Vltava River Cruise
Drift along the Vltava for a different angle on the castle, the Charles Bridge and the riverbank palaces. Options run from short sightseeing loops to leisurely lunch and candlelit dinner cruises.
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Communism & Cold War Walking Tour
A sobering, fascinating guided walk through Prague’s 20th century – life under Communism, the secret police, the 1968 Prague Spring and the 1989 Velvet Revolution – told on the streets where it happened.
Czech Beer Tasting Tour
The Czechs drink more beer per head than anyone on earth, and this guided crawl shows you why – tasting classic lagers and modern craft in proper pubs, with a guide explaining tank beer, the pour and the culture.
Prague Castle Guided Tour
Make sense of the vast castle complex with a guide – the cathedral, old royal palace, basilica and Golden Lane – with the thousand years of Czech history that unfolded here. Skip-the-line tickets available.
Old Town & Astronomical Clock Walking Tour
A guided stroll through the Old Town and Josefov – the square, the Astronomical Clock, the winding lanes and the legends – the perfect way to get your bearings on day one.
Sisters Bistro
A little counter reinventing the chlebicek – the Czech open-faced sandwich – with fresh, gourmet toppings on good bread. A cheap, delicious and very local snack between sights.
U Fleku
A vast, rowdy beer hall that’s been brewing its famous dark lager since 1499 – touristy and boisterous, with oompah music and hearty Czech food. Go with the flow, have the dark beer, and enjoy the spectacle.
Cafe Louvre
A sprawling first-floor cafe open since 1902, once frequented by Kafka and Einstein – all chandeliers, billiards and old-world charm. Great for breakfast, cake or a leisurely coffee over the papers.
Cafe Slavia
A historic riverside cafe across from the National Theatre, a haunt of writers and dissidents (Havel among them) since 1884. Come for the Art Deco room, the river-and-castle view and a coffee steeped in history.
Kantyna
Part butcher shop, part buzzing standing restaurant – top-quality Czech beef ordered at the counter and eaten at communal tables: steak, tartare, carpaccio and smoked cuts, with beer on tap. Where Prague’s meat lovers go.