Prague, all of it — honestly
The city quarter by quarter, day trips that actually work, tickets worth their price. Written by people who keep going back.
Start here
Four doors into Prague, depending on what you want to know first.
Things to do
From the Castle to the Astronomical Clock and the best hidden spots.
Day trips
Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora, Karlovy Vary, Terezín — and how to get there.
Tickets & passes
Prague Visitor Pass vs CoolPass vs single tickets — what's actually worth it.
Itineraries
Ready-made plans for 1, 2, 3, 4 days, weekends, and longer stays.
Day trips from Prague
Half the country is within two hours of the city. These are the trips that are actually worth a full day.
Český Krumlov day trip from Prague
Fairy-tale town, hilltop castle, lazy river bend. Here's how to get there, what to see, and whether a tour beats going solo.
Karlovy Vary day trip from Prague
Grand colonnades, thermal springs, Becherovka, and Moser crystal. 2 hours from Prague by bus. Here's what to see and skip.
Kutná Hora day trip from Prague
Medieval silver town, a cathedral that rivals Notre-Dame, and a chapel built from 40,000 human bones. 1h by train from Prague.
Terezín Memorial day trip from Prague
The Nazi ghetto and transit camp north of Prague. A sobering, important visit. 1 hour by bus. This guide explains what to see and how.
Prague sights
The classics done right, plus the under-the-radar places locals actually go.
Prague Astronomical Clock — how it works, tickets, and tower climb
The Orloj is a 15th-century working computer. Here's what it actually shows, whether the tower is worth climbing, and how to see it without the crush.
Best photo spots in Prague — 15 locations, best times, practical tips
Prague's 15 best photo spots: Charles Bridge at dawn, Letná terrace, Strahov viewpoint, Vyšehrad cliffs, Žižkov Tower. Exact times and composition tips.
Charles Bridge — when to go, what to see, and how to avoid the crowds
Charles Bridge is always crowded — but not always. The right time, the right statues, and the right tour make all the difference.
E-bike tours in Prague — which route is worth your money
Prague e-bike tours compared: viewpoints route, castle loop, river park. 2026 prices, operators, and which tour is actually worth booking.
Jewish Quarter Prague — Josefov synagogues, cemetery, and combined ticket
Josefov holds six Jewish monuments on one combined ticket. Here's what each site covers, what the ticket costs, and which guided tour makes sense.
Klementinum Prague — Baroque library, Astronomical Tower, and Mirror Chapel concerts
The Klementinum's Baroque library hall is among the world's most beautiful. Guided tours, Astronomical Tower, and Mirror Chapel concerts — what to know.
Is the Prague Card worth it?
Short answer: sometimes. We break down the Prague Visitor Pass, the Cool Pass, and paying as you go — with a free calculator so you can check your own trip.
Itineraries
Day-by-day plans — first-timer, weekender, repeat visitor, or travelling with kids.
1 day in Prague — the honest single-day plan
The best 1-day Prague itinerary: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Malá Strana, and one viewpoint. Realistic timings, no forced march.
2 days in Prague — the long weekend itinerary
How to spend 2 days in Prague: Day 1 Old Town and Josefov, Day 2 Prague Castle and Malá Strana. With honest timings, prices, and what to skip.
3 days in Prague — the honest itinerary for first-timers
Three days in Prague done right: Day 1 Old Town and Josefov, Day 2 Prague Castle, Day 3 Vyšehrad and food. Timings, tickets, and honest advice.
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From the blog
Stories, seasonal dispatches, and the stuff that changes too fast for the main guides.
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