Prague walking route: Old Town Square to Prague Castle
Explore Prague's central attractions across 3.4 km, including the Old Town Square and Charles Bridge with castle views. This 91-minute walking route showcases the preserved medieval architecture that defines Prague, Czech Republic, without passing through major tourist traps.
- Distance
- 3.4 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Prague and Czech Republic
- End
- Prague Castle
- Stops
- 5
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Prague and Czech Republic — Central European capital renowned for its Gothic spires, medieval Old Town Square, and Charles Bridge spanning the Vltava River connecting historic districts.
- Old Town Square — One of Europe's most beautiful historic squares, surrounded by colorful buildings and home to the iconic Astronomical Clock.
- Astronomical Clock — A medieval astronomical clock in Old Town Square that performs hourly shows, attracting crowds of tourists from around the world.
- Charles Bridge — A stunning Gothic bridge lined with statues offering panoramic views of Prague Castle and the city's medieval architecture.
- Prague Castle — One of Europe's largest castle complexes dominating the skyline, accessible by tram up the hill with breathtaking city views.
Useful for your trip
- Avoid
- Don't expect dirt cheap vacation prices. Prague is affordable but not extremely cheap. Half-liter beers cost around 1 euro, but meals and activities are moderately priced.
- Avoid
- Avoid zero-commission exchange offices as they offer horrible exchange rates. Use ATMs instead, but decline dynamic currency conversion offered by ATMs.
- Save money
- When using ATMs, decline the option to convert to your home currency (dollars/euros). Let your home bank handle conversion instead for better rates. Current rate is approximately 23 crowns to 1 USD.
- Save money
- At restaurants paying by credit card, decline if they offer to charge in euros or dollars. Request payment in Czech crowns instead for better exchange rates.
- Avoid
- When paying by credit card at restaurants, ask for an itemized bill if unsure about charges. Be aware that complimentary bread may incur a charge.
- Transport
- For taxis, track your route on Google Maps beforehand. Ask your hotel for expected fare. Keep small bills to avoid issues with drivers claiming no change available.
- Avoid
- Watch for pickpockets, especially at the Astronomical Clock during performances and on trams heading to the castle. Keep wallets, phones, and valuables secure.
- Food
- Eat Czech food: duck, dumplings (bread or potato), sauerkraut, red cabbage, beef, and pork. Avoid international cuisine restaurants in favor of local Czech cuisine.
- Tip
- Tip approximately 10% in Czech Republic. Give tips directly to staff or tell them the total amount when paying by card, not left on table.
- Avoid
- Don't avoid tourists areas entirely. Tourists concentrate on 5-6 main streets, making it easy to escape crowds elsewhere. City has abundant restaurants and hotels.
- Tip
- Refer to Prague as Central Europe, not Eastern Europe. Prague is geographically and culturally in Central Europe.
- Avoid
- Avoid street money exchangers; they may use counterfeit bills or bills from other countries. ATMs are safer for obtaining Czech crowns.
Video on this route
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