Czech Republic · On a budget · 2 days · 12 stops
Prague on a budget: 2 days, mostly free
Saving money in Prague does not mean missing the best places: the castle courtyards, the front part of St Vitus, the gardens below the castle and Vyšehrad are all free. Day one runs through the Old Town and Malá Strana up to the castle, day two along the river to the New Town. Meals come from markets and bakeries.
In short
- Length
- 2 days, 12 stops
- Highlights
- Old Town Square, Vyšehrad, Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, Wallenstein Garden
- Where to stay
- Old Town, Vinohrady
- Getting around
- Explore the Old Town and Malá Strana on foot; the cobbles are uneven.
- Best time to go
- April to June and September to October are ideal.
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Day 1
Old Town, Malá Strana and the castle
Old Town Square
The square, the Týn Church and the apostles on the town hall clock every hour – all from the street, no ticket.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Old Town Squareabout 5 min on foot
Havel's Market
A small market with fruit, vegetables and snacks among the souvenir stalls. Pick up your picnic here.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Havel's Marketabout 10 min on foot
Charles Bridge
Free, and still fairly calm in the morning. Below the bridge on the Malá Strana side, Kampa Island begins.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Charles Bridgeabout 5 min on foot
Kampa Island
Picnic on the lawn by the water. The Lennon Wall is just over the little bridge across the Čertovka.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kampa Islandabout 10 min on foot
Wallenstein Garden
Free entry to the Baroque garden with peacocks and a dripstone wall. Open in the warmer months only.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Wallenstein Gardenabout 5 min on foot
Castle courtyards and St Vitus
Climb the Old Castle Steps. The courtyards, gardens and front part of the cathedral are open without a ticket.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Castle courtyards and St Vitus
Day 2
Vyšehrad, the riverbank and Letná
The farmers' market on Náplavka runs on Saturday mornings. On other days the riverbank is still lovely, just without stalls.
Vyšehrad
Ramparts, park and the national cemetery cost nothing. From the southern edge you look across the Vltava to the castle.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vyšehradabout 20 min on foot
Náplavka
On Saturdays a farmers' market with bread, cheese and street food right by the river. That is lunch sorted.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Náplavkaright next door
Dancing House
Frank Gehry's building is best seen from across the street. Free from the outside.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Dancing Houseabout 15 min on foot
Franciscan Garden
A quiet garden in the middle of the New Town, with benches and roses. Good for a free break.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Franciscan Gardenabout 5 min on foot
Wenceslas Square
From the equestrian statue at the top you look down the long boulevard. The Velvet Revolution began here in 1989.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Wenceslas SquareMetro A from Můstek to Staroměstská, then walk over Čech Bridge and up the steps, about 25 min.
Letná Park
The view over the Vltava bridges is free. In the beer garden a beer costs less than down in the Old Town.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Letná Park
Good to know
Day ticket for trams
A 24-hour ticket covers as many rides as you like – trams, metro, buses and the Petřín funicular.
Changing money
Avoid exchange offices with tempting signs. Paying by card or taking koruna from a bank ATM is cheapest.
What is worth paying for
The castle ticket for the cathedral choir, Royal Palace and Golden Lane, and the Jewish Museum, are both worth it. Pick one.
For the best time to go, public transport and where to stay, see the 3-day plan for Prague.
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Prague on a budget: frequently asked questions
What can you see for free in Prague?
Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the castle courtyards and front part of St Vitus, the Wallenstein Garden, Vyšehrad, Kampa and Letná Park.
Is Prague cheap?
Food and public transport are usually cheaper than in Western Europe. Old Town Square is the pricey part – a few streets away you pay much less.
More plans for Prague
- One dayOne day in Prague: castle, bridge, Old TownUp to the castle by tram, then downhill on foot through Malá Strana and over Charles Bridge into the Old Town.
- WeekendA weekend in Prague: Friday to SundayLights over the Vltava on Friday, castle and Malá Strana on Saturday, Jewish Quarter and Vyšehrad on Sunday.
- 3 days3 days in Prague – a ready-made itineraryOld Town and Josefov, the castle and Malá Strana, Vyšehrad and the New Town.
- 5 days5 days in Prague with Kutná Hora and KarlštejnThree city days off the usual circuit and two trips: an ossuary and a silver town, then Karlštejn Castle.
- With kidsPrague with kids: 2 days with zoo and PetřínApostles on the clock, giant babies on Kampa, mirrors on Petřín – and a whole morning at the zoo.
Plan created with AI support – please check opening hours, prices and routes before you go. Coordinates checked with Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap (Photon). Photo: Tilman2007, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. More in Sources & licences. YesTrip is a trip planner, not a travel agency – nothing is booked.
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