22 Things to do in Prague

After an action packed week, I can’t actually believe how many things we managed to tick off while in Prague! From the scary to the bizarre, Prague has something for everyone, whether couples, groups of friends or families on a city break. Read on for my full list of things to do in Prague.

1) Prague Thrill Park

Forget the London dungeons, forget Tulley’s Farm, the Prague Thrill Park is the ultimate experience for horror lovers. There are three options here, but the best by a landslide is the unbelievably good dungeon below. I mean seriously, this was probably my favourite part of the entire holiday!

You will be let through the door and the lights go out, as you journey through every thrill and horror you can ever imagine in the dark. I saw fully grown men run out screaming! If you find it too scary and want to leave, you have to shout out “I’m a chicken, let me out”.

They have a chart on the wall of people who couldn’t make it through, with almost 200 ‘chickens’ when I visited (I’m sure many more now). Beyond the dungeon, there is also a virtual reality escape rooms which can be done multi-player, while you will have to work closely together and give each other clues. The final addition, as you can see from the image, there is a zombie games which utilises the most modern tech in VR, with running equipment.

2) Bobsleighing at Bobová dráha Prosek

Just a short Uber from the centre (it cost about £6), the bobsleigh is an incredibly fun adventure activity you can try. Sure, there doesn’t seem to be much in regards to health and safety, nor are you given helmets, but I saw children as young as 10 on there so no excuses!

While I’m not a big fan of rollercoasters, this was immensely fun! Plus you get some nice views of the surrounding area while going around the course. The Bobová dráha Prosek track stretches 1km, while you pick up a decent amount of speed without ever really feeling in any danger.

3) Lod Pivovar Ship Brewery Beer Boat

If you’re a fan of craft beer then this one is a must. There are several decks, but you’ll most likely be on the top deck with open air seating, or the middle deck if it’s a bit chilly (we went in the winter). Found at Dvořákovo nábřeží, mooring No. 19 in New Town, the micro brewery ship is open on Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 up until 11pm at night, while it’s open until 10pm Sun-Thurs.

They actually tasted way beyond what we were expecting, however the one issue is they are only sold exclusively here, so you won’t be able to get them anywhere else in Prague but on the boat. Your six options are Legie (4.2%), Republika (5.1%), Monarchie (5.5% and also Raquel’s favourite as it tasted slightly of dark chocolate), Remorker (5.3%), Sirius (3.3%) and the strongest of them all, Revenge (6.9%).

Of course, those were the options when we visited, as with many micro breweries, they may have changed their offerings and adjusted their flavours, but I’m certain you’ll love this experience.

4) Beer Bath at Beer Spa Bernard

What was that? A bath of beer? Oh you heard us right. Well, it’s mainly water, however they add all the ingredients that they use to make beer, which can be used to make the skin soft, such as hops, malt and brewer’s yeast.

You also have a beer tap on hand with some scrumptious local beer. Every visitor also gets an original bottle of Beer Bernard with the historical seal and certificate of completion, which is a really nice touch.

The location is also nicely placed in the centre of Prague, plus opposite an Absinthe bar. You can ring a bell whenever you need help or anything you may require, which is quite a good laugh, even if you do feel immediately guilty. They have some great nibbles available, the sausages were mouth-watering. We left with the softest skin and wanted a nap straight after. Oh, once you’ve had your bath, you have a separate room where you can lie down and relax.

You can pay for 60 or 90 minutes, personally I felt like one hour was enough, an amazing experience but plenty of time to relax in a bath tub with a beer in hand.

5) Eat A Trdelnik Doughnut Cone Ice Cream

This is one of those things ‘you’re meant to do’, however neither of us actually enjoyed the taste of the ones we bought. I got the strawberry and cream while Raquel got the Vanilla Ice Cream. On the other hand, some of the savoury ones sound quite intriguing, such as the mozzarella and tomato pesto one.

There are bakeries and cafes all around Prague which sell this whipped cream filled dessert. They should cost somewhere around £4, while they tend to be mainly eaten by tourists rather than locals, so expect to see them at all the key tourist attractions. Well, ‘when in Rome’, you might as well try it once and let us know if you actually liked it.

6) Walk Along Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge has a great view whatever time of day you arrive, however the best views are at night, where you see the entire town lit-up. I’d also recommend getting a look at Charles Bridge from one of the other bridges (they’re all a 5 minute walk from each other).

The stone gothic structure perfectly connects the Old Town through to Mala Strana. As you may guess from the name, it was built during King Charles IV reign, in the 14th century.

The part that I most enjoy is that it’s purely pedestrian, so you don’t have to stick to the sides and avoid cars.

7) Dancing House

Said to resemble two people dancing together with their legs entwined, hence the name of the building, this now serves as a hotel, however it is very quickly all booked up. We looked 2 months before and there wasn’t a single room available! However, all you really need to see is the unique shape of the building, which you can do without staying here.

This stop is on the Hop-On-Hop-Off bus route at the south end of the city. There is also a Glass Bar on the top floor, providing panoramic views, which can make for some nice photos. You don’t need to book a table for the bar, providing you can find an area to sit or stand, but if you want to eat at the Ginger & Fred restaurant inside then you may need to book a table in advance.

8) Get On A Hop On And Hop Off Bus

One of the best decisions we did the entire trip was booking these hop on buses! You can buy a ticket for one or two days, however it is pointless getting a one day ticket as you can’t possibly tick everything off in that time and it’s useful simply for getting around the city.

It comes with an audio guide to listen to, pointing out the history of the town and the famous buildings you need to look for, however I should warn you that the talking is incredibly annoying as they make tame jokes the whole way round.

There are now a few operators offering these services in the area, so double check the routes and which one you’d prefer. Some may offer some added extras which you might want to include, such as a walking tour.

All of the key tourist attractions are on this circular route, therefore we managed to tick off everything we wanted to see thanks to the bus system.

9) Lennon Wall

The only public wall in Prague where it is completely legal to graffiti, this area perfectly embodies the happiness and free-will of the city. Seriously, they highlighted that they have the lowest crime in Europe and you’d believe them straight away! This makes for great pictures, hence the main banner, while it is something you can tick off in 5 mins.

There is a strong John Lennon and Beatles influence to the wall, with love and freedom being the main message. Also, even if you’ve been in the past, it will look very different when you return as it’s an ever changing piece of art, with people adding to the mural over time.

10) Lock Bridge

Perhaps a more disappointing landmark in the city, but it still has en element of romance to it. I’ll be honest, we posed next to it and pretended to put on a lock, as we left it back in the hotel room. There isn’t much to see here, however it is right next to the Lennon Wall, so you can tick these off in one go.

The small pedestrian-only bridge goes over the Čertovka canal, right around the corner from Malá Strana, while there are often street musicians and performers around here, but you also need to keep your eyes out for scammers who I saw here.

11)  Feed The Birds

We saw people feeding all the birds alongside the bridge, so we couldn’t help ourselves! We headed to a mini-market and bought two bags of seeds and went down by the river. They do quickly surround you, but it is important not to get scared, they won’t bite or attack at all, they are just excited to be fed! Whether its ducks, pigeons or swans, they all love a good nibble!

This is along the Vltava, south of the previously mentioned Charles Bridge. Also, remember not feed them bread, I did a bit at the time but I have since learned this isn’t healthy for them. Instead, look for seeds, oats or some chopped up green vegetables.

12) Go To The Castle And Have A Tour

You can get the tour included in the hop on hop off ticket for a extra few pounds (I think we paid 800 Czech for the two day bus passes and tour guide at the castle). The guide was amazing and quite hippy, talking about the castle but also about modern culture and politics, while the passion was obvious the whole time so you became quite engrossed in the topic and the history of the land.

Pražský hrad (Prague Castle) is visible across the city, while it’s also where the crown jewels are kept. There are self guided and privately guided tours available to book, as well as group tour tickets. If you don’t fancy the crowds, you can book an evening tour, but it does make things harder to see in great detail. If you just want to head over, then it’s free to enter the castle grounds.

13) Absinthe Bar

Well, it would be rude not to! Don’t worry, you won’t be necking 70% shots. All of it is mixed with water and actually tastes quite nice. We even went to a pub and had a choice of absinthe cocktails, where I had the apple strudel, hands down better than 90% of the cocktails I’ve had before (the only one that beats it is the espresso martini).

This drink has a whole ritual to it, more like something in a science lab when they were setting it up for us. Once the drink is fully diluted, you should slowly sip it.

14) The Nightmare Horror Bar

Prague seriously does love its horror scene! With famous characters from classic horror movies (plus the not so great movies that sit at the bottom of the IMDB list), the bar feels really unique and the drinks are all cleverly named after horror characters. They are all served in a horror glass and the extra touch is often what stands out, such as the ice being shaped like an eye ball in our cocktails.

You’ll find the pub just off Wenceslas Square, while they sometimes have events or themed nights, so keep an eye on their social channels before visiting.

15) Find The Umbrella Hanging Man/Woman of Prague

We had heard about the hanging man of Prague, which sounded quite creepy, but a great photo opp. However we never managed to find this illustrious character. We were happily surprised to bump into the umbrella hanging woman of Prague though, which seemed a bit less creepy and more Mary Poppins. Or maybe that’s the British in me.

Both sculptures are by Michal Trpák, while they can be found in New Town, near the Quadrio shopping centre is home to this bizarre monument, just keep looking up so you don’t miss it.

16) The Crawling Babies

We stumbled upon these while walking to the Lennon Wall and it was a complete surprise. A symbol of the city, these creepy looking creatures are something you would find in a Tim Burton film or a nightmare after eating too much cheese (there is no such thing as too much cheese). I’m not sure if you are meant to jump up for a picture however it was too tempting.

The faceless crawling babies were created by David Černý, as were many of the scultures in this town, his influence is everywhere in Prague. In fact, while these are crawling along the ground, you will also see ten faceless babies climbing the Žižkov TV Tower, but the three I found were in Kampa Park. The TV Tower I looked at from afar, but it was quite far out of the way, so we gave it a miss.

17) Visit Old Town Square

This is another one of those things you are meant to do, with all the statues and famous buildings, however it is very much a tourist trap, so make sure not to eat here or buy anything. The cafes charge twice the amount of anywhere else in Prague, while they hide the prices with their menus, so don’t be fooled and go a bit further.

This is the home to the famous Astronomical Clock, as well as the Jan Hus Monument, plus you can find the Church of Our Lady before Týn and St. Nicholas Church, hence all the crowds. This is also an area where you can buy the hop on, hope of bus tickets, as they have sales people all over.

18) Medieval Dining Experience

We first tried one of these in London and we loved it, you just lose yourself in the scene and imagine yourself in a Game of Thrones scenario.

This is beyond just an old school meal in fancy dress, they have jugglers, belly dancers, swordsmen and performers all around you, providing entertainment during the evening.

The meal lasts 3 hours, with plenty of drinks in this immersive experience which perfectly resembles the bizarreness of this beautiful city. While it’s generally quite meat heavy, they do have vegetarian options, just make sure to let them know your dietary requirements.

19) Victims Of Communism

There aren’t many statues or monuments which make you stop and feel taken aback, but this one I found deeply saddening. Seeing the memorial to the victims of communism showed people breaking apart as they were further up the stairs, symbolising the effects that communism had on the people of Czechia.

Found at the bottom of the Petrin hill and on Ujez street, this was one of the stop offs on the hop-on hop-off bus route. There isn’t too much around, so this is a quick stop off before jumping back on the bus, but it was 100% worth seeing. You’ll also see a bronze strip at the base of the stairs detailing how many were persecuted or executed during this period.

20) Street Art

The most famous street art in Prague is located at the previously mentioned Lennon Wall, however the city is full of spectacular pieces. Sure, I hate tags and messy graffiti, but when it’s impressive artworks, you have to stand and admire it all.

There are now a few street art tours which you can sign up with, meaning they can offer you the story behind some of the more well known pieces. The main areas you have to visit, beyond the obvious Lennon Wall, includes Holešovice and Žižkov district.

21) Piss Cerny

Two men, casually looking at each other while having a wee, sure, this might be an obscure statue, while we also came across it by mistake, but it certainly stays in the memory!

The bronze figures were built in 2004, outside the Franz Kafka museum, by Czech artist David Cerny, an example of the provocative modern art of Prague. As you’re outside a museum, you can combine this activity and head inside as well.

22) Goulash In Bread Bowls

From both my trips to Prague and Budapest, I fell in love with goulash soup, made with beef, potatoes, carrots, garlic, onion, stock, paprika and bay leaves (I’ve had a crack at making it myself while at home).

But served in a bread bowl truly made it feel unique. One heads up though, don’t order ‘garlic bread’, it’s not what we think it is, they literally gave a piece of garlic sat on top of some bread, we laughed for hours about this!

A Goulash, if you’ve never had it before, tastes like a beef stew, but the flavours are so rich and tasty. Ok, goulash might originate in Hungary, but Czech Goulash is slightly different, it’s thicker and had a stronger taste, apparently due to a higher quantity of paprika.

Tip

You should get Ubers if you want to visit any surrounding areas or the bobsleigh course. While the prices of Ubers in the UK aren’t far off taxi prices, it was insane how cheap they were in Prague. We spent £5 and went almost 20 minutes, which would cost around £20 back home, or even more in Brighton!

Things Not To Do In Prague

• The Astronomical Clock – everyone talks about this one, but man what a disappointment. I should mention that on the bus tour it highlighted this wins awards for being the worst tourist attraction in Europe.
• Torture Museum – This didn’t cost too much, only a fiver with a student discount at the time (yep, still busting those deals), however we got through the museum in about 3 minutes flat and weren’t sure what the point was. For £7 (current price), it is hard to get too annoyed, but it seems ridiculous the London museums are free and you could spend an entire day in there, yet I paid for a few walls and weird pictures.
• Bunny Lady – Near the lock bridge there is a lady who stands there every day with her bunny rabbits. If you take a photo of the rabbits or get close, she will demand money from you. This kind of thing happens in every city, so it’s more of a heads up and warning than anything else.
• Don’t eat at MeetBurger – They had a menu with set prices, yet when we went to pay they had a bill at 5 times the price. I questioned them on the price and they pointed out the numbers on the menu weren’t the price tag (hmmm) and they had small numbers (barely visible) which were the prices. It is obviously a complete scam, but being so central, they have a constant line of confused customers getting charged ‘tourist tax’. Avoid like the plague. Ooh, the plague of Prague, I like that.