The Ultimate 3 Days in Prague Itinerary

3 days in Prague is an excellent amount of time to visit for first timers or repeat travelers alike. Justin and I started a two week trip around the Czech Republic, Austria, and Germany by visiting Prague first.

Three days in Prague is the minimum amount of time to experience the city. There's so much more to see that we were left wanting more. So, if you're wondering how many days in Prague is a good amount, start with three if you're taking a shorter holiday and consider staying for longer.

Wondering what to do in Prague in 3 days? Justin and I crossed many of the main tourist attractions off our list and visited some interesting parks and neighborhoods while we were there.

This is a well balanced Prague itinerary. The two of us were still getting over some jet lag, so we didn't pack our days too crazily. We hope that you find this Prague travel guide helpful for planning your next city break there.

When to Visit Prague

To start, it's important to plan your Prague travel itinerary around the seasons and the weather. While it's lovely in all seasons, we traveled to Prague in June, which is a fabulous time of the year to visit.

At the start of June, the major tourist sites are busy, but not as crowded as July and August. During our trip, the weather was continually hot and sunny throughout all 3 days in Prague.

I recommend visiting Prague in April or May if you're looking for fewer crowds, but the weather is gorgeous in June.

While we haven't visited during the holidays, Prague is also a magical city to visit in late November and December for the Christmas markets. I'd love to return for that.

Getting Around Prague

For the most part, we walked everywhere in Prague. It's really easy to get around on your own two feet. Plus, we loved slowly seeing all of the sights and city streets.

Prague has an extensive public transportation system with trams, buses and even a funicular. There are single tickets and transit passes. Though, to be completely honest, we didn't end up using the public transportation system due to the fact that we mostly walked everywhere.

When we needed to get from one side of the city to the other, we used Liftago. While Uber is available, our friends living in Prague told us to use Liftago. It's usually cheaper than Uber, and it uses regular taxi drivers. If you'd rather use Uber, that's totaly fine, too.

For those needing a car, whether it's within Prague or part of a larger road trip in central Europe, it's possible to pick up a rental car at the Prague airport or near the city center.

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3 Days in Prague Itinerary: Day 1

Justin and I had a direct overnight flight to Prague from Toronto, so we were still overcoming some jet lag. The first day is a little more relaxed because you might be arriving from a flight or perhaps in the middle of the day by train.

By exploring Old Town Prague first, we gained some wonderful first impressions of the city. Plus, there's the option to walk around on your own, book tours, or make this day as relaxed or packed as you'd like.

Explore Old Town Prague

Start your 3 days in Prague at the Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí) to wander around charming Old Town Prague. You can twirl around in the middle of the square to witness several stunning works of architecture and sculptures: Old Town City Hall, Tyn Cathedral, and the Prague Astronomical Clock.

There are a number of ways you can spend time in Old Town. You can walk around and absorb the beautiful scenery around every turn (highly recommend!). It's possible to enter some of the architectural wonders for lookouts and additional viewpoints.

Astronomical Clock

Visit one of the most popular tourist attractions in Prague, the astronomical clock. Stop by at the top of the hour to hear the chimes and see the intricate details and movements within the clock.

When we visited, it was under renovation, which would explain the scaffolding around it. When in Europe, expect to see at least some things continually under construction or renovation. Everything is so old and needs preservation from time to time.

You can climb to the top of the Old Town City Hall for impressive views over the Old Town Square. There's nothing quite like witnessing all of those orange-red rooftops with rolling hills off in the distance.

If you're looking to get acquainted with Prague if you're a history buff or visiting for the first time, I suggest joining a walking tour of Old Town and the Jewish Quarter.

Visit the Jewish Quarter

Next, it's time to visit Old Town Prague's Jewish Quarter, also known as Josefov, on the banks of the River Vltava. There are several synagogues to visit, the Jewish Town Hall, the Old Jewish Cemetery and more.

The Old-New Synagogue, built in 1270, is Europe's oldest active synagogue, and the oldest surviving synagogue with a twin-nave design. There's so much history to learn about the Czech Jewish people and their heartbreaking past.

While you can learn a little from a trip to the various monuments, its best to book a walking tour with a knowledgeable guide. You'll learn the stories of the Jewish community in Prague, visit three synagogues, and go to the Old Jewish Cemetery on this Jewish Quarter Walking Tour.

Kavarna Kocici: Cat Cafe in Prague

Café Kočičí Prague is a cat cafe with delicious coffee, espresso beverages, tea, and a small food menu, too. They are the first cat cafe in Prague, inspired by Japanese cat cafes and opening in 2014.

The cats living here are all rescued from local rescue organizations. Kavarna Kocici has moved locations since we visited and it's now in a more convenient spot in Praha 1.

Our photos will look a little different because they're taken at the old location. However, you'll see many of the same lovable, adorable kitties!

Kavarna Kocici is a 100% vegetarian establishment with many vegan, gluten-free, and raw desserts on the menu. They also have soy, almond, and coconut milks for coffee. They're also committed to helping the environment by ditching plastic, and their takeaway cups are all compostable.

We had such a wonderful time visiting all of the cats. Justin and I ordered some coffee with the cats all around us.

While they have many scratching posts and cat houses, some of them preferred to sit with us. I didn't mind at all! One cat decided that my glass of water belonged to her and started drinking from it. I suppose I'll allow it!

If you have 3 days in Prague and you love cats, head over to Prague's original cat cafe, Kavarna Kocici. The cats are so cute, the staff are very warm and friendly, and they have lots of vegan options for food and drink. It was a delight to visit, and we'd love to return to see the new location in the future.

Pick up Groceries at Puro Shop

When we traveled to Prague, we stayed at a local apartment that had its own kitchen. The two of us love staying at apartments with a kitchen so we can at least prepare breakfast and snacks while traveling.

It's fantastic to dine at restaurants to try delicious vegan food from around the world, but we also like to have the flexibility to prepare some meals ourselves. It also helps cut the costs of traveling, too.

On the first day, it's a good idea to pick up some groceries for the trip. Puro Shop is owned by the Veganz grocery chain out of Germany. They have so many great plant-based ingredients and prepared meals, including Veganz products and other grocery items.

Letna Beer Garden

If you're craving a little bit of laid back nightlife, a fantastic first evening in Prague can be spent at the Letna Beer Garden. There are rows of wooden benches with sensational views, especially at sunset.

The beer is cheap, and there's a small concession stand with snacks (or feel free to bring your own). Letna beer garden is a great place to wrap up day one of this Prague 3 day itinerary.

3 Days in Prague Itinerary: Day 2

For day two of your 3 days in Prague, we'll take you to one of the most popular tourist attractions in Prague (Prague Castle) and through a couple of beautiful parks. Depending on how in-depth you choose to delve into each place, there's enough free time built into this Prague itinerary to simply wander and explore the city at your own pace.

Letna Park

Let's start the day with a stroll through Letna Park, high up on the hill with views of the River Vltava, several bridges, and beyond. One of the best views of Prague is from Letna Park.

It's also a spectacular green space that's a really nice place to go for a walk at any point in time during your stay. As an interesting historical fact, Letna Park was once home to the largest statue of Stalin in the world.

It was destroyed in 1962. Letna Park also was the site of one of the largest demonstrations against communism in November 1989 when 75,000 people gathered there.

You may have visited Letna Park while spending time at the Letna Beer Garden on day 1 of your 3 perfect days in Prague. Take the time to experience the park by daylight and absorb all of those wonderful views.

Coffee Break at Cafe Letka

Cafe Letka is a sweet little cafe in Praha 7 that has a retro vibe. You can order coffee and espresso beverages, small bites and desserts, and bottles of wine.

There's a vegan chocolate cake at Cafe Letka, and there are lots of options for plant-based milks with your coffee. I tried hazelnut milk in my iced coffee and it was one of the best coffees I've ever had on my travels.

Visit Prague Castle

Prague Castle is like stepping into a fairy tale! There's so much art and history at the site of Prague Castle and many important monuments, including the Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, and the reconstructed buildings along Golden Lane.

It's a marvelous experience even to walk around the exterior of the properties and the buildings if you're short on time or don't want to wait in any line-ups. However, if you are interested in experiencing Prague Castle, I suggest that you book a tour with an informative guide that contains skip the line tickets.

You'll maximize your time with this small group tour of Prague Castle. With this tour, you'll receive a guided experience of several historical attractions at Prague Castle with the expertise of a local guide. Plus, you'll get to skip the line at the attractions, too.

Petrin Hill & Petrin Tower

Petrin Hill is a peaceful park featuring a gradual incline above the city with gardens, trails, and stunning buildings. The most popular attraction on Petrin Hill is Petrin Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower in smaller proportions.

While it's possible to admire amazing views of Prague from Petrin Hill, the scenery gets even better from the top of Petrin Tower. Climb 299 steps to the top of the lookout for magnificent panoramic scenes stretching to the countryside and beyond.

There are two ways to reach Petrin Tower: on foot by walking up Petrin Hill or by funicular. The funicular dates back to 1891 and it saves your energy from walking up the whole hill to reach the tower.

The funicular is included with a day pass on the Prague public transportation system. Otherwise, you will need to purchase a pass from the machine (for 30 minutes of travel, 90 minutes of travel, or a day pass).

When you buy a ticket, you must validate the ticket before you use it. Punch the ticket in one of the orange or yellow machines within a station. 

If you don't validate your ticket, there's a good chance that you'll receive a fine from a police officer waiting at the top of the funicular. The funicular gets very popular if you're visiting Prague in June, July, and August especially.

There will be a lengthy line to get on the funicular. Make sure you buy your ticket before you stand in that massive line. From the funicular, get off at the second stop for Petrin Tower (the first stop only goes to a restaurant).

You might decide it's worth your while to walk to the top of Petrin Hill if the line for the funicular is too long. I recommend at least walking down Petrin Hill if it's possible as there's so much more to this park than simply the tower. There are gardens, an observatory, a monastery library, and even a brewery on Petrin Hill.

Prague Travel Guide: Day 3

Ready for your final day of this Prague travel guide? The last of your 3 perfect days in Prague wraps up with some must see popular attractions, as well as some gems in the city.

Start your day bright and early to make the most of it all, especially if you've flown into Prague a few days earlier and you've gotten over the jet lag.

Wake Up Early to Walk Across the Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge is one of the most famous attractions in Prague. Therefore, it's almost always really busy. If you want to visit the Charles Bridge without the crowds, you'll need to wake up a little earlier than usual.

We arrived at the Charles Bridge around 7:00am and to our surprise, it wasn't busy at all. There were a couple of people taking wedding photos and a few other tourists like us.

Justin and I enjoyed a slow walk across the bridge while stopping to admire the views all around without any crowds or noise. I highly recommend waking up early to savor this peaceful atmosphere that you won't experience at other times of the day.

A couple of quick facts about the Charles Bridge: it's a historic bridge across the Vtlava River and construction started in 1357 under King Charles IV.

The bridge connects Old Town to the Prague Castle. It is decorated with many beautiful statues and three impressive bridge towers.

If you're really interested in the history of the Charles Bridge, be sure to visit the Charles Bridge Museum. If you want an alternative view of the Charles Bridge and the surrounding area, you can climb the Old Town Bridge Tower.

It doesn't open until 10:00am, so you'll need to return a little later in the day. Tickets can only be purchased at the box office in the tower.

The John Lennon Wall

The John Lennon Wall, or the Lennon Wall for short, is a graffiti wall dating back to the 1980s after John Lennon was assassinated. An unknown artist contributed a painting of Lennon and some song lyrics, and the Lennon Wall was born. The wall is continually painted over and new messages of peace and love are added daily.

In 2014, a group of student artists "vandalized" the wall by completely painting over it in white. They wanted to usher in a new generation of paintings for the wall, and artists immediately flocked to the Lennon Wall to add splashed of color right away.

In November 2019, there was another renovation of the wall. As too many people were writing vulgar messages on it (tourists are suspected here), a fresh painting of the wall commenced once again.

30 artists from Czech Republic and around the world gathered to create beautiful paintings on the walls. The public will only be allowed to write on the wall in marker or chalk, but not paint.

Again, it was painted over and repainted in 2022 by a collective of artists. I'm interested to learn about how the Lennon Wall will be monitored and how it will potentially change (or not change) over time.

When you spend 3 days in Prague, you need to pay a visit to the graffiti wall with its messages of freedom, peace, and love. If you enjoy visiting places like the Prague Lennon Wall, you might like to take this alternative Prague tour to see another side of the city besides the main tourist attractions.

Kampa Park

As we walked towards Kampa Park from the John Lennon Wall, we stumbled upon the Certovka Water Wheel Bridge on Devil's Stream. It's an old water wheel from a former mill, and one of two remaining water wheels along this canal. There are some old buildings here and some love locks lining the bridge, making for a picturesque scene.

As we continued to Kampa Park, we enjoyed some of the best views of Prague from this vantage point. It's also a large green space that's perfect for a picnic or simply resting and soaking up the atmosphere.

While we didn't visit Museum Kampa, it's a museum at Kampa Park filled with European art. You can admire some sculptures outside of the museum for free, including the three bronze babies by David Černý.

The Dancing House

The Dancing House is one of the most unique buildings you'll ever see. Originally known as "Fred and Ginger", the building was named after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers because it resembles a dancing couple.

Designed in 1992 and built in 1996, the Dancing House was controversial at the time. It's so different from all of the other buildings in the neighborhood that are in a Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau style. It's built in a "deconstructivist" or "new baroque" style.

We admired the Dancing House from the city streets. But, what is actually inside the Dancing House building? Well, the Dancing House is an office building, an art gallery, a hotel and a restaurant.

Yes, you can spend the night at the Dancing House hotel. Book your stay at the Dancing House hotel or read more reviews written by fellow travelers who have stayed there.

Coffee Break at Mamacoffee

After lunch, you might want to stop by a coffee shop for a little dose of caffeine before carrying on with your day. Mamacoffee has several locations around Prague, and they're all very vegan-friendly, too.

There are vegan cakes, loaves, and more. All of the vegan treats have a little plant symbol on their sign (the gluten-free baked goods are also clearly marked). There's a little restaurant on the second floor of the cafe serving vegetarian and vegan meals for breakfast and lunch.

Take a Tour at Klementinum (Clementinum)

The Klementinum claims to be the most beautiful library in the world. It is a historical complex of buildings, and its baroque library opened in 1722.

There are over 20,000 books in the library. The library's interior and beautiful ceiling frescoes date to the 18th century, too.

A guided tour of the Klementinum includes a visit to the library, the Meridian hall, and the astronomical tower. The Meridian Hall was essentially a camera obscura, used to determine when it was high noon.

Climb the astronomical tower for amazing 360 degree views overlooking Prague. Guided tours are daily and last about 50 minutes in total. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Book your spot here.

Riegrovy Sady Beer Garden

Riegrovy Sady is a park in Prague that's up on a hill, making it the perfect place to watch the sunset overlooking the city. It's absolutely stunning!

Then, we met some friends at the Riegrovy Sady beer garden for a couple of pints. There are long picnic tables to gather with your buddies, and the beer is a great price, too.

Where to Stay in Prague

Justin and I stayed with a company called Prague City Apartments when we spent 3 nights in Prague. They own several apartments in various neighborhoods around the city. We absolutely adored staying at the Milosrdnych Apartments, apartment #51.

There's a large living space, a full kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one of the most charming views overlooking a quiet street in Old Town. We loved the little balcony overlooking a courtyard, too. The apartment is ideally located within walking distance of most attractions and things to do in Prague.

We really can't say enough good things about our experience with Prague City Apartments and will definitely stay at one of their properties again in the future. Book your stay at the beautiful Milosrdnych Apartments and feel free to read more reviews by fellow travelers.

Visiting Cesky Krumlov from Prague

After our 3 days in Prague, we traveled to the beautiful town of Cesky Krumlov for one night before continuing on to Salzburg, two small towns near Salzburg, Bamberg, and Berlin.

We highly recommend that you travel to Cesky Krumlov and spend the night. A day trip to Cesky Krumlov from Prague is lovely, but it can get quite crowded with day trippers.

The most magical experiences happen in the evening and early in the morning before the crowds arrive. If you stay in Cesky Krumlov, you can wake up early and wander the cobblestone streets and gardens without anyone else around.

Looking for more places to visit in the Czech Republic? Check out all of the amazing things to do in Olomouc!