Czechia · 5-day itinerary
5 days in Prague
Spires, beer halls and a fairy-tale old town. Here's a 5-day plan that clusters each day by neighbourhood, with real times, so you walk less and see more.
Day 1
Arrive & settle into Prague
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Arrive in Prague
Check in at your stay in Malá Strana.
- 12:15 p.m. Lunch
1:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Old Town
Charles Bridge and Old Town Square
Baroque statues, the Astronomical Clock and spires.
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner · Svíčková (beef in cream sauce) at a beer hall
Day 2
Layers of history
- 12:45 p.m. Lunch
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. · Malá Strana · ~$11
Petřín Hill
Funicular, a mini Eiffel Tower and a mirror maze.
Day 3
Layers of history
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. · Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad fortress
Clifftop ramparts and a cemetery of Czech greats.
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner · Pilsner straight from the tank
Day 4
Day trip: Kutná Hora day trip
- 6:00 p.m. Dinner · Chlebíčky open sandwiches
7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. · Letná · ~$14
Letná beer garden
Views over the bridges with a cheap pint.
Day 5
Farewell, Prague
- 12:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Depart Prague
Check out and head to the airport or station, allowing plenty of time.
- 7:00 p.m. Dinner · Goulash in a bread bowl
Where to stay in Prague
Shoestring
Žižkov
Cheap, characterful and full of pubs.
Hotels in ŽižkovComfort
Malá Strana
Baroque lanes under the castle, walkable to Old Town.
Hotels in Malá StranaLuxury
Old Town (Staré Město)
Palace hotels steps from the Astronomical Clock.
Hotels in Old Town (Staré Město)
What to eat in Prague
Svíčková
Marinated beef in creamy root-vegetable sauce with dumplings and cranberries.
Vepřo knedlo zelo
Roast pork, bread dumplings and sauerkraut.
Goulash
Rich beef stew with dumplings, made for beer.
Smažený sýr
Breaded fried cheese with tartare sauce.
Chlebíček
Open sandwiches piled with toppings, a Czech deli classic.
Pilsner
Fresh, unpasteurised tank beer. The Czechs drink the most beer per person in the world.
Where locals send visitors
Lokál Dlouhááá $
Czech beer hall · Old Town · Best for dinner
Tank Pilsner and textbook Czech dishes in a long, lively hall.
ReviewsU Zlatého tygra $
Pub · Old Town · Best for dinner
A legendary locals' pub where Havel brought Clinton for a beer.
ReviewsU Fleků $$
Brewery tavern · New Town · Best for dinner
Brewing its dark lager since 1499.
ReviewsKantýna $$
Butcher's canteen · New Town · Best for lunch
Butcher, beer hall and canteen in a former bank.
ReviewsCafé Savoy $$
Grand café · Malá Strana · Best for breakfast · Reserve ahead
Breakfast under a neo-Renaissance ceiling.
ReviewsCafé Louvre $$
Grand café · New Town · Best for lunch
A grand café open since 1902 whose guests included Kafka and Einstein.
Reviews
Heads-up: what to steer clear of
- Scam: Some exchange offices advertise "0% commission" but use terrible rates. Check the amount you'll actually get before handing over cash, or use a bank ATM.
- Scam: At ATMs and card machines, always choose to be charged in Czech koruna (CZK), not your home currency, to avoid poor conversion rates.
- Getting around: Avoid hailing taxis in the old town; use ride apps or book through your hotel.
Giro's notes, reviewed October 2026. Things change, so check current advice before you go: Government of Canada travel advisories .
Good to know
- Cross Charles Bridge at sunrise to have it nearly to yourself.
- Pay in koruna; decline dynamic currency conversion at card terminals.
- Public transit tickets must be validated before boarding.
Daily budget per person
| Shoestring | ~$90 |
| Comfort | ~$189 |
| Luxury | ~$562 |
A shared double room, meals and local transport. Flights and tickets not included.
Make this Prague trip yours
Giro rebuilds this plan for your dates, your group and your budget. Swap stops, drag them between days, add your flights and hotel, and share it with everyone coming.
Plan this tripTimes and prices are estimates (prices in CAD at the latest ECB rate). Check opening hours before you go. Place descriptions and photos from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons, credited on each photo. Giro may earn a commission on bookings, at no extra cost to you.