Czech Republic · Weekend · 3 days · 14 stops
A weekend in Prague: Friday to Sunday
This weekend in Prague is built around closing days: the Jewish Museum shuts on Saturdays, so it goes on Sunday. Friday after you arrive is one walk through the Old Town onto the bridge. Saturday belongs to the castle and Malá Strana, and on Sunday you finish at Vyšehrad, close to the metro to the station.
In short
- Length
- Friday evening to Sunday, 14 stops
- Highlights
- Powder Tower, St Vitus Cathedral, Pinkas Synagogue, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge
- 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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Friday
Arriving in the Old Town
Powder Tower
The Gothic gate at the edge of the Old Town, right beside the Municipal House. The Royal Route to the bridge starts here.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Powder Towerabout 5 min on foot
Old Town Square
The Týn Church is floodlit in the evening. On the hour, the apostles appear on the town hall clock.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Old Town Squareabout 10 min on foot
Charles Bridge
Cross at dusk with the castle lit up above. Stay in Malá Strana for dinner.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Charles Bridge
Saturday
Castle, Petřín and Kampa
Take tram 22 to Pražský hrad, then carry on on foot.
St Vitus Cathedral
Early on Saturday the queue outside is still short. The Mucha window is on the left side of the nave.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): St Vitus Cathedralabout 5 min on foot
Golden Lane
Part of the castle circuit. The cottages recreate old workshops, and suits of armour hang in the corridor along the wall above.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Golden Laneabout 10 min on foot
Nerudova
The steep lane below the castle, with old house signs on the facades. Have lunch in one of the places along the side steps.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Nerudovaabout 10 min on foot
Petřín Lookout Tower
Walk up through the gardens. From the platform at the top the whole city is spread out below.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Petřín Lookout Towerabout 15 min on foot
Lennon Wall
Down through the park and into the lanes of Malá Strana. The wall looks different every time.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Lennon Wallright next door
Kampa Island
By the water with a view of Charles Bridge. Have dinner at one of the places on the island or along the bank.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kampa Island
Sunday
Jewish Quarter, Clementinum, Vyšehrad
Pinkas Synagogue
The walls list the names of almost 80,000 Jewish victims from Bohemia and Moravia. The ticket also covers the Old Cemetery.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Pinkas Synagogueabout 5 min on foot
Clementinum
You see the Baroque library on a guided tour, then climb the Astronomical Tower. Check tour times beforehand.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Clementinumabout 10 min on foot
Café Louvre
A grand coffee house from 1902 on Národní, good for lunch too. On Sundays it is worth booking a table.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Café Louvreabout 10 min on foot
Dancing House
Frank Gehry's curving building on the riverbank. From here, follow the river south.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Dancing Houseabout 20 min on foot
Vyšehrad
A quiet fortress above the river to finish. From Vyšehrad metro station it is only a few stops to the main station.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Vyšehrad
Good to know
Jewish Museum on Sunday
The Jewish Museum is closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays. That is why it sits on Sunday here.
Tram and metro tickets
For a weekend, a 72-hour ticket or single day tickets make sense. Validate paper tickets before you ride.
Book Saturday dinner
On Saturday night the places in Malá Strana fill up. Best book a table on Friday.
For the best time to go, public transport and where to stay, see the 3-day plan for Prague.
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A weekend in Prague: frequently asked questions
Is a weekend in Prague worth it?
Yes. The Old Town is compact, and one full Saturday covers the castle and Malá Strana. Day trips like Kutná Hora need more days.
How do I get to the station on Sunday?
Metro line C runs straight from Vyšehrad to the main station. Leave your case at your accommodation or in a station locker beforehand.
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.
- 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.
- On a budgetPrague on a budget: 2 days, mostly freeBridge, castle courtyards, Baroque gardens, a fortress and the view – Prague shows a lot without a ticket.
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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