The trip, in order
Follow the route day by day. Times and prices can change, so check official information before you travel.
Castle Hill
Prague
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Prague Castle
A vast hilltop castle complex of palaces, courtyards, churches and gardens overlooking Prague. Founded in the ninth century, it became the seat of Bohemian rulers and later Czech presidents; Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque layers make it a compact history of Czech statehood. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 180 minutes suggested
- Price
- Courtyards free; selected interiors require admission
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
St Vitus Cathedral
Prague Castle’s Gothic cathedral, famous for stained glass, royal tombs and the Chapel of St Wenceslas. Construction began in 1344 on an older sacred site and continued across centuries; the cathedral was completed in the twentieth century while preserving its Gothic core. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- Some areas may be freely visible; fuller visitor access can require a castle ticket
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Vyšehrad
A historic fortified hill above the Vltava with ramparts, parkland, a basilica and the national cemetery. The hill was an important early Přemyslid stronghold and later part of Prague’s fortification system; its myths and cemetery also give it a strong place in Czech national memory. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 90 minutes suggested
- Price
- Grounds free; selected interiors paid
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Old Town and Jewish Prague
Prague
- 1
Charles Bridge
Prague’s landmark stone bridge across the Vltava, lined with Baroque statues and framed by medieval bridge towers. Commissioned by Charles IV in 1357, the bridge replaced an earlier crossing and became a vital route through medieval Prague; most of its famous statues were added later. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 45 minutes suggested
- Price
- Free public crossing
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock
The historic heart of Prague, centred on the Old Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, Týn Church and a ring of historic façades. The square developed as Prague’s medieval market centre. The astronomical clock dates from the early fifteenth century and remains one of Europe’s best-known medieval timepieces. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 60 minutes suggested
- Price
- Square free; tower and interiors paid
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 3
Old Jewish Cemetery & Jewish Museum Prague
A deeply atmospheric historic cemetery visited as part of the Jewish Museum’s cluster of synagogues and heritage sites in Josefov. The cemetery was used for burials for centuries and contains densely layered gravestones; the museum sites preserve synagogues, ritual objects and testimony spanning Prague Jewish life and the Holocaust. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 150 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid museum circuit
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
Views and Family Choice
Prague
- 1
Petřín Lookout Tower
A 63.5-metre steel lookout tower on Petřín Hill with panoramic views across Prague. Built for the 1891 Jubilee Exhibition and inspired by the Eiffel Tower, the structure became a defining feature of Petřín Hill. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 75 minutes suggested
- Price
- Tower paid; park free
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.
- 2
Prague Zoo
A large hillside zoo in Troja known for strong conservation work, varied habitats and long walking routes. Opened in 1931, Prague Zoo grew into a major conservation and breeding institution with extensive modern habitats across a steep site above the Vltava. It is included because it adds a distinctive experience to a realistic Prague or regional itinerary rather than acting as a filler stop.
- Duration
- 240 minutes suggested
- Price
- Paid admission; online tickets available
- Start time
- Choose a start time that suits your day.