A Perfect Prague 3 Day Itinerary For Families and First Time Visits

If you’re planning a city break to the Czech capital, this Prague 3 day itinerary is the perfect way to see the very best of the city. With its cobbled streets, fairytale spires and riverside views, Prague feels like stepping into a storybook. In three days you can wander across the famous Charles Bridge, explore the historic Old Town and Prague Castle, and still find time for relaxed meals and hidden corners away from the crowds.

We visited Prague as a family, and while this itinerary isn’t completely kid-focused, it is family-friendly. And as always, we will include some great tips to enjoy your trip with children. So, whether you’re visiting as a couple or a family, this itinerary covers the highlights, local tips and beautiful spots that make Prague such a memorable destination.

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Where to Stay in Prague

When exploring a new city, I always like to stay in or close to the centre, especially when travelling with kids.

Staying outside of the city and travelling in can take a lot of time and can sometimes be challenging with children.

We stayed at Petrin Towers Apartments. This was a great place for a family visiting Prague, as they have multiple apartment units, and we were able to stay somewhere with a separate bedroom and a great kitchen. It’s within walking distance of all the main attractions in Prague but just outside the Old Town so the naighberhood is not so crowded and noisy.

Petrin Towers Apartments

Is 3 Days in Prague Enough?

We found having a full three days in Prague to be a perfect amount of time to explore the city at a relaxed pace.

You could probably squeeze the best of Prague into a two-day itinerary, but it would be quite a busy couple of days! This perfect Prague 3 day itinerary will make sure you see the best of what Prague has to offer!

What Currency is Used in Prague?

Before you go, please note that in Prague, they use the Czech Koruna. Not the Euro, like most places in Europe!

We found most places took cards, but it was handy to have some cash for tips and small purchases.

How To Get Around Prague

Prague is fairly small and easy to explore on foot. However, we found it was too much walking for our almost 6-year-old. After the first day, he was exhausted, and we had to slow down and allow more breaks over the rest of our Prague itinerary.

I wish I had booked a Hop-on-Hop-off Bus for this trip. It’s not the cheapest way to get around, but I think it would have made the trip a lot easier, and my kids would have enjoyed it! The one I linked, also includes a river cruise, which would be beautiful for all the family to enjoy!

Prague also has an extensive public transport network, including trams. You can see the full map here. This is a cheaper alternative to the Hop-on-Hop-off Bus as tickets start from just 40czk, which is about £1.50. You can also buy a day ticket or a 3-day pass for Kč 330 (approximately £12). Public transport (including to and from the airport) is also included in the Prague City Pass.

TIP: I read online that you could buy tickets on the machines at any metro or tram stop. I never saw one at a tram stop! You can buy them in the metro stations or at the tourist information centre. You must also validate the ticket at the start of your journey but inserting it in one of the yellow machines.

Your Perfect Prague 3 Day Itinerary

Below is our 3 days Prague itinerary. It will take you past all the main things to see in Prague during your first visit, plus a couple of hidden gems we found! This isn’t the exact itinerary we did, rather the one I wish I had planned! Luckily, you can learn from our errors!

Our kids are early risers, and I also quite like getting out and exploring a new city before all the crowds.

Day 1 of your Prague Itinerary

The first day of your Prague itinerary takes you to some of Prague’s top tourist attractions, and also a couple of hidden gems!

Breakfast at Cafe Louvre

Cafe Louvre is one of Prague’s oldest cafes. It is a beautiful setting and the food is delicious. We enjoyed it so much, we went twice (which we rarely do!)

They serve a range of breakfast meals if you want to fill up for the day, or if you want something lighter, try a coffee and croissant. You can see the full Cafe Louvre menu here. The hot chocolate here is amazing and a must-try when you’re in Prague!

This is a very family-friendly cafe, with a baby changing table and offering colouring sheets and crayons for kids. However, it is up quite a few steps. We had a lightweight pushchair (stroller), which we carried up. Upstairs, there was plenty of room for it.

Cafe Louvre

Wander Prague’s Old Town

Prague’s Old Town Square and the Prague Astronomical Clock are only a 10-minute walk from Cafe Louvre, so I suggest you head here after breakfast. (We actually went before breakfast as I wanted to get crowd-free photos!)

Spend some time wandering the beautiful cobbled streets of the Old Town. While you’re there, make sure to see the Astronomical Clock chime. This is a top thing to do in Prague, honestly, it is very short and a little underwhelming, but my kids did enjoy it, and you should still see it! It chimes every hour from 8 am to 11 pm.

You can also go inside Prague’s Town Hall and to the top of the clock tower for views of the city. Watching the clock from the outside is free, to go to the top, costs 350czk for adults, 230czk for children and under 5’s can visit for free. There is also a 100czk fee for anyone over 6 to use the elevator.

BOOK: TICKETS FOR PRAGUE’S OLD TOWN HALL HERE

Or it is included in the Prague City Pass.

Prague’s Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square

A Drink or Lunch at a Rooftop Bar

We decided not to go inside the clock tower and go to the Teresa U Prince Rooftop Bar instead. (Located in Hotel U Prince). This was a tip from one of my lovely Instagram followers, as a cocktail costs less than the Town Hall entry, and you still get great views!

We were still full from breakfast, so we just had a drink, but our children, who are always hungry, got a kid’s meal, trying a Czech chicken schnitzel. You can see the full menu here.

This rooftop is one of the most Instagrammable places in Prague, as they have a viewing platform which overlooks the square. Unfortunately, it was closed for renovations during our visit, but we still enjoyed the panoramic rooms from the rest of the restaurant.

Family Tip: The staff were great and let us leave our pushchair (stroller) in a room near the hotel lobby. You can take the elevator up most of the way, but there are still a few steps to the restaurant. Inside the bar restaurant, there isn’t space for pushchairs.

Teresa U Prince Rooftop Bar

Have Fun at The Playground Toy Store

When we travel, we like to do something for everyone, but this was a rare, completely kid-focused activity. If you’re visiting Prague without children, there are other shops such as Zara and Sephora on the same street that you could enjoy instead. Alternatively, spend longer in the National Museum!

The Playground Toy Store was incredible. They have a slide going from the top floor to the bottom, which is free to ride! I had seen photos of the carousel in the centre, but this wasn’t there when we visited. They did have multiple toys on display for kids to try out, which, of course they loved.

They also have an arcade, located at the back of the second floor. Prices for this started from 500ckz for 60 credits. Most of the games cost 5 or 6 credits, so with 60 credits, they could go on quite a few arcade games. My husband enjoyed this as much or possibly more than the kids! Some of the games let you earn digital tokens, and at the end, we had enough for 4 lollipops, which made them very happy.

The Playground Toy Store and arcade.

Explore the National Museum

End your day by exploring the National Museum. This is a stunning building in Prague, both inside and out. The grand staircase in the centre is truly beautiful. The museum has many exhibits, including natural and human history. We happened to be visiting on one of the museum’s few free entry days, which was great for our budget but also made it extremely crowded inside. We prioritised “Windows into Prehistory” (dinosaurs) and “The Miracles of Evolution”, but would have loved to explore more. See all the exhibitions here to plan your favourites.

TICKETS: Cost 360czk for adults and children under 15 visit for free. Book them on the Official National Museum website for the cheapest price.

The National Museum in Prague

Kid Tip: There is a dedicated children’s museum, located in the new building to the left of the main National Museum building. My kids had so much fun in here. It says online it is aimed at children aged 4 and above, but our 2 year old really enjoyed it as well.

You need to book a timed entry ticket for this, costing an extra 140czk per person. I believe you can buy these tickets separately if you dont want to visit the main museum.

The Children’s Museum, which is part of the National Museum

Try Prague’s Traditional Street Food

On a street called Karlova, leading from the Old Town to the Charles Bridge, you’ll find lots of little shops selling tasty street food. I suspect this is a lot touristy rather than traditional, but it was still fun to try!

We tried Prague sausage, potato tornado, and of course, the kids loved chimney cakes, also called Trdelník. These are cilinder shaped sweet pastries, traditianally filled with Nutella. These now come with all sorts of flavours and toppings.

Trying a Prague Sausage and an Ice Cream filled Trdelník.

Day 2 of your Prague Itinerary

On the second day of your Prague itinerary, you’ll see some more of the city, at a bit more of a relaxed pace.

Coffee (or More Hot Chocolate) at Lžička Café

En route up to Prague Castle, we passed quite a few cute cafes. We stopped at Lžička Café. Of course, we had to have more hot chocolate and some breakfast pastries. They also had a food menu if you needed a bigger breakfast.

Lžička Café in Prague

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is not to be missed on your first trip to Prague. It is a bit of a hike up the hill to the castle, but once you reach the top, you’ll be treated to amazing views over the city!

The grounds of the castle are free to explore. From my research, the castle itself is more like a cathedral, so we decided not to go inside. If you do want to, adult tickets cost 450czk, children are 300czk and under 5’s are free.

BOOK: Tickets on their official website linked here.

Outside Prague Castle and the View from the Top of the Hill

Waldstein & Vojanovy Sady Gardens

En route back down from the Castle, you’ll come through a beautiful little area called Malá Strana. There are two gardens here you can visit for free, with real peacocks living there.

The first, Waldstein Gardens, looks the most beautiful in images. This walled garden also houses Waldstein Palace, which is also free to enter. Online, it says this garden is open from April to October; however, we visited at the end of October, and it had already closed for winter. Sadly, we didnt get to visit here.

The second, Vojanovy Sady Gardens, is smaller and probably not so impressive, but it is open year-round. These gardens are still pretty, and our kids enjoyed seeing the peacocks roaming around. There is a tiny playground that my two year old enjoyed, but it’s definitely more for toddlers than bigger kids.

Vojanovy Sady Gardens | The Lennon Wall (below)

Perníkový Panáček Gingerbread Shop

On the way to our next stop on this Prague 3 day itinerary, you should pass Perníkový Panáček, which is a cute, pink gingerbread shop. They have all sorts of gingerbread characters that kids will especially love. This is the perfect place to get some treats to take home! They also have a window selling drinks.

Perníkový Panáček Gingerbread Shop

Walk Prague’s Narrowest Street

There is a street in Prague so narrow, they have installed a traffic light system at each end of it. Honestly, it is not as narrow as I expected, but it is still a novel idea, and my kids found it fun to push the button.

This has become a popular tourist attraction, and around it was fairly busy, but the line moved very quickly.

Address: This street doesn’t have a name, but it is off U Lužického semináře Street, Google Map Location linked.

Yellow Penguins | Prague’s Narrowest Street

The Lennon Wall

In Prague, there is a wall in tribute to John Lennon. Unless you’re a huge fan, I wouldn’t say this is a must-see, but it is a popular thing to do in Prague, so I wanted to mention it anyway!

People have graffiti on it, so the actual John Lennon mural is now hard to see!

The Yellow Penguins

Again, I wouldn’t say these are a must-visit attraction in Prague, but this route will take you past them. My children did enjoy looking at the row of yellow penguins located on the river!

Children’s Island Playground

The Vltava River that runs through the centre of Prague has 3 islands that are open to the public. If you’re spending 3 days in Prague with kids, this one is a must-visit.

Almost the whole island is a huge playground! It’s free to visit, and our kids probably would have stayed all day!

Try Traditional Czech Food

Finish your second day in Prague with some traditional Czech food. Restaurant U Deloveho Krize was recommended to us, and it happens to be located a short walk from Children’s Island. From the outside, it looked closed. Then you had to go downstairs (no lift/elevator) to the restaurant.

Once, downstairs, it was a popular place! We were actually lucky to get a table, as most were already full or reserved; they were turning people away!

Day 3 of your Prague Itinerary

The final day of our Prague 3 day itinerary!

Walk Across Charles Bridge

Charles Bridge is possibly the most famous spot in Prague. It is a must-visit on our Prague 3-day itinerary, but it does get incredibly crowded. We walked the bridge for the first time at 7:30 am (I told you my kids are early risers), and there were already quite a few other people there.

Later in the day, there are musical performers and stall holders lining the bridge, giving it a great atmosphere, but it’s not as easy with small children as if they run, it would be easy to lose them in the crowd!

Kid Tip: There is a small playground called Kampapark located near the exit of the bridge on the Castle side. My kids enjoyed a quick run around in here!

Charles Bridge

Eat at Cafe Slavia

If you exit the Charles Bridge, on the Old Town side and walk along the river, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the castle before you get to Cafe Slavia. This is another of Prague’s oldest cafes serving a wide range of food. See the menu here.

We actually came here for cake later in the day, but now that I’m curating this detailed itinerary, I wish we’d done it for brunch. You could go here before walking the bridge, depending on everyone’s hunger levels!

Archer’s Island

Archer’s Island is another of the three islands on the Vltava River. It’s a small one with beautiful views of the city on either side. It was especially beautiful with the autumnal leaves!

There is a small obstacle rope course that children will enjoy, and we saw Nutrias (a beaver-like animal) coming out of the water and onto the shore. This was a really cute experience for adults and children alike.

Baby / Toddler Tip: There is a lift (elevator) from the main bridge that you can use to get down to the island.

Archer’s Island

Petřín Hill and Petřín Tower

There is a funicular train that runs from Malá Strana to the top of Petřín Hill. I had planned to take this to the top of the hill; however, it was closed for renovations during our visit (due to reopen in summer 2026). When working, the fanicular runs as part of the public transport system, you can buy a single, day or 3 day pass I mentioned earlier. Public transport is also included in the Prague City Pass.

While the funicular is out of service, you can either walk or it is possible to take a number 22 tram part of the way to the top.

At the top of the hill, there is a large park and also Petřín Tower, which is a smaller version of the Eiffel Tower, offering views all over Prague. Tickets for the tower cost 250czk for adults, 170 for children and under 5s go free.

BOOK: Tickets for Petřín Tower here.

It was our plan to go to the top of the hill, but by this point, our kids were pretty exhausted and, as we didnt want to end up carrying them up the hill, we decided to skip this activity.

Map of The Best Things to Do in Prague as a Family

I’ve linked all the spots I’ve talked about (plus a few more) on the map below, this will help you plan your itinerary. Just click the top right corner to open in Google Maps.

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Thank you so much for reading our family-friendly 3 days in Prague itinerary. We hope you have the best time in Czechia!

Happy Exploring,