Free things to do · Prague · Czechia
7 free things to do in Prague
Prague without the ticket prices: sights, walks and views that cost nothing.
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Quick answer
You can fill at least 2 days in Prague without paying an entry fee: Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Vyšehrad and Dancing House are all free. Pay in Czech koruna, not euros; prices quoted in euros usually include a poor exchange rate.
Key facts
- Free sights in this guide
- 7
- Low-cost extras
- 9
- Cost level
- Affordable
- Lowest hotel prices
- January–February
Free sights and experiences
Landmark · Old Town
1.Charles Bridge
Cross at sunrise for an almost empty bridge, then return after dark to see the castle lit up.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Photo spot
Landmark · Old Town
2.Old Town Square
Step into the side streets for coffee; the terraces on the square charge a premium.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- After dark
Historic site · Vyšehrad
3.Vyšehrad
Take metro C to Vyšehrad and walk in through the Tábor Gate, then come down the riverside stairs towards Náplavka.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Outdoors
Architecture · New Town
4.Dancing House
Combine it with a walk along Náplavka, the riverside embankment just to the south.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes–1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Architecture
- Free
- Views
- Photo spot
Garden · Malá Strana
5.Wallenstein Garden
Use it as a quiet shortcut on the walk from the Malostranská metro station up towards the castle.
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Neighbourhood · Malá Strana
6.Kampa Island and the Lennon Wall
Visit early in the morning, before tour groups fill the Lennon Wall area.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Park · Holešovice
7.Letná Park
Buy a beer at the Letná beer garden in the late afternoon and watch the light change on the bridges.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Views
- Outdoors
- Food
Free sights by area
| Area | Free sights | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Old Town | Charles Bridge and Old Town Square | 30 minutes–1 hour + 1 hour |
| Vyšehrad | Vyšehrad | 2 hours |
| New Town | Dancing House | 30 minutes–1 hour |
| Malá Strana | Wallenstein Garden and Kampa Island and the Lennon Wall | 30–45 minutes + 1 hour |
| Holešovice | Letná Park | 1–2 hours |
Worth a small ticket
Historic site · Old Town
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock
The hourly show is brief and the crowd is thick with pickpockets; the tower view is the better experience.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Views
- Kids
Park · Malá Strana
Petřín Hill and Lookout Tower
Walk up through the orchards from Malá Strana or from Strahov Monastery, which is almost level with the top.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
Street · New Town
Wenceslas Square and the National Museum
Look for the small memorial to Jan Palach and Jan Zajíc in front of the museum.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Rainy day
- Architecture
Architecture · Old Town
Municipal House
If you skip the tour, have coffee in the ground-floor café to see the interior, then walk under the Powder Tower next door.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
- Couples
Religious site · Malá Strana
St Nicholas Church, Malá Strana
Evening classical concerts here are a good way to hear the acoustics; buy tickets at the church rather than from street sellers.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- Architecture
- Art
- Rainy day
Experience · Vltava
Vltava boat or paddle boat
A paddle boat at sunset is cheaper and more fun than many cruises; some come shaped like swans or vintage cars.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- Couples
- Views
- Outdoors
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Religious site · Hradčany
Strahov Monastery and Library
Combine it with Petřín Hill, which is almost level with the monastery, and walk down through the orchards.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
- Views
Architecture · Old Town
Klementinum
Visits are by guided tour only; book ahead in summer.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Views
- Rainy day
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Viewpoint · Žižkov
Žižkov Television Tower
Go on a clear day and follow it with a beer in one of Žižkov's old pubs.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Kids
- Architecture
More ways to save
- Pay in Czech koruna, not euros; prices quoted in euros usually include a poor exchange rate.
- Avoid exchange offices advertising '0% commission' in the Old Town, which often use very poor rates; use bank ATMs and decline dynamic currency conversion.
- Eat the weekday lunch menu and drink in pubs outside the Old Town Square area for much lower prices.
- Charles Bridge, the castle courtyards, Vyšehrad, Letná, the Wallenstein Garden and the Lennon Wall are free.
- A 24- or 72-hour transport ticket is good value if you plan several tram and metro rides.
- Visit between January and March, outside holidays, for the lowest hotel rates.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Prague expensive to visit?
Prague is affordable for most visitors, but 7 of its best-known sights are free, which makes a tight budget workable.
+What is the best free thing to do in Prague?
Charles Bridge: Cross at sunrise for an almost empty bridge, then return after dark to see the castle lit up.