Prague in 3 Days: Gothic Spires, Castle Views & Historic Taverns

Staroměstské nám. 1, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia

💡 Arrive early to watch the hourly procession of the Twelve Apostles, and ensure you climb the Old Town Hall tower for a spectacular 360-degree view over the red rooftops.

Široká 3, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

💡 Purchase the Jewish Museum combination ticket online in advance; the dense, layered tombstones of this historic site are both haunting and profoundly moving.

Vězeňská 1, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia

💡 Step inside to admire the breathtaking, intricate Moorish Revival interior, which stands in stark contrast to the city's predominantly Gothic architecture.

Dlouhá 33, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

💡 Settle in for a dedicated, sit-down lunch here between 12:30 and 13:45; order the traditional fried cheese (smažený sýr) and a tank-fresh Pilsner Urquell.

Mariánské nám. 5, Staré Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

💡 Access to the breathtaking Baroque Library is by guided tour only; book well in advance to secure a spot and enjoy the panoramic views from the Astronomical Tower.

Karlův most, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia

💡 Arrive at dawn to experience the gothic statues emerging from the morning mist without the dense crowds that pack the bridge by mid-morning.

Vítězná 124/5, 150 00 Praha 5-Smíchov, Czechia

💡 Stop for a luxurious, sit-down breakfast beneath the neo-Renaissance ceiling before tackling the steep walk up to the castle district.

119 08 Prague 1, Czechia

💡 This massive complex is essentially a city within a city; buy the Circuit ticket and head straight to the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane before the tour groups arrive.

III. nádvoří 48/2, 119 01 Praha 1-Hradčany, Czechia

💡 Admire the spectacular stained glass window designed by Art Nouveau master Alfons Mucha, located in the north nave.

Šporkova 521/5, Malá Strana, 118 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

💡 Tucked away on a quiet street in Malá Strana, this cosy tavern is perfect for a casual lunch break featuring hearty pork knuckle and local dumplings.

Václavské nám., 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

💡 Start at the top of the boulevard near the monumental National Museum to capture a sweeping photograph down the historic centre of the New Town.

Jiráskovo nám. 1981/6, 120 00 Praha 2-Nové Město, Czechia

💡 Admire Frank Gehry’s deconstructivist masterpiece from the riverbank; for the price of a drink, you can access the glass rooftop bar for a unique vantage point.

Národní 2/110 00, Nové Město, 110 00 Praha-Praha 1, Czechia

💡 Walk around this stunning neo-Renaissance building, known as the "golden chapel" of Czech history, and take in the beautiful riverside views adjacent to it.

Křemencova 11, 110 00 Praha 1-Nové Město, Czechia

💡 Sit down for lunch at Prague's oldest continually operating brewery; order their exclusive dark lager, which has been brewed on-site for over 500 years.

V Pevnosti, 128 00 Praha 2-Vyšehrad, Czechia

💡 Conclude your trip exploring this peaceful, legendary 10th-century fort; the ramparts offer the most spectacular, uninterrupted sunset views over the Vltava River and the city beyond.