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Prague in 2 Days: Itinerary & Day-by-Day Plan

2 days in Prague are enough for 12 of the city's top-rated sights, with a lunch stop every day. Day 1: St. Vitus Cathedral, National Museum and Old-New Synagogue. Day 2: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle.

Days
2
Sights
12
Lunch stops
2
On foot
7.7 km in total
Every day
09:00–21:00
Start and end
City centre
Plan your own Prague trip

Prague in 2 days, day by day

Day 1: St. Vitus Cathedral, National Museum and Old-New Synagogue

  1. 09:15

    St. Vitus Cathedral · 1h

    Soaring Gothic cathedral with Mucha's shimmering Art Nouveau windows and the Czech crown jewels.

  2. 11:00

    National Museum · 2h

    Neo-Renaissance temple of natural and cultural history crowning Wenceslas Square.

  3. 13:15

    Lunch — Vietnamese pho · 1h

    Prague's Vietnamese community runs the best pho counters.

  4. 15:00

    Old-New Synagogue · 45m

    Active synagogue since 1270 — said to hide the Golem of Prague in its attic.

  5. 16:00

    Jewish Quarter (Josefov) · 2h

    Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarter — six synagogues and the haunting Old Jewish Cemetery in one walk.

  6. 18:30

    Wenceslas Square · 45m

    Boulevard where the Velvet Revolution toppled communism in 1989.

  7. 19:45

    Dancing House · 30m

    Frank Gehry's "Fred and Ginger" — a deconstructivist couple mid-waltz on the riverbank.

Day 2: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle

  1. 09:00

    Old Town Square · 1h

    Beating medieval heart of Prague — Gothic, Baroque and Rococo facades around one cobbled square.

  2. 10:15

    Astronomical Clock · 30m

    Oldest astronomical clock still running — every hour the twelve apostles parade above the crowd.

  3. 11:00

    Charles Bridge · 45m

    14th-century stone bridge lined with thirty Baroque saints and the city's best sunrise view.

  4. 12:00

    Lunch — Old Town · 1h

    Svíčková or goulash within the Old Town walls.

  5. 13:30

    Prague Castle · 3h

    Largest ancient castle complex on earth — a thousand years of Czech statecraft in one walled hilltop.

  6. 16:45

    Lennon Wall · 30m

    Graffiti shrine to John Lennon — a Cold-War-era protest wall, repainted constantly since 1980.

  7. 18:00

    Petřín Hill & Tower · 1h30

    Funicular up to a mini Eiffel Tower with the best skyline view in the city.

Planned for a trip starting on a Friday, because opening hours depend on the weekday. Your own dates, hotel and flights can give a different plan.

Prague in 2 days: questions and answers

Is 2 days enough for Prague?

We recommend 2–4 days for Prague. This 2-day plan covers 12 top sights, from St. Vitus Cathedral to Petřín Hill & Tower. The 3-day plan adds Strahov Monastery, Vyšehrad and Kampa Island.

What should I see in Prague in 2 days?

The highest-rated sights in this plan are Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, National Museum and Old-New Synagogue. Each one links to opening hours, prices and tips.

Where can I eat lunch in Prague?

This plan stops for lunch at Lunch — Vietnamese pho and Lunch — Old Town. They are on the route, so you don't lose time getting there.

How much walking is the 2-day Prague itinerary?

About 7.7 km on foot in total, around 3.9 km a day. For longer distances the plan uses public transport or a taxi.

Where does each day start?

Every day starts and ends in the centre of Prague and runs from 09:00 to 21:00. A hotel near the centre fits this plan best.

Can I change this itinerary?

Yes. Enter your dates, hotel and flights in the Travita planner and pick your must-sees. It builds a new plan around opening hours and travel times.

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