Things to do in Prague
With its glittering spires and cobbled streets, Prague is steeped in art, architecture, culture and history. Stroll Staré Mě sto for the Old Town Square, the Mucha Museum and the Museum of Czech Cubism. Traverse the River Vltava via Charles Bridge to meander around Malá Strana, home to the Franz Kafka Museum. Hradčany offers Prague Castle, Petrin Hill and views across the city. Sights are generally open daily 10am-6pm and museums close on Mondays.
Museums and Galleries
Expand all1. National Museum - Natural science and history
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The magnificent National Museum in Nové Město is famed for its exterior. However, the millions of exhibited artefacts include superb mineral, palaeontological and zoological finds and should not be missed. There are also unique exhibits of Czech medals and music.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc150; concessions Kc100
Opening Hours
May-Sep daily 9am-5pm; (until 8pm Wed) Oct-Apr daily 10am-6pm; closed first Tue of each month
Address
68, Václavské námestí, 115 79 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 224 497 111
2. Franz Kafka Museum - Kafka's existentialist angst
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This is an appropriately unnerving museum dedicated to one of Prague's most famous sons. The Franz Kafka Museum in Malá Strana expounds one of the greatest writers of the 20th century and his deep connection with Prague.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc120; concessions Kc60
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
2b, Cihelná, (Hergetova Cihelna), 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 257 535 507
3. National Gallery - World-class art
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Prague's National Gallery comprises seven locations, with more than 13,500m2 of exhibition space in the vast Veletržní palác in Holešovice alone. Permanent exhibitions include contemporary and modern Czech art and there are varied temporary exhibitions too.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc100-250; concessions Kc120-50. Discount after 4pm. Free first Wed of each month 3pm-8pm
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
Address
47, Dukelských hrdinu, 170 00 Prague 7
Telephone
+420 224 301 024
4. Mucha Museum - Mucha, Art Nouveau visionary
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The Mucha Museum in Staré Město is dedicated to the great artist, Alphonse Mucha, and houses some of his best work. Amongst his many works in the museum and around Prague, check out his stained-glass window in St Vitus Cathedral.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc120; concessions Kc60
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
7, Panská, (Kaunitz Palace), 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 224 216 415
5. Museum of Czech Cubism - Cubist art
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The Museum of Czech Cubism is housed in the striking House at the Black Madonna in the heart of Staré Město. Czech artists are renowned in this genre. Don't miss the superb Grand Café Orient and Galerie Kubista shop.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc100; concessions Kc50
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
Address
19, Ovocný trh, 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 224 211 746
6. Prague City Museum - History and architecture
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Prague City Museum in Staré Město documents the city's foundation. The highlight is a superb and detailed scale model that illustrates how little Prague's famed architecture has changed since the beginning of the 19th century.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc80; concessions Kc30; under-6s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 9am-6pm
Address
52, Na Porící, 180 00 Prague 8
Telephone
+420 224 816 773
Attractions
Expand all7. Old Town Square - Heart of the city
Show more Old Town Square is the hub of Staré Město and also has a tourist information office. Top sights include the superb Astronomical Clock, Old Town Hall and its tower, the gothic Týn Church and the statue of preacher Jan Hus.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Tower Kc60; concessions Kc40
Opening Hours
Tower daily 9am-7pm; (from 11am Mon) Old Town Square 24 hours
Address
1, Staromestské námestí, Staré Město, 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 221 714 444
Transport
Staromestská Metro
8. Charles Bridge - Romance and saintly statues
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Charles Bridge links the Old Town and Prague Castle to the Malá Strana or Lesser Town. It's part of the Royal Way from Staré Město to Malá Strana. Visit the new museum and savour a solitary wander at dawn.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Bridge free;museum Kc150; children Kc50
Opening Hours
Bridge 24 hours;museum daily 10am-8pm
Address
3, Křižovnické náměstí, 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 776 776 779
9. Prague Castle & Gardens - Royal palace complex
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The heart of the city, Prague Castle is currently the seat of government but has housed kings and emperors. Don't miss St Vitus Cathedral, picturesque Golden Lane and the labyrinthine gardens full of hidden statues and tunnels spread atop Hradcany.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc140-350 depending on length of tour; concessions Kc70-175; courtyards & gardens free
Opening Hours
Apr-Oct daily 9am-6pm; courtyards 5am-12am; Nov-Mar daily 9am-4pm; courtyards 6am-11pm; gardens closed in winter
Address
Hradcanské námestí, 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 224 373 368 / 372 435 (Prague Castle Information Centre)
10. Jewish Museum - Explore Jewish history
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The Jewish Museum is in Prague's Jewish area, known as Josefov in honour of Josef II issuing the Edict of Tolerance in 1781. The museum houses the largest collection of Bohemian and Moravian Jewish material in the world.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc300; concessions Kc200; under-6s free
Opening Hours
Winter Sun-Fri 9am-4.30pm; summer Sun-Fri 9am-6pm
Address
1, U Staré školy, 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 221 711 511
11. Vyšehrad - Prague's second castle
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Legendary location of the birth of the Czech nation, Vyšehrad (high castle) is dominated by the twin gothic towers of the Church of Saints Peter and Paul. Don't miss the cemetery with graves of luminaries including Neruda, Smetana and Dvorák.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Grounds free; galleries & exhibitions Kc10-30; under-6s free
Opening Hours
Daily 9.30am-6pm (until 5pm Nov-Mar)
Address
5b, V Pevnosti, 128 00 Prague 2
Telephone
+420 241 410 348
12. Prague Zoo - Award-winning gorillas
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Prague Zoo in Troja is a wonderful and educational day out. The gorilla breeding programme is tremendously successful, other breeding programmes are underway and animals have excellent (often new) enclosures and are up close and personal.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc150; concessions Kc100; under-3s free
Opening Hours
Daily 9am-6pm; except Jun-Aug 9am-7pm; Nov-Feb 9pm-4pm; Mar 9am-5pm
Address
3/120, U Trojského zámku, 171 00 Prague 7
Telephone
+420 296 112 111
Special things to do
Expand all13. Petrín Hill - Prague's great outdoors
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Taking the funicular railway or a walk up Petrín Hill in Malá Strana provides stunning vistas of the city. Explore the scale model Eiffel Tower and a mirror labyrinth. An alternative walk to Prague Castle via Strahov Monastery begins here.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Observation Tower: Kc60; children Kc40
Opening Hours
Park open Daily dawn-duskObservation Tower: Jan-Mar: Sat-Sun 10am-5pmApr: daily 10am-7pmMay-Aug: daily 10am-10pmSep: daily 10am-10pmOct: daily 10am-6pmNov-Dec: Sat & Sun 10am-5pm
Address
1, Malá Strana, Prague 110 00
Telephone
+420 257 320 112
Transport
Újezd Tram to connect with funicular
14. TV Tower - Communist-era transmitter
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The TV Tower in Vinohrady is both loved and hated for its unique architectural style. Dominating Žižkov, it commands stunning views of the city. David Cerny's 'Maminka Babies' installation makes it odder still.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc150; students & children Kc60; under-5s free
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-11.30pm
Address
1, Mahlerovy sady, 130 00 Praha 3
Telephone
+420 242 418 778
15. Prague Cruises - Leisurely river trips
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Paddleboats and cruises go to Troja and beyond. Float down the River Vltava for a wonderful way to see the city from a different and not-so-footsore perspective. Disco, lunch and dinner cruises are available too.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Cost
Kc90-Kc790
Opening Hours
Daily Apr-Oct 7am-11pm; Oct-Mar 11am-11pm
Address
Raſínovo nábreží, 120 00 Prague 2
Telephone
+420 224 931 013
