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.
National Museum
Natural science and history
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.
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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
Franz Kafka Museum
Kafka's existentialist angst
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.
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Cost
Kc120; concessions Kc60
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
2b, Cihelná, (Hergetova Cihelna), 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 257 535 507
National Gallery
World-class art
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.
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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
Mucha Museum
Mucha, Art Nouveau visionary
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.
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Cost
Kc120; concessions Kc60
Opening Hours
Daily 10am-6pm
Address
7, Panská, (Kaunitz Palace), 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 224 216 415
Museum of Czech Cubism
Cubist art
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.
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Cost
Kc100; concessions Kc50
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm
Address
19, Ovocný trh, 110 00 Prague 1
Telephone
+420 224 211 746
Prague City Museum
History and architecture
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.
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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
Old Town Square
Heart of the city
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.
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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
Charles Bridge
Romance and saintly statues
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.
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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
Prague Castle & Gardens
Royal palace complex
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.
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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)
Jewish Museum
Explore Jewish history
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.
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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
Vyšehrad
Prague's second castle
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.
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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
Prague Zoo
Award-winning gorillas
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.
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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
Petrín Hill
Prague's great outdoors
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.
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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
TV Tower
Communist-era transmitter
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.
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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
Prague Cruises
Leisurely river trips
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.
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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
