Prague Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Prague tours, Prague Castle and Old Town walking tours, Vltava river cruises, food and beer tours, medieval and ghost tours and day trips to Český Krumlov and Kutná Hora. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Prague itinerary.
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Explore Prague by interest
Whatever brings you to Prague — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Prague Castle
The world’s largest castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.
ExploreOld Town & Clock
The Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge and old town.
ExploreRiver cruises
Vltava sightseeing, lunch and dinner cruises.
ExploreFood & beer
Goulash, pilsner and brewery tours.
ExploreGhosts & medieval
Underground, ghost walks and medieval dinners.
ExploreJewish Quarter
Josefov’s synagogues and the old cemetery.
ExploreČeský Krumlov
The fairy-tale UNESCO town and castle.
ExploreKutná Hora
The bone church and Gothic cathedral.
ExploreTop attractions in Prague
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Prague Castle
The world’s largest castle and St. Vitus Cathedral.
Old Town & Clock
The Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square.
Vltava River
Cruises beneath Charles Bridge with castle views.
Food & beer
Goulash, pilsner and historic brewery pubs.
Jewish Quarter
Josefov’s synagogues and the old cemetery.
Český Krumlov
A fairy-tale UNESCO town and Renaissance castle.
Kutná Hora
The eerie bone church and Gothic cathedral.
Saxon Switzerland
Sandstone cliffs, the Bastei and baroque Dresden.
Prague in 1 day
- 1Prague Castle
- 2Charles Bridge
- 3Old Town & Astronomical Clock
- 4Evening river cruise
Prague in 2 days
- 1Day 1: Castle & Old Town
- 2Food & beer tour
- 3Day 2: Kutná Hora day trip
- 4Evening river cruise
Prague in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Castle & Old Town
- 2Day 2: Kutná Hora
- 3Day 3: Český Krumlov
- 4Beer & river evenings
Prague with kids
- 1Astronomical Clock show
- 2Prague Castle & Golden Lane
- 3River cruise
- 4Medieval dinner
Beer & food in Prague
- 1Old Town food tour, 8–10 tastings
- 2Tankovna pubs & the hladinka pour
- 3Beer spa soak with self-serve tap
- 4Evening at a classic Czech pub
Romantic Prague
- 1Petřín Hill funicular at golden hour
- 2Old Town & Charles Bridge at dusk
- 3Classical concert or evening walk
- 4Candlelit Vltava dinner cruise
1 hr awayKutná Hora
The eerie bone church and Gothic St. Barbara’s Cathedral.
2.5 hrs awayČeský Krumlov
A UNESCO fairy-tale town and Renaissance castle.
2 hrs awaySaxon Switzerland
Sandstone cliffs, the Bastei Bridge and gorges.
2 hrs awayDresden
Baroque Germany, rebuilt to its former splendour.
2 hrs awayKarlovy Vary
An elegant spa town of colonnades and hot springs.
1 hr awayTerezín
The moving WWII memorial and former concentration camp.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Prague visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
Late spring (April–June) and early autumn (September–October) bring mild weather and thinner crowds — the best times to visit.
Spring (Apr–Jun)
Mild, blossoming days ideal for sightseeing, with Easter markets and a lively café scene.
Summer (Jul–Aug)
Warm, long days and a buzzing old town — the busiest, priciest season, so book ahead.
Autumn (Sep–Oct)
Crisp, golden days with fewer crowds — a beautiful, comfortable time to explore.
Winter (Nov–Feb)
Cold and magical, especially with the enchanting Christmas markets; the quietest, cheapest season.
Christmas markets
In December the Old Town and Wenceslas Squares fill with festive stalls, mulled wine and lights — beautiful but busy.
One day
Enough for Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town and Astronomical Clock.
Two days
Add the Jewish Quarter, a beer tour and a Kutná Hora day trip.
Three days
The sweet spot: the city, Kutná Hora, and the fairy-tale town of Český Krumlov.
Four to five days
Add Saxon Switzerland and Dresden, Karlovy Vary or more of the city’s museums and pubs.
A week or more
Use Prague as a base for Bohemia, the spa towns and across the border to Dresden.
Travelling with kids
Mix the castle, a river cruise and a medieval dinner at a gentle pace.
On foot
The old town, Charles Bridge and the castle area are best explored on foot, though the cobbles and hills can be tiring.
Metro & trams
An efficient metro and extensive tram network cover the city; tram 22 is handy for the castle, and day tickets are good value.
River boats
Vltava cruises and ferries double as sightseeing and a restful way to see the bridges and castle.
Taxis & apps
Use ride apps like Bolt or Uber rather than hailing taxis, which can overcharge tourists.
Day-trip transport
Trains reach Kutná Hora and Karlovy Vary; tours bundle transport for Český Krumlov, Dresden and Saxon Switzerland.
From the airport
Václav Havel Airport links to the centre by the Airport Express bus or bus-and-metro in about 35–45 minutes.
Charles Bridge at dawn
Visit Charles Bridge early morning or late evening to enjoy it without the daytime crowds and for the best photos.
Czech koruna
The Czech Republic uses the koruna (CZK), not the euro; pay in koruna and avoid “dynamic currency conversion”, which adds fees.
Avoid currency-exchange scams
Use bank ATMs and reputable exchanges; avoid street exchanges and machines offering poor rates near the tourist sights.
Watch for tourist-trap pricing
In the busiest old-town spots, check menu prices and avoid places with no listed prices; a food tour finds fair, authentic pubs.
Castle tickets
Prague Castle sells circuit tickets for the cathedral, palace and Golden Lane; a guided tour helps skip the queues.
Pack for the season
Bring warm layers in winter and comfortable shoes for the cobbles year-round.
Prague Castle tours
Guided castle tours fill up in high season — book ahead to skip the queues.
Food & beer tours
Small-group food and beer tours have limited places — reserve a few days ahead.
Český Krumlov trips
Popular full-day trips fill up in summer — book early.
Dinner cruises
Evening Vltava dinner cruises are popular — reserve ahead.
Medieval dinners
Family-friendly medieval dinner shows sell out on busy nights — book ahead.
Christmas markets
December weekends fill hotels and tours fast — plan early.
Prague Castle tours
Around €20–45 for a guided tour with castle entry.
City walking tours
Roughly €15–35 for a guided old-town and Charles Bridge tour.
Food & beer tours
About €40–80 for a guided food and beer tour with tastings.
River cruises
Around €15–25 for a sightseeing cruise; more for lunch or dinner cruises.
Day trips
Roughly €40–70 for Kutná Hora; more for Český Krumlov, Dresden or Saxon Switzerland.
How to save
Walk the free old town, drink in local pubs, pay in koruna and join group tours.
Prague through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Mild, blossoming days and thinner crowds — ideal for sightseeing.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- A top time to visit before the summer rush.
- Best for
- Warm, long days and a buzzing old town and beer-garden scene.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- The busiest season — book ahead and start early.
- Best for
- Crisp, golden days with fewer crowds — beautiful and comfortable.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Great value as summer crowds fade.
- Best for
- Magical Christmas markets and a snow-dusted old town.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Cold but enchanting; pack warm layers.