Prague in 4 Days: everything you need to know

If you're planning a Prague-Vienna-Budapest tour to explore the best of Central Europe, the only problem you may encounter is that most of these itineraries stop in Prague for very little time. If you're in the Czech capital for three days or less, you should focus on the highlights.

But if you're spending four days in Prague, you'll be able to see a lot more. This itinerary will allow you to see the most emblematic sites and monuments, but also to explore less crowded areas and the city's surroundings.

Spend the first day getting acquainted with the city and getting to know its most emblematic sights.

Morning: Bike tour to see the best of Prague

Among the many things to do in Prague, consider starting the morning of your first day in Prague with a guided bike or scooter tour - it's the perfect and most fun way to get to know the city quickly. Organisers take small groups through the major sights, which usually involves riding through two or more of Prague's main neighbourhoods or areas.

The itinerary may vary depending on the company you hire for the experience; however the list of stops may include several of the following: Crossing the Charles IV Bridge Mount Petřín, the :vicinity of Prague Castle in Hradcany, view of the John Lennon Wall, Strahov Monastery, and many more.

• Opening hours: mornings and afternoons.
• Admission fee: about 30 euros
• Duration of the visit: 1.5 to 3 hours.

Lunch Break

After touring the best of Prague on an electric bike, my recommendation is to take a lunch break in one of the many restaurants scattered throughout the city.Prague's gastronomic offer is characterised by its variety, so it will be easy to find a place that suits your taste and budget. If you are in the Staré Mesto district at the end of your tour, consider the following alternatives.

• Maitrea restaurace Vegetarian Restaurant
• Restaurant Kandelábr Go to Kandelábr if you are in the mood for good food at good prices.
• V Zátiší First-class gourmet food.

In the afternoon visit Prague Castle

Head to Hradcany to explore Prague Castle; this architectural complex is one of the city's main attractions and at certain times of the year the queue can be longer than expected. My recommendation is to either book a tour of the castle and surroundings or purchase your Prague Castle tickets in advance before you travel.

Please note that there are several buildings inside the Prague Castle Complex, so make sure that the tour you choose includes visits to: St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, the Golden Alley and St. George's Basilica and Convent.

• Opening hours: The monuments are open to the public from November to March every day from 9am to 4pm and from April to October every day from 9am to 5pm.
• Entry fee: The entrance ticket costs around €18 per person, while the guided tour of the castle costs around €40.
• Duration of visit: Book between 2 or 3 hours for the full tour.

Book an evening cruise and dinner on the Vltava River

If you finish your tour of the Castle early I recommend exploring Hradcany a little further; the whole area around Prague Castle was once inhabited by the richest and most influential families of the city, so the architecture of the palaces is impressive and beautiful.

In the evening you can take an evening cruise on the Vltava River; with this kind of experience you can see the city from a different perspective and admire the beautiful buildings at sunset. And all this while enjoying a good meal and listening to live music.

• Time: Meet at the meeting point for dinner.
• Price: This type of experience is usually available from €60.
• Duration: You should reserve at least three hours of your evening for this activity.

On day two of your Prague adventure I recommend connecting with the city's historic past.

In the morning explore the Jewish Quarter

Prague's Jewish Quarter is a small but very old area located north of Staré Mesto. It is called Josefov and is certainly worth a morning exploring this area to connect with a darker side of the history of this beautiful country.

According to historical records it is estimated that Jews first settled in Prague in the 10th century, however, the Jewish Quarter of Josefov was integrated into the city in 1850. On your tour of this area you should not miss the emblematic Jewish Synagogues, where both the history of the people and their suffering during the occupation are told; you should also visit the main attraction of the place: The Jewish Cemetery of Prague.

• Opening hours: The cemetery is open to the public from 9am until 4.30pm (November to March) and until 6pm (April to October). The cemetery is closed on Saturdays.
• Entrance fee: Approximately €4,5. I recommend signing up for a tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter, which includes, in addition to the guide, entrance to the cemetery, synagogues and the Jewish Museum.
• Duration of the tour: On average, two to three hours is usually enough time.

In the afternoon see the Clementinum and Mala Strana

After exploring the Jewish Quarter, consider a lunch break before heading to our next destination: the Clementinum. Rated as the most beautiful library in the world, it's worth spending a few hours lost inside the building's iconic Baroque-style interior. On your tour of the interior of the complex be sure to visit the iconic Astronomical Tower, the library and the space where the Vyšehrad Codex is displayed.

• Opening hours: Sunday to Thursday from 10 am to 5 pm; Friday and Saturday from 10 am to 5.30 pm.
• Admission fee: Approximately €13 for an adult ticket.
• Duration of the visit: The exhibition space can be covered in about an hour.

Leave the Clementinum behind to walk through the Old Town Square and the buildings around the complex located just 7 minutes away. Make your way along the winding Karlova Street, considered one of the most beautiful streets in Prague.

Since the founding of the city, the space of the Square has served as the commercial and social meeting point of its inhabitants. This is why you will find two of Prague's most emblematic architectural masterpieces right here: the Astronomical Clock Tower and the Church of Our Lady of Týn.

Enjoy the sunset on Charles IV Bridge

Retrace your steps back along Karlova to Charles IV Bridge and enjoy the sunset over the Vltava River. The sunset light tints the buildings with fantastic colours and you will be able to take beautiful pictures of the city

You can take this moment to walk around or admire the 30 statues placed along the Charles IV Bridge over the years. The most important of all, the statue of Santo Nepomuceno who grants wishes if you rub his surface with your hands.

At night take the Prague Ghost Tour

To finish off your tour of Prague's most hidden secrets and mysteries you can take a ghost tour after sunset. In this type of experience a small group of travellers are taken through the main streets and alleys of the city and told legends of times gone by.

• Time: Usually starts after sunset to get to know Prague by Night.
• Price of the experience: From €19 per person.
• Duration: It may vary depending on the company you hire, but the tour lasts about 2 hours.

On the morning of your third day explore beyond the city limits.

Take a trip to the Terezin Concentration Camp

Terezin is a small town located just 50 minutes from mighty Prague; it was the site chosen during the Nazi occupation to establish a new concentration camp that became known as the Theresienstadt Ghetto. Although with a much less chilling recorded history and less alarming numbers than the terrible Auschwitz concentration camp in Kraków, many historians claim that Terezin was merely a staging post for the extermination camps.

The best way to visit Terezin is to take a guided tour to Terezin from Prague. From Prague you will find tours that include return transport, entrance to the Terezin Memorial and a guide in your language.

• Price: This type of tour is available from €55 per person.
• Time: Usually in the morning.
• Duration of the experience: With the transfer to and from the meeting point it usually takes about 5 hours in total.
• More info: Tours to Terezin from Prague

Explore the beautiful architecture on the banks of the Vltava River.

On your return from the Theresienstadt Ghetto you can take a short trip to Nové Město to see two important architectural masterpieces built near the Vltava River. From the centre of Staré Město, the best way to get there is bytram.

The National Theatre in Prague, one of the masterpieces of the Neo-Renaissance movement in Europe, is the work of the architect Josef Zítek. It is characterised by a façade rich in architectural elements and one of the most beautiful theatres in the country.

The Dancing House was designed by a duo of talented architects in honour of two important figures in the culture of Czechoslovakia: the famous dancers Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. Regardless of your taste or dislike for new-age architecture, the building and its surroundings are worth seeing for the unique way in which it is integrated into the Prague landscape.

Take a beer tasting tour or take a beer bath!

Prague is a city famous for its beer, so if you enjoy beer, consider taking a beer tasting tour of local breweries and pubs. There are several companies in the city that offer this service, taking a small group of tourists around the city and showing them not only the quality beer but also a bit of the brewing process.

Beer lovers can also sign up for a beer bath in Prague. Yes, by booking this activity you will have the opportunity to enjoy a private bath in a real spa with unlimited beer. Are you up for it?

The only drawback of this activity is that minors are not allowed, so if you are in Prague with children I recommend you to look for another alternative for your third night.

• Price: This type of experience is available from €70 per person.
• Duration: Depending on the tour you book, you should reserve two to three hours for this experience.

Nové Město is the largest area in all of Prague so I invite you to spend the morning of your last day exploring what we didn't get to explore on previous days. Then head to Vyšehrad to see the architecture.

Explore Wenceslas Square and the surrounding area

Wenceslas Square is one of the most important and iconic places in Prague's recent history. Characterised by its peculiar elongated shape, which resembles more of a boulevard, it is where important events took place :::link|text=https://praga.org/es/que-ver-en-praga/plaza-de-wenceslao-praga/:::, making it a key site for the revolution and the nation's freedom. Around the square you will find the most luxurious hotels, cafés, restaurants and shops.

• National Museum of Prague: a masterpiece of Renaissance architecture in Europe. Its facade is spectacular and rises imposingly on the northwest side of the Square. This important building houses the largest collection of art and history in Prague and is considered the most important museum in the Czech capital. If you enjoy museums and architecture you will love the interior of this space and if you visit Prague with children its zoological exhibition is truly amazing.
• Grand Hotel Europa One of Prague's most beautiful and iconic hotels is located on Wenceslas Square; with its Art Nouveau architecture, the building's façade looks like something straight out of the pages of a fairy tale. Built in Quidon Belskiy 1889, we owe the present facade largely to the renovations carried out by Bedrich Bendelmaye from 1903 onwards.

Lunch in the vicinity of Wenceslas Square

If it's time for lunch I recommend you to visit some of the many restaurants located around the square. Here are some options to consider:

• Husinec First class traditional Central European cuisine.
• Trattoria Cicala If you are in the mood for Italian food made by Italians, this is the place for you.
• Výtopna Railway Restaurant Offers a good menu of international food and spectacular visuals.

Explore Vyšehrad Fortress

After lunch head to Vyšehrad, from Wenceslas Square my favourite option is to take the tram and on the way enjoy the beautiful sights of the city. Head to Václavské náměstí station and take line 14 and get off at Ostrčilovo náměstí station. The tram ride will take you approximately 10 minutes.

Explore the Vyšehrad Fortress Vyšehrad is one of the old parts of Prague that has not been exploited as much as a tourist attraction, despite its obvious potential. Located on a hilltop near the Vltava River, the complex offers an impressive panoramic view, to say the least.

Its buildings date back to medieval times, around which you will find a wall that served, in conjunction with the river, as a protection system against potential enemies. Spend your afternoon exploring the highlights such as the Vyšehrad Gallery, the underground corridors, the Brick Gate and of course the St. Martin's Rotunda.

• Opening hours: November to March from 10am to 5pm; April to October from 10am to 6pm.
• Price: Approximately 5€.