See & do
Castles, bridges, quarters and quiet corners — what to actually do with your time.
Every See & Do guide, so far
Prague Castle
Reputed to be the largest ancient castle complex in the world by area — this is less a single building than an entire walled hilltop of them.
Charles Bridge
Started in 1357 on the order of Charles IV, this is still the pedestrian spine connecting Old Town to the castle side of the river.
Old Town Square & the Astronomical Clock
The Old Town Hall's clock has been telling the time, and putting on a small show every hour, since 1410.
The Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
One of Europe's best-preserved former Jewish quarters, and a place to walk through slowly rather than tick off quickly.
Vyšehrad
Legend puts it before Prague Castle in age. In practice, it's the version of a Prague hilltop fortress with room to breathe.
Petřín Hill
A wooded hill above Malá Strana with a scaled-down Eiffel Tower on top, and one of the best sunset views the city has to offer.
Prague boat trips
Seeing Charles Bridge and the castle from the water gives you an angle you simply can't get from the banks.
Prague Christmas markets
Wooden stalls, mulled wine and a very large tree — Old Town Square in December is one of the most atmospheric versions of Prague there is.
Wenceslas Square
Less a square than a half-kilometre boulevard, and the stage for most of the pivotal moments in modern Czech history.
Kampa Island & the Devíl's Channel
A narrow side-channel of the Vltava splits off just below Charles Bridge, and the little island it creates is one of the calmest corners in the centre.
Franz Kafka's Prague
Prague's most famous literary figure spent almost his entire life within a few streets of the Old Town — here's where to find the traces.
Guided tours in Prague
A good guide adds real context a guidebook can't. Here's how to work out which style of tour, if any, suits your trip.
Letná Park
A wide plateau park above the river, with the single best panoramic view of Prague and a genuinely strange monument at its heart.
Prague nightlife
Prague's nightlife goes well beyond beer halls — a genuinely strong jazz scene, rooftop bars, and a cocktail culture worth seeking out beyond the main tourist strip.
Prague's museums & galleries
Beyond the historic sights, Prague has a genuinely strong museum and gallery scene, from Art Nouveau masterworks to contemporary art in a converted factory.
Prague with kids
The historic sights hold up fine for families with a bit of pacing — these are the activities that actually pull kids in on their own terms.
More on the way
This department is growing every week — if there's a specific see & do guide you're after that isn't here yet, it's very likely already on the list. Check what's new for the latest additions.