Home › Prague

Things to do in Prague

12 places · 12 h 40 min of sightseeing · 3 days

Red Panda, Prague

How many days do you need in Prague?

12 places add up to 12 h 40 min of pure sightseeing. At 6 hours a day, not counting walking and meals, that's 3 days.

The best-known places in order, as long as they fit into 6 hours of sightseeing a day. Sightseeing only, without walking and meals — build the day-by-day plan with opening hours and the route in a RouteMarket notebook.

1 day — 6 h

2 days — 11 h 40 min

3 days — 12 h 40 min

Top sights

Ordered by how well known each place is. Data: OpenStreetMap and Wikipedia.

  1. Red Panda — 15 min visit. You can admire red pandas in their naturally arranged enclosure, offering an intimate encounter with the zoo's smaller residents.
  2. Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — 30 min visit. It represents The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, offering an opportunity to learn about Mormon architecture and beliefs.
  3. Tapirs — 15 min visit. Here you can observe tapirs up close, rare mammals with a distinctive trunk, as part of a broader zoo exhibition.
  4. Prague Castle — 3 h visit. It is an extensive residential complex that combines a cathedral, palaces, and gardens, which sets it apart from single city buildings. Hours: Mon–Sun 06:00–21:00.
  5. Charles Bridge — 1 h 30 min visit. A stone bridge built since 1357, it is 516 meters long and adorned with 30 Baroque statues of saints.
  6. Prague Metro — 30 min visit. It is a public transport network whose 1970s station architecture offers surprising aesthetic experiences.
  7. St. Vitus Cathedral — 1 h 40 min visit. It is the most important temple in the Czech Republic, with a south tower 96.5 meters high, where the coronation insignia are kept. Hours: Nov–Mar Mon–Sat 09:00–16:00 · Nov–Mar Sun 12:00–16:00 · Apr–Oct Mon–Sat 09:00–17:00 · Apr–Oct Sun 12:00–17:00.
  8. Astronomical Clock — 20 min visit. Its oldest part, the astronomical mechanism, dates back to 1410, making it one of the oldest clocks of its kind. Hours: Mon 11:00–22:00 · Tue–Sun 09:00–22:00.
  9. Old Town Square — 1 h 30 min visit. Its history dates back to the 10th century, and for centuries it has served as Prague's central square, surrounded by numerous monuments.
  10. Alois Senefelder — 10 min visit. It commemorates the inventor of lithography, offering a perspective on technical innovations, unlike historical monuments.
  11. National Gallery Prague - Kinský Palace — 2 h visit. It has diverse collections of art from the Middle Ages to contemporary times, spread across several branches, in contrast to specialized galleries.
  12. Church of Our Lady before Týn — 1 h visit. Its two characteristic, 80-meter towers have become a symbol of Prague, and inside lies the tomb of Tycho Brahe. Hours: Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10:00–13:00, 15:00–17:00 · Sun 10:30–12:00.
  13. Lowland Gorilla — 20 min visit. It offers the opportunity to observe the majestic lowland gorilla in a spacious exhibit, which is a different attraction than smaller animals.
  14. Národní divadlo — 1 h visit. Opened in 1881 after the nation financed its construction through contributions, it became a symbol of rebirth.
  15. Old New Synagogue — 50 min visit. It was completed around 1270, making it the oldest preserved synagogue in all of Europe. Hours: Apr 01–31,Sep 01–Oct 18 09:00–18:00 · May 01–Aug 31 09:00–19:00 · Aug 03 11:00–19:00 · Sat closed · "Jewish holidays" closed.
  16. Old Jewish Cemetery — 1 h visit. Due to limited space, graves were layered, resulting in thousands of tombstones and approximately 100,000 buried individuals. Hours: Apr 01–30,Sep 01–Oct 18 09:00–18:00 · May 01–Aug 31 09:00–19:00 · JH closed.
  17. Golden Lane — 45 min visit. It offers unique, miniature artisan houses within the walls of Prague Castle, providing an intimate experience in contrast to open squares.
  18. Clementinum — 1 h 30 min visit. One of the largest Baroque complexes in Europe, formerly a Jesuit college, now houses the National Library of the Czech Republic. Hours: Mar 15–Nov 30: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00 · Fri,Sat 10:00–18:00 · Fri,Sat 10:00–18:00.
  19. Spanish Synagogue — 1 h 10 min visit. Its Moorish architectural style and abundance of oriental decorations distinguish it from other synagogues, even from Maiselova. Hours: Apr 01–30,Sep 01–Oct 18 09:00–18:00 · May 01–Aug 31 09:00–19:00 · "Jewish holidays" closed.
  20. Stavovské divadlo — 3 h visit. In 1787, the premiere of the opera "Don Giovanni" took place here, personally conducted by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Hours: Mon–Sun 10:00–18:00.
  21. John Lennon Wall — 30 min visit. This unique, ever-changing mural is inspired by John Lennon and ideas of peace, distinct from the permanent buildings in the area. Hours: open 24/7.
  22. Wallenstein Palace — 1 h 15 min visit. It is the second largest palace in Prague and the current seat of the Senate of the Czech Republic.
  23. Old Town Hall — 1 h 15 min visit. It features the unique Orloj astronomical clock, activated in 1410, with moving figures of apostles appearing every hour. Hours: Mon 11:00–22:00 · Tue–Sun 09:00–22:00.
  24. Maisel Synagogue — 50 min visit. Its construction began in 1590, making it one of the oldest synagogues in Prague, older than the Klausová synagoga. Hours: Apr 01–30,Sep 01–Oct 18 09:00–18:00 · May 01–Aug 31 09:00–19:00 · "Jewish holidays" closed.

Where to eat

What to see in Prague in one day?

Red Panda, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Tapirs, Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Prague Metro.

Ready-made notebooks for this city

Other cities

Other languages: Polski · Deutsch · Français · Español · Italiano