Czech Republic · With kids · 2 days · 10 stops
Prague with kids: 2 days with zoo and Petřín
Prague with kids means movement, things to touch and plenty of green. Day one runs from the clock over Charles Bridge up to Petřín – by funicular instead of stairs. Day two starts at the zoo on the slopes above the Vltava and ends with locomotives and planes at the Technical Museum, then a playground in Letná.
In short
- Length
- 2 days, 10 stops
- Highlights
- Old Town Square, Prague Zoo, Charles Bridge, Petřín Mirror Maze, Petřín Lookout Tower
- 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
Clock, bridge and Petřín
Old Town Square
Every hour on the hour the apostles parade past and Death rings the bell – in this plan at 11 o'clock. Find a spot at the front a few minutes early.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Old Town Squareabout 10 min on foot
Charles Bridge
Kids hunt for the shiny patch on St John of Nepomuk's plinth that everyone touches. Hold on to the buggy – it gets tight.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Charles Bridgeabout 5 min on foot
Kampa Island
A park with a playground and lawns, plus the giant crawling bronze babies. Lunch at a place by the water or as a picnic.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Kampa Islandabout 5 min on foot
Petřín funicular from Újezd
Running again since late September 2026. Regular single tickets aren't valid – buy a funicular ticket or use a 24/72-hour pass.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Petřín funicular from ÚjezdFunicular up to the top station, about 10 min.
Petřín Mirror Maze
A wooden pavilion full of distorting mirrors, plus a large battle panorama. Short, but kids laugh themselves silly.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Petřín Mirror Mazeright next door
Petřín Lookout Tower
Lots of steps to the platform, hard work for small legs. There is also a lift, but it does not always run.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Petřín Lookout Towerabout 5 min on foot
Štefánik Observatory
Look through the telescopes when the sky is clear, with an exhibition on the planets inside. Check opening hours before you go.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Štefánik Observatory
Day 2
Zoo, Technical Museum and Letná
To the zoo: Metro C to Nádraží Holešovice, then bus 112 to the Zoologická zahrada stop, about 30 min in all from the centre.
Prague Zoo
A large hillside site with a chairlift, gorillas, elephants and an Indonesian jungle house. Plan the whole morning and lunch here.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Prague ZooBus 112 back to Nádraží Holešovice, then a tram towards Letná, about 30 min.
National Technical Museum
In the great hall, planes hang above steam engines and vintage cars. On a rainy day it is the best place for kids in Prague.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): National Technical Museumabout 15 min on foot
Letná Park
Just a few minutes' walk: playgrounds, lawns and the beer garden with lemonade and sausages. Then back by tram.
On the map (OpenStreetMap): Letná Park
Good to know
Buggy or carrier
Cobbles and steps are everywhere in the old town. In Malá Strana you are quicker with a carrier than a buggy.
Toilets on the way
Public toilets often charge a small fee, so keep coins handy. The zoo, the museum and cafés usually have baby changing.
If it rains
Technical Museum first, then the mirror maze. Move the zoo to a dry day.
For the best time to go, public transport and where to stay, see the 3-day plan for Prague.
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Prague with kids: frequently asked questions
Is Prague good with kids?
Yes. The old town is compact, trams and the metro are easy, and parks are close by. Only the hills are tiring – that is what the funicular is for.
Is Prague Zoo worth it?
Yes, it is often counted among the best zoos in Europe. Allow at least half a day – the hillside site is big.
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.
- 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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