Prague With Kids: The Best Things To Visit & See

Visiting Prague with kids is an amazing destination and a magical experience. It is a beautiful city and surprisingly, very family-friendly. From the colourful Old Town square and fairy-tale castle views to hands-on museums and fun outdoor spaces, there are so many things to see in Prague that children and parents will genuinely enjoy.

Whether you’re planning a weekend break or a longer stay, this guide brings together the very best family-friendly things to visit in Prague, including the attractions our own kids loved most. If you’re looking for relaxed, practical tips and activities that are easy with little ones, you’re in exactly the right place. Read on for exactly how to enjoy the capital of the Czech Republic as a family.

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Prague With Kids: The Best Things to Do, See and Visit

We found that there are plenty of things to do in Prague with kids. From playgrounds to historic attractions, below, I will share all the options with you!

Top Attractions in Prague for Families

These are the top tourist attractions and the most iconic things to do in Prague; these are a must-do, especially for first-time visitors.

Explore Prague Castle

Prague Castle is a fun place to visit as a family, entry to the Castle complex is free and you can enjoy the grounds, no ticket needed! However, to do inside the buildigns you will need to purchase a ticket.

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.

To get to the Castle, it’s a bit of a hike up the hill, which my kids didn’t love, but they did like exploring the Castle grounds.

BOOK: Tickets for Prague Castle

Wander Prague’s Old Town Square

When in Prague, you need to explore the Old Town Square. The square is surrounded by pretty, fairytale-style buildings and cobbled streets. We went here early to take photos without the crowds, but later in the day, the square is buzzing with a great atmosphere.

Watch The Astronomical Clock

One of the top things to visit in Prague is the Astronomical Clock. Located in the Old Town Square, it is another thing you should see on your first family trip to Prague.

The clock chimes once an hour from 8 am to 11 pm and chimes a short cuckoo clock-style display on the clock faces. It’s a short show and I found it a little underwhelming, but my kids enjoyed watching it!

You can also go inside Prague’s Old Town Hall and climb the clock tower for amazing views of the city. Click here to book tickets.

Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge is beautiful and an iconic Prague tourist attraction. The bridge gets extremely crowded. We found it nicest to walk the bridge early in the morning. It wasn’t busy, and my kids could run across freely.

Later in the day, there are musical performers and little market stall holders, which are fun to enjoy, but you’ll have to keep toddlers in the pushchair/stroller or hold their hand to make sure they dont get lost in the crowds!

Best Museums in Prague for Families

I was surprised by how many museums there are in Prague. Unfortunately, we couldn’t visit them all, but I will share all the options, and you can decide which ones your family will enjoy the most!

The National Museum & Children’s Museum

Prague’s most iconic museum is the National Museum, located in the New Town of Pargue. The museum, in general, isn’t particually aimed at kids, but it is family-friendly.

However, in the New Museum building, just next to the original museum, there is a specially designed Children’s Museum. This museum has been specially designed and is aimed at children aged 4 to 12, but our 2 year old really enjoyed it as well.

Inside you’ll find lots of interactive activities, my children’s highlight being the interactive wall, which you throw balls at to change colours, eliminate pieces, etc. There were multiple games played on a loop! There are also craft activities kids will love.

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

BOOK: CHILDREN’S MUSEUM TICKETS

The Museum of Fantastic Illusions

Another option is the Museum of Fantastic Illusions. This museum aims to allow visitors to immerse themselves in optical illusion-style artwork for great photo opportunities.

Tickets cost 349czk for adults, 249 for children, and kids under 1m tall can visit for free.

BOOK: THE MUSEUM OF FANTASTIC ILLUSIONS

The Museum of Bricks

A whole museum focused on Lego, also known as The Museum of Bricks. This is the largest Lego museum in the world and one that kids will probably love! There are many built Lego sets on display as well as opportunities to play with Lego yourself.

We decided to skip this one as I knew my 5-year-old would see all the displayed items and add them to his wishlist, so it would cost us a fortune!

Tickets for this museum cost 330czk for adults, 235czk for children and toddlers under age 3 visit for free.

BOOK: MUSEUM OF BRICKS TICKETS

Prague’s Top Playgrounds

Children’s Island

This is a really great playground, the best we found in Prague. My kids loved it here and would have happily stayed all day!

On the Vltava River, which runs through the centre of Prague, there are three islands. One of these is called Children’s Island. Almost the whole island is one big playground. It really has all the play equipment they could want, including sand, swings and a zipline.

Franciscan Gardens Playground

This is a smaller playground hidden in a walled square called Franciscan Gardens. It is located close to Wenceslas Square, so it’s the perfect place to let kids burn some energy between sightseeing.

Slovanský Island

This is another of the islands on the Vltava River. Its entrance is located on the other side of the river from Children’s Island. While the playground isn’t as good as Children’s Island, it is still a fun one that kids will enjoy.

Dětské hřiště Karlův most

My final Prague playground recommendation is another fairly small one, that is perfect for young children. It has a cool pirate ship climbing frame and lovely views of the Charles Bridge! It is a short walk from the Charles Bridge, turn to the right after crossing the bridge towards the Lesser Town side of Prague.

Other Fun Things to Do in Prague with Kids

Below is a list of some more fun things to do in Prague with kids!

Wildlife Spot on Archer’s Island

The final island on the Vltava River. This island doesn’t have a playground, but it does have a small obstacle rope course that my children enjoyed.

The main attraction of this little island was seeing wild Nutrias, which are animals that look like beavers with a flat tail. They would come out of the water and onto the shore, seeing them was a really unique experience for adults and children alike.

Drink the Best Hot Chocolate

Hot chocolate in Prague is amazing. It’s thick, sweet and delicious. There are many cafes in Prague where you’ll find hot chocolate.

I would highly recommend Cafe Louvre, it is one of Prague’s oldest cafes and is decorated beautifully. The hot chocolate came with the cream on the side, and my kids and I had great fun mixing it in before drinking it. We also enjoyed Lžička Café.

The Playground Toy Store

This is one of the best places to visit in Prague with kids. This huge toy store has lots of toys on display that kids can play with, free of charge. They also have an amazing slide that comes down from the second floor to the ground floor. I’ve seen photos of a carousel in the centre of the stall, but that wasn’t there when we visited.

TIP: When my kids want to buy everything in the store, I take a photo of their wishlist to send to Santa. This gets us out of the store drama-free and gives me ideas when Christmas comes round!

In the back of the store, there is also an arcade which kids (and big kids, aka Dad) will love. There were plenty of games to choose from, suitable for all ages. To play the arcade games, you need to buy an electronic card.

Prices for arcade start 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. Some of the games let you earn digital tokens, and at the end, we had enough for 4 lollipops, which made my children very happy.

There is also a mirror maze. This is another activity you need to purchase tickets for, our kids had already had a lot of fun in the archade so we skipped this one.

Explore the Waldstein Palace and Gardens

Unfortunately, we didnt get to visit the Waldstein Palace and Gardens as it’s only open in the summer months. It looks so beautiful in images, and live peacocks roam the grounds.

Waldstein Palace and Gardens are free to visit.

Wander Vojanovy Sady Gardens

Vojanovy Sady Gardens is a smaller walled garden which is open all year round. These gardens are pretty, and also have wild peacocks roaming around.

There is a tiny playground that my two year old enjoyed, but it’s definitely more for toddlers than bigger kids.

Walk Prague’s Narrowest Street

This is a novel, touristy thing to do, but our children quite liked it. In Prague, there is a narrow street where you have to press a button, then wait for the traffic light to turn green before you walk down it. It doesn’t really lead anywhere, so you just walk the street and back.

Note: The street is all steps, so it isn’t suitable for a pushchair/ stroller.

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

See the Yellow Penguin Sculptures

There is a row of yellow penguin sculptures on the Vltava River. This is another activity that won’t take up a lot of time, but it’s a fun thing to show kids if you’re in the area.

Climb Petřín Hill and Petřín Tower

If you’re looking for a fun outdoor activity in Prague, consider climbing Petřín Hill. There is a funicular train that will take you to the top of the hill. This was out of service when we visited, so we decided to skip this activity.

If you do make it to the top of the hill, there is a large park and also a structure called Petřín Tower, which is Prague’s take on the Eiffel Tower and will let you see amazing views over the city. There is also lots of green space for kids to run around. Tickets for the tower cost 250czk for adults, 170 for children and under 5s go free.

BOOK: Tickets for Petřín Tower here.

Where To Eat in Prague with Kids

There are many great places to eat in Prague; below are a few of our recommendations.

Cafe Louvre

I mentioned Cafe Louvre earlier in this post, but this is a really great place to eat in Prague with kids. We rarely eat at the same place twice, but we made an exception here. Both times for breakfast/ brunch.

They have a great menu and also gave colouring sheets and pencils for kids. The hot chocolate is amazing!

Note: this restaurant is upstairs, so we had to carry our pushchair (stroller) up with us.

U Teresa Rooftop

This is an amazing rooftop bar located in the Hotel U Prince and offers panoramic views of the city.

This was somewhere I personally really wanted to visit. They have a children’s menu and also great beer and cocktails for parents.

The restaurant doesn’t have much space for pushchairs, but the hotel was happy for us to leave it in the lobby and take the elevator (and a few steps) to the restaurant.

Výtopna Railway Restaurant

There is a restaurant in Prague where your drinks get delivered to your table by a toy train. This is a really novel idea that kids will love!

Street Food

We loved trying the street food in Prague. There is a street called Karlova, which runs from the Old Town to the Charles Bridge. This is a great place to find all the different options. I suspect some of this is slightly touristy rather than traditional, but it was still fun to try! It also makes a great snack for kids who have done a lot of walking.

We tried Prague sausage, which is like a hot dog. A potato tornado, which is like crisps (chips to Americans) on a stick and finally, a Trdelník. This is also known as a chimney cake and is are cilinder shaped sweet pastry, made from dough wrapperd around a metal stick. These were traditionally filled with chocolate or Nutella, but now come with all sorts of flavours and toppings, my kids chose ice cream and sprinkles!

Perníkový Panáček Gingerbread Shop

Perfect if you need a sweet treat! This gingerbread shop is extra cute for kids, as they sell lots of popular character shapes such as Mickey Mouse and Minions. You will also come across many other gingerbread shops as you explore Prague!

Where to Stay in Prague with Kids

When exploring a new city as a family, I always like to stay in or close to the centre. Staying outside o and travelling in can waste 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 we had accommodation with a separate bedroom and a great kitchen. These apartments are within walking distance of all the main attractions in Prague but just outside the Old Town so the neighbourhood is not so crowded and noisy.

Petrin Tower Apartments in Prague

Map Of Visiting Prague with Kids

Below is our map, showing all the places we have talked about in this post. Just click on the top right-hand corner to open it in Google Maps. This should help make planning your Prague itinerary easy. Also, read our 3 day’s in Prague family itinerary here.

Prague with Kids FAQ’s

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Thank you so much for reading our guide on the best things to do in Prague with kids. We hope you have an amazing time in Czechia.

Happy Exploring,