5 Days in Prague: The Perfect Itinerary
Five days in Prague means you can explore the quieter corners — Petřín Hill for the city's best panoramic views, the Vinohrady and Žižkov neighbourhoods for local life, and a full Kutná Hora day trip.
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Your 5-day Prague itinerary, day by day
- Day1
Old Town and Charles Bridge
Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Town Hall Tower, Charles Bridge at golden hour.
- Day2
Prague Castle
Full castle complex and Malá Strana neighbourhood.
- Day3
Josefov Jewish Quarter
Six synagogues and Old Jewish Cemetery, Pařížská Avenue, Wenceslas Square.
- Day4
Kutná Hora
Bone Church (Ossuary) and St Barbara's Cathedral day trip.
- Day5
Petřín Hill and Malá Strana
Petřín Hill funicular up through orchards and gardens to the miniature Eiffel Tower — the view from the top on a clear day reaches to the Bohemian mountains. Malá Strana's baroque churches and garden palaces in the afternoon, farewell dinner in Vinohrady.
Tips for your Prague trip
- Stay in the Old Town or Vinohrady — the city centre is very walkable and the metro is simple if you need it; tourist areas are best avoided after dark for inflated prices.
- The Astronomical Clock show (on the hour) draws enormous crowds — you don't need to fight for a spot; the clock itself and the surrounding square are worth seeing at any time.
- Czech currency is CZK (crown) — avoid currency exchange booths near tourist areas and use ATMs instead; credit cards are widely accepted but exchange rates at tourist booths are typically terrible.
- The Czech beer culture is extraordinary: Pilsner Urquell, Kozel, and Budvar are all brewed here; a half-litre in a local pub (hospoda) costs around 50 CZK — less than €2.
Other Prague trip lengths
FAQ: 5 days in Prague
Is 5 days enough for Prague?
Five days in Prague means you can explore the quieter corners — Petřín Hill for the city's best panoramic views, the Vinohrady and Žižkov neighbourhoods for local life, and a full Kutná Hora day trip. If you have more or less time, see our 3 and 4-day Prague itineraries.
What should I do on day 1 in Prague?
Old Town and Charles Bridge: Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Town Hall Tower, Charles Bridge at golden hour.
When is the best time to visit Prague?
The best time to visit Prague is May–June and September–October.
Can I customize this 5-day Prague itinerary?
Yes. Open it in Planawai and the AI rebuilds it around your dates, budget, pace and interests. You can then drag stops, change times or ask for changes like "less walking" or "more food".
Build my personalized Prague plan
This 5-day itinerary is a starting point. Planawai's AI trip planner rebuilds it around your dates, budget, pace and who you travel with, with a map and cost estimate for every day. Free to start.