Prague

Prague Castle 3 hours · typical visit A vast hilltop castle complex of palaces, courtyards, churches and gardens overlooking Prague. St Vitus Cathedral 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Prague Castle’s Gothic cathedral, famous for stained glass, royal tombs and the Chapel of St Wenceslas. Charles Bridge 45 minutes · typical visit Prague’s landmark stone bridge across the Vltava, lined with Baroque statues and framed by medieval bridge towers. Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock 1 hour · typical visit The historic heart of Prague, centred on the Old Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, Týn Church and a ring of historic façades. Old Jewish Cemetery & Jewish Museum Prague 2 hours 30 minutes · typical visit A deeply atmospheric historic cemetery visited as part of the Jewish Museum’s cluster of synagogues and heritage sites in Josefov. Vyšehrad 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit A historic fortified hill above the Vltava with ramparts, parkland, a basilica and the national cemetery. Petřín Lookout Tower 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit A 63.5-metre steel lookout tower on Petřín Hill with panoramic views across Prague. Prague Zoo 4 hours · typical visit A large hillside zoo in Troja known for strong conservation work, varied habitats and long walking routes. Basilica of St Peter and St Paul 1 hour · typical visit Neo-Gothic basilica at Vyšehrad with richly painted interiors and distinctive twin towers. Church of Our Lady before Týn 50 minutes · typical visit Twin-spired Gothic church dominating the eastern side of Old Town Square. Clementinum Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library 1 hour · typical visit Guided route through the Baroque library hall and astronomical tower of the large Clementinum complex. Dancing House 45 minutes · typical visit Curving riverside office building by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunić, nicknamed Fred and Ginger. DOX Centre for Contemporary Art 2 hours · typical visit Contemporary art, architecture and design centre in converted industrial buildings, topped by a wooden airship. Franz Kafka Museum 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Atmospheric museum exploring Kafka’s life, Prague connections, manuscripts and literary world. Golden Lane 1 hour · typical visit Tiny lane of colourful historic houses built into the castle fortifications. House at the Black Madonna 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Landmark Czech Cubist building housing a design exhibition and the restored Grand Café Orient. Jewish Museum in Prague 3 hours · typical visit Network of historic synagogues, cemetery and exhibitions interpreting Jewish life in Bohemia and Moravia. Kampa Island 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Riverside island district with parkland, historic mills, art and views toward Charles Bridge. Karel Zeman Museum 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Hands-on museum celebrating Czech filmmaker Karel Zeman’s inventive practical effects and fantasy films. Lennon Wall 35 minutes · typical visit Colourful wall of changing messages, art and tributes associated with John Lennon and peaceful protest. Lesser Town Bridge Towers 1 hour · typical visit Pair of bridge towers marking the Malá Strana entrance to Charles Bridge. Letná Park 2 hours · typical visit Large plateau park with long paths, beer garden and famous views across Prague’s bridges. Mirror Maze on Petřín Hill 45 minutes · typical visit Small historic attraction combining a mirror labyrinth, a diorama and a hall of distorted mirrors. Municipal House 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Lavish Art Nouveau civic building with Smetana Hall, decorated salons, exhibitions and cafés. Museum Kampa 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Museum of Central European modern art inside the restored Sova Mills beside the Vltava. Museum of Communism 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Museum explaining daily life, propaganda, repression and resistance in communist Czechoslovakia. Museum of Decorative Arts in Prague 2 hours · typical visit Museum of glass, textiles, furniture, graphic design, clocks and Czech craftsmanship. Náplavka Riverbank 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Popular Vltava riverbank promenade with markets, boat venues, cafés and city views. National Gallery Prague — Trade Fair Palace 2 hours 30 minutes · typical visit Functionalist palace housing major Czech and international modern and contemporary art collections. National Memorial on Vítkov Hill 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Monumental hilltop memorial with Czech history exhibitions, an equestrian statue and city views. National Museum — Historical Building 3 hours · typical visit Grand national museum with natural history, Czech history and monumental restored interiors. National Technical Museum 3 hours · typical visit Large museum of transport, architecture, astronomy, photography, mining and industrial technology. National Theatre 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Landmark neo-Renaissance theatre associated with Czech opera, drama, ballet and national identity. Old Jewish Cemetery 1 hour · typical visit Dense historic cemetery of layered graves and weathered stones within Prague’s Jewish Quarter. Old Royal Palace 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Historic palace within Prague Castle, best known for the vast late-Gothic Vladislav Hall. Old Town Bridge Tower 1 hour · typical visit Ornate Gothic gateway at the Old Town end of Charles Bridge, with a viewing gallery above. Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Historic town hall complex with medieval interiors, underground rooms, tower views and the famous astronomical clock. Old Town Square 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Prague’s main historic square, surrounded by Gothic, Baroque and Romanesque landmarks. Petřín Gardens 2 hours · typical visit Large hillside gardens with orchards, wooded paths, viewpoints and access to Petřín attractions. Petřín Tower 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Iron observation tower on Petřín Hill with a high viewing platform above Prague. Powder Gate Tower 1 hour · typical visit Late-Gothic city gate marking the traditional start of the Royal Route to Prague Castle. Prague Botanical Garden and Fata Morgana Greenhouse 3 hours · typical visit Large hillside botanical garden with vineyards, outdoor collections and a tropical greenhouse. Prague Loreto 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Baroque pilgrimage complex with cloisters, a replica Holy House, treasury and musical carillon. Rudolfinum 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Neo-Renaissance concert hall and art venue on the Vltava, home to the Czech Philharmonic. Spanish Synagogue 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Ornate Moorish Revival synagogue presenting modern Jewish history and ceremonial art. St Nicholas Church, Malá Strana 1 hour · typical visit Dramatic Baroque church with a vast dome, frescoes, sculpture and historic organ. Strahov Monastery and Library 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Historic Premonstratensian monastery known for its ornate Philosophical and Theological library halls. Stromovka Royal Game Reserve 2 hours 30 minutes · typical visit Expansive landscaped park with ponds, lawns, mature trees and family recreation areas. Troja Château 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Baroque summer palace with grand staircase, frescoed interiors and formal French gardens. Vrtba Garden 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Terraced Baroque garden hidden behind a palace, with sculptures and rooftop views. Waldstein Garden 1 hour · typical visit Formal early-Baroque garden with fountains, sculptures, peacocks and a dramatic artificial grotto wall. Wenceslas Square 1 hour 15 minutes · typical visit Long central boulevard associated with shopping, demonstrations and modern Czech history. Žižkov Television Tower 1 hour 30 minutes · typical visit Distinctive high-rise communications tower with observation cabins, restaurant and crawling-baby sculptures.