The Perfect 3 Day Adventure in Prague

I was lucky enough to share my Vienna and Prague trip with my parents. We took a train from Vienna to Prague (for more on my Vienna trip). Taking a train through the European countryside was something my dad has always wanted to do and I can say that it did not disappoint. The journey was smooth with views of small European towns, villages and farms along the way.

When we arrived at the train station, I could tell why Prague is one of the most popular destinations in Europe. As we made our way to the hotel, you can see the famous orange rooftops and the Prague Castle in the distance. Prague is the perfect city to relax, explore and embrace the European history. The Czechs are incredibly proud of their country and they are excited to share their culture, food, and history with tourists. This 3 day travel guide will provide an excellent map on how to spend your time.

Where to Stay In Prague

Hotel Grand Majestic Plaza

This hotel is perfectly located next to the Palladium Shopping Center and a nice ten-minute stroll to Old Town. The staff was kind and helpful; they even helped us book our tickets back to Vienna. The rooms were clean, modern and extremely comfortable. If you’ve read any of my other posts, you’ll find that I love hotels that have a breakfast option included. I find that breakfast tends to be the most vegetarian friendly meal of the day. The breakfast was amazing with a large selection of pastries, cereal, fruit, juices, coffee as well as an omelette and waffle bar. You will get a 5-star treatment here.

What to Do In Prague

Day 1

Kicking off our Prague vacation, we headed down the street to Old Town. Following the “Royal Route”, we passed by local boutique shops, weird museums and famous architecture like the Municipal House and the Powder Gate.

The Powder Gate

The Powder Gate stands as one of the original Gothic city gates and at one point was used to store gunpowder in the 17^th century. If you climb the 186 steps to the top, the views are just as impressive as the tower.

Old Town Square

Looking up at the architecture is incredibly enchanting as the myriad of architectural styles (Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque) remain intact after so many years. The Old Town Square takes your breath away with its narrow cobblestone lanes, the Astronomical Clock, the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn, Old Town City Hall, Jan Hus Monument and St. Nicholas Church.

The Astronomical Clock was constructed over 600 years ago is still functioning, historic and photogenic. The clock displays the time, the date, the position of celestial bodies, astronomical cycles, and Christian holidays. Legend says Master Hanuš was forcibly blinded so he could never create such perfect craftsmanship anywhere else.

Day 2

Classic Car Tour

While strolling down the little streets on Day 1, we found classic cars lined up near the Powder Gate. After speaking to one of the tour guides, we hopped in an Alfa Romeo Spider and started our 90-minute tour. This was a fantastic sightseeing tour that was private and personalized. Our guide was enthusiastic about showing us his city ad provided great commentary on places to visit and the history of Prague. We had time to jump out and take photos near the Dancing House, Prague Castle and Lennon Wall.

The John Lennon Wall is an inspired, artistic expression of the people of Prague. In the beginning, it was filled with graffiti, names, and old Beatles’ lyrics eventually becoming display against communism. Now the wall represents the global idea of love and peace. The wall is constantly changing and being repainted, continuing to be an important piece of Prague’s history.

The Dancing House was incredibly controversial as it was different and unique compared to the Baroque architecture surrounding the building.

Charles Bridge

After finishing the tour, we hiked on over to the Charles Bridge. The “Stone” bridge was commissioned by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1357 and constructed by Peter Parlér (the architect of St. Vitus Cathedral). It is said that Charles IV laid down the first stone at 5:31am on 9 July 1357 as the emperor was a deep believer in numerology and this specific time formed a palindrome. Charles Bridge continues to be one of the most visited bridges in the world. The pedestrian bridge is filled from 9-5pm everyday with musicians, painters, vendors and tourists. It is a great place to take a stroll over the Vltava River, take pictures and connects Old Town to Lesser Town.

Day 3

Prague Castle

For out last day, we took an Uber to Prague Castle also known as the “Hrad”. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world and is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle complex is filled with palaces, churches and monasteries; you could spend a whole day taking in the views of the city, marveling at the architecture and soaking in the quintessential European experience.

St. Vitus Cathedral is the largest and most important church in the country containing the tombs of Bohemian kings and Holy Roman Emperors. From the intricate stain glass windows to the largest mosaic of the Last Supper, this Gothic masterpiece does not disappoint. Although some of the complex is free, I recommend buying a ticket to see St. Vitus Cathedral, the Golden Lane, St. George’s Basilica, Rosenberg Place, and the Old Royal Palace.

Take a stroll down the Golden Lane, constructed in the 15^th century, to see the small streets, tiny doorways, trinkets and much more. The castle complex and Old Royal palace is beautifully designed but the best part are the views of the whole city. The orange dusted rooftops can be seen for miles and the castle remain the perfect place of a mini photo shoot (there are no bad angles here).

After exploring the castle, we walked down through Lesser Town and grabbed a small bite to eat. While walking down, you pass by local Czech restaurants, ancient buildings and tourist shops. As afternoon rolled around, we headed down to Charles Bridge to take in every detail before heading to Old Town for dinner.

What to Eat

Trdelník

You have not been to Prague if you haven’t had a trdelník. These “chimney cakes” are thick dough coated in sugar and rotated over a fire. They can be found in all the major tourist locations. An adapted version of the traditional desert was created by adding ice cream and a variety of toppings. Go check out Good Food Chimney located near the Charles Bridge and try either the Chimney Devil and the Chimney King. I loved tredlníks so much that I had one everyday while I was in Prague.

Beer

Beer is king in Prague. There are plenty of pubs, bars and restaurants to grab a pint. There are even beer tours and pub crawls that you can sign up for if interested.

Chips

In Old Town Square, there is a lady with a small cart that sells freshly-made potato chips and they are to die for. I highly suggest you grab one while strolling around the town.

Recap

Prague is a city that you can keep coming back to and discover more along the way. I absolutely loved every minute of my trip to Prague. It is the perfect combination of beauty, history, and excitement. Prague is the perfect destination for every type of traveler whether you are all about luxury or entirely budget conscious.