Not sure how many days to spend in Prague? well, Prague is an ideal destination for a city break or longer. The city and surrounding areas offer visitors many opportunities to discover Czechia’s rich history, culture, unique architecture and scenic beauty.
How many days you spend in Prague depends on how you like to holiday. Most visitors come to Prague on city breaks, meaning they spend at least 2 to 3 days, enough to see most of Prague on a surface level.
For those who want to go further to explore and absorb more, then Prague and its surroundings have a lot to offer visitors.
How many days should you spend in Prague?
Rushed: 2 Days
Minimum: 3 Days
Absorb: 5 Days
Adventure: 7+ Days
Are 2 days in Prague enough?
For those on a short schedule or are fast-paced explorers, 2 full days in Prague will allow you too see all the main attractions within and around the city centre.
Prague is a walker-friendly city with good transportation, meaning you could tick off the bucket list for many of the attractions in Praha 1 (Prague 1).
For a more in-depth, cultural and historical understanding of the attractions you are visiting we highly recommend taking a guided walking tour of the Prague city centre.
Are 3 days in Prague enough?
For those who want to take their time, 3 days is a perfect fit around most schedules. This will allow you enough time to explore further the city’s different quarters like the Old Town, New Town, Malá Strana, Hradčany, and Petrin hill.
List of must-visit places in Prague.
- Old Town Square
- Prague Astronomical Clock
- Charles Bridge
- Church of Our Lady before Týn
- The Powder Tower
- Spanish Synagogue
- Old Jewish Cemetry
- National Museum
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- Prague Castle
- Vyšehrad
- Waldstein Palace
- Dancing House
- Legion Bridge
- Jirásek Bridge
- Petrin Tower
- Petrin Park & Funicular
Ultimately how much of Prague you explore depends on how your pace. Most attractions are within reasonable walking distance.
Spending 5 days in Prague?
If you are considering spending 4, 5 or 6 days in Prague, you have plenty of time to see Prague’s main attractions and even buy tickets to go inside for a more in-depth experience.
Prague has something to offer for all kinds of visitors; here are some of the many things to do everyone can enjoy.
Prague River Cruise with Dinner
End your stay with an evening riverboat cruise on the Vltava River, these last typically between 50 minutes up to two hours and come with catering.
Prague City Day Tour
Explore Prague’s history, culture and story on a guided group or private tour. These tours usually take half a day, and you will gain some perspective into places you have seen surface-level.
Visit Museums
Prague has an abundance of museums and galleries, contemporary and historic. Visit The National Museum, The National Gallery, and the Museum of Communism are must-visit museums. For a more comprehensive list, visit our page: Museums in Prague.
Fine Dining
Prague has 27 Michelin Star restaurants, a perfect break from city exploration and an opportunity to taste local and international cuisine.
Spending 7+ Days in Prague?
If you are spending a week or more in Prague, then consider taking a day tour to nearby towns:
Karlovy Vary
Known as the Spa Town of Czechia
Český Krumlov
Known for its well preserved medieval town
Kutna Hora
Known for its church, chapels, and monasteries)
Conclusion
As you can tell, Prague has much to offer visitors, however long you decide to stay.