7 days in Prague

Day by day

1. Day 1: Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral

   Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral, then Charles Bridge in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Prague Castle

      Hradčany · 3–4 hours · mid-priced. Buying the circuit ticket online saves queuing at the ticket offices; security checks at the gates can still be slow in summer.

   2. Late morning

      St Vitus Cathedral

      Hradčany · 1 hour · mid-priced.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Svíčková

      Traditional pubs and restaurants across the city; often on weekday lunch menus.

   4. Evening

      Charles Bridge

      Cross at sunrise for an almost empty bridge, then return after dark to see the castle lit up.

2. Day 2: Strahov Monastery and Library and Old Town Square

   Strahov Monastery and Library and Old Town Square, then Žižkov in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Strahov Monastery and Library

      Hradčany · 1–1.5 hours · low cost.

   2. Late morning

      Old Town Square

      Old Town · 1 hour · free.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Roast pork, dumplings and sauerkraut

      Old-style pubs in Žižkov, Vinohrady and the New Town, where it is cheaper than in the Old Town.

   4. Evening

      Žižkov

      A dense mix of cheap, smoky old pubs and craft-beer bars favoured by students and locals.

3. Day 3: Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock and Municipal House

   Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock and Municipal House, then Vinohrady in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock

      Old Town · 1 hour · low cost.

   2. Late morning

      Municipal House

      Old Town · 1–1.5 hours · low cost.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Czech goulash

      Pubs throughout the city; the version served in a bread bowl is mostly for visitors.

   4. Evening

      Vinohrady

      Wine bars, cocktail bars, cafés and the centre of LGBTQ+ nightlife around Náměstí Míru and Riegrovy sady.

4. Day 4: Day trip to Kutná Hora

   About 1 hour by train each way. Getting there: Train from Praha hlavní nádraží, then a local bus or walk.

   1. Morning

      Travel to Kutná Hora

      About 1 hour by train (Train from Praha hlavní nádraží, then a local bus or walk); about 80 km.

   2. Day

      Kutná Hora

      It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

   3. Evening

      Back in Prague

      Dinner: try Fried cheese.

5. Day 5: Klementinum and Jewish Quarter (Josefov)

   Klementinum and Jewish Quarter (Josefov), then Old Town in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Klementinum

      Old Town · 1 hour · low cost. Guided tours have limited places and fill up in high season.

   2. Late morning

      Jewish Quarter (Josefov)

      Josefov · 2–3 hours · mid-priced.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Fried cheese

      Pubs and snack stands everywhere; also sold in a bun from takeaway counters.

   4. Evening

      Old Town

      Cocktail bars, jazz clubs and big multi-floor clubs, busy with visitors and groups.

6. Day 6: Day trip to Karlštejn Castle

   About 40 minutes by train, then a 20–30 minute walk each way. Getting there: Train from Praha hlavní nádraží or Smíchov to Karlštejn.

   1. Morning

      Travel to Karlštejn Castle

      About 40 minutes by train, then a 20–30 minute walk (Train from Praha hlavní nádraží or Smíchov to Karlštejn); about 30 km.

   2. Day

      Karlštejn Castle

      Guided tours visit the imperial rooms and, on a separate tour, the gilded Chapel of the Holy Cross.

   3. Evening

      Back in Prague

      Dinner: try Open sandwiches.

7. Day 7: Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower and St Nicholas Church, Malá Strana

   Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower and St Nicholas Church, Malá Strana, then Náplavka in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower

      Malá Strana · 2 hours · low cost.

   2. Late morning

      St Nicholas Church, Malá Strana

      Malá Strana · 45 minutes · low cost.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Open sandwiches

      Traditional delicatessens (lahůdky) and modern sandwich bars in the New Town and Vinohrady.

   4. Evening

      Náplavka

      Riverside embankment with bars on moored boats, popular on summer evenings.

Before you go

Reserve timed tickets for Prague Castle and Klementinum before you travel; the rest of this plan needs no advance booking.

Where to stay for this itinerary

With 7 nights, Old Town keeps most of this route within easy reach. For a calmer or cheaper base, Malá Strana ($$$$) suits couples, first-timers, luxury and culture. Compare every area.

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 15–18 hours of visiting over 7 days, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 8.1 hours in December to 16.4 hours in June, so in winter start early and keep museums for the afternoon.

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