Prague Itinerary

5-Day Prague Itinerary

ByKyle

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Starting Point: Old Town (Staré Město)

Day 1 Prague Itinerary: Old Town and Jewish Quarter

Breakfast

  • Café Savoy (Vítězná 124/5) – Historic café with traditional pastries
  • Alternative: EMA Espresso Bar (Na Florenci 3) – Modern coffee shop

Morning

  • Old Town Square (Astronomical Clock)
  • Church of Our Lady before Týn
  • Old Town Hall Tower climb
  • Walk through Paris Street (Pařížská)

Lunch

  • Café Louvre (Národní 22) – Historic café with Czech cuisine
  • Alternative: Sisters Bistro (Dlouhá 39) – Famous for chlebíčky (open-faced sandwiches)

Afternoon

  • Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
  • Spanish Synagogue
  • Old Jewish Cemetery
  • Maisel Synagogue
  • Pinkas Synagogue

Dinner

  • La Degustation Bohême Bourgeoise (Haštalská 18) – Michelin-starred Czech cuisine
  • Alternative: Lokál Dlouhááá (Dlouhá 33) – Traditional Czech pub
  • Evening stroll through Old Town

Day 2 Prague Itinerary: Castle District

Breakfast

  • Café Místo (Bubenečská 12) – Contemporary breakfast
  • Alternative: Můj šálek kávy (Křižíkova 105) – Specialty coffee and breakfast

Morning

  • Prague Castle complex (arrive early)
  • St. Vitus Cathedral
  • Golden Lane
  • Royal Palace
  • St. George’s Basilica

Lunch

  • Kuchyň (Hradčanské nám. 186/1) – Traditional Czech with castle views
  • Alternative: Klášterní pivovar Strahov (Strahovské nádvoří 301) – Monastery brewery

Afternoon

  • Strahov Monastery and Library
  • Walk down through Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
  • Wallenstein Garden
  • St. Nicholas Church

Dinner

  • Field Restaurant (U Milosrdných 12) – Michelin-starred modern Czech
  • Alternative: U Modré kachničky (Nebovidská 6) – Classic Czech cuisine
  • Evening classical concert

Day 3 Prague Itinerary: Lesser Town and Modern Prague

Breakfast

  • Café Lounge (Plaská 615/8) – Upscale breakfast
  • Alternative: Café jen (Kodaňská 37) – Hip local spot

Morning

  • Petřín Hill and Tower (take funicular up)
  • Mirror Maze
  • Rose Garden
  • Hunger Wall

Lunch

  • Café Savoy (Vítězná 124/5) – Elegant Czech cuisine
  • Alternative: Eska (Pernerova 49) – Modern Czech

Afternoon

  • Dancing House
  • National Theater
  • Wenceslas Square
  • Museum of Communism
  • Shopping on Na Příkopě Street

Dinner

  • Divinis (Týnská 21) – Upscale Italian
  • Alternative: Portfolio Restaurant (Havlíčkova 1030/1) – Modern European
  • Evening Black Light Theater show

Day 4 Prague Itinerary: Art and Architecture

Breakfast

  • La Bottega Linka (Havlíčkova 1680/13) – Italian style
  • Alternative: Pražírna (Lublaňská 50) – Coffee roastery

Morning

  • Municipal House
  • Powder Tower
  • House of the Black Madonna (Cubist Museum)
  • Alfons Mucha Museum

Lunch

  • Café Imperial (Na Poříčí 15) – Art Deco splendor
  • Alternative: Kantýna (Politických vězňů 5) – Modern Czech butcher shop

Afternoon

  • National Gallery (Trade Fair Palace)
  • DOX Centre for Contemporary Art
  • Letná Park and Beer Garden
  • National Technical Museum

Dinner

  • Mlýnec (Novotného lávka 9) – River views
  • Alternative: Sansho (Petrská 25) – Asian fusion
  • Sunset drinks at Letná Beer Garden

Day 5 Prague Itinerary: Hidden Prague

Breakfast

  • Eska Restaurant (Pernerova 49) – Industrial-chic bakery
  • Alternative: Simply Good (Sokolovská 146) – Healthy options

Morning

  • Vyšehrad Fortress
  • St. Peter and Paul Basilica
  • Vyšehrad Cemetery
  • Walk along the river

Lunch

  • U Matěje (U Matěje 1) – Traditional Czech
  • Alternative: Café Savoy (Vítězná 124/5) – Classic café

Afternoon

  • Náplavka Riverbank
  • Vrtba Garden
  • Church of the Most Sacred Heart
  • TV Tower with baby sculptures

Dinner

  • V Zátiší (Liliová 1) – Fine dining
  • Alternative: U Modré kachničky II (Michalská 16) – Duck specialties
  • Evening river cruise

Restaurant Tips:

  • Book high-end restaurants in advance
  • Typical dining times: Lunch 11:30-14:00, Dinner 18:00-22:00
  • Many restaurants accept both cash and cards
  • Beer is often cheaper than water
  • Tipping 10% is standard for good service
  • “Dobrý den” (Hello) and “Děkuji” (Thank you) are appreciated
  • Ask for “Účet prosím” for the bill

Practical Tips:

  • Purchase the Prague Card for attractions and transport
  • Avoid tourist trap restaurants near Old Town Square
  • Always validate public transport tickets
  • Carry cash – not all places accept cards
  • Download maps.me or use offline Google Maps
  • Learn basic Czech phrases
  • Watch for pickpockets in tourist areas

Emergency Contacts:

  • Emergency number: 112
  • Police: 158
  • Ambulance: 155
  • Fire: 150
  • Tourist Police: +420 974 851 730
  • Tourist Info: +420 221 714 444
  • Nearest Hospital to Center: Nemocnice Na Františku (Na Františku 847/8)

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