Prague's old center is dense and walkable, which makes three days comfortable rather than rushed — enough time for the castle, the old town, and a proper day trip.
Prague's old center is dense and walkable, which makes three days comfortable rather than rushed — enough time for the castle, the old town, and a proper day trip.
Start early at Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad) and St. Vitus Cathedral inside its walls — arrive before 9am to beat tour groups. Walk down through Malá Strana (Lesser Town)'s quiet lanes, then cross Charles Bridge (Karlův Most) at golden hour for the best light and photos.
Watch the Astronomical Clock (Prague Orloj) chime on the hour in Old Town Square (Staroměstské Náměstí), then explore Josefov (Jewish Quarter) and its historic synagogues. In the evening, join a Czech Beer Tasting Tour — Czechia drinks more beer per capita than anywhere else in the world.
Český Krumlov, a near-perfectly preserved medieval town built around a river bend, is an easy full-day trip from Prague and one of the best in Central Europe. If you'd rather stay closer, Kutná Hora's bone-decorated ossuary is a shorter, equally memorable half-day option.