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3-day Prague fairytale

Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and beer in three days.

3 daysFirst-timersBest: April–May, September–October

Last updated: 2025-03-15

Day 1 – Castle and Malá Strana

  • Prague Castle and St Vitus
  • Golden Lane and Malá Strana
Morning at Prague Castle (allow 3 hours). Walk down to Malá Strana. Lunch and stroll. Evening Charles Bridge at dusk.
Tips:

Castle opens 6 am (grounds); buildings from 9. Go early.

Day 2 – Old Town and Jewish Quarter

  • Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
  • Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Morning Old Town Square and clock. Jewish Quarter (synagogues, cemetery). Afternoon river cruise or beer garden.
Tips:

Clock strikes on the hour; get a spot early. Jewish Quarter: combined ticket for sites.

Day 3 – New Town or Vyšehrad and departure

  • Wenceslas Square or Vyšehrad
  • Last beer and transfer
Vyšehrad fortress and views, or Wenceslas Square and shopping. Lunch and transfer to airport.
Tips:

PRG airport: 30–40 min by bus or taxi from centre.

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