Things to Do in Prague: 10 Top Sights, Prices and Hours 2026
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On a first trip to Prague, start with ten places: Prague Castle with St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, Josefov, Wenceslas Square, Petřín, Strahov Monastery, Vyšehrad and the Dancing House. Two to four days is enough for all of them. Charles Bridge, the squares, the Castle grounds and Vyšehrad are free; you pay to go inside: Prague Castle CZK 450, the Jewish Museum CZK 600, the Old Town Hall tower CZK 350. Around Prague checked prices and hours on 2 November 2026 on the sites' own websites and the city's Prague.eu portal.
Prague's top 10 at a glance: prices and hours
| Place | Price 2026 | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Prague Castle | grounds free; main circuit CZK 450, reduced CZK 300 | grounds 6:00–22:00; buildings 9:00–17:00 |
| St Vitus Cathedral | included in the Castle main circuit ticket | Mon–Sat 9:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00 |
| Charles Bridge | free | pedestrian bridge, no ticket |
| Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock | square free; Old Town Hall with tower CZK 350, reduced CZK 230, lift CZK 100 | Old Town Hall: Jan–Mar 10:00–19:00, Apr–Dec 9:00–20:00 |
| Josefov, Jewish Museum | CZK 600, students CZK 400, children CZK 200 | 18 Oct – 31 Mar 9:00–16:30, closed Saturdays |
| Wenceslas Square, National Museum | square free; museum CZK 360, reduced CZK 260 | museum daily 10:00–18:00 |
| Petřín Tower | CZK 250, reduced CZK 170, lift CZK 150 | Nov–Mar 10:00–18:00; closed 7–14 November 2026 |
| Strahov Library | CZK 220, reduced CZK 110 | daily 9:00–17:00, tickets until 16:15 |
| Vyšehrad | grounds free; basilica CZK 130, reduced CZK 70 | basilica Nov–Mar: Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00 |
| Dancing House | free from outside | Glass Bar on the top floor daily 10:00–22:00 |
Prague Castle's winter hours differ between sources. The Czech page of hrad.cz, the cathedral website and Prague.eu give a 17:00 closing time, while the English and German pages of hrad.cz give 16:00 (checked on 2 November 2026). From November to March, plan to finish by 16:00.
Things to do in Prague: 10 places
Prague Castle
Hradčany, 119 08 Praha 1. One of the largest ancient castle complexes in the world, covering 70,000 m². Inside are the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica, Golden Lane and the main star, St Vitus Cathedral. The grounds are free from 6:00 to 22:00, and you only need a ticket for the buildings. The main circuit costs CZK 450, reduced CZK 300, family CZK 950, and lasts 2 days. The easiest way up is tram 22 or 23 from Malostranská metro station. More in our guide to Prague Castle tickets and opening hours.
St Vitus Cathedral
In the third courtyard of Prague Castle. This is the cathedral of the archdiocese and the largest church in Czechia. A tourist visit is paid and comes with the Castle main circuit ticket, so don't count on a free section by the entrance. Tourists cannot enter during services. Allow 3–4 hours for the whole Castle complex.
Charles Bridge
It links Staré Město and Malá Strana. Construction began in 1357 under Charles IV and ended in 1402. The bridge is 515 metres long and carries 30 statues and sculptural groups. To see it without the crowds, come at around 6 a.m., when only a few photographers and the quiet Vltava are there.
Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock
Staré Město, Prague 1. This is the heart of the Old Town. The Astronomical Clock (Orloj) is on the Old Town Hall tower: according to Prague.eu the apostles appear every hour from 8:00 to 23:00, and a crowd gathers each time. You can climb the tower for CZK 350, reduced CZK 230, and the lift costs another CZK 100. Around the square stand the Church of Our Lady before Týn, St Nicholas Church and the Jan Hus Memorial.
Vyšehrad
Prague 2, on a rocky hill above the Vltava. The grounds are open and free all year. The main landmark is the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul: November to March Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 11:00–17:00; April to October Mon–Tue and Sat 10:00–18:00, Wed–Fri 10:00–17:30, Sun 11:00–18:00. Entry costs CZK 130, reduced CZK 70, and visits during mass are not allowed. Next to it is Vyšehrad Cemetery, the resting place of Karel Čapek, Bedřich Smetana and Alfons Mucha, with the Slavín pantheon at the end of the central path. The easiest way there is the metro to Vyšehrad station. It is much quieter than the centre, with fine river views.
Dancing House
Prague 2, Nové Město, Rašínovo nábřeží 80 / Jiráskovo náměstí 6. Designed by Vlado Milunić and Frank Gehry, the building went up in 1992–1996 on the site of a house destroyed by American bombing, and it evokes the dancing pair Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire. On the top floor is the Glass Bar with a roof terrace, open daily 10:00–22:00. The bar's website does not state the terms for using the terrace. It is a 15–20 minute walk along the river from Charles Bridge.
Wenceslas Square
Nové Město, Prague 1. More a broad boulevard than a classic square, it has shops, hotels and the National Museum, a handy meeting point before a walk through the centre. The museum is open daily 10:00–18:00, and closed on 24 December and 1 January. Tickets cost CZK 360, reduced CZK 260, and children under 15 go free with an adult.
Petřín Hill and Petřín Tower
Petřínské sady 633, Prague 1. Built in 1891 for the Jubilee Exhibition, the tower looks like a small Eiffel Tower. It is 299 steps to the top, or CZK 150 extra for the lift. From November to March it opens 10:00–18:00, but it is closed from 7 to 14 November 2026 for operational reasons. The easiest way up the hill is the funicular from Újezd: it reopened on 22 September 2026, a single ticket costs CZK 100 or CZK 90 in the PID Lítačka app, and day passes and the Prague Visitor Pass are valid.
Josefov, the Jewish Quarter
Staré Město, Prague 1. The streets are free to walk, and the main sights share one Jewish Museum ticket for CZK 600: the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Pinkas, Maisel, Spanish and Old-New synagogues. Everything closes on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. The route takes 2–3 hours. See our full guide to the Jewish Quarter in Prague.
Strahov Monastery
Hradčany, Strahovské nádvoří 132/1, 118 00 Prague 1. The oldest Premonstratensian monastery in Bohemia, founded in 1143. The highlight is the library with its Theological and Philosophical Halls. You can look into the halls but not walk through them, to protect the books. It is open daily 9:00–17:00, with tickets until 16:15, for CZK 220, reduced CZK 110, and closed on 24 and 25 December. Combine it with a walk to Petřín Tower.
How to see it all in two days
- Day 1, morning: be at Prague Castle for the 9:00 opening, then walk to Strahov and down across Petřín.
- Day 1, afternoon: Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock.
- Day 2: Josefov (not on a Saturday), Wenceslas Square, the Dancing House and Vyšehrad in the evening.
- Tickets: the Prague Visitor Pass covers the Jewish Museum, the Old Town Hall and Petřín Tower, but not the National Museum or Strahov Monastery. Work out whether it pays off with our Visitor Pass guide.
For more or less time, see our Prague itinerary for 1, 2 and 3 days and our guide to walking tours.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
What are the top things to do in Prague on a first visit?
Prague Castle with St Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, and Josefov. The rest depends on your time.
What can you do in Prague for free?
Walk Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, the Prague Castle grounds, the streets of Josefov and Vyšehrad.
How many days do you need in Prague?
Two days cover the essentials, and all ten places take 3–4 days without rushing.
What is closed on Saturdays?
The Jewish Museum and the Old-New Synagogue in Josefov. They also close on Jewish holidays.
When does the Astronomical Clock show run?
According to Prague.eu the apostles appear every hour from 8:00 to 23:00.
Sources: Prague.eu: Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, Petřín Tower, Vyšehrad basilica, Dancing House, Glass Bar, PID: Petřín funicular, National Museum, Strahov Monastery, Jewish Museum. Prague Castle details: our Prague Castle guide.
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