churches (of which St.

Best for
First-time visitors who want Prague without a car. The 3-day plan stays inside walking range of Sightseeing passes.
Skip if
Skip Prague if you only want a beach week or an airport layover. This cluster is for people who will walk most days.

Pick a trip length

One plan per length — open it and walk the days in order.

5-day preview

Skim the walking days, then open the full plan.

  1. 1

    Sightseeing passes

    Walk Sightseeing passes in Prague. Start at Prague Visitor Pass, then Prague Cool Pass and Prague City Pass. Stay on foot.

    Prague Visitor Pass · Prague Cool Pass · Prague City Pass · National Gallery Gift Ticket · …

  2. 2

    City

    Walk City in Prague. Start at Semafor, then Masarykova vyhlídka and Divadlo Komedie. Stay on foot.

    Semafor · Masarykova vyhlídka · Divadlo Komedie · Gorlice · …

  3. 3

    City

    Walk City in Prague. Start at Haf Studio, then Czech Beer Museum and ARTERY. Stay on foot.

    Haf Studio · Czech Beer Museum · ARTERY · Old Times Museum · …

  4. 4

    City

    Walk City in Prague. Start at Military History Institute in Prague, then Vila Štvanice and Farní sbor ČCE v Praze 10 - Strašnicích. Stay on foot.

    Military History Institute in Prague · Vila Štvanice · Farní sbor ČCE v Praze 10 - Strašnicích

  5. 5

    Day trip toward Český Krumlov

    Leave Prague for the day. Come back to the same bed.

    Český Krumlov · South Bohemia · České Budějovice

Where to stay

Bases that fit the walking plan.

  • Sightseeing passes

    2 to 4 nights

    Walking this plan

    Base here if you want Prague Visitor Pass, Prague Cool Pass, Prague City Pass on foot.

Getting there & when to go

Lock timing and airport basics early.

Best time

Prague works year-round for a walking trip. Shoulder months are easier on crowds and hills.

  • Shoulder months
  • High season
  • Low season
  • Rain days
Season guide →

Airport

Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Public transportation is very convenient in most of the areas visitors are likely to frequent. Public transport buses do not enter the historic districts (Old Town, New Town, Lower Town, etc.) to prevent air and noise pollution. One must transfer to a cleaner and quieter electric-powered tram or a metro before reaching historic areas. Prague is renowned as a very walkable city.

  • Public transit from PRG30 to 60 minutes · Local ticket price. Check the operator the week you fly.
  • Taxi or licensed ride hail20 to 45 minutes · Treat any number you see online as an estimate, not a quote.
Transfers →

Practical notes

Short reads before you book.

Understand

This city of bridges, cathedrals, gold-tipped towers and church domes, has mirrored on the surface of the swan-filled Vltava river for more than ten centuries. Almost undamaged by World War II, Prague's compact medieval centre remains a wonderful mixture of cobbled lanes, walled courtyards, cathedrals and countless church spires all in the shadow of her majestic 9th century castle that looks eastward as the sun sets behind her.

Prague is also a modern and vibrant city full of energy, music, cultural art, fine dining and special events catering to the independent traveller's thirst for adventure. thumb|left|250px|View along the Vltava River Regarded as one of Europe's most charming and beautiful cities, Prague has become the most popular travel destination in Central Europe along with Budapest and Kraków. Millions of tourists visit the city every year.

Get in

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You can largely mitigate these concerns by putting valuable small items within a larger bag.

Get around

Public transportation is very convenient in most of the areas visitors are likely to frequent. Public transport buses do not enter the historic districts (Old Town, New Town, Lower Town, etc.) to prevent air and noise pollution.

One must transfer to a cleaner and quieter electric-powered tram or a metro before reaching historic areas. Prague is renowned as a very walkable city.

Stay safe

Prague is a very safe city. You're less likely to be victim of a serious crime in Prague than in most Western European or US cities.

There are no 'no-go zones' and it is safe for women to venture out alone, even in the dead of night. Generally, violence in Prague is not random or opportunistic.

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