Summer in Prague
Prague, Czech Republic Travel Itinerary & Guide
3 Days in Prague, Czech Republic
Explore Czech culture through food, history, and beautiful nature with this 3 day itinerary!
Day 1:
Bring comfortable walking shoes and skip breakfast to fully enjoy the Prague food tour and subsequent exploration!
Prague Food Tour
Start your trip off in Prague with an exciting crash course that will give you a great overview of the city, help you get a great insight into Czech culture, make sure you avoid tourist traps and best of all will fill your belly!
I really enjoyed the food tour, our guide was fantastic. Complete energy the entire tour, we were taken to some of the best restaurants and shops throughout Prague. When we were stuffing our faces with delicious traditional Czech delicacies, she was giving us great information on the history, culture, and other recommendations throughout the city.
The best part is you get access to their Prague Guide, which is a comprehensive list of restaurants, cafes, sweet shops, stores, and things to do off the beaten path!
You can easily book your tour online. The booking requires a deposit via PayPal and the rest of the payment is in cash at the end of the tour.
Can’t recommend this enough, do it at the beginning of your time in Prague!
Explore Prague
After the food tour, you might be tempted to nap! Take this time to walk around, work off some of the food and get oriented with the city!
Eat a Trdlneck. You can find them in every tourist area of the city. To be honest, I didn’t think it was all that special as all the bloggers and well basic girls say, but worth a shot! Also, it’s not a traditional Czech food as some people believe. You can get them filled with soft serve ice cream, whip cream with fruit, and there are even savory ones.
Lokál Dlouhááá
If you still have it in you, stroll over to Lokal. They have multiple locations, but the one mentioned here isn’t too far from the Old Town. What to order? Get the fried cheese and of course a pilsner! The fried cheese was good, very heavy so I recommend splitting it.
Day 2:
Explore the history of Prague! Bring comfortable walking shoes as the cobblestone streets will really get to you quickly!
Café Savoy
Start the day with an incredible breakfast at Cafe Savoy! Cafe Savoy is known for it’s perfectly baked pastries. The meal I had was phenomenal! Big portions to get you through the day as well. The French Breakfast was a perfect symphony featuring: French toast, a croissant, eggs, sausage, potatoes, vegetable tart, Prague ham, bread and butter, orange juice, and café-au-lait. I also ordered the ál’opéra tea, since the tea selection list is about as long as the Bible.
The atmosphere is lovely and very posh.
It’s very hard to get into Cafe Savoy! You might be able to make reservations well in advance or show up around 8:50 am before it opens. There is no line or queue forming so you just kind of pile in once the door opens.
Pro tip: head downstairs towards the bathrooms to see into the kitchen, where the magic happens!
Charles Bridge
Climb up Charles Bridge and take a quick stroll to the left (towards the side of the bridge you’re already on). Take a few photos, but don’t worry you’ll be back here in a few hours to enjoy it more.
Museum Kampa
Museum Kampa is a small exhibition art museum located along the river. Even if art isn’t your thing, stop in the courtyard to observe and take some photos with the lawn structures. I originally walked by and was going to skip the museum but noticed an exhibition for Adolf Born and was fascinated by the advertisement showcasing his work. On a whim, I bought a ticket and thoroughly enjoyed the beauty of his work mixing travel, cultural observations, unique stories, and humor together. Since he illustrated and tested multiple children’s story it’s a treat for kids and adults.
According to the advertising, I believe I caught the end of his exhibition but check out their website to see I there is anything that peaks your interests!
Prague Castle
Climb towards Prague castle, admiring the stunning views towards the top. The walk is around 20 minutes from Charles Bridge and is mostly uphill.
Prague Castle is a beautiful complex with mixes of history and culture throughout. To enjoy the full experience it’s around 3 hours. You can explore with a guide, audio guide device, or by yourself. I elected to go by myself, which was surprisingly recommended by a staff member. There are plenty of signs and information written down to still make the experience very informative. I was there on a Sunday and St. Vitus’s Cathedral didn’t open until noon so the line was massive. If you’re there earlier save it for later as the line will move pretty fast (around 1:30 pm) I was in within 10 minutes.
Inside Prague castle, there are a few viewpoints of the city that are beautiful on a nice day.
La Bottega Bistroteka
Minutes from the Charles Bridge, this lovely Italian restaurant is perfect for a late lunch! With a very cute and casual atmosphere, La Bottega won my heart as being one of my favorite meals in Prague.
I enjoyed a fruit and cheese salad, one of the daily specials which was cod with risotto, and a heavenly chocolate and hazelnut cake complimented by the perfect cappuccino. Enjoy a glass of wine with your meal and take the time to unwind after all the adventuring!
Old Town Square
Walk around Old Town Square and take in all the beautiful sites and surroundings.
Prague Astronomical Clock
Head to the Astrological Clock and Old Town Hall a few minutes before 4:00 pm and take a quick one hour tour. (There is an English one right at 4:00 pm.) You can go through the Old Town hall without a tour but there aren’t very many signs to read and understand what you’re actually seeing. Also, much of the grounds is only accessible through a tour, including the underground areas which are really fascinating. I enjoyed the tour as it takes you through the history of Prague and the Old Town Hall, Czech and European culture, architecture, and art Right after the tour, you’ll be let out towards the entrance of the tour, which puts you steps away from watching the Astrological Clock show on the hour. It’s less than a 30-second show but is still worth checking out. .
Enjoy a beer in Old Town Square
Enjoy a beer in Old Town Square. I was stuffed from the late lunch so I skipped out on food (and most of the restaurants within Old Town Square are tourist traps with mediocre food…locals don’t go here).
Day 3:
Day trip out to the Bohemian Saxon Switzerland National Park. Wear comfortable hiking shoes, loose clothing, and a lite jacket.
Bohemian Saxon Switzerland National Park Day Trip
Escape the beautiful cobblestone streets of Prague and head out to the refreshing countryside of the Czech Republic and Germany called the Bohemian Saxon Switzerland National Park. The tour includes beautiful views and a wonderful hike to Pravcicka Gate, then through another trail, lunch, then a small hike along a river. Concluding the main portion of the tour is a river boat journey.
I enjoyed the day trip, just to take the time and get out of the city. The drive out to the national park is enjoyable as well, being able to take in the countryside. Lunch was delicious and the van has wifi.
Hostinec U Vodoucha
I’m still dreaming about this wonderfully rich meal! After your long day of hiking reward yourself with a feast! I selected this restaurant since it was a few blocks from my Airbnb and an even shorter walk to the Žižkov Television Tower. I ordered a Pilsner beer (of course), the garlic soup, and my favorite the pork knee. The garlic soup at first seemed to have a bit of a bland flavor, but a few bites into the dish and I became addicted like a wild animal trying to get as much into my mouth as possible. After the soup, the main course, the pork knee arrived. It’s extremely rich and filling, I think you could probably split it between two people. The outer texture of the knee is a little tougher, but you find the delicious meat closer to the bone. Featured on the side of the dish are pickled vegetables and spicy peppers. I might recommend a side order of vegetables or house salad to help compliment the richness of the dish.
The restaurant takes credit cards and has wifi.
Žižkov Television Tower
Žižkov Television Tower offers great views of Prague. Try to arrive a little before sunset to enjoy pinks, yellows, and reds dancing across the sky. The viewing area has some nice sitting areas and swinging round chairs to enjoy the views.
Miminoo Garden Restaurant
Enjoy a beautiful night outdoors at Miminoo Garden Restaurant with some gelato or dessert. The environment is terrific with lawn swings, beanbag chairs, and hammocks to relax and unwind. I grabbed the brownie with ice cream which was enjoyable, nothing to write home about, but I was here more for the atmosphere.
Tips and Tricks:
A few tips and pointers for Prague:
1. I stayed at an Airbnb just a few stops from the city center. Really affordable and I would recommend. Here’s the link: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/14299234
2. You can drink the tap water in Prague. It’s actually really good. (They typically don’t serve ice in their water, so you need to ask for it.)
3. You tip around 10% at restaurants.
4. The beer has foam on purpose, they pour it differently than most countries, and it’s actually quite good.
5. Beer rules all. The wine culture in Prague is very minimal. The Czech Republic actually drinks the most beer per capita!
6. You need to ask for the check, it’s considered rude to bring it without the customer asking.
7. Take off your shoes when entering someone’s home.
8. Public transportation is really good in Prague.
9. According to the Global Peace Index (GPI), Czech Republic has become the 6th safest country from all over the world (out of the 163 monitored nations).