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Prague: A Journey Through History and Culture

Ana Neves

Ana Neves

28 Oct 2023

Explore the enchanting city of Prague in this 5-day itinerary, filled with iconic landmarks, hidden gems, and delicious cuisine. Immerse yourself in the rich history and vibrant culture of the Czech Republic's capital.

Day 1
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$18

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$ 20

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Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Franz Kafka - Rotating Head by David Cerny
Metallic, rotating sculpture of Franz Kafka’s head, created by artist David Černý.
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Prague Jewish Quarter
Grand synagogues, a 15th-century cemetery & specialist museums narrate Prague's Jewish story.
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
5 - 8 min

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Church of Our Lady before Týn
14th-century landmark with 80m towers, ornately carved exteriors & a baroque altarpiece.
11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Free
12 - 15 min

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State Opera
Elegant gilded stage with an illustrious history & a world class opera & ballet program.
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Saints Peter and Paul Basilica
Landmark neo-Gothic basilica featuring elaborate frescoes, carvings & mosaics inside.
1:45 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
6 - 8 min

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Dancing House
Curving modern office block by architect Frank Gehry, with top-floor restaurant offering city views.
3:00 PM - 3:45 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Mirror Maze in Petrin Park
Mirrored wooden labyrinth built for the 1891 Prague Exhibition, with a mural of the city in 1648.
4:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Strahov Monastery
Hilltop, medieval monastery with a stucco-panelled theological hall, vast library & Baroque church.
5:15 PM - 6:15 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Klášterní pivovar Strahov
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$18
Day 2
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$26

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$ 17

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Depart from your stay 🏨

5 - 6 min

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Church of Our Lady Victorious and The Infant Jesus of Prague
Baroque/Renaissance style church completed in 1613 housing a a 18.5-inch statue of the child Jesus.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Charles Bridge
Landmark stone bridge linking Prague's Old & New Towns, with street artists & entertainers.
9:15 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Old Jewish Cemetery
Home to 12,000 tombstones but many more burials, including scholar & teacher Judah Loew ben Bezalel.
10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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The Old-New Synagogue
Gothic place of Jewish worship, completed in 1270 & the legendary home of the Golem of Prague.
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Old Town Square
Oldest square in the historic center with 10th-century origins, site of many Gothic buildings.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Free
13 - 16 min

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Grébovka (Havlíčkovy sady)
Peaceful Italian Renaissance–style park with a pond, fountain, statues & a charming artificial cave.
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Free
21 - 26 min

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Park Průhonice
Established in 1885, this park features ponds & streams, plus a vast array of native & exotic trees.
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Free
8 - 10 min

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Chopsticks Bistro
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 3
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$10

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$ 7

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Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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Klementinum
Complex comprised of the Mirror Chapel & Baroque Library, with Atlas atop the Astronomical Tower.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Old Town Bridge Tower
Striking 14th-century tower with a wide, arched gateway, Gothic ornamentation & sweeping views.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Free
8 - 12 min

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Lennon Wall
Colorful wall featuring Communist-era political slogans, peace messages & a portrait of John Lennon.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Free
4 - 5 min

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Lesser Town Bridge Tower
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
4 - 5 min

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St. Nicholas Church
Famous high baroque church built in the 17th & 18th centuries, featuring a 20-meter-diameter dome.
12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Free
12 - 15 min

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Vyšehrad
Fortified castle with a museum, hidden passages, large grounds & remains of a medieval basilica.
1:45 PM - 3:15 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Jerusalem Synagogue
Early 20th-century synagogue demonstrating elements of art nouveau & Moorish design.
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Prašná brána
City gate built in the 15th century and restored after being damaged in the Battle of Prague.
5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
3 - 4 min

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Den Noc
During the daytime we specialize in our homemade pancakes where you can choose from 20 varieties of sweet or salty options. At night-time we alter into a cosy wine bar with wide selection of Czech wines served by glass. We serve tapas and homemade bread which goes well with our delicious wine.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10
Day 4
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$26

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$ 7

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Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 18 min

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Kampa Island
This small city-center island with a museum on the Vltava River is crossed by the Charles Bridge.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
2 - 3 min

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Museum Kampa
Riverside museum in former mill, housing private collection of modern Czech & central European art.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
Karlštejn Castle
Gothic, 14th-century castle with royal treasure, wall paintings & portraits, plus guided tours.
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Free
Prague Zoo
Zoo founded in 1931, with orangutans & Komodo dragons in Asian jungle habitat & elephant compound.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Kavárna Kabinet
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$26
Day 5
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$10

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$ 17

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Depart from your stay 🏨

9 - 11 min

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Old Royal Palace
Late Gothic palace in Prague Castle, with Renaissance elements & Vladislav Hall for royal events.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Free
6 - 9 min

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Hradcany Square
Square with a statue of T. G. Masaryk in front of the Matyáš Gate, main entrance to Prague Castle.
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Free
14 - 21 min

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The Royal Garden
Lush English-style park at Prague Castle with fountains, pathways & a tranquil atmosphere.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
20 - 24 min

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Botanical Garden of the City Prague
Large botanical garden with orchids & exotic flora in a greenhouse, plus a vineyard & a cafe.
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Královská obora Stromovka
Vast park featuring playgrounds, picnic areas & jogging paths amid ponds, fields & shade trees.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Free
11 - 14 min

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Prague Metronome
Popular city hangout with panoramic views & a sculpture of a giant working metronome.
5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Free
9 - 14 min

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Mashhana Sushi House
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
$10

Budget breakdown: $156 In total

Activities & Food:$90
Transport:$66