2 Days in Prague: The Perfect First-Timer’s Itinerary
Discover the perfect itinerary for 2 days in Prague and start planning your ideal weekend trip.
Prague might just be one of Europe’s most underrated capitals. It’s a city full of splendor, Medieval and Renaissance charm, attention-worthy museums, beautiful architecture, unique cafes and restaurants, and great nightlife.
Just a walk around the magnificent Old Town will transport you back to times bygone. Beautiful architecture, history and culture aren’t the only things Prague has to offer. Whatever you’re looking for in a city break, Prague most probably has it and does it very well indeed.
While you could easily spend more than 2 days in Prague, and I encourage you do, Prague in two days is completely doable. It’s a small European capital with a fairly compact center and good public transportation links and it doesn’t take long to get around.
This 2 days in Prague itinerary will tell you everything you need to know and see for a brilliant city break trip to one of Europe’s most beautiful capitals. Let’s dive in…
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Best Time to Visit Prague
The perfect European destination for a quick city break, Prague in two days is a great idea at any time of the year.
Like many other European destinations, the Czech Republic sees four distinct seasons where temperatures and rainfall drastically over the course of the year.
Spring and summer are the most popular times to visit where temperatures are at their warmest- an average of 24°C/75°F, parks are full of green trees and blooming flowers and the city comes alive with outdoor eating and drinking and other activities.
Spring and summer are also the wettest months so you can expect quite a few showers at this time too.
This is also high season so expect prices to go up and crowds at the most popular sights.
Autumn and winter are other possible times to visit if you don’t mind the cold. In winter temperatures can go down to about 2°C/35°F but winters are also the driest time of year to visit.
Visiting in the winter will mean that there are much fewer crowds around and you’ll be able to score some great deals on hotels and flights. You’ll also be able to experience the amazing Christmas Markets in the Old Town square in December.
However, sights do close earlier and daylight hours are also limited. If visiting in the winter you might benefit from extending this 2 days in Prague itinerary to a 3-day trip.
The high season months in Prague are June, July and August, shoulder seasons is April, May, September and October and the low season is November, December (apart from Christmas and New Year), January, February and March.
Getting to Prague
Plane
If you’re flying into Prague, you’ll land at Prague’s Václava Havla Airport, located about 7km outside the city center.
The airport has two terminals, terminal one for Non-EU Schengen countries and the rest of the World and Terminal 2 for destinations within the EU.
Both terminals are served by onward public transportation to the city.
To get to the city center you can opt for the airport bus, public transport in the form of local buses, taxi/ride-sharing apps or private transfer. Here’s a summary of everything you need to know about each:
- AE (Airport Express) bus leaves from outside both terminals and goes to Hlavní nádrazí, Prague’s main train station from where you can transfer to the metro. Tickets cost 100 CZK one way.
- Local bus 100- leaves from outside the terminals and terminates at Zličín Metro Station where you can transfer to line B (yellow line). Costs 30 CZK for the bus.
- Local bus 191- leaves from outside the terminal building and goes to Andel Metro Station, also on Line B (yellow line).
- Uber and Bolt apps work in the Czech Republic and you can call a ride to the airport. Expect to pay about 800 CZK to get to the centre.
- Taxis are available from outside the terminal buildings.
- Private transfers can be booked through your hotel or at the designated counters in the arrivals hall.
Because of the city’s compact side, taking the bus is the most affordable and the best way to get to the city center. The Airport Express for example only takes 25 minutes to get to Prague’s main station from where you can continue your journey on the metro.
Both local buses and the Airport Express (AE) make for a great way to get into the center.
Bus and Train
If you’re coming into Prague via bus or train from other destinations in the Czech Republic or Europe you’ll most probably arrive at Hlavní nádrazí bus and train terminal.
From here you can easily transfer onto Prague metro’s Line C (red line) to continue to your final destination.
Prague’s old town is completely walkable and during your 2 days in Prague, you’ll most probably just walk or use the metro or trams to get around the city.
You can also use ride-sharing apps in Prague. Bolt is a much more popular choice compared with Uber so it might be a good idea to have it downloaded on your phone already.
2 Days Itinerary Prague
If you’ve only got 2 days in Prague, you’ll most probably want to spend it in the centre wandering Prague’s prettiest streets, checking out the medieval architecture and the city’s most famous sights.
The old, historical center of Prague is completely walkable and this 2 days in Prague itinerary explores one side of the river one day and the other side the next day, but you can easily walk from one neighborhood to another.
Make no mistake though, you will be doing a lot of walking so make sure to pack comfortable shoes!
2 Days in Prague Itinerary Summary:
Day One:
- Stare Mesto (Prague Old Town)
- Visit Charles Bridge
- Explore the Old Town Square
- Visit the Old Jewish Cemetery & Jewish Museum
- Try a Chimney Cake
- Oogle at the Dancing House
- Visit a Museum
- Walk Along the Vltava River
Day Two:
- Explore Mala Strana
- Visit Prague Castle & Complex
- Chotkovy Sady
- Take a Walk through Waldstein Garden
- Take a Moment in St. Nicholas Church
- Visit Petrin Hill Park
- See the John Lennon Wall
Keep reading to find out more about this perfect 2-day Prague itinerary.
Day One- Stare Masto (Prague Old Town)
Start your first day in Prague by exploring the city’s old town (Stare Masto). Here you’ll find some of the city’s most important sights and buildings including the Old Town Square and the Jewish neighbourhood Josefov.
Charles Bridge
Start your day early at Charles Bridge- one of Prague’s historical highlights. Crossing the Vltava River, this cobblestone pedestrian footbridge is flanked by entry towers on both sides and statues of various saints running down the length of the bridge.
During the day you’ll also see many artists selling their work and painting caricatures of passersby. It’s probably the most iconic bridge in Central Europe.
Charles bridge is a popular place so it’s busy during all times of the day so head there first thing in the morning before 8 am for an experience without the crowds.
It’s especially beautiful during sunrise if you manage to get up that early, which can be pretty difficult in summer.
Old Town Square
Once you’ve walked across (and possibly back over) Charles Bridge, head to the Old Town Square- one of the most beautiful in Central Europe.
The architecture here is just stunning and so well-preserved, it really is the soul of the city.
On Main Square, there are a few sights you’ll want to visit.
- Prague Astronomical Clock – One of the main draws to the Old Town Square is this incredible astronomical clock that chimes every hour. As it does mechanical figures march out, a skeleton dangles a bell and saints revolve on a platform.
- Prague Astronomical Clock Tower – You’ll also want to head inside the clock tower and make your way to the top for some of the best views in the city and the beautiful buildings surrounding it. At the top, you’ll have 360° views of the city and the main square. If there’s one viewpoint or tower you climb in Prague, make sure it’s this one.
- Church of Our Lady Before Tyn– While on the square make sure to have a peek inside the 14th Century landmark church with Baroque interiors and altarpiece.
Visit the Old Jewish Cemetery and Jewish Museum
From the Old Town Square, it’s just a short walk north to Josefov, Prague’s Jewish quarter. It’s one of the only surviving Jewish neighbourhoods that wasn’t destroyed in the war.
The highlights in the area are the amazing Jewish Cemetery, the Jewish Museum and various arch