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Sherianne Higgins·
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Prague Czech Republic Two Day Itinerary for First-Timers

Prague Czech Republic has been called the city of hundred spires and referred to as the Heart of Europe. It is difficult to determine how to best use your 48 hours in Prague Czech Republic, there are so many great things to see and do. This 2-day itinerary is jam-packed with must-see sites and top attractions, including, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Prague Castle, Golden Lane, Lennon Wall, Dancing Houses, and Malá Strana. Looking for more options? Check these additional things to do in Prague to supplement this itinerary. Have more time? Add a day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov or Karlovy Vary. It is possible to travel the world with limited PTO, here’s how to visit Prague in two days. Enjoy your time out of the office!

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John Lennon Wall Prague Czech Republic
John Lennon Wall

How to Best Spend 48 Hours in Prague Czech Republic

Day One: Castles, Palaces, and John Lennon Wall

8 am Grab a coffee and wander through the neighborhood of Novy Svet. Walk to Prague Castle. Don’t be intimidated by the line, it is for security and moves fast. The entrance to the castle grounds is free but does not include entrance to the buildings of Prague Castle. Take a break in the castle café and enjoy the moment. Be sure to see the crown jewels at St Vitus Cathedral before leaving the area.

12 pm Wander around Malá Strana. Have lunch at a sidewalk cafe, visit St. Nicholas Church, and photograph the Lennon Wall.

3 pm Take a canal cruise through Kampa Island.

5 pm Go for a walk along the Vltava River and stop for a selfie with David Cerny’s Baby Sculpture. Cross the Charles Bridge and climb the tower for city views.

7 pm Enjoy dinner and a Czech Folklore Show before returning to the hotel.

Dancing House Prague Czech Republic
Dancing House

Day Two: Dancing House, Czech Food, and Astronomical Clock

8 am Grab a coffee and take a walk along Masarykovo nábřeží toward the Dancing House. Stop by the Hanging Man sculpture of Sigmund Freud on the way to Old Town Square. Tour Old Town Hall and climb the tower. Photograph the Jan Hus Monument and watch the street performers. Hang around the Astronomical Clock to see the hourly procession of the Apostles.

10:30 am Take a cooking class and learn to make a traditional Czech meal.

3 pm Browse the National Museum and shop for souvenirs in Wenceslas Square

6 pm Have dinner and listen to music at the Pilsner Restaurant Municipal House

9 pm Take the Nightwatchmen tour and see the city at night.

Be sure to check the Prague Czech Republic Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.

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15 Responses

  1. Oh I love that you put down times for when to do what/when to go where! Sometimes when I plan trips, I need to allocate a specific time for each activity just in case there’s no time to see everything. Prague has been on my list for quite some time too so I’m for sure keeping this bookmarked. Doing a cooking class would be so fun I bet!

  2. Reminds me of my trip to Prague! Its interesting to see Prague through your eyes in summer! We went when it was snowing.. Our days were so short!
    Prague Cathedral is incredibly big. We spend more than half a day here and still couldn’t see all of the castle! Did you spot the metronome? John Lennon Wall is really fascinating isn’t it?
    There are so many places to see in Prague that we didn’t have much to do any activities like going for a cooking class . Nightwatchmen tour sounds interesting. But with our little toddler, any night activity sounds way too difficult!

  3. Prague is like never ending and for me there are endless things to do here. I love the wonderful historical architectures, castles, spires and cobbled stoned streets. I have not taken any day trips from Prague due to lack of time but will do it next time. Thanks for sharing.

  4. Prague has been on a my list of cities to visit for a long time. I never knew the largest castle in Europe was in Prague! Seeing a Czech Folklore Show would be fun. Lots of good recommendations on what to do in Prague.

  5. I do have on my list but have never planned it well
    But reading you post seems like I can achieve this over a quick weekend trip from London. I think you have covered the city quite well I a short time and I would want to do the same. A canal cruise through Kampa Island is my kind of thing so not something to be missed for sure. A insta moment in front of the crooked building would be a sure feature. Thanks for sharing the perfect 48 hrs in Prague.

  6. 48 hours in Prague would be a whirl wind tour. There are so many ways to enjoy the city – walking, by boat or taking a tram. I wish we had done a cooking class. Always a great way to learn more about a culture. A great list of day trips from Prague. Definitely a great reason to go back.

  7. Prague is such a beautiful city and 48 hours can’t really do justice. Nevertheless you have given us a wonderful itinerary. I missed the dancing house and food was mostly from street vendors. We were munching and doing a walking tour of the city. The astronomical clock is memorable. Even today my daughters remember it fondly.

  8. I did 48 hours in Prague also way back in 2207 on my only visit to the city. I remember doing the Charles Bridge and seeing some old buildings but apart from that, I was there mostly drunk as I was trying out the local beer all day and night. It all seems to be a bit of a blur. I must go back…this time sober!

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