Prague, Czechia, is a city with a lovely atmosphere and a rich history that I know many other travel lovers will enjoy. It’s definitely a more popular and budget-friendly city break in Europe where it doesn’t matter how long you’re staying; you’ll enjoy it!
I’ve visited Prague twice, spending a total of 9 days in this beautiful city, so I’m familiar with how everything goes around the area. Since this guide is all about how to spend 2 days in Prague, I’ll share you everything I know to help you spend the best 48 hours in Czechia’s capital!
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Everything You Need to Know About Visiting Prague in 2 Days
Getting from the airport to the city center is simple
Transport from Prague’s airport (Václav Havel Airport Prague) to Old Town Prague, the historic center of the city, is very easy. I’ve taken both a taxi and the Airport Express bus, and honestly, both experiences were completely fine. It takes around 30 minutes to get to Old Town Prague via taxi. I’d recommend booking either a private transfer or shared shuttle in advance!
Alternatively, the Airport Express bus takes around 40 minutes to get to Prague Main Railway Station (Praha hlavní nádraží). If you’re arriving from Terminal 1, head outside of the airport and walk ahead to where the bus stands are. Turn right and walk down; you’ll see a bus stand labelled “AE” for Airport Express. If you’re arriving from Terminal 2, head outside the airport and you’ll also see a bus stand “AE” for Airport Express.
A single adult ticket to the city on the Airport Express bus costs 200CZK (£6.91/$9.19/€8.22). You can pay with your card or with cash. Just hop on the bus at the front door and ask the driver!
Get an eSim
I personally think getting an eSIM or buying roaming data from your network provider is much easier (and way more convenient) if you’re only staying in Prague for 2 days. I love using Saily whenever I travel to mainland Europe as it’s budget-friendly, super easy to set up, and mostly importantly, it’s fast!
Stay in a central location
As you’ll be spending 2 days in Prague, it’s best to stay in a central location. While Prague has many lovely districts to stay in, I would highly recommend staying in Old Town. It’s close to many of Prague’s landmarks and tourist attractions, and it’s not far from Prague Main Railway Station either. I stayed at Ibis Praha Old Town, and it was great and the perfect location!
The season you visit Prague matters
I’ve visited Prague in early September and in early January, and let me tell you, both experiences were great but very different! When visiting Prague in early September, you still get to enjoy the summer weather and being outside for as long as you can.
If you’re visiting Prague in the winter, be prepared for the extremely cold weather. It might be tricky visiting various landmarks within a day during the winter because the cold will get to you and you’d want to go back to your hotel (speaking from experience). So, I’d recommend bringing many layers and thermals with you and wearing fluffy socks under your regular socks!
Walkable
Prague is a very walkable city. And as I mentioned before, if you’re staying in Old Town Prague, it’s really not a far walk from many of Prague’s landmarks and tourist attractions! Plus, the buildings in Prague are gorgeous, so it’s always nice to take a stroll and admire the architecture.
How to Spend 2 Days in Prague: Day 1
Day one in Prague is all about taking in the city and its history, then spending the rest of the day on the opposite side of the Vltava River, seeing as there’s lots to see on that side of the city!
Breakfast + Free Walking Tour
Start your first day in Prague with a tasty, huge breakfast! Since you only have 48 hours, it’s important to fuel up and get all the energy you need for exploring the day. I highly recommend The Spot Malá Strana, especially because they had the best French toast I have ever tasted in my life! It was that good that I ordered it again on my last day in Prague!
I always recommend taking a free walking tour of Prague since it’s a huge city with a rich history and because it’ll also be a great way to get your bearings. When I went to Prague, I took a walking tour of Prague’s Old Town and the Jewish Quarter (Josefov) with Free Walking Tour Prague. Our tour guide was a local, and I really commend her for cracking jokes while we were all freezing our asses off.
The tour is about 2.5 hours, during which you’ll explore the Old Town, including the Cubist House of the Black Madonna, the Astronomical Clock, and the Jewish Quarter, including the Old-New Synagogue. Because the weather was extremely cold when I took the tour, it was cut short; however, it was great hearing the history of Prague as well as personal stories from our tour guide!
If exploring the Old Town isn’t something you’re interested in, then Free Walking Tour Prague also has additional free walking tours you can sign up for! They do a Prague Castle and Charles Bridge tour as well as a Prague New Town tour! These are also 2.5 hours long, so if you’re visiting Prague during the colder months as I did, make sure to wrap up very warm!
Walk Along Charles Bridge
If you decide to take the Prague Old Town and Josefov tour, then the endpoint is only a 5-minute walk away from Charles Bridge! This bridge is Prague’s most popular Bridge due to its stunning architecture, Bridge Tower, and its 30 religious statues added to it. During peak season, Charles Bridge is full of people, and you’ll probably be packed there like sardines. During the off-season, it’s still pretty busy, but you’re still able to take photos without many people in the shot!
The bridge has amazing views of Prague, including views of Prague’s famous red rooftops! You can even view the city from the Bridge Tower!
Book here: Charles Bridge Towers Combined Entry Ticket
Explore Prague Castle
After walking across Charles Bridge, head over to Prague Castle. This is a must-see on your 2 day Prague adventure! Prague Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage site and, according to the Guinness Book of World Records, is the largest ancient castle in the world! It sits on almost 70,000 square metres and features beautiful architecture as well as the Bohemian Crown Jewels.
Walking up the castle is no joke, so you’ll need that stamina to walk up the steps. But once you get up to the castle grounds, you’ll see that the trek is worth it! You’ll find the Golden Lane, St George’s Basilica, the Story of Prague Castle exhibition, Old Royal Palace, and St Vitus Cathedral! In the summer, you can also explore the Royal Garden, Stag Moat and the South Gardens.
You can either get a general entry ticket to Prague Castle, where you can explore it at your own pace, or you can get a tour with a local guide!
My favourite sight at Prague Castle is definitely St Vitus Cathedral! Its Gothic architecture is so pretty, and the stained glass windows are stunning!
Walk Through the Narrowest Street in Prague
This will probably be the most unique thing you’ll do during your2 day visit to Prague! It sits between two buildings on U Lužického semináře Street and connects to Čertovka restaurant. This street is less than 20 inches wide, so only one person can walk through it at a time! The street is so narrow that it even has a traffic light! When the traffic light is red, press the big red button and wait for the green light to turn on so you can walk through!
Overlook the City From Petřín Tower
Petřín Tower, inspired by the Eiffel Tower, is one of the most well-known landmarks in Prague. It’s not as tall as the Eiffel Tower, of course (it stands at 58.70 metres high), but still provides amazing views overlooking the city!
Getting there isn’t as simple as getting a bus. You’d need to take a hike or ride the funicular Újezd tram to the top of Petřín Hill first. Tickets are available to purchase at the ticket machines by the funicular stop (or you can get them online in advance). Once you get to the hill, you can enter the tower and take 299 steps to reach the top. If you don’t fancy walking up the steps, there’s an elevator fee of 150 CZK.
It’s also important to know that opening hours (Mon-Sun) for Petrin Tower are dependent on the season:
- January – March: 10 am – 6 pm
- April – August: 9 am – 7 pm
- September: 9 am – 7 pm
- October: 9 am – 6 pm
- October – December: 10 am – 6 pm
Dinner at Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky)
To finish off your first day in Prague, head back to the Old Town for some dinner at Náměstí Republiky. This area is FULL of lovely restaurants to eat at. Whether you want traditional Czech food, Italian, modern European, Mexican, or just burgers and chips, Náměstí Republiky is a great place for various meals to eat.
When I visited, my friend and I ate at Cafe Nod (Dlouha 731/33 Prague 1, Prague 110 00 Czechia). This restaurant is part of a Metropolitan Hotel and is street food-inspired, mainly from the United States, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. They’re open every day from 4pm until late, and they also have vegetarian options! When I visited, I chose a veggie burger with sweet potato fries and the most AMAZING jalapeño poppers.
And that is your first day in Prague complete!
How to Spend 2 Days in Prague: Day 2
Your second and final day in Prague is all about spending time in Old and New Town Prague, including exploring the many unique Prague museums and the coolest speakeasy!
Visit Prague’s Many Museums
One thing about Prague, they have tons of museums and exhibitions across the city. So during your 2 day stay in Prague, you have to check some of them out! There’s really a museum for everyone, ranging from the Museum of Public Transport and Museum of Fantastic Illusions to the Beer Museum and the Museum of Communism. The museums I went to during the 2 times I visited Prague were the Museum of Senses, the Museum of Communism, the Sex Machines Museum, and the Lumia Gallery. I’ll break them all down and include what I thought of them below!
Museum of Senses
I’ve been to a few interactive museums, like the Museum of Illusions in Krakow and Stuttgart but the Museum of Senses in Prague has been my favourite to visit so far! It’s truly one of the most fun things to do in Prague that I think is suitable for everyone at any age! And best of all, they’re open every day (yes, even weekends) from 10 am to 8 pm!
Book here: Museum of Senses Admission Ticket
Museum of Communism
The Museum of Communism is all about the Communist regime in Czechoslovakia and Prague specifically, after World War 2. This is a must see during your 2 days in Prague if you love learning about history in a lot of detail. They have very informative exhibits and objects, which I found very fascinating to learn about. It took me roughly 3 hours to get around everything, so I’d recommend dedicating a bit of your day to going here, rather than visiting here in a rush or with little time.
Admittedly, this museum does seem to actually be anti-communist or at least gives an anti-communist vibe, which is important to note.
Book here: Museum of Communism Entrance Ticket
Sex Machines Museum
The Sex Machines Museum is definitely an interesting museum, to say the least. It’s the only museum in the world devoted to sex machines and spans across 3 floors, showcasing over 350 items. It takes about 1.5 hours to see everything and has some intriguing objects. Of course, for entry, you need to be over 18, and you can get your tickets from the reception.
Lumia Gallery
The Lumia Gallery is a cool, interactive light exhibition that will add that bit of silly fun to your 2 days in Prague! It features a kaleidoscope cinema, 3d projections, a mirror labyrinth, and more! I thought the light projections are really cool!
Book here: Lumia Gallery Interactive Digital Art Entry Ticket
Visit the Astronomical Tower
The astronomical tower features an astronomical clock attached to the Old Town Hall. And what makes this clock a must-see during your 2 days in Prague? Well, it shows the positions of the sun, moon, Earth, and zodiac constellations while, of course, also telling the time and date.
Not only that, but every hour on the hour from 9 am to 11 pm, there’s a parade show! The skeleton near the middle of the clock rings a bell and rotates an hourglass, then a parade of the 12 Apostles appears!
If you fancy seeing views of Old Town Prague, you’ll be happy to know that you can do so from the tower! With an Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock Tower ticket, you’ll also get a guided tour of the medieval underground!
Book here: Old Town Tower Entry Ticket
Eat Trdelník
Chimney cake is a dessert from Hungary (called Kürtőskalács). But they’re also very popular in Prague and are referred to as Trdelník! So if you haven’t tried chimney cake in Hungary, then you’ve got to try it during your 2 days in Prague! These are yummy, sugary desserts made of dough, sugar, and walnut. There are tons of Trdelník shops and stands across Prague, all with different Trdelník flavours!
Visit the Infinity Book Tunnel
In the foyer of the Municipal Library of Prague is the Infinity Book Tunnel, also known as the Idiom. This is a unique column made of 8000 books by the famous Slovak artist, Matej Krén. When you look inside the column, it has an illusion where it looks like the tower goes on for infinity!
As a book lover, I absolutely loved seeing this in person. It’s a pretty popular attraction, so expect to wait in line to see the tower!
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Visit Prague’s Coolest Speakeasy
If you’re a fan of cocktails, then this is a must-do to end your 2 day Prague trip! The city’s best speakeasy, in my opinion, is the Anonymous Shrink’s Office. This bar uses inkblot psychology by the Swiss Psychiatrist, Hermann Rorschach, to determine what drink you’ll like. I don’t know how it works, but the psychology certainly worked for me since I really enjoyed my drink!
Since this speakeasy is pretty popular, it’s recommended to book it in advance through the Anonymous Shrink’s Office’s website. My friend and I didn’t realise it was that popular, so we were gutted to find out that the next available booking was 2 weeks ahead. But we still decided to journey to Ideas are Bulletproof, the bar that’s above the Anonymous Shrink’s Office, 30 minutes early. We stayed there, had a drink, and 15 minutes after the Anonymous Shrink Office’s opening time, we tried our luck to see if they had any spaces, and they did!
We were lucky, but keep in mind, we went during off season, so if you visit during peak season, you may have to wait longer for available seats if you don’t book in advance.
How to Spend 2 Days in Prague: Final Thoughts
Prague is an amazing place to visit if you get the chance! I hope this itinerary gave you some inspiration for how to spend 2 days in Prague when you visit! I highly recommend spending that first day across the river, exploring in and around the Prague Castle grounds and seeing the city from Petrin Tower. Then on your second day, explore the many unique museums and exhibitions that Prague has to offer along with its quirky, unique sights.
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