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Prague travel guide
A castle on the hill, a 600-year-old clock and bridges full of statues.
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Prague is very walkable: the Old Town, Charles Bridge, Malá Strana and the castle sit along one route you can walk in a day. Three days lets you add the Jewish Quarter, the New Town and a sunset viewpoint. Go early for Charles Bridge and the castle, buy public transport tickets in the app, and remember the currency is the Czech koruna, not the euro.
Plan your Prague trip
Best things to do in Prague →
13 honest picks with costs, timing and skip-it-ifs.
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Prague in 3 days →
A day-by-day route grouped by area.
Day trips from Prague →
3 easy escapes by train or bus.
Prague City Quest →
A printable self-guided treasure hunt.
Prague quick facts
- Best time to visit
- April–June and September–October. December has Christmas markets; July–August is busiest.
- Money
- Czech koruna (CZK, Kč). Cards are widely accepted. Avoid street money changers.
- Airports
- Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), about 30–40 minutes from the centre.
- Airport to city
- Bus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín, then Metro line A, about 35 minutes in total on one 90-minute ticket (50 Kč paper, 46 Kč in the PID Lítačka app; checked October 2026). The Airport Express (AE) bus to the main station costs 200 Kč and regular tickets are not valid on it.
- Getting around
- Walk the centre and use trams and the metro. Buy tickets in the app or at machines, and validate paper tickets when you first board.
- Budget
- Usually cheaper than Western Europe for food and transport; central hotels cost more in summer and December. Compare live prices.
- Language
- Czech. English is common in the centre.
- Plugs
- Type E (and C), 230 V.
Only have one day? Do these three
Top things to do in Prague
- 1. Old Town Square & the Astronomical Clock · Square free
- 2. Charles Bridge · Free
- 3. Prague Castle & St Vitus Cathedral · Courtyards free
- 4. Malá Strana & St Nicholas Church · Free to wander
- 5. Josefov (Jewish Quarter) · Paid combined ticket
- 6. Municipal House & Powder Tower · Free to see outside
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Turn sightseeing into a game
Prague City Quest
Follow 12 quest stops from the Municipal House through the Old Town, over Charles Bridge and up through Malá Strana to the castle, with riddles, photo missions, a kids’ mode and a printable map.
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How many days do you need in Prague?
Two days covers the castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town. Three days lets you add the Jewish Quarter, the New Town and Vyšehrad at a relaxed pace.
Does Prague use the euro?
No. The currency is the Czech koruna (CZK, Kč). Cards work almost everywhere. Avoid street money changers and choose to pay in koruna when a card machine asks.
How do I get from Prague airport to the city?
Take bus 59 to Nádraží Veleslavín and change to Metro A, about 35 minutes on one 90-minute ticket (50 Kč, or 46 Kč in the Lítačka app). The Airport Express bus costs 200 Kč and regular tickets are not valid on it. Prices checked October 2026.
When is the best time to see Charles Bridge?
At sunrise or late in the evening. By mid-morning it is packed with people.
Is the Jewish Museum open every day?
No. It is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, so plan your visit on another day.
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