My itinerary: How to spend 4 days in Prague
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I am Raluca, the blonde blogger behind the travelblondie.ro, a travel enthusiast️ from Bucharest – Romania, in love with sunsets, dogs and chocolate, passionate about dancing, photography, fashion and discovering new places.
I’ve started my blogging journey a year and a half ago from the desire to share travel impressions, tips&tricks and photos from places I visit around the world.
4 days in Prague
During the 4 days I spent in the city, I had enough time to visit the main tourist attractions. Although it was full of tourists, there were not large queues, and I did not get tickets in advance.
Below, you will find a list of what we visited per day and details about each tourist attraction.
Day 1
We just spent the first day walking around because we arrived in the morning. So, we had to check in at the hotel first and leave our luggage.
In the afternoon, we walked to the old centre, which was about 20 min away from where he had the accommodation. I loved walking through the streets full of shops, tourists, and colourful buildings.
What caught my attention was a man dressed in a big panda bear costume, walking through the square to amuse tourists.
The Powder Tower (Prašná brána) was the first tourist attraction we met on our way. More precisely, the street leading to the old centre starts right under the tower.
I have to admit I didn´t go up to the tower. I just admired it from the outside, but it´s a very interesting building, and you should not miss it.
Wax Museum Prague – On the way to the old town hall building, a wax museum popped into my eyes, not the classic Madame Tussaud Museum, but a different one. It also includes a section of the Czech Republic´s History.
The museum is divided into three sections. On the first floor, there are representative wax figures from the first century. On the second one, you can see famous European wax figures from 1900-2000, and, on the last one, representative wax figures from nowadays.
It was very nice organized and not very crowded, compared to Madame Tussauds, where it was a big queue.
The ticket costs 120 czk (1€ – 25 czk approximately). Students/young people under 26 had a 50€ discount.
Average time to visit it: about an hour.
The Old City Hall and the Astronomical Clock – The old city hall building is the most imposing building in the old town, located right in the middle of Staré Město Square.
It can be visited during working hours 09.00-18.00, but also on weekends.The entrance costs 60 Czk, but those under 26 years old have a discount. So, if you ever get there, be sure to go up to the tower because the views over the city are amazing.
The tower is almost 70m in height, and you can go up both by elevator and the stairs. If you are height sick, don´t worry, the wall is high and has railings, so it´s safe.
There is a local legend about it. Locals say that the city officials blinded the original clockmaker after completing his work. They did it to prevent replicating the masterpiece elsewhere.
Average visit duration: 1.5-2 hours
Tyn Church, located in front of the town hall, is one of the Prague symbols. We couldn´t visit it inside because it was close. If you´re lucky to be there when it´s open, I recommend you to go inside. The entrance is free, and they let you inside in small groups. What is interesting about it is that its towers are not symmetrical. One is more robust, representing the man, and the other one thinner, representing the woman.
Day 2
It was dedicated entirely to visit the fortress and dining in the city.
Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad) is, according to Guinness World Records, the largest medieval castle in the world. It is situated on a hill above the city. The view from the top is spectacular!
The visiting schedule for the inner courtyard is from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. But the cathedral and the museums each have different ones. Most of the time closes after 5 p.m./6 p.m.
The price for a complete tour of the fortress (including palace, cathedral, museums, fortress annexes and gardens) is 350 Czk (half of the price if you´re under 26).
You have to travel by tram or subway because it is a bit far from the centre of the city.It takes about 45/55 min with tram no. 22 and, it stops right at the entrance of the fortress. Or you can take the subway to the nearest stations and from there about 10 min walk.
The fortress has more parts, that’s why it is better to have a day just for it. The main attraction is St. Vitus Church, which has beautiful architecture. You can also visit the royal palace, the bohemian museum, the defence towers, the craftsmen’s houses. The beautiful gardens have a separate entrance from the fortress.
A big plus, besides the buildings and the cathedral, is its position above the city.
Day 3
It was raining and windy, but it didn´t last long. By the time we reached the first attraction, it stopped raining. Overall, we managed to visit everything we planned to visit: Dancing House, Charles Bridge, and St. Vaclav Square.
The Dancing House is one of the newest buildings in Prague. The architect wanted to design something different from the buildings in the area. He was hoping that the building would be a new attraction on the tourist map. It looks like he made it!
It is easy to get to the Dancing House: Trams 1, 5, and 9 stop there. Either on the riverside or on the park side (which is nearby).
We chose Tram no. 1, from the centre to Namesty Park and walked for 5 min. Next to the Dancing House is the Jirásek Bridge which offers a beautiful view of Charles Bridge.
Average visit duration – 1 hour
Charles Bridge is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Prague, always full of tourists. It is known for its statues and towers. You can go up to the towers if you want to have a nice view of the river. Along the bridge, some artists/painters exhibit their works and also make instant portraits/caricatures.
The bridge is close to the old centre, but the best way to get there is by Tram no. 5, 9, 12, 15. Most pass close to the centre and very frequently.
Average visit duration: 1-2 hours
St. Vaclav Square is almost one kilometre away from the old centre and is a known place. Most of the trams stop here, being the marking line between the old and the new neighbourhood. Around the square are many shops, restaurants, the National Museum and the Statue of St. Vaclav.
Average visit duration: 30 min/ 1 hour
Day 4
We spent it at the Zoo, and we went shopping. It was the day we went through several seasons for 3-4 hours. At the Zoo, it rained heavily, then it was sunny and warm, rained again and finally very windy.
First of all, it does not give you the impression of an enclosed space where the animals are not feeling good. On the contrary, it gives you the feeling of a large park. They even have a dining area and a souvenir shop.
The animals have a lot of space to walk, and some of them are even free!
The ticket costs 250 Czk (200 Czk for students), and it´s open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The zoo is located outside the city, on a hill. You can get there only by Bus no. 112, or by ferry boat. We chose the bus because it stops right in front of the entrance. To get to the bus station, we first took the Tram no. 6 in the centre of the city.
Once on the hill, the first thing that will amaze you is the view of the other part of the city. The newer one, a lot greener and with smaller buildings.
There are signs everywhere, so it is hard to miss something. Plus, they have maps at the entrance. With a little help, it is almost impossible to get lost. What I liked the most here was the lemurs’ island. An island where lemurs walk free, and you can walk among them.
They are doing also shows every hour in 2 areas: the polar bear one and the seals one. You can see them through a glass, very close, and everything looks so natural. There is even a tunnel room with bats and other birds.
I highly recommend you visit this zoo! It is one of the most beautiful Zoos I´ve ever seen.
Average visit duration: 4 hours
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