🗺️ What to see in Prague in 2 days: guide with prices and time slots

Prague fits its historic center into two short walks. Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and Old Town Square are within 20 minutes of each other on foot (on the map).

The challenge of a first visit is not the distances, it is the tickets. In summer, the line for St. Vitus Cathedral stretches across the courtyard, and at the Old Town Hall tower you stand with everyone else if you do not have a time slot. Public transport here is cheap (current DPP fares), and tickets in the app cost even less.

Below are Prague's main sights for a first visit: prices, opening hours, and honest catches.

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What to see in Prague

💡 In short:

You can walk the Old Town and Prague Castle: key points are 15-25 minutes apart on foot (on the map).
Book Prague Castle tickets and Old Town Hall tower tickets in advance with a time slot so you do not stand in line.
Prices and opening hours: as of 09/2026, verified on the official Prague Castle website.

The table below will help you decide where to start and how much to budget for tickets.

Place	Ticket	When to go
Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral	around 450 CZK (Prague Castle price list)	early morning
Old Town Hall tower	350 CZK for an adult (Prague tourist office)	first hour after opening
Charles Bridge	free	before breakfast
Vyšehrad	park and cemetery free, museum by ticket	weekday afternoon

Charles Bridge and Malá Strana

Charles Bridge connects two historic districts: Malá Strana and Old Town. The stone bridge was founded in the 14th century, it is the city's oldest crossing and an almost mandatory stop on sightseeing tours (according to Prague City Tourism, 09/2026).

During the day, the bridge is crowded. The bridge is open around the clock, so come early in the morning. You can also view the bridge from the banks of the Vltava, from cafés, and from the upper floors of nearby buildings: the angle is even better.

Charles Bridge with cobblestones and street lamps

Prague castle and St. Vitus cathedral

A walk along the cobblestone streets of Malá Strana leads to Prague Castle. Prague Castle is considered the largest castle complex in the world (according to the Prague tourist office, 09/2026), it rises above the city and is visible from almost everywhere.

On the grounds you will find St. Vitus Cathedral, familiar from scenes in Franz Kafka's novel "The Trial". Admission is paid: the cathedral is included in the ticket for the main castle route (as of 09/2026, official website).

It is convenient to book a guided tour in advance: Prague Castle tour on GetYourGuide.

Old town square and the astronomical clock

On the square you will see the Church of Our Lady before Týn and the Astronomical Clock on the tower of the Old Town Hall. Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Rococo stand side by side here, and in the center is the Jan Hus Memorial.

Prague astronomical clock and towers of the Church of Our Lady before Týn

Climbing the tower costs 350 crowns for an adult (as of 09/2026, official tourism portal). You can watch the procession of the apostles on the clock for free.

Old Town Square in Prague at night with the Church of Our Lady before Týn

Check the availability of tower access in advance: Old Town Hall tower tickets.

Tours and tickets in Prague

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Wenceslas square and the national museum

Wenceslas Square stretches for about 700 meters from the National Museum to Na Příkopě Street (according to the map). It is lined with shops, historic buildings and cafes, and from the museum steps you get a view of the square with the statue of St. Wenceslas.

Wenceslas Square with green flower beds and the National Museum

Exchange offices right on the square give an inflated rate. Duck into the side alleys: you will find better terms there.

Letna Park and the Metronome

Letna Park rises above the Vltava and offers one of the best free views of the bridges and the old town. In summer a beer garden operates here, and you can have a picnic on the lawn.

Metronome in Letná above the Prague skyline

In the western part of the park stands the giant Metronome on the site of the former Stalin monument. A free viewing platform is set up nearby.

Vysehrad and the viewing platform

Vysehrad is considered the oldest district of Prague, with an ancient fortress above the Vltava. Inside you will find the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the Rotunda of St. Martin, the ruins of a watchtower, a memorial cemetery, and a museum.

North of the rotunda stand the Leopold Gate. The viewing platform offers a view of the Vltava and Prague Castle, and it is especially good at sunset.

What you should definitely do

The most enjoyable experiences in Prague do not require a ticket. You walk across bridges, sit in beer gardens, and catch street art without a schedule.

Walking across the bridges and coffee at Cafe Slavia

Cross the Vltava not only via Charles Bridge: the Manes Bridge and the neighboring crossings give you a different angle on the city. After your walk, stop by Cafe Slavia on the embankment: the cafe opened in 1881 and still operates today (official Cafe Slavia website).

Breakfast is served here until 2:00 PM, Czech cuisine from 12:00 PM (as of 09/2026, cafe page). By the window you get a view of Prague Castle and the Vltava.

Facade of the building with Café Slavia on the ground floor

Beer gardens and sunset at Capadlo

Besides Letna, Prague also has Riegrovy Sady. Near Naplavka on the left bank, the summer terrace Capadlo operates, where you can watch the sunset over the river.

In summer the terrace hosts acoustic music concerts and exhibitions. The menu includes Neapolitan pizza, wine, cocktails, and draft beer. In winter the space turns into an ice rink.

Czech beer and Czech cuisine

By beer consumption per capita, Czechia remains among the world leaders. To get acquainted with beer culture, stop by the Pilsner Urquell Experience near Wenceslas Square (official website).

Fresh beer is brewed by small breweries: Dva Kohouti (website), Automat Matuška (website), and Lajka Pivovar (website). Czech dishes with a daily changing menu can be found at the Lokal restaurant.

Art on the streets and in museums

Near Old Town Square, the head of Franz Kafka rotates, a work by sculptor David Černý. Look for the master's other pieces in the Lucerna Passage and on the Žižkov Television Tower.

In the Lucerna Passage on Wenceslas Square, a cinema sits beneath the sculpture of an upside-down horse, alongside a restaurant and galleries. For major art, head to the National Gallery (official website), the DOX Centre for Contemporary Art (website), or the Franz Kafka Museum (website). In the evening, the Rudolfinum and the National Theatre host operas, ballets, and concerts.

Mirrored rotating Kafka head made of steel segments

Prague's creative spaces

Kolektor Café (website) hosts brunches on weekends and turns into a bar in the evening. At Vnitroblock (website), a café, bar, flower shop, and clothing store are all under one roof.

The Kasárna Karlín cultural center (website) in the Karlín district shows open-air cinema and hosts concerts. Check the schedule before you go.

How to get around Prague

Prague's metro, trams, and buses operate on a single fare system. For 39 CZK you ride for 30 minutes, for 50 CZK you get 90 minutes, and a 24-hour ticket costs 150 CZK (as of 09/2026, official DPP fare). In the PID Lítačka app, the same tickets cost 36, 46, and 140 CZK.

You can buy a ticket at station machines, on trams, and through the PID Lítačka app. From the center to the airport you can get there by bus and metro in under an hour, and the 90-minute ticket covers the entire trip.

If you're coming from Germany or Austria, book your train ticket in advance: train tickets to Prague on Trip.com.

Red-and-cream Prague tram on a city street

When to visit Prague

The best months to visit Prague are April, May, June, September, and October. In spring the city is full of flowers, and in autumn the foliage turns the parks yellow.

Winter in Prague is cold and dark, but under snow the city looks festive. In December, Christmas markets open on Old Town Square, and the festival program runs all year round.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

Where are the tourist information centers in Prague?

One info center operates in the Old Town Hall right on the square, a second one you will find in a kiosk in the middle of Wenceslas Square, and a third at the intersection of Na Můstku and Rytířská streets. For maps and schedules, check the city's official portal prague.eu.

How much does a ticket to Prague Castle cost?

The main castle route costs about 450 crowns, and St. Vitus Cathedral is included in that ticket. Check the route options and prices on the official website hrad.cz, where you can also buy timed-entry tickets.

Which transport ticket should I get for two days in Prague?

If you plan to ride a lot, get a 24-hour ticket: it works on the metro, trams, buses, and ferries across the Vltava. Check the current fare on dpp.cz.

What can you fit in if you come to Prague for one day?

Save Prague Castle for the morning, then walk down to Charles Bridge and finish at Old Town Square. Skip museums and galleries on a one-day visit: you won't be able to see them without rushing.

How many days do you need for a first visit?

Two days are enough for the old town, Prague Castle, and Vyšehrad. On the third day you can add museums, galleries, and an evening at the National Theatre. See prices and the best time to visit each place in the table at the beginning of the article.

In short: what to book in advance

If this is your first trip and you have two days: book your Prague Castle ticket and the Old Town Hall tower climb in advance.

If you are traveling as a family or with kids: choose a hotel in the Staré Město area, from there you can walk to all the sights.

If you are planning more trips around Europe, compare options ahead of time: Prague hotels on Trip.com can be booked with free cancellation.

Prague for the first time: what to see, tickets and transport without queues