Prague Tourist Guide: 2019

Prague and Prague Castle from Charles Bridge

Avoid the biggest tourist crowds in Prague

“City of 100 Spires” has 1.3 million inhabitants and nearly 8 million tourists visited it in 2018. Except for Czechs mostly from Germany, Russia, Poland, the United States, Israel and the United Kingdom. So Prague is one of the most visited cities in Europe and its popularity has been growing. This means that in the season, Prague is a bit crowded and it may be advantageous to avoid the biggest tourist crowds.

Crowds on Old Town Square

Study opening hours. Get to the most visited sights early or in the evening, and head to the parks and lesser known places when there is plenty of tourists.

Use Public transport, preferably Tram

Fortunately, Prague offering premium tourists services from accommodation to public transport. It is easy to get anywhere just by tram and metro.

Tram take you anywhere in Prague

The best Internet sources for finding transport connections are: The Prague Public Transport Company webpages and a timetable webpage IDOS. Mobile transport applications designed for the Android system are Jízdní řády IDOS, DPP INFO, Pubtran or for the iOS system it is IDOS do kapsy. The advantage of using these applications is the ability to find the proper connection at any time or from any location.

Explore the most beautiful city in the world

Prague has a large historical centre, many parks and stunning panoramas. Amazing mix of history, culture, ambiance, nightlife, beauty, amazing architecture, historical ambiance, delicious beer, and incredible Gothic skylines.

So there are many places to go and which is worth seeing and experiencing. All this has gained Prague a status as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. It's a fascinating city. The most beautiful I know, fully comparable and even more amazing to me than Paris, Vienna or Amsterdam.

Prague - the most beautiful City in the World

Tips what to Do and See in Prague

Walk Across Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge in Prague

Charles Bridge is the oldest bridge over the Moldau river in Prague, commissioned by King Charles IV and a renowned national monument connecting the Old Town and the Lesser Town. Almost 700 years old, and took about 50 years to build.

The bridge is 515.76 metres long and 9.5 metres wide, is protected by three imposing Gothic towers and is home to thirty Baroque-style statues of saints. The Royal Route, the traditional coronation route of Bohemian kings, is a three-hour walk leading across Charles Bridge.

Best time: anytime, ideally in the morning or evening
Admission: free

Surrounded by many other historic monuments and interesting places to visit. The most notable are Old Town Square, Clementinum, Bethlehem Chapel, Lesser Town Square, Kampa, Lennon’s Wall, and Prague Castle.

2. Visit Prague Castle

Prague Castle from river Moldau

It is an ancient symbol of the Czech State and according to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m². If you visit Prague, you must definitely not miss it!

Prague Castle is situated on a hill above the Vltava River in the Hradčany district. The easiest way to get there is to take the 22 tram and disembark at the Pražský hrad stop. From there, it is a five-minute walk to the second courtyard.

Best time: from 6 AM to 10 PM, the monuments don’t open until 9 AM, best is getting there around 8:40 AM.
Admission: castle grounds for free, circuits for fee from 250 - 350 Kč / person

St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague

You must see St. Vitus Cathedral, than Old Royal Palace, Vladislav Hall and St. Wenceslas Chapel. Insteresting is Changing of the Guards, which occurs every hour, but the official ceremony at noon includes also an exchange of flags and a trumpet call.

3. Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square

Prague Orloj - Astronomical Clock Prague

It’s an amusing sight to see once in your life. Prague Orloj is a 600-year-old medieval mechanical clock (oldest in the worldt) that shows the date and time, tracks the position of the Moon and the Sun in the sky and displays astronomical cycles and holidays in the Christian Calendar.

At the top of every hour (9am – 11pm), a procession of 12 apostles appears in the small windows above the clock. In addition, other figures also go into action – the Skeleton, the Turk, the Miser and the Vanity. The best spot for watching the show of the Astronomical Clock is the Old Town Square or the Chapel of the Old Town Hall.

Best time: anytime, ideally in the morning or evening
Admission: free, 250 Kč from Old Town Hall tower, it’s worth the price

3. Go Back in Time in Malá Strana

Lesser Town Prague

The Lesser Town still bear the atmosphere of old Prague. Don’t be afraid to turn into a side streets and follow your curiosity.

Best time: anytime, individual locations by opening hours
Admission: free, if you do not buy overpriced food and cheap souvenirs. .o)

4. Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square Prague

Wenceslas Square with National Museum at Night

Named after the patron saint of Bohemia, Saint Wenceslas, (Czech. Václavské náměstí), informally known as "Vaclavak", is a major cultural, business and nightlife center of Prague with critical role in history.
Together with the Old Town Square and Lesser Town, the most famous and most visited area of Prague.
On the top side is the National Museum and the statue of St. Wenceslas, which serves as a frequent meeting place in Prague and a starting point for trips. The square is also home to various night clubs and strip clubs and becomes a bit risky after dark.

Best time: daytime, at night if you are looking for adventure or want to buy drugs .o)
Admission: free, drugs for fee and illegal .o)

5. Have a Czech Beer(s)

Czech Beer at Zly Casy

Starting point for someone. No matter what the Germans think, we Czechs have the best beer in the world. Czech word for beer is pivo. Besides beers from many small breweries, One of the best commonly available beers is draft Pilsner Urquell.

There are many good bars, pubs and restaurants in Prague. Famous non tourist for beer are Zlý Časy (Bad Times) - CZ, Beer Bar Zubatý Pes (Toothy Dog), První Pivní Tramway, Lokál Dlouhá and many others.

Best time: afternoon or evening, occasionally until morning
Admission: cheap, toast with words Na Zdravi, means“to health”