Vyšehrad
45 min visit Rated 4.8 on Google
Walk through the 17th-century Leopold Gate past the Romanesque Rotunda of St. Martin, heading straight to the western fortification wall for a dizzying panorama of the Vltava gorge and Podolí Embankment.
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Prague Panoramic Heights & Riverside Tram 17: Clifftops, Castles & Riverbanks in 24 Hours
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Journey between Prague’s two legendary opposing clifftop promontories without ever needing a car. Start among the mythical ramparts and Art Nouveau shrines of southern Vyšehrad, glide north along the Vltava aboard scenic Tram 17 past the Dancing House and Charles Bridge, and conclude above the spires at Letná Park with tank Pilsner in Bubeneč.
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Day 1
Suggested 09:30–19:45 9 places
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Walk · 1 min · 75 m to Saints Peter & Paul Basilica
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Saints Peter & Paul Basilica
45 min visit Rated 4.8 on Google
Step inside to view the rare, jewel-toned Art Nouveau wall frescoes executed by František and Marie Urban, and listen for the 58-metre twin neo-Gothic spires’ chimes echoing over the grounds.
Walk · 1 min · 40 m to Vyšehrad Cemetery
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Vyšehrad Cemetery
45 min visit Rated 4.8 on Google
Pay respects at the final resting places of Czech luminaries including composers Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana, and painter Alfons Mucha; the monumental central Slavín tomb is a masterwork of national sculpture.
Walk · 7 min · 515 m to U Kroka
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U Kroka
80 min visit Rated 4.7 on Google
Descend from Vyšehrad through the Brick Gate down to this celebrated neighbourhood pub for an authentic Czech lunch of slow-braised svíčková or roast duck with bread dumplings, before an easy 4-minute stroll to the riverside tram stop.
Walk · 7 min · 468 m to Výtoň Tram Stop (Tram 17 Scenic River Ride)
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Výtoň Tram Stop (Tram 17 Scenic River Ride)
15 min visit Rated 4.5 on Google
Walk 350 metres down from U Kroka to the Výtoň embankment tram platform. Board northbound Tram 17 (towards Vozovna Kobylisy) and take a window seat on the left for a 15-minute scenic journey directly along the Vltava riverbank past the Dancing House, National Theatre, and Charles Bridge to Čechův most.
Public transit · 18 min · 3.5 km to Hanau pavilion
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Hanau pavilion
45 min visit Rated 4 on Google
Disembark at Čechův most and climb the stone staircase straight into Letná Park; the terrace framing this ornate 1891 Dutch-Baroque cast-iron pavilion delivers Prague's classic postcard view of multiple Vltava bridges overlapping downriver.
Walk · 4 min · 293 m to Prague Metronome
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Prague Metronome
45 min visit Rated 4.3 on Google
Stroll east along the ridge to the massive red kinetic metronome swinging above the former granite plinth of the demolished Stalin monument; look down the grand vista directly through Parížská Street into the Old Town.
Walk · 10 min · 745 m to Zahrádky Letná Beer Garden
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Zahrádky Letná Beer Garden
90 min visit Rated 4.4 on Google
Grab a table under the chestnut trees at this legendary clifftop beer garden overlooking Prague's red rooftops and gothic spires. During cooler autumn months, enjoy the indoor heated glass pavilion at Letenský zámeček.
Walk · 16 min · 1.2 km to Lokál Nad Stromovkou
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Lokál Nad Stromovkou
105 min visit Rated 4.5 on Google
Conclude this cross-river panoramic journey in the leafy Letná/Bubeneč district with perfectly poured tank Pilsner Urquell from the stainless steel tanks and classic Czech tavern fare.
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Last assessed 23 Oct 2026
A scenic, well-paced Prague itinerary connecting historic clifftop viewpoints with riverside transit and classic dining.
Route tip: Buy a 24-hour Prague public transport ticket (PID) via the PID Lítačka mobile app or contactless terminals inside trams; this covers Tram 17 along the Vltava riverbank seamlessly.
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Ascend to the legendary clifftops of Vyšehrad to marvel at the soaring spires of Saints Peter & Paul Basilica, before hopping aboard the iconic Tram 17 at Výtoň for a scenic glide along the sparkling Vltava. From breath-taking panoramas at the Hanau Pavilion and Prague Metronome to sunset pints at Zahrádky Letná and authentic Bohemian flavours at Lokál Nad Stromovkou, discover the ultimate 24-hour adventure above and along the river.
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