We know travel time is precious, and that sometimes there are just too many things to do on your bucket list than time allows. Although we recommend spending 2-3 days in Prague, Czech Republic, below outlines the highlights of this great city, easily completed in just 24 hours.
Morning in Prague
Conveniently located outside our Recommended Prague Hostels
A quick and easy, on-the-go meal for a day packed with adventures. Bageterie Boulevard is a chain with over 20 locations around Prague. The bread is absolutely delicious and ingredients fresh! When looking for a meal that might be more familiar, yet tasty and unique, this is a great option.
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2. Head over to Old Town Square
This large square comprised of St Nicholas Church, the Kinsky Palace, Astronomical Clock, as well as, restaurants and street performers. Depending on the time of year, markets are also set up in this square on cobblestone streets that make you feel like you went back to medieval time.
J&L Tip: Do not use any of the currency exchange places located within Old Town Square as several of them are a scam. Your best bet is to exchange your money at a Prague bank or at the airport.
3. Within Old Town Square, be sure to see the Astronomical Clock
Built in the 15th century, this clock goes off on the hour, every hour. But what is an Astronomical Clock? This clock does much more than just tell time. It also shows the date, the position of the moon, stars, and other astronomical information, as well as, zodiac constellations, and ancient Czech time to name a few. Be sure to plan your stop here on the hour so that you can hear the beautiful bells while taking in its historical beauty. Located in such a central part of the city, it is hard not to pass this Astronomical Clock at least once during your time in Prague.
Fact: This clock is the oldest operating astronomical clock in the world and third oldest still standing!
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4. Also located within Old Town Square is St Nicholas Church
A baroque church built in the 18th century that's architecture will amaze all those who step within. Located within the Old Town Square, this beautiful church towers above those relaxing in the square and is worth a visit to appreciate its history and charm.
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Afternoon in Prague
As self-awarded cheese connoisseurs, we highly recommend trying a local Czech favorite, fried cheese at Dlouhááá Lokál. Here, they have a designated chef for breading and frying cheese, and let their cheese age an extra size weeks. If you want to taste the best of the best, be sure to stop at Lokál!
Try: Fried Cheese!
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Thirsty for a local beverage with lunch?
Dlouhááá Lokál offers Pilsner Urquell (Czech Pilsner 4.4% ABV) on their menu for less than $2! This pilsner is a staple located in every Prague bar that you must have as a tourist at least once. A light and refreshing crisp drink. Don't be surprised if you see a few of the locals put down 3 or 4 of these in one sitting. Typically under $2 USD for a half liter!
6. Head over to Prague Castle via the Charles Bridge
Charles Bridge is a beautiful bridge that crosses the Vltava River and takes you from Old Town to Malá Strana and the Prague Castle. Malá Strana is the beautiful neighborhood that houses the Prague Castle, John Lennon Wall, as well as, many eateries and hotels. The beautiful cobblestones of the Charles Bridge are home to many street vendors, artists, and local musicians. We took our time crossing this bridge in order to take in the beautiful views of Old Town, Malá Strana, the Vltava River, and of course, the talented street performers.
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7. Spend the majority of your afternoon exploring the Prague Castle
Built in the 9th century, this castle has so much history that you will need the entire day in order to do it justice. Admission to the castle includes entrance into St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, The Golden Lane and Old Royal Palace. We found this ticket to be a great value and well worth our time. We did not purchase the audio-tour and did not feel that we missed out as there was plenty of signage explaining the history.
Tickets: Ticket information can be found here and are roughly $11.50/Adult
The largest temple in Prague and the site of Czech King's coronations, this is a magnificent part of the Prague Castle and hard to miss as you explore the grounds. We highly recommend prioritizing this experience while at Prague Castle if not for the incredible architecture, for the beautiful stained glass windows within.
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Evening in Prague
9. After a long day of walking, treat yourself to Trdelnik
For those of you with a sweet tooth (like us), this pastry is a must-try while in Prague. Also called Chimney Cakes, these pastries are made by cooking dough around a hot rod, allowing for the center to be filled with nutella or ice cream and the outsides covered in cinnamon sugar. Good Food Coffee & Bakery in Old Town was by far our favorite! Be sure to try the Chimney King with vanilla ice cream, nuts, brownies, and caramel.
J&L Recommended: Must try!
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10. Grab some dinner at Restaurace Mincovna
For those of you in search of an authentic Czech meal while in Prague, look no further. From beef tartar and pickled cheese, to traditional goulash and schnitzel with potato salad, Mincovna has every traditional dish you need to try while in Prague at an affordable price.
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11. End you day unwinding on a floating brewpub, Lod' Pivovar (Ship Brewery)
Recommended Brew: Monarchy 13 (Dark 5.5% ABV)
A unique experience where you can eat and drink on a floating brewpub! A great view of the river to watch the wildlife and boats pass by on the ship's deck. We recommend trying the Monarchy 13 for a tasty dark beer with a caramel and a slight bitter taste (not as sweet as a typical dark beer).
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Also Read: Complete Guide to Prague, Czech Republic
Happy Adventuring!
J&L
