Prague Things To Do

Czech Republic · Prague (Praha), capital city on the Vltava

Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town Clock on the Vltava

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Prague is the Czech capital, split north to south by the Vltava. On the west bank, Prague Castle, the largest castle complex in the world, holds St Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane above the lanes of Malá Strana, and is floodlit every night after dusk. Charles Bridge crosses to the Old Town, where the medieval Astronomical Clock is mounted on the Old Town Hall. The centre is compact enough to cross on foot in about 40 minutes, though its character changes block by block.

Good to know

  • Airport Express bus to Praha hlavní nádraží
  • Metro lines A, B and C, plus trams
  • One PID ticket for metro, tram, bus and ferry
  • Prague Visitor Pass for 48, 72 or 120 hours

Why visit Prague

  1. Inside Prague Castle

    Beyond the cathedral: the Picture Gallery, Rosenberg Palace and the changing of the guard at the Titans Gate on Hradčanské náměstí.

  2. Synagogues of Josefov

    The Jewish Quarter, beside the Old Town, has a historic cemetery and several synagogues within a few streets.

  3. Towers and hilltop views

    Climb the Old Town Hall tower for a panorama of the Old Town, or ride the funicular up Petřín Hill to its lookout tower.

  4. Cruises on the Vltava

    Boat trips run past both banks of the river, and a Vltava cruise is included in the official Prague Visitor Pass.

  5. Hockey at the O2 Arena

    Catch an HC Sparta Prague home game during the Tipsport Extraliga season for a night out with local fans.

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Prague at a glance

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Where to stay

Malá Strana (Lesser Town)

Romantic stays

Below Prague Castle on the west bank: cobbled lanes, Baroque palaces and fewer chain restaurants. Smaller and quieter than the Old Town, with a village feel.

Which area suits you?

Nové Město (New Town)

Value hotels

Easy access to the Old Town and the transport network, with good-value hotels.

Which area suits you?

Vinohrady

Food lovers and families

Leafy avenues, Art Nouveau apartment blocks and squares such as Náměstí Míru and Tylovo náměstí, 10 minutes by metro from the Old Town. Quieter and more spacious.

Which area suits you?

Karlín

A local feel

One of the two leading districts for contemporary dining, with a local feel and a 20 to 30 minute walk to the Old Town.

Which area suits you?

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Things to do in Prague

When to go

  1. April–May

    Mild weather and thinner crowds; May highs reach about 20–21 °C and the Prague Castle gardens are open. Good for walking the city.

  2. June–August

    Peak season with large crowds. July highs average about 26 °C, and summer brings a fair amount of rain.

  3. September–November

    September is drier than May with highs around 20–21 °C; October averages 14 °C by day and 8 °C at night. Crowds are lighter.

  4. December–February

    January averages about 4 °C by day and just below freezing at night. Advent brings Christmas markets on Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square, plus concerts and opera; otherwise crowds are light.

Weather

Weather in Prague

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Prague weather by month

Prague weather by month
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Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER

Practical tips

  • Stamp a paper PID ticket once only, arrow facing up, because restamping it when you change lines makes it invalid.
  • Buy single tickets by contactless card at the terminals on trams and city buses; they need no stamping, but metro wagons don't take cards.
  • At ATMs and card terminals choose to pay in Czech koruna, not your home currency, and use bank-owned ATMs rather than exchange-company ones.
  • Never change money with people on the street, and at '0% commission' offices ask exactly how many koruna you will receive.
  • Avoid unofficial airport taxis and street hails in tourist areas; book through Bolt, Liftago or Uber, or pre-book a transfer.

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