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One day in Prague: a walking route in the best order
Prague's castle, bridge and old town line up along one walk across the Vltava. This plan follows the Complete Prague audio tour in the Itinerarly app: the castle district in the morning, then the Old Town, the New Town and Petřín Hill.
At a glance: 7 stops, about 5.2 km in straight lines between them (expect a bit more on foot), and about 2 h 20 of walking and listening, plus the time you spend inside the sights.
Morning: Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge
- Prague CastleWelcome to Prague Castle, the most iconic landmark of the Czech Republic and, according to the Guinness World Records, the largest ancient castle complex in the world. Founded in the 9th century, this spectacular fortress spans over seven hectares, proudly dominating the city skyline.
- St. Vitus CathedralThis is St. Vitus Cathedral, the absolute masterpiece of Gothic architecture in Central Europe, located within the castle complex.
- Charles BridgeThis is Charles Bridge, Prague's medieval jewel spanning the Vltava River. Completed in the early 15th century during the reign of Emperor Charles IV, this 516-meter-long stone bridge is lined with 30 statues of saints, mostly sculpted in the Baroque style.
Afternoon: Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square, Jewish Quarter, Petřín Hill
- Old Town SquareWelcome to Old Town Square, the vibrant historical heart of Prague. Bordered by Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo buildings, it features the Old Town Hall and its world-famous Astronomical Clock from 1410—one of the oldest still in operation.
- Wenceslas SquareThis is Wenceslas Square, the commercial heart and stage for the modern history of the Czech Republic. More a broad boulevard than a traditional square, it is topped by the equestrian statue of St.
- Jewish QuarterWelcome to Josefov, Prague's Jewish Quarter, one of the most precious testaments to Jewish culture in Europe. Having miraculously survived the turmoils of history, this small district houses six historic synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery, where thousands of tombstones are strikingly layered…
- Petřín HillWelcome to Petřín Hill, Prague's green lung and a favorite spot for romantic strolls. You can reach the summit via a picturesque funicular that offers stunning views of the castle.
Only have an hour?
Take the Prague Express tour instead: 3 stops, about 1 h: Prague Castle → St. Vitus Cathedral → Charles Bridge.
Practical tips
- The Prague Castle grounds are free to walk around; the main buildings, including St Vitus Cathedral beyond the entrance area, need a ticket.
- Cross Charles Bridge early in the morning to see it without the crowds.
- The Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square puts on its show of moving apostles on the hour.
- A funicular runs up Petřín Hill if you do not want to climb it at the end of the day.
- The Jewish Quarter's synagogues are visited with one combined ticket and are closed on Saturdays.
Do it with a story at every stop
This route is the Complete Prague tour in the free Itinerarly app. It walks you from stop to stop and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese. See all the audio tours of Prague.
Frequently asked questions
- Can you see Prague in one day?
- You can see the main sights from the outside and visit one or two of them inside. This route links 7 of them in an order that avoids backtracking.
- What is the best order to visit Prague's main sights?
- One efficient order is: Prague Castle → St. Vitus Cathedral → Charles Bridge → Old Town Square → Wenceslas Square → Jewish Quarter → Petřín Hill. It is the order used by the Itinerarly Complete Prague audio tour.
- Is there a free audio guide for Prague?
- Yes. The Itinerarly app has 3 free self-guided audio tours of Prague, narrated in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.