3 Days in Prague — The Perfect Itinerary

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-10

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Day 1

Morning

Start at Old Town Square (Staré Město) – grab coffee at Café Louvre (historic café, €3-4) to soak in the square’s charm. Watch the Astronomical Clock (Prazský orloj) chime at 1 PM (free, but arrive early to avoid crowds). Wander the Old Town Bridge Tower for panoramic views (€5 entry). Walk across Charles Bridge (Karlův most) – arrive by 8:30 AM to beat tour groups. Snap photos of the statues and river views (free, 15 mins).

Transport: Walk from Old Town Square to Charles Bridge (5 mins). Use trams 17/22 from Old Town to Jewish Quarter later (€1.50).

Afternoon

Lunch at a traditional Czech beer hall like U Modré Kachničky (near Old Town Square) – order svíčková (marinated beef with dumplings, €10-12) and a local beer (€3-4). After lunch, explore the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) – visit the Old Jewish Cemetery (€5, 30 mins) and Maisel Synagogue (€5, 45 mins). Wander Judenplatz for quiet courtyards.

Transport: Tram 17 from Old Town Square (10 mins, €1.50) to Josefov. Walk to cemetery (5 mins).

Evening

Dinner in Malá Strana – try trdelník (sweet chimney cake) from a street vendor near Charles Bridge (€2-3). Eat at U Modré Kachničky for goulash (beef stew, €9-11) and kolache (sweet pastry, €2). End at Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) – see the illuminated statue, sip coffee at U Modrého Kostela (€4), and people-watch (free).

Transport: Walk from Malá Strana to Wenceslas Square (15 mins). Tram 22 from square to hotel (€1.50).

Costs: Entry fees €10, Lunch €15, Dinner €15, Transport €3.

Day 2

Morning

Take tram 21 from Wenceslas Square to Vyšehrad (€1.50, 20 mins). Hike up to the Vyšehrad Fortress (€5, 1 hour) for views of Prague. See the St. Vitus Cathedral (exterior only; interior requires separate ticket), then stroll through the Vyšehrad Cemetery (notable graves, free).

Transport: Tram 21 from Wenceslas Square (20 mins, €1.50). Walk up from station.

Afternoon

Lunch at Žižkov – eat hádanky (meat dumplings) at U Pěti Křížů (€8-10, casual spot). After lunch, explore Žižkov Tower (€5, 30 mins) – take the elevator for city views. Wander Žižkov's hipster streets (think indie shops, street art) for souvenirs.

Transport: Tram 21 from Vyšehrad (5 mins, €1.50) to Žižkov. Walk to tower (10 mins).

Evening

Dinner in Vinohrady – try čevábek (grilled meat sandwich, €4) from U Modrého Hříbka (street stall). Eat at U Modrých Kostelů for kapr se zelím (carp with sauerkraut, €12) and plum dumplings (€5). End with a beer garden like Bistro 7 (€5 for a pint) near Vinohrady’s central park.

Transport: Tram 21 from Žižkov to Vinohrady (10 mins, €1.50).

Costs: Fortress €5, Lunch €12, Dinner €15, Transport €3.

Day 3

Morning

Start at Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) – enter via Golden Lane (€12.50, 2 hours). See St. Vitus Cathedral (exterior, free), Old Royal Palace, and Wallenstein Garden. Avoid peak hours; arrive by 9 AM.

Transport: Tram 22 from Wenceslas Square to castle (15 mins, €1.50). Walk from tram stop (5 mins).

Afternoon

Lunch at U Modré Kachničky (castle area) – get trdelník (€2) and <

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Flavia's Personal Notes — Prague

Beer is cheaper than water, literally. Cross the Charles Bridge at 6am for photos without crowds. The castle district is beautiful but the old town square is the real heart. I found the best trdelnik at a small stall on Karlova street, not the main square ones.

— Flavia Voican, who has actually visited Prague

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