The Ultimate Prague 2-Day Itinerary with the Prague Visitor Pass

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You probably don’t need much of an introduction to Prague. With a beautiful Old Town full of world-famous sights and a vibrant New Town full of amazing coffee shops and bars, Prague is one of the most popular tourist cities in Europe.

What you may need is some help in planning how to see so much in so little time though!

We spent 48 hours in the city as part of a longer Czech Republic road-trip. We saw the best sights and things to do in Prague and navigated the city on public transport. We tried the best local food and specialities, and hunted out the best souvenir shops in town. And we saved a ton of money using the Prague Visitor Pass! This is our ultimate Prague 2-Day Itinerary…

Prague Visitor Pass

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Day 1 of our Ultimate Prague 2-Day Itinerary

We arrive at Prague airport at 9am and get into the city using the AE Airport Express. It takes around 40-minutes, with the bus stop right outside the terminal and dropping us off at the main train station.

While not the most scenic of bus rides as it’s through the newer outskirts of the city, it does give us a chance for some last minute research into what we want to do today and where we want to eat.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 100CZK / £3 pp

Walking Tour of Prague Old Town & Jewish Quarter

The first thing we’re doing in Prague is a walking tour of the Old Town and Jewish Quarter. 

We joined one on our recent visit to Antwerp and loved it… it was a great way to see the city.

And while our walking tour is good and we see the main sights and things to do in Prague Old Town, the tour isn’t quite as fun as in Antwerp! Maybe it’s just the guide we got, but it’s very factual and dry, no interesting or funny stories, no local myths and legends.

The tour meets in the Prague City Tourism - gift shop next to the Old Town Hall just off the Old Town square, and lasts for nearly 2 hours covering the Old Town and Jewish Quarter.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 600CZK / £20 pp

The tour ends close to the Charles Bridge so we stay for a while taking photos of the iconic bridge over the Vltava River with Prague Castle in the background. But all of this walking has made us hungry so it's time for lunch. On the bus into Prague this morning Sneha was on her usual hunt for where to try the best local food, so we jump onto a tram and head to Café Louvre on the edge of the Old Town and New Town.

See our Where to eat in Prague section at the end of the blog for more info and more restaurant recommendations.

Prague Dancing House

Before heading back to the Old Town we want to see one of Prague’s most famous modern sights, the Dancing House.

It’s quite striking amongst the ancient and Gothic architecture we’ve seen all morning, built to symbolise 2 dancers… one rigid, standing upright (obviously the guy!), and one more fluid, dancing. Very interesting to see!

Inside is a small gallery and museum, showing an exhibition of the famous Czech singer Helena Vondráčková when we visit. If it hadn't been included with the Prague Visitor Pass then we wouldn’t have gone inside, but thats the great thing about these passes… you go to places you probably otherwise wouldn’t.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 198CZK / £6.50 pp

Saints Peter and Paul Basilica & Vyšehrad Fortress

We stopped at the Dancing House on our way to Saints Peter and Paul Basilica and Vyšehrad Fortress.

It’s one of the best things to do in Prague, but isn’t as famous or as busy as Prague Castle or other sights in the Old Town, so comes highly recommended if you need a break from the crowds.

Saints Peter and Paul Basilica is a huge Gothic church with a beautiful interior… lot’s of art, gold decorations, stained glass windows and elaborately decorated vaulted ceilings. 

But one unusual piece that Paul spots is the pulpit at the front, it looks like an ancient stone slab on top of a much more modern tiled stand… very different to the usual pulpits we see.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 130CZK / £4

Vyšehrad Gardens and the Best Views of Prague

To the side of Saints Peter and Paul Basilica is a large garden, and as we go and explore we can hear music and it looks like there’s a show or something on.

A group of people dressed in old fashioned clothes are parading around the lawn with people watching on, and while we have no idea what’s going on, it’s pretty cool to watch for a while.

At the top of the garden is a viewpoint overlooking the river which a lot of people are walking up to, but we find another more hidden one to the side.

From the first viewpoint we can see south along the Vltava River and when we look down can see some of the old fortress walls. But from the second viewpoint we can see north up the river, and see the bridges crossing it and Prague Castle in the background.

Just before we leave we stop at the Gothic Cellar which has a small museum about Vyšehrad over the centuries, showing how it looked when it was a great fortress and what happened to it up until today.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 120CZK / £4

St. Nicholas Church

After a nice chilled hour or so looking around the Basilica and Vyšehrad Fortress, we get the tram back to the Old Town.

We only just make it back in time to go inside St. Nicholas Church on the Old Town Square and we have a quick look around in the short time we have. 

The church is a big dome with an even bigger chandelier hanging down… not the usual church to explore like the Basilica we just came from, but a mesmerising place to sit and look for a while.

Prague Chimney Cake

All of this sight-seeing has made us hungry again so it’s time to try out the famous Chimney Cake. We get one from a shop just outside St. Nicholas Church trying the strawberry and ice cream, and while it’s nice, it’s not as good as one we get tomorrow close to Charles Bridge!

That one is a pistachio flavour but it’s not just the flavour that’s better, the Chimney Cake itself is delicious! 

Prague Old Town Hall & Tower

With the energy kick of our Chimney Cake we try and go to the Church of Our Lady before Týn, but we’re too late and it’s closed for the day as there’s a concert tonight. So top tip… check opening times carefully!

So instead we go to the Old Town Hall and strike lucky with times this time… the last English speaking guided tour of the day is just starting so we get the tickets sorted quickly and rush through to catch up before they go inside.

Large parts of the Town Hall were destroyed during a fire in World War 2 so have been rebuilt, with only a few original features surviving for us to see.

We see the grand rooms used for the council and political meetings back in the day though, see the chapel, and we see the Apostle figures from the Astronomical Clock from the inside as they sit and wait patiently for their next hourly show.

We then head underground to the remains of the ancient houses which used to stand here, before the whole town was built higher to stop the risk of flooding.

And the tour ends with a visit up the Old Town Hall Tower, giving us amazing views of the Church of Our Lady before Týn on the Old Town Square in one direction, and Prague Castle in the other. And with it getting towards sunset, the sky is looking beautiful, so we spend quite a lot of time up there just admiring the views!

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 550CZK / £18.50

Prague Astronomical Clock

The Prague Astronomical Clock, installed in 1410, is the world's oldest working astronomical clock and you have to see it when in Prague! 

It’s on the Old Town Hall and features a stunning display of rotating figures and intricate dials that mark the time, zodiac, and astronomical details. And every hour, on the hour, there’s a really cool display. Just make sure you reach before 1 minute to the hour as it gets very busy!

The crowds for the clock were huge when we did our guided walking tour this morning, but it’s now 8pm and the crowds are a little less.

We get the best view of it though… sat outside the bar opposite while enjoying a nice cold Staropramen beer! 

To be honest the show is a little underwhelming… a bell chimes, while the Apostle figures we saw on the Old Town Hall tour rotate through small windows above the clock. It’s a must see just for the reputation, but don’t have huge expectations!

Charles Bridge… by Night & by Day

We end our day in the Old Town with a walk to the Charles Bridge to see it at night.

Charles Bridge is possibly THE most famous sight and best thing to do in Prague, which sounds a little strange given it’s a bridge.

But the bridge was built in 1357 and for centuries was the only connection between the Old Town and the Lesser Town of Prague, and of Eastern and Central Europe for trade. 

The bridge is lined by 30 statues. One of the most famous is St. John of Nepomuk, a Czech martyr and saint. He was thrown into the Vltava River from the bridge in 1393, and his statue is a popular stop for visitors. Touching the plaque beneath the statue is said to bring good luck.

Some of the statues are lit up, and Prague Castle beams in the background, and reflects in the river below. It’s still pretty busy but not as busy as it looked earlier on, so night is a good time to visit.

We go back the next day too and it’s definitely quieter, although that probably has more to do with the pouring rain. Sneha is not put off, and takes off her poncho and dances on the bridge in the rain!

Some of the statues have shiny gold spots where people have rubbed them... some say that they give you good luck! So Sneha rubs the feet on one, and as she does she's surrounded by an ethereal glow (or maybe it's just rain on the camera lens, who really knows!)

Day 2 of our Ultimate Prague 2-Day Itinerary

After an action packed day yesterday finding the best things to do in Prague, we’re up early again, and after a good breakfast in our hotel, we’re heading to Prague Castle today…

Prague Castle

Prague Castle was founded in the 9th century, and it’s the largest ancient castle complex in the world. 

Highlights inside the complex are St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, Lobkowicz Palace, and the picturesque Golden Lane. And there are amazing views of the city too.

We get the tram to Malostranská and walk up the hill to the castle. 

The Best Views of Prague from Prague Castle

Since it’s high on a hill on the opposite side of the Vltava River, Prague Castle has some great views of Charles Bridge and the Old Town. 

We reach the first viewpoint at the top of the hill outside the castle gate. There is a viewing platform to the left, and has great views of the city… but it’s super busy with people.

We suggest you walk on for another hundred metres or so taking the path to the left of the castle gates, and there the views are just as good and there’s nobody there at all!

But if you’re planning to go inside Lobkowicz Palace then don’t spend too long here either, as once we go inside there is a terrace towards the end of the route and it’s like having your own private balcony.

Lobkowicz Palace

Lobkowicz Palace is the first building we come across as we enter the castle complex so we have a look inside.

The Palace is a museum of Czech history and is a privately owned collection of art, music, and historical artefacts like weapons and other things. 

We get an audio guide and the story tells us about the history of the Lobkowicz family who own Palace and collection, particularly focusing on Polyxena of Lobkowicz, the 1st wife of one of Lobkowicz Catholic nobleman who had great power and played a key role in the Thirty Years’ War.

The art, weapons and musical instruments are really interesting to see (look out for the animal pictures using real feathers and the portrait of a dog smoking a pipe?!). 

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And don’t miss the terrace we mentioned earlier which has spectacular views of Prague. There’s also a café on the way out where we stop and get a drink which also has a terrace with views of Prague.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 340CZK / £11.50

St. Vitus Cathedral

St. Vitrus Cathedral is possibly the most famous sight on the Prague Castle complex. It is after all the structure you can see for miles around towering over the rest of the castle.

It’s also probably the most popular, and we have to join a queue to go inside. The queue moves fast though and we’re soon inside admiring the amazing interior, it’s stunning!

The cathedral was where the Czech Kings were crowned and buried. Our favourite part is in the far corner, a tomb with hanging angels and lanterns high above our heads as we walk below.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 450CZK / £15 for the Prague Castle Main Circuit Route. This includes St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and The Golden Lane.

St. George’s Basilica

Just outside St. Vitrus Cathedral is another church, St. George’s Basilica. 

The Basilica is much simpler than the grand Cathedral, with a stone design and large rounded arches. It’s quite different to see and it’s much quieter too, so we take a seat and relax for a while after the rush of the Cathedral.

Old Royal Palace

The Old Royal Palace in Prague Castle is where the coronations were held and the Bohemian Kings and Roman Emperors lived.

Inside we see the Czech Crown Jewels… the Crown of St. Wenceslas, the royal orb, and the sceptre. Vladislav Hall is a massive Gothic hall where the coronations were held. And the Bohemian Chancellery, where thousands of scrolls about Czech laws were destroyed during a fire in 1541.

The Golden Lane

The last place we go to inside Prague Castle is Golden Lane, where the guards and servants used to live.

It’s a small cobbled street lined with colourful buildings, most of which have been converted into small museums to show what the houses would have been like at the time.

Upstairs in one of the buildings a large collection of armoured suits, and possibly Paul’s favourite bit of the castle… a crossbow range!

For €5 we get 3 arrows… Paul shoots 2 and comes close to hitting the bullseye with both. Sneha shoots 1, and we won’t mention where her arrow went. Let’s just say if we’re ever attacked by an army and there’s a crossbow to hand, Paul will definitely be the one to use it! 

And don’t miss the torture rooms at the end of the Lane just before you exit…

Dripstone Wall

Leaving Prague Castle behind we start to walk into the Lesser Town still with a long list of things to do in Prague to tick off.

But the weather has other ideas… as we’re walking we can hear the distant rumble of thunder and dark clouds are filling the sky. 

And just as we reach Waldstein Palace to see the Dripstone Wall the rain starts… we have just enough time to get some photos of the weird looking wall before we make a run for cover.

St. Nicholas Bell Tower Lesser Town

We make it to St. Nicholas Bell Tower which is one of the highest viewpoints in Prague, but we don’t get much of a view due to the rain.

We take shelter from the storm at the top of the tower for a while and re-plan our afternoon… we were planning to go to Petřín Gardens to go up Petřín Tower and to see the Historic Carousel from Florence, and we wanted to explore some of the other neighbourhoods of Prague like Andel and Karlin.

But with the storm showing no signs of stopping anytime soon, we decide to stay more local and head back to the Old Town.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 190CZK / £6

Lennon Wall

On the way to Charles Bridge we take a slight detour to see Lennon Wall, a colourful wall featuring Communist-era political slogans, peace messages & a portrait of John Lennon.

It’s like a giant graffiti wall and really cool to see.

Old Town Bridge Tower

At one end of the Charles Bridge is the Old Town Bridge Tower, the gateway to the bridge which you can go up to see the bridge from above.

The views from the top of the tower are worth going up to see… but we’d skip the 10-minute video in the basement. It was supposed to be about the bridge but was a weird cartoon and we didn’t really know what it was about!

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… 190CZK / £6

Where to eat lunch in Prague… Café Louvre

On the bus into Prague this morning Sneha was on her usual hunt for where to try the best local food, so after our walking tour ends close to the Charles Bridge, we jump onto a tram and head to Café Louvre.

The 100-year old café was a favourite of Albert Einstein and Franz Kafka, and the decor has changed little since their time. Big windows, high ceilings, and elegant Art Nouveau style.

As we enjoy our traditional beef goulash and pork shoulder we feel part of the early 20th century elite!

Where to eat dinner in Prague… Next Door by Imperial

Next Door by Imperial is a modern Czech bistro serving some of the best food in the city. We ate here on our first night and would definitely recommend it.

We had the veal schnitzel and Svíčková which were both really good. But it was the dessert which was the most unusual thing we tried… curd dumplings with plums and poppy seed ice cream. “Different” is how we’d describe that!

Where to eat in Prague Old Town… Staroměstská restaurace

Right on the Old Town Square is Staroměstská restaurace, a traditional beer restaurant serving local food and drinks.

We’ll be honest and say we only ended up here as we were pretty wet, tired, and our phones had stopped working so we couldn’t search for where to eat. But it was pretty good.

The steak beef tartar is a must try in Prague and so we shared that, with Sneha having to play chef and prepare it for us from all of the raw ingredients we got. And then we shared a roast duck leg which the portion size was huge on!

Souvenir Shopping in Prague

As well as all the usual souvenirs you’d expect to find in any tourist city, Prague specialises in Swarovski crystals, Bohemian glass, and there are a lot of Gold shops.

Sneha bought some Swarovksi crystal earrings and Bohemian crystal glasses, but we didn’t think the gold was good value as Sneha could only find 18 carat for more expensive than she can usually get 24 carat for.

Most of the shops are very similar with their range and price for general souvenirs though. Paul found a truly authntic Czech Republic football shirt in one shop, and in Prague Castle there's a Christmas shop.

Using the pubic transport in Prague

Another great thing about the Prague Visitor Pass is that public transport is included too, so you can use the trams and buses in the city to see the best things to do in Prague.

We used them a LOT to get around. Google Maps was great with the timetables and the stops we needed to get on and off at, so it was all really easy to manage.

Money saved using the Prague Visitor Pass… we're not quite sure, but we used at least 10 trams or buses at 35Kc / £1 per trip, so let's say 350CZK / £10

So, is the Prague Visitor Pass worth it for our Ultimate Prague 2-Day Itinerary?

If you’re planning to follow our Ultimate Prague 2-Day Itinerary and make the most of your time at the best things to do in Prague, then the Prague Visitor Pass is absolutely worth it.

We estimate we saved almost £60 between us by using the Prague Visitor Pass, but it’s not just the money saved which makes it worthwhile. Using the pass on our phones made taking public transport and getting entry tickets much easier and more convenient. And having the pass meant we went to places we probably wouldn’t have otherwise, as we didn’t need to think if we wanted to pay the entry fee or not. 

• Number of places visited with entry charges: 9
• Total saved per person: 3,218CZK / £108
• Cost of 48-hour Prague Visitor Pass: 2,400CZK / £80
• Saving per person: 818CZK / £28

To order your Prague Visitor Pass visit the website… Prague Visitor Pass. You can get an ePass on your phone via an app which we did, or you can collect physical cards once you reach Prague. The ePass was super easy to use, we activated our voucher in the app and set the time to start when we arrived, so it was ready to use as soon as we left the airport to get the bus into the city.

Disclaimer: We were provided free Prague Visitor Passes for our trip, but this blog is 100% independent and a true reflection of our experience. We only recommend experiences, hotels, products, and services we use and support ourselves, and we always give a true and honest account of our experience.

Where to stay in Prague

We stayed at the Botanique Hotel Prague but we wouldn’t recommend it.

The location was further out than we had thought and the views from the rooms weren’t exactly as we’d imagined (garden view = car park view, city view = supermarket and train station view). The rooms themselves were fine, just standard business style hotel rooms you’d find in any chain. The breakfast was the highlight though, that was really good.

How to travel to Prague from London and the UK

We travelled from London Luton Airport with Wizz Air, using their Fare Finder tool to find the best deals. 

There are multiple flights per day so finding a good price should be easy if you’re flexible. We flew at 6am on Saturday morning and returned at 6pm Tuesday to maximise our time away while minimising our time off work!

Wizz Air often get a bad rep (and add Ryanair to this list too) but this was the third time flying with them this year and we’ve never had a problem, flights have always been on time, onboard has been as comfortable as any other low cost airline, and we’ve managed to fly to Europe for less than a train from Manchester to London costs… so what’s to complain about ?!

With us having an early morning flight we stayed over close to Luton Airport the night before, we got a really good hotel + parking deal on HolidayExtras.com. The 1 night stay and parking at the Airparks Self Park was cheaper than the official airport parking would have been on it's own, and was easy to use with buses running regularly 24 hours a day and taking around 15-minuites to reach the airport.

We visited the Czech Republic on an amazing 4-day road-trip. We spent 2 days in Prague exploring the Old Town and exploring the best things to do in Prague using the Prague Visitor Pass. before getting a car hire from Car Love Prague. We hit the road and visited the scary Kutna Hora Church of Bones and the beautiful Cesky Krumlov, and ended with a stop at Karlstejn Castle. Read all of our blogs below…

The Ultimate Prague 2-Day Itinerary with the Prague Visitor Pass

The Scary Kutna Hora Church of Bones!

5 Best Things to do in Cesky Krumlov

Our Amazing Czech Republic Road-Trip with a Car Hire in Prague