Prague, the European home of classical style, animation, and film, offers more than just beauty. Every visitor can expect a travel experience that seems to evoke the magic of a Prague fairytale, with the architectural styles of an urban city from centuries past, when Prague was founded by the descendants of the early Slavic tribes who settled in central Europe along the Vltava River. This historic land, once known as Bohemia, is known for its many tourist monuments that are worth visiting, and for its malt beverages, beer and Czech beer spas that will revive your senses. In the Golden City, you can also enjoy traditional dishes such as Czech beef goulash, potato soup and cabbage pancakes that will make you long to return to the heart of Europe. Read our practical tips on how to travel to Prague to be well prepared for your trip.
Experience Prague sustainably by following the green values strategy, where everyone helps manage the carbon footprint and promotes sustainable tourism. Choose the HI Prague – Hostel Downtown accommodation located in the historic area of the city, right next to the Old Town, called Staré město. At the Downtown hostel, you’ll get a free map that makes wandering around the city even more interesting and ecologically oriented. Walk longer distances, use the city tram for eco-friendly travel, and buy handmade souvenirs to support local artisans. Explore Prague sustainably by enjoying local food and drinks, like the famous Prague beer. Remember to drink responsibly, having just one beer – healthy travel means a healthy life!
Fresh, local food sold at farmers' markets helps cut greenhouse gas emissions because it’s produced nearby. By choosing these products, we’re supporting sustainable farming and organic producers. By purchasing sustainable food, fruits, vegetables and dairy products, you contribute to organic local food production and support sustainable agriculture. The most famous farmers' markets where you can shop sustainably and locally are:
Travelling has never been easier with literature from Lonely Planet and the free online magazine Globetrotter that is being published in Slovenian and English. Get a variety of travel information for your trip and prepare well for a sustainable trip to Prague. The 13th edition of the bestselling book Prague & Czechia, where you'll get a toolkit for solo and LGBT+ travellers, as well as families and groups, brings the capital and country of the Czech Republic closer to your trip with 240 pages and 43 maps. Your trusted travel companion is also Hostelling International Slovenia and the online magazine Globetrotter, where you can find tips for travelling around the world. Our journalists have got you covered with travel stories that will help you discover the destination you want to visit and find out what they've been up to on their trip. Discover Prague through the experience of our journalist Patricija Gavez and her article See Prague in Three Days.
As always, our tourism articles encourage and raise your awareness of the cultural heritage in museum collections around the world and the current production of 20th and 21st century contemporary art. This time is no different, so for those who love culture and art, we have selected four museum tours to make your day more fun. By exploring culture, history, and art in different tourist spots worldwide, we can learn more about how human society has developed and the important achievements in science and technology for both people and nations. On your trip to Prague, we'll take you to four museums where you can disconnect from the real world and open your mind to an illusionist's view and imagination:
The ticket lets you visit these four museums with lots of modern exhibits:
After the museum guide, we'll continue with historical tours to see some famous sights in the Czech capital. Skip the line to enter Prague Castle and admire the Gothic Cathedral of St. Vita, as well as the Old Royal Palace, learn about the history of the castle and how it was built. You’ll also explore Prague Castle’s main attractions. With a ticket to the Old Town Hall, you can see the world’s oldest astronomical clock, where the twelve apostles show up every hour from 9:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
The Old Town Hall, founded in 1338, is made up of five buildings and has a medieval astronomical clock, the Prague Orloj, from 1410. You can also visit the old town's medieval underground and dungeon, where you’ll discover a network of rooms, corridors, and cellars beneath the city centre. On a tour of the medieval dungeon underground, you'll see scenes depicting torture and execution.
The next tour takes you through Prague’s communist history, including a hidden nuclear bunker. Built in 1950, this large bunker could hold 5,000 people. Your English-speaking guide will show you around the Nuclear Bunker Museum, where you can explore Czechoslovak history.
Discover Prague and classical art even more with a musical concert in the Church of St. Salvatore with Vivaldi's Four Seasons. You’ll find the church in the historic Klementinum area near Charles Bridge. It’s part of a complex of old buildings, including the astronomical tower, the national library, and the Mirror Chapel.
Continue your historical tour with a 45-minute boat ride along Devil’s Channel. See the water mill and enjoy views of the Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and medieval houses along the Vltava River.
To wander around the Czech capital, you can organise it as a short weekend trip, or a longer one that lasts into the beginning of the next week. In both cases, there are many activities and tourist attractions, through which you can get to know the center of Europe, the golden city of Prague.
Sustainable travel helps you feel better and reduces your impact on the environment by lowering your carbon footprint. So, make choices that fit the city’s green values and travel in an eco-friendly way. Besides all the activities we've planned for you in Prague, you can relax in the city's botanical garden, go for a bike tour in the Divoká Šárka nature reserve, or take a walk to Letná Park. There, you can attend an electronic music event at the Stalin Cultural Centre. There are plenty of options for relaxation and fun, so choose according to your taste and express your own unique travel style.
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