Prague walking route: Old Town to Prague Castle and beyond
Explore Prague's cultural landmarks and vibrant neighborhoods across 23.9 km. This route connects the historic Old Town with Prague Castle, Krymska Street's trendy venues, and the iconic Lennon Wall, showcasing the city's blend of medieval heritage and contemporary culture.
- Distance
- 23.9 km
- Mode
- Places
- Start
- Top 10 Things To Do in Prague
- End
- David Cerny & Meat Factory
- Stops
- 14
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Top 10 Things To Do in Prague — Essential attractions spanning Prague's historic center, from medieval architecture to modern art installations, showcasing the city's rich cultural heritage.
- Old Town Prague — Historic medieval district with cobblestone streets, iconic architecture, and the heart of Prague's tourist attractions.
- Astronomical Clock — Ornately decorated medieval clock mechanism on the Old Town Hall that comes alive on the hour with moving figures.
- Dlouha Street — Historic Prague street lined with traditional Czech restaurants, local food establishments, and vibrant dining venues.
- Nase Maso — Premium Czech butchery and gastropub famous for quality meat dishes, burgers, and beer served from wall taps.
- Pilsner & Czech Beer — Czech Republic's renowned beer tradition, with Pilsner style originating from nearby Plzeň, represents centuries of brewing excellence and national pride.
- Pivovar Basta Microbrewery — Independent craft brewery producing small-batch beers with innovative recipes, reflecting Prague's growing artisanal beer scene and local entrepreneurship.
- Craft Beer Pubs — Contemporary venues serving locally-brewed craft beers alongside traditional Czech styles, offering visitors authentic tasting experiences in relaxed settings.
- Zly Casy — Trendy craft beer pub in Prague showcasing contemporary Czech and international craft beers with modern atmosphere.
- Prague Castle — Ancient royal fortress overlooking the city, former seat of Bohemian kings and one of Europe's largest castles.
- Charles Bridge — Historic Gothic bridge spanning the Vltava River, iconic medieval landmark connecting Old Town with Prague Castle.
- Krymska Street — Trendy Prague neighborhood featuring contemporary restaurants, boutique shops, and distinctive architecture.
- Lennon Wall — Historical public art canvas that became a symbol of anti-communist protest and free expression during the Cold War.
- David Cerny & Meat Factory — Contemporary art installation by provocative Czech artist David Cerny, featuring surreal sculptures that challenge conventional perspectives on urban public spaces.
Useful for your trip
- Tip
- Start your first day in Old Town Prague, wandering its cobblestone streets to explore the main tourist area.
- Tip
- Visit the Astronomical Clock, a large ornately decorated cuckoo clock that comes alive on the hour. You can climb to the top for views of the old town.
- Food
- On Dlouha Street, try Lokal for local Czech products, or Nase Maso butchery for meat loaf and burgers. Beer is served from a faucet on the wall at Nase Maso.
- Food
- Visit microbreweries like Pivovar Basta where beer is cheaper than water.
- Save money
- Try Pilsner beer, the world's most popular beer style. Czech microbrewery beers are significantly cheaper than other countries.
- Food
- For newer craft beers, visit Zly Casy craft beer pub. Beers are more expensive than Pilsner but still relatively cheap.
- Tip
- Cross the Charles Bridge to reach Prague Castle, which offers great city views and was the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia.
- Tip
- Experience bohemian culture at Cafe Sladkovsky, a cafe/restaurant/pub suitable for writing, reading, or drinking.
- Tip
- Explore Krymska Street next to Cafe Sladkovsky for trendy pubs, restaurants, shops, and beautiful architecture.
- Tip
- Visit the Lennon Wall, a counter-culture spot named after John Lennon that served as a canvas for anti-communist protests during the Cold War. You can draw on it today.
- Tip
- Near the Lennon Wall, explore the Meat Factory exhibition area featuring artwork by David Cerny, a subversive artist who protested communism.