One Day in Prague: A Self-Guided, Car-Free, Budget Itinerary
One Day in Prague: A Self-Guided, Car-Free, Budget Itinerary
Sarah J.
Passing through Prague on your way to another city and don't want to break the bank? Or maybe this city is the highlight of your trip? Either way, this is the guide for you! Conveniently discover the highlights of Prague in one day, all without a car. Even if you have more than a day in Prague, I'd recommend this guide to distinguish the top sights and get a feel for their costs.
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I travelled to Prague by train, which I highly recommend due to the station's convenient location.
As always, I highly recommend dropping off your bags at your accommodation before doing the majority of sightseeing to avoid overexertion. If you aren't spending the night in Prague, there is a left-luggage storage location within Praha Hlavní Nádraží. Alternatively, you can use an online luggage storage service, like Bounce, to stow your items for the day.
Now that you have dropped off your luggage, it's time to begin exploring!
Using a combination of public transport and walking, you'll be able to see:
Bruselský pavilon
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I couldn't find much information on this place, but it is a good location to begin the walk through the park towards Prague Castle!
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Letná Park
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A great park to walk through to make your way to the castle complex! Although mostly uphill, it was a much more gradual route than entering from the other end of the complex, where I saw people struggling up many steps. It also gives great views of the city and castle!
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Julius Zeyer Monument
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A beautiful monument to Julius Zeyer, a Czech writer, playwright, and poet.
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Queen Anne's Summer Palace
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I wasn't able to go inside, but the gardens outside were nice and gave nice views of the castle and cathedral.
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Prague Castle
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In my opinion, the best part of Prague. The castle complex is stunning, and for such a cheap price as well, it is truly a must-see. A ticket includes entry to multiple buildings in the castle complex, including St. Vitus' Cathedral and Golden Lane.
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St. Vitus Cathedral
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The pictures here don't fully encapsulate the beauty of this cathedral. I've been to ones all over Europe, and this was by far my favorite.
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Golden Lane
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Although these houses were built in the 1500s, they weren't painted these bright colors until the 1950s. Inside the houses, there are exhibitions and shops selling goods from local artists.
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Gardens below Prague Castle
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I believe these were closed when I went to Prague, but they were highly recommended.
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Waldstein Garden
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A beautiful garden, it reminded me of something out of a fantasy Barbie movie. Highly, highly recommend.
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Charles Bridge
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Connecting Prague Castle and the Old Town, this old stone arch bridge has 30 various sculptures.
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Old Town Bridge Tower
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Once you've walked across Charles Bridge, you'll see this tower. You can pay to go up it and get views of the city.
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Prague Astronomical Clock
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At the hour this clock puts on quite a show. Get there a few minutes early to secure a good spot!
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Church of Our Lady before Týn
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A Gothic church that has been the main church of Prague since the 1300s.
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Food!
Česká Kuchyně
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This restaurant was highly recommended online, and it didn't disappoint. Not a fancy dining experience, but a great way to try Czech food without breaking the bank.
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Lidl
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My favorite supermarket in Europe, and the best place to find local snacks and pastries at reliable prices. Lots of locations in many cities.
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If I had more time in Prague...
Water Mill with Gremlin
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Because of weather restrictions, I was not able to go here but it was highly recommended.
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Klementinum
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A historic complex of buildings that houses the National Library of the Czech Republic.
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Basilica of St. James
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A stunning church known to be the home to the hanging arm of a jewel thief.
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Prašná brána
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Known in English as Powder Gate Tower, this Gothic landmark is one of the original town gates.
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Wenceslas Square
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One of the main city squares and the center of the business and cultural communities in the New Town.
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Národní Muzeum
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Worth visiting just for it's architecture, this museum has a wide range of artifacts, including medieval history and natural history.
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Sarah J.
I am a solo female traveler who likes to explore on a moderate budget; I think it's important to recognize that some opportunities when travelling will never arise again, and it's worth shelling out for them! I prefer to travel very fast-paced, and my guides will reflect that. In order to accomplish this, I have done lots of research about every place I have visited to ensure I use my time wisely. I have only travelled around Europe so far, but I am hoping to expand my horizons in the coming years :)
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