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Good for families in Prague, Czechia

Prague is Czechia's capital, built on both banks of the Vltava. Its historic visitor core links Old Town and New Town on the east bank with Malá Strana and Prag...

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5,064 Places
Suggested stay
3–4 days
Getting around
Walk, tram and metro

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Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Prague

Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Prague is Czechia's capital, built on both banks of the Vltava. Its historic visitor core links Old Town and New Town on the east bank with Malá Strana and Prague Castle on the west through a sequence of squares, bridges and steep streets. The preserved centre carries medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and later architecture in close succession, while districts such as Holešovice, Karlín and Žižkov reveal the industrial and residential city beyond the postcard core. Most first visits combine walking in the centre with public transport to outer districts.

Checked 2026-08-26

Practical information

Language spoken
Czech
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+420
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Czech koruna (CZK)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and E · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded

Planning a visit

November · November averages 7.2°C by day and 2.1°C at night in Prague, making cold the material trade-off.

  1. January: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  2. February: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  3. March: good time to visit
  4. April: best time to visit
  5. May: best time to visit
  6. June: good time to visit
  7. July: good time to visit
  8. August: good time to visit
  9. September: best time to visit
  10. October: good time to visit
  11. November: viable with meaningful trade-offs — current month
  12. December: viable with meaningful trade-offs

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Historic sites 1 Museums 4 Places of worship 0 Nature sites 2 Viewpoints 1 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 1 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 2 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 3 1 to 2 hours 7 Half a day or more 1

Good for

Good for families 11

Interests

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  1. National Museum National Museum
    01 1 hr 30 min

    National Museum

    Národní muzeum

    The National Museum in Prague, known locally as Národní muzeum, stands as the Czech Republic's preeminent museum institution.

    • Must see
    • Museum
  2. Vyšehrad Vyšehrad
    02 2 hr 30 min

    Vyšehrad

    Vyšehrad is a walled hilltop above the right bank of the Vltava, about three kilometres upstream of Charles Bridge, and it is the one major Prague sight that costs nothing to enter.

    • Must see
    • Historic site
  3. Prague Zoo Prague Zoo
    03 1 hr 30 min

    Prague Zoo

    Zoo Praha

    Prague Zoo, known locally as Zoo Praha, is a zoological garden in the Czech capital. It sits in the Troja district on the banks of the Vltava River, within the city's administrative boundaries.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
  4. Letná Park Letná Park
    04 1 hour

    Letná Park

    Letenské sady

    Letná Park is a prominent hillside public park in Prague, Czech Republic, occupying elevated terrain above the Vltava River north of the city centre. The local name is Letenské sady.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  5. Petřín Petřín
    05 20 min

    Petřín

    Petřín is a prominent hill in the centre of Prague, rising above the left bank of the Vltava River in the Malá Strana district. It reaches approximately 327 metres above sea level and offers extensive views across the Czech capital.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
  6. Czech Police Museum Czech Police Museum
    06 1 hr 30 min

    Czech Police Museum

    Muzeum Policie ČR

    The Czech Police Museum, known locally as Muzeum Policie ČR, is a museum in Prague devoted to the history and development of law enforcement in the Czech Republic.

    • High
    • Museum
  7. Lego Museum Lego Museum
    07 1 hr 30 min

    Lego Museum

    Museum of Bricks Praha

    Museum of Bricks is a privately run model and brick collection on Národní Street in central Prague. Its Prague branch is the largest of the operator's five locations and is designed around both finished displays and building.

    • High
    • Museum
  8. Kingdom of Railways Kingdom of Railways
    08 1 hr 30 min

    Kingdom of Railways

    Království železnic

    Království železnic is a railway-themed attraction in Prague, Czech Republic. Its name means Kingdom of Railways in English.

    • Notable
    • Museum
  9. Stromovka Stromovka
    09 1 hour

    Stromovka

    Královská obora

    Stromovka, locally known as Královská obora, is a historic royal game reserve and park in Prague. Originally established as a fenced hunting ground for Czech monarchs, it evolved into a public green space.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  10. Aquapalace
    10 1 hr 30 min

    Aquapalace

    Aquapalace Prague is the largest water park in the Czech Republic, in Čestlice about 100 metres beyond the Prague city limits. Opened on 5 May 2008, it has connected indoor and outdoor areas.

    • Notable
    • Family attraction

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How the city is laid out

The Vltava and the ridge below Prague Castle organise the centre. Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter and Wenceslas Square sit east of the river; Charles Bridge crosses to Malá Strana, where streets climb toward the castle. New Town wraps around the medieval core rather than forming a separate modern centre. Beyond it, Holešovice lies north, Karlín northeast and Žižkov east of the central station. These outer districts are best treated as individual routes, while Old Town, Charles Bridge and Malá Strana can be joined on foot if steep sections are manageable.

Checked 2026-08-26

Getting around

Walk through the historic centre and use Prague Integrated Transport for longer or steeper journeys. Metro, trams, buses, trains and ferries operate within the integrated system; the three colour-coded metro lines form its backbone and trams are especially useful across the central districts. Ticket validity is time-based and transfers are allowed within the ticket period. Paper tickets that require validation must be stamped once at the start, not again during transfers. Consult PID or Prague City Tourism for current fares, disruptions and accessibility details.

Checked 2026-08-26

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Common questions

How many days should I spend in Prague?

Suggested stay for a first visit: 3–4 days. Divide the visit between Old Town and New Town, the west-bank castle and Malá Strana, then an outer district such as Holešovice, Karlín or Žižkov.

Which side of the river holds Prague Castle?

Prague Castle and Malá Strana are on the west bank of the Vltava. Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, New Town and the main railway station are on the east side.

Should I use trams or the metro?

Use the metro for longer cross-city links and trams for many central and hillside routes. Walking remains the best way to connect sights inside the historic core.

How do Prague transport tickets work?

Ticket validity is based on time rather than the number of transfers. A paper ticket that requires validation is stamped once at the beginning and not stamped again when changing services.

Is the historic centre flat?

No. Old Town is comparatively level, but routes through Malá Strana toward Prague Castle climb. Use a tram when steep streets or mobility constraints make the full walk unsuitable.