How to Spend 1 Day in Prague (Itinerary + Tips), Prague, Czech Republic

If you’re just passing through, that’s absolutely fine. You can still see the city’s highlights in just 1 day in Prague…

This itinerary is fast-paced but walkable, and designed to help you tick off the best bits without feeling like you’ve run a sightseeing marathon. Bring comfy shoes, a phone charger, change for the toilets (yes, really), and a good appetite-you’ll be covering a lot..

We did this route ourselves on a recent trip, and while our legs were tired, our camera roll was full-and so was our snack bag.

We haven’t included strict time blocks in this itinerary because it’s totally subjective-how long you spend at each stop really depends on your pace, interest level, and snack needs (we don’t judge).

That said, I do recommend heading out by 8:00-8:30am if you want to see the big sights before the crowds roll in.

Start your day in Old Town Square, before the walking tours descend and it becomes one big swirl of umbrellas, group photos, and someone loudly explaining medieval astronomy.

It’s one of Prague’s most famous spots for a reason-home to pastel townhouses, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, and, of course, the Astronomical Clock. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).