Prague’s highlights are close together, but the city rewards wandering beyond the famous squares. Here are the 20 best things to do, grouped by area.
Prague Castle and Malá Strana
- Prague Castle: the main circuit (450 CZK) covers St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St George’s Basilica and Golden Lane. See Prague Castle tickets.
- The Changing of the Guard: hourly at the castle gates, with the big ceremony at noon.
- Malá Strana: baroque palaces, St Nicholas Church and quiet lanes.
- The Wallenstein Garden: a free formal garden with peacocks.
- Petřín Hill: walk up, or take the funicular, to the mini Eiffel-style lookout tower.
- The Lennon Wall and Kampa Island: graffiti, the river and the sculptures.
Old Town and Josefov
- The Charles Bridge: 30 baroque statues, and best at sunrise.
- The Astronomical Clock: the hourly show (9am–11pm), and the Old Town Hall tower for the view.
- Old Town Square: the Týn Church, pastel façades and seasonal markets.
- The Jewish Quarter (Josefov): the Spanish Synagogue, the Pinkas Synagogue and the Old Jewish Cemetery, on one Jewish Museum ticket.
- The Municipal House: Art Nouveau splendour, with a café and concerts.
- The Powder Tower: the Gothic gate to the Old Town.
New Town and beyond
- Wenceslas Square and the National Museum.
- The Dancing House: Frank Gehry’s riverside landmark, with a rooftop bar.
- Vyšehrad: a hilltop fortress, a cemetery and quiet views, away from the crowds.
- The Letná Beer Garden: the classic view of the bridges.
- Vinohrady and Žižkov: local cafés, wine bars and the TV Tower.
Experiences
- A Vltava river cruise, or rent a paddle boat in summer.
- A classical concert in a historic church or hall.
- A Czech beer and food crawl: svíčková, goulash, trdelník (a tourist snack) and unpasteurised tank beer.
Compare Prague walking tours, river cruises and concerts.
Tips
- Visit the Charles Bridge and Golden Lane early, because they’re packed by 10am in summer.
- Eat a street or two away from Old Town Square for better food and fair prices.
- Pay in CZK by card, and avoid exchange booths that advertise “0% commission”.
For events, opening hours and official visitor information, see Prague City Tourism.
More Prague guides
- Prague travel guide
- Prague itinerary: 2, 3 or 4 days
- Where to stay in Prague
- Prague Castle tickets and the main circuit
- Best day trips from Prague
- Prague Airport to the city
- Best time to visit Prague
FAQ: Things to do in Prague
What is Prague most famous for?
Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, its Gothic and baroque Old Town, and Czech beer.
What can you do for free in Prague?
You can walk the Charles Bridge, the castle courtyards and the Old Town, watch the clock show, visit the Wallenstein Garden and Vyšehrad, and take in the views from Letná.
Is 2 days enough for Prague?
Yes, for the highlights. See our Prague itinerary.
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