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Prague Weekend — Baroque Bridges and Czech Beer
Cross Charles Bridge at dawn, explore Josefov's Jewish Quarter and drink the world's best Czech lager in 13th-century beer halls
The itinerary.
3 days · 8 stops
Friday
Day One
Arrive Prague, walk the Old Town and find the best svíčková in the city
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Old Town Square
Prague's medieval heart — Gothic Tyn Church, the Astronomical Clock and magnificent Baroque facades. Watch the Astronomical Clock performance at the top of each hour. Best at night when floodlit.
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Charles Bridge at Sunset
The 14th-century bridge with 30 Baroque statues. At sunset, the castle glows golden above the river — one of Europe's great urban views. Go at 6am the next day for the same view without 3,000 tourists.
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Lokál Restaurant
The finest Czech cuisine in Prague — svíčková (beef sirloin in cream sauce), goulash and the city's best-kept tank Pilsner Urquell. Always busy, worth the wait. lokal-dlouha.ambi.cz
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Hotel
Hotel Josef Prague booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Express bus to Nádraží Veleslavín, then Metro A to Old Town (45 min total, 40 CZK)
Saturday
Day Two
Prague Castle, Josefov Jewish Quarter and Vinohrady neighbourhood
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Prague Castle Complex
The world's largest ancient castle by area. St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and Golden Lane are all inside. Buy the complete ticket (350 CZK) and allow 3-4 hours. Best morning light hits the west entrance.
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Josefov Jewish Quarter
The historic Jewish ghetto — 6 synagogues and Europe's oldest Jewish cemetery (over 12,000 graves in 12 layers). The Old Jewish Cemetery is profoundly atmospheric. Combined tickets ~500 CZK.
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Café Savoy
Prague's most beautiful café in a Neo-Rococo former savings bank in Malá Strana. The weekend brunch with Czech pastries is exceptional. cafesavoy.ambi.cz
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Hotel
Hotel Josef Prague booking.com · AI hotel ratings: hotelist.com
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Getting around
- Metro A (Malostranská) then walk up to castle, or tram 22 to Pohořelec
- Prague is extremely compact — walk between Old Town, castle and Jewish Quarter easily
Sunday
Day Three
Sunday morning farmers market and departure
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Náměstí Míru Farmers Market
Vinohrady neighbourhood's beloved Sunday market with local produce, artisan bread, trdelník and Czech cheese. Much more local than tourist-area markets.
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Petřín Hill and Funicular
Take the historic funicular up Petřín Hill for the best view of Prague's skyline and river bends. The Petřín Lookout Tower is a mini Eiffel Tower.
Location.
Frequently asked
How many days do you need for Prague Weekend — Baroque Bridges and Czech Beer?
3 days. The itinerary runs from Friday to Sunday and covers 8 curated stops across 3 days.
How much does Prague Weekend — Baroque Bridges and Czech Beer cost?
Mid-range — €150–300 per day per person.
Where do you stay during Prague Weekend — Baroque Bridges and Czech Beer?
Hotel Josef Prague is the recommended base for the trip; the full hotel list per day is in the itinerary section.
What's included in the Prague Weekend — Baroque Bridges and Czech Beer itinerary?
Day-by-day stops at 8 restaurants, museums, viewpoints and landmarks; transportation hints between each leg; and a hotel base in Prague Castle.
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