Prague Guide

The mixture in Prague of top-end fashion, lower-end kitsch and unique market stalls appeals to virtually everyone. However, if you wish to purchase luxury clothes or electrical goods, you have a better chance of finding them at home for a cheaper price. For antique enthusiasts, Prague offers countless antiquarian book stores where you can find some excellent gems.

This carefully selected walk covers all the most important sights of Prague, and seeing it with a great guide is like having the past suddenly rise to the surface. We stroll around the famous historical Prague quarters – Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Lesser Town and Prague Castle.

If you want to see Prague in all its glory, your best option is to walk around it, and this means that you should definitely look into joining a walking tour of the city; they provide loads of information on the key sights, while also making sure that you don’t miss anything when you’re in the city. There are many different companies offering tours in Prague, but below are some of the best…

During a visit to the Czech Republic, there are some experiences you simply have to have. Here are ten of them...  Heart(attack)y Fare - In 2008, Prague's Allegro restaurant sparked something of a food revolution when it earned Eastern Europe's first Michelin Star for its fine Italian fare.  The Water Way - Not a beer fan? No problem... try some foul-tasting water instead. The spa town of Karlovy Vary is home to some very famous hot springs (accidentally discovered by none-other than Emperor Charles IV), and since the 1300s these have been used as much for sipping as for soaking.

A trip to Prague at Easter is ideal for celebrating the end of winter and the start of springs' warmer climes. This period is actually the most important in the Christian calender. Czechs see Easter as a way of celebrating love and birth, and as a chance for families to see each other. Easter in the Czech Republic is also the season where numerous folk traditions take place, and this allows tourists a great opportunity to get to know the Czech natives and their cultural traits.

If you have just one day or half a day for a visit to Prague, you should plan carefully to see best what Prague can offer you in such a short time. You can start your tour of Prague from the Old Town Square, and see the buildings around the Square, then head through Karlova Street to Charles Bridge.

According to statistics, this picturesque city has been, not unjustifiably, the second most visited city in the Czech Republic, and since 1992 has been recorded in the List of UNESCO Monuments of Cultural Heritage. It is fascinating indeed to visit the complex of a castle and manor, meandering alleys deep beneath it, and numerous wall paintings, which can be found not only at the manor courtyards.

You can explore Prague on your own, at your own pace, using the guide below; or ask the concierge for a personal guide. Day 1 - Old Town, Lesser Town, Prague Castle. Day 2 – Jewish Town. Self-Guided Walking Tour is also available on iPhone App.

Here you find our suggestions and itineraries for one, two or three days in Prague. Prague in one day. If you have only one day for exploring Prague, then concentrate on the Castle District and the Lesser Town and end your walk in the heart of the Old Town. Once you get to the Prague Castle Complex, visit the Gothic St Vitus Cathedral and St George's Basilica, and pass the small picturesque houses in Golden Lane.

Prague is bursting at the seams with things to do. Highbrow pursuits rival opportunities for more frivolous entertainment. Whether you choose the city's rich musical heritage or simply enjoy a pint of Pilsner in one of its legendary beer cellars, this is the city where there really is something for everyone.

There are a few sights nearby Prague which are definitely out of the ordinary. First of them is Kutna Hora where you can visit Sedlec Ossuary (church decorated with some 40 000 bones) and Czech Silver Museum follwed by Karlštejn Chateau, Konopiště Chateau, Karlovy Vary and Český Krumlov.

"This little mother has claws." Franz Kafka spent most of his life in Prague, even though he always felt like a stranger there - a German speaking Jew in a predominately Czech Catholic town.

Old Town Square (Staromestske namesti) - Prague's centre for cafes, street entertainment and leisurely fun. Charles Bridge (Karluv most) - The bridge with the best night view of Prague Castle. It is one of the most popular sights. Romantic spot as well. Municipal House (Obecni dum) and Smetana Hall – It is Prague's most prominent Art Nouveau building, cultural centre with exhibition halls and auditorium.