Prague, Czechia
Prague Travel Guide
The castle, Charles Bridge and the Old Town — a 3-day route through Prague's medieval skyline, its Baroque churches and its beer culture.
Currency
CZK Kč
Visa
A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned); the currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Check your passport's specific requirements.
Best Season
April–June and September–October
Airport
PRG
Frames from the City
How to spend 3 days in Prague
Day 1
The Old Town
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Old Town Square
squareThe Astronomical Clock's hourly show; Gothic and Baroque facades all around.
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Astronomical Clock Tower
viewA red-roof panorama from the tower terrace; buy the ticket at the entrance.
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Týn Church
churchThe square's twin-spired Gothic landmark.
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Josefov (Jewish Quarter)
neighbourhoodOld synagogues and the cemetery; one of Europe's best-preserved Jewish quarters.
Day 2
Prague Castle & Malá Strana
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Charles Bridge
viewThe Baroque-statue bridge early in the morning (before the crowds); photogenic at sunrise.
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Prague Castle
historyThe world's largest castle complex; buy online, there's a security check.
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St. Vitus Cathedral
churchThe Gothic cathedral inside the castle; don't miss the Mucha stained glass.
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Malá Strana & Kampa
neighbourhoodBaroque streets below the castle, the Lennon Wall and the riverside.
Day 3
The New Town & views
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Wenceslas Square
squareThe heart of modern Prague and the National Museum; the square of historic demonstrations.
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Petřín Hill & Lookout Tower
viewGo up by funicular; the whole city from a mini-Eiffel tower.
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Vyšehrad
historyThe non-touristy second castle; river views and a quiet park.
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A traditional pivnice (beer hall)
foodCzech beer is among the world's best; goulash and a fresh Pilsner in a pivnice.
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Create my Prague plan→How much does a trip to Prague cost per person?
€30–55/day (~700–1,300 CZK, hostel, svíčková + beer, free parks)
€60–100/day (~1,400–2,400 CZK, 3★ hotel, a pivnice meal, museum tickets)
€130–260/day (~3,100–6,200 CZK, 4–5★ hotel, fine dining, private tours)
Estimated daily spend (food, local transport, museums — excluding accommodation). Flights and hotels are calculated separately.
Do you need a visa?
Czechia: A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned); the currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Check your passport's specific requirements..
Visa and transit rules can change; confirm the official consulate information before you travel.
When to go?
April–June and September–October (mild weather, fewer crowds).
Svíčková (beef in cream sauce), guláš (a little different from the Hungarian version), knedlíky (steamed bread dumplings), trdelník (a sweet pastry cooked on a spit — touristy but tasty), smažený sýr (fried cheese). Beer culture is world-leading — a pivnice (beer hall) on every corner, with Pilsner Urquell and Budvar the classics. Dinner is 6–10pm.
Czechia with a Turkish passport: visa & transit status
Visa status
A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned); the currency is the Czech koruna (CZK), not the euro. Check your passport's specific requirements.. Official source for the current visa regime applied to Turkish citizens: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Transit / connection
An airport transit visa (ATV) may be needed via Schengen.
Some Schengen countries (Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain…) require Turkish citizens to hold an airport transit visa (type A / ATV) when connecting to a destination OUTSIDE Schengen.
Exemption: A valid Schengen visa (in some countries a valid US/Canada visa or residence permit) exempts you from the ATV. If your destination is itself in Schengen you will already hold a Schengen visa, so this connection is not a problem.
Official source: www.schengenvisainfo.com
Last updated: July 2026. Visa and transit rules can change — before you apply or buy a ticket, confirm on mfa.gov.tr and with the relevant consulate.
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PRG
How to get to Prague
International flights typically connect via IST.
The České dráhy (ČD) rail network is extensive — Prague–Brno 2.5h, Prague–Plzeň 1.5h, Prague–Karlovy Vary 3h. RegioJet and LEO Express are private fast train/bus alternatives (sometimes cheaper, with WiFi). Within cities, Prague's metro and trams are extensive, with a 24-hour pass (120 CZK). Český Krumlov is reached by bus (3h from Prague).
Plan your flights and itinerary together→- 01
An easy mental conversion for CZK: €1 ≈ 24 Kč, 100 Kč ≈ €4.
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VAT is included in menu prices; a 10% tip is standard, and rounding up the bill is enough.
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Touristy places in central Prague that take euros apply a 20–30% worse rate — use CZK.
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The Astronomical Clock chimes on the hour from 9am to 11pm — get into position in the square 5 minutes ahead.
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A day trip to Český Krumlov from Prague is hard — stay at least one night; the evening atmosphere is wonderful.
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In Karlovy Vary, the thermal drinking cup (lázeňský pohárek) is a famous souvenir — a traditional ritual.
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'Gentleman's club' signs in Prague are strip clubs — a tourist trap, be careful.
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