A city of medieval lanes and red roofs where Prague Castle faces the Old Town across the Vltava River. Its sights link up nicely on foot, so it suits travellers who love architecture, history and night views, and trams and the metro make getting around easy.
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Check prices →Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October) are the most pleasant for walking. Summer is the busiest, and winter is cold, but during Advent Christmas markets fill Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square and other squares. Opening hours of the Prague Castle buildings change by season, so check officially.
A direct bus between the airport and Prague Main Railway Station (Hlavní nádraží, metro C) with extra space for large bags. Regular public transport tickets are not valid; buy the AE ticket at the Visitor Centre in the arrival halls or from the driver.
A city bus between the airport and Nádraží Veleslavín on metro line A. Buy a regular PID ticket before boarding, then change to line A towards the Old Town.
A city bus between the airport and Zličín on metro line B. At night, buses 910 and 907 run instead, so check the timetable officially.
The airport's official taxi pick-up points are right in front of the Terminal 1 and 2 arrival halls; book via the app, a kiosk or a counter and give the driver your six-digit PIN. Check fares officially.
Time-based tickets valid across metro, trams and buses. Paper tickets must be stamped exactly once, on first use, in the vehicle or at the entrance to the metro paid area; tickets bought from the contactless-only terminals on board have their validity printed and need no stamping.
The official app sells every ticket type, slightly cheaper than paper. App tickets become valid one minute after activation, so activate before your tram or bus arrives.
Three lines cross the centre and connect with the airport buses. The metro runs roughly from 5 a.m. to midnight.
Trams link the Old Town, Malá Strana and Vinohrady with great views on the way. The Old Town and the Charles Bridge area are best explored on foot.
The official city card from Prague City Tourism, valid 48, 72 or 120 hours, covering public transport including airport transfers plus free entry or discounts at many sights. About CZK 2,700-3,900 for adults, so it pays off if you plan lots of sightseeing.
Good for: First-timers, walking
Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and Charles Bridge are all within walking distance. Very crowded by day and hotel prices are high.
Good for: Atmosphere, near Prague Castle
Baroque lanes below the castle across Charles Bridge, lovely for evening strolls. Hills and cobblestones make big suitcases awkward.
Good for: Transport, shopping
Metro lines meet around Wenceslas Square, making it very convenient. A busy area that can be noisy late at night.
Good for: Local vibe, quieter stays
A residential district of parks and cafés, a short metro or tram ride from the centre. You'll need public transport to reach the sights.
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The visitor circuit covers St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane. There are security checks, so leave large bags behind, and the cathedral has shortened hours on some days for liturgical reasons, so check official notices (check official prices).
The bridge across the Vltava, lined with thirty statues, is free to walk. Early morning is quietest, and the bridge towers at each end have paid viewpoints.
The clock on the Old Town Hall has told the time for about six centuries, and the twelve apostles appear on the hour. The Old Town Hall tower and interiors are a paid visit (check official hours).
One basic ticket covers several synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery. Officially closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays.
A hill topped by a lookout tower modelled on a smaller Eiffel Tower. The funicular resumed service with new cars on 22 September 2026 and accepts 24- and 72-hour tickets.
An old fortress on a rock above the Vltava with a Romanesque rotunda, the Church of Sts Peter and Paul and the Slavín national cemetery. Great river views and fewer crowds.
See Prague Castle and Charles Bridge from the water. A sunset departure adds the night views; check schedules and fares officially.
Roast beef in a creamy vegetable sauce with bread dumplings, the classic Czech dish.
Meat stewed with onions and peppers, served with bread or potato dumplings (knedlíky).
Crisp roast duck with dumplings and braised cabbage, a traditional favourite.
Beer culture runs deep here, so try a draught with pub snacks at a neighbourhood pub.
Dough wrapped on a spit and grilled, sold everywhere in tourist areas. Even the national tourism agency presents it as a tourist treat with disputed origins.
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AE bus or city bus plus metro into town and check in, catch the Astronomical Clock on the hour in Old Town Square, then a sunset walk over Charles Bridge.
Prague Castle in the morning (St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane), Malá Strana's lanes, then the funicular up Petřín Hill to the lookout tower.
The Jewish Quarter and Jewish Museum (closed Saturdays, so pick another day), Wenceslas Square and the New Town, then an evening Vltava cruise.
Charles Bridge early, a tram to Vyšehrad for river views, then a relaxed lunch in Vinohrady before heading to the airport.
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