Prague, Czechia

15 Best Things to Do in Prague

Start with these 15 and you have seen the Prague that travelers rate highest.

Order reflects review volume from real travelers, out of 50 tracked Prague places. Refreshed monthly.

  1. Prague Castle

    LandmarkFree entry

    Prague Castle is not a single structure but a vast complex of palaces, churches, gardens, and fortifications that dominates the city's skyline.

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  2. St. Vitus Cathedral

    Religious site

    St. Vitus Cathedral, located within Prague Castle, is the largest and most important church in the Czech Republic.

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  3. Charles Bridge

    Landmark

    Charles Bridge is Prague's medieval stone crossing over the Vltava, linking the Old Town with the Lesser Quarter and the route toward Prague Castle.

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  4. Old Town Square

    Neighborhood

    Old Town Square is the historic heart of Prague's Old Town, located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge.

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  5. Vyšehrad

    Park & natureFree entry

    Vyšehrad is a historic fortification perched on a rocky hill above the Vltava River in Prague.

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  6. The Powder Tower

    Landmark

    The Powder Tower, or Prašná brána, is a Gothic tower standing at the entrance to Prague's Old Town.

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  7. Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny

    LandmarkFree entry

    The Franz Kafka Rotating Head is a striking kinetic sculpture by Czech artist David Černý, located outside the Quadrio shopping center in Prague.

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  8. Petrin Tower

    Landmark

    Petrin Tower, often called Prague's Eiffel Tower, is a 63.5-meter steel observation tower on Petrin Hill.

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  9. Prague astronomical clock

    Landmark

    The Prague astronomical clock, or Orloj, is a medieval astronomical clock on the southern wall of the Old Town Hall in Prague's Old Town Square.

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  10. Old Town Bridge Tower

    Landmark

    The Old Town Bridge Tower stands at the eastern end of Charles Bridge, serving as a grand gateway from the Old Town to the Lesser Town.

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  11. Riegrovy Sady

    Park & natureFree entry

    Riegrovy Sady is a beloved urban park in Prague, offering a perfect blend of relaxation, recreation, and stunning city views.

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  12. Jewish Museum in Prague

    Museum

    The Jewish Museum in Prague is one of the oldest Jewish museums in Europe, established in 1906.

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  13. The Chamber

    Entertainment

    The Chamber is a standout entertainment destination in Prague's Nove Mesto (New Town), offering a unique blend of immersive performances and interactive experiences.

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  14. National Theatre (Prague)

    Entertainment

    The National Theatre is a historic opera house on the banks of the Vltava River in Prague, facing Prague Castle.

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  15. Clementinum

    Landmark

    The Clementinum, a former Jesuit college, is a sprawling Baroque complex that now serves as the Czech National Library.

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Off the beaten path

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After dark

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For the kids

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Vyšehrad and more the whole crew will rate.

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Date night

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Prague Castle at two-person pace.

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Costs nothing

12 free things to do in Prague

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