In a single day in Prague, it's worth covering the historic centre: Old Town Square with its astronomical clock, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. With two days, add Vyšehrad, Petřín Hill and the Jewish Quarter of Josefov, and on the third day, head out to nearby destinations — most often Kutná Hora or Karlštejn. Below are three logical walking routes with real landmarks and tips on what to see each day.
The classic first day follows a "royal" route across both banks of the Vltava. It's compact — almost the entire route can be done on foot, with the only real elevation change coming on the climb up to the Castle.
Allow at least 2–3 hours to explore the Castle. Opening hours for the complex and its churches, along with ticket "circuit" prices, are listed on the Castle's official website — they vary by season and change from time to time.
The second day takes you away from the tourist crowds to spots with the best panoramas and to historic Josefov. The route is flexible — the districts can be visited in any order.
Vyšehrad is an ancient fortress perched on a rock above the Vltava and, according to legend, the cradle of Prague. Here you'll find the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul (Bazilika svatého Petra a Pavla), the Rotunda of St Martin (Rotunda svatého Martina) — one of the city's oldest buildings — and the Vyšehrad Cemetery (Vyšehradský hřbitov) with the Slavín pantheon, the resting place of Dvořák, Smetana, Mucha and Čapek. Entry to the fortress grounds is free, though some sights charge admission.
Petřín is a green hill offering the city's best views. A funicular (lanová dráha) runs to the top, where you'll find the Petřín Lookout Tower (Petřínská rozhledna) — a mini Eiffel Tower of sorts — the Mirror Maze (Zrcadlové bludiště) and the old Hunger Wall (Hladová zeď).
Josefov, the former Jewish Quarter between Old Town Square and the river, holds its main landmarks under the umbrella of the Jewish Museum (Židovské muzeum): the Old-New Synagogue (Staronová synagoga) — one of the oldest active synagogues in Europe — the Spanish Synagogue (Španělská synagoga) and the Old Jewish Cemetery (Starý židovský hřbitov). Check the museum's website for combined tickets and opening hours. You'll find more exhibitions listed in advance in the places/kultura/museum/ section.
It makes sense to dedicate the third day to a day trip — many destinations are less than an hour from Prague by train. The two most popular options:
Alternative third-day trips include Konopiště Castle, Terezín Fortress or, if you're up for a longer journey, Český Krumlov in southern Bohemia. Check the current train schedule on the carrier's website, and confirm castle opening hours on their official pages — many are closed off-season or only accessible with a guided tour.
The historic centre is best explored on foot, but for trips to Vyšehrad, train stations or the airport, public transport comes in handy. Prague runs on the unified PID system (metro, trams, buses), and time-based tickets work across all modes of transport, including transfers. For details on zones and travel passes, see our guides on the Prague metro and on the Lítačka travel card.
It's worth pausing along the route for lunch or coffee — we've rounded up trusted spots in the places/eda/restaurants/ and places/eda/cafe/ sections. And to fit a concert, exhibition or seasonal festival into your trip, check out poster/: the listings help you plan your evenings without wasting time on extra travel. For more ideas on where to walk, browse the places/ section.
This article is for informational purposes only. Opening hours, ticket prices and transport schedules may change depending on the season — check the official websites of attractions and carriers before your trip.
Source: aroundprague.cz
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