Prague travel guide: sights, food and transport

Plan a Prague walk between Charles Bridge, the castle and old-town squares, with sights, food and transport ideas for your city break.

Seasons are distinct; check temperature, rain and wind before travelling and pack in layers.

• Group major sights by neighbourhood to reduce unnecessary travel.
• Check timed tickets in advance for busy museums and landmarks.
• Combine walking with public transport in the centre.

• Historic centre: First visits and walking.
• Main-station area: Transport and day trips.
• Creative districts: Cafés and nightlife.
• Outer neighbourhoods: Quieter, roomier options.

• Svíčková
• Goulash
• Chlebíčky
• Koláče
• Czech beer

• Prague Spring — May/June
• Signal Festival — October
• Prague Christmas Markets — December
• United Islands — May/June
• Masopust — February

Charles Bridge

See statues and riverside towers from the stone bridge over the Vltava.

Prague Castle

Plan time for the hilltop complex’s palaces, courtyards and cathedral.

St Vitus Cathedral

Explore stained glass and soaring vaults in the castle’s Gothic cathedral.

Old Town Square

Start an old-town walk among historic façades and the Church of Our Lady before Týn.

Astronomical Clock

Study the astronomical dial on the Old Town Hall façade.

Josefov

Explore Prague’s Jewish heritage through its synagogues and Old Jewish Cemetery.

Malá Strana

Explore Baroque façades along the sloping streets between bridge and castle.

Petřín Hill

Walk through gardens towards city views and check current transport availability.

Lennon Wall

See changing messages and layers of street art on the wall near Kampa.

Dancing House

Study the curving modern building beside the river.

Wenceslas Square

Explore city life and monuments along the broad avenue towards the National Museum.

Municipal House

See Art Nouveau decoration and check concert and interior-tour options separately.

Powder Tower

Pair this Gothic old-town gateway with the neighbouring Municipal House.

Clementinum

Check tour access to the historic complex’s library and tower.

Vyšehrad

Walk historic ramparts, cemetery paths and gardens above the river.

National Museum Prague

Explore natural-history and historical collections above Wenceslas Square.

Letná Park

Pause in the park overlooking the Vltava’s bridges.

Strahov Monastery

Check visitor access to the monastery’s historic library halls.

Vrtba Garden

Visit the terraced Baroque garden in Malá Strana within its seasonal opening calendar.

Náplavka

Walk beside the Vltava and check market and event dates separately.

Metro, trams and buses use the integrated PID system; validate time-based tickets before travel.