3-Day Prague Itinerary: A Day-by-Day Template
Prague survived the centuries intact, so every walk is a film set. Three days covers both riverbanks, the castle, and enough beer halls to understand the culture.
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Best time to goApril, May, September, October. December’s Christmas markets on Old Town Square are storybook stuff.
Getting aroundTrams are frequent and scenic; validate your ticket. The center is cobblestone, so pack real shoes.
The day-by-day plan
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Day 1: Old Town and Jewish Quarter
9:00 AMOld Town Square early
Before 10 the square is yours; climb the Old Town Hall tower.
11:30 AMJosefov synagogues
The Old Jewish Cemetery’s layered stones are unforgettable.
7:00 PMBeer hall dinner
Lokal pours the freshest Pilsner Urquell in the city; order the tank beer.
Day 2: Castle and Mala Strana
8:30 AMPrague Castle complex
St. Vitus Cathedral first; the stained glass needs morning sun.
12:30 PMMala Strana lunch
Lesser Town courtyards hide quiet gardens and cheaper menus.
5:00 PMCharles Bridge at golden hour
Statues, buskers, and the castle lighting up behind you.
Day 3: River and Vysehrad
10:00 AMVltava paddle boat
Rent a swan boat like a tourist; it is genuinely great.
1:00 PMNaplavka riverbank
Weekend farmers market; otherwise cafes in moored boats.
4:00 PMVysehrad fortress
The other castle: quiet ramparts, national cemetery, and the best skyline view.
Local tip: Watch the astronomical clock strike the hour once, from the back of the crowd, and spend the saved time in the courtyards behind it.
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