Prague, Czech Republic - What to do During a 3 Day Stay

Prague, Czech Republic

Since I am part Czech on my mothers side, I was looking very forward to being able to explore this stunning city and learning a little bit more about where my family came from. There is so much history in Prague alone it was overwhelming because I arrived with the intent to learn it all. We went out to eat at this charming breakfast restaurant which had a book store built inside of it (score!) and that is where I purchased Prague in Danger by Peter Demetz- which was a brief history lesson for me. This beautiful place was once overcome by violence and dread. It broke my heart to read about it but it made me appreciate being in Prague even more. So, if you do happen to visit I hope you thoroughly enjoy it as much as Michael and I did. Let’s get started on the awesome things to do here!

1. Globe Bookstore and Café

Let’s begin with breakfast which includes the bookstore I mentioned above. This was the first English language bookstore founded in Prague in 1993. As you stroll through the many shelves of fascinating and informative books you suddenly find yourself in a darling cafe that serves up all kinds of homemade breakfast goods. After we ate, I of course forced Michael to spend an extra 15 minutes by my side as I marveled at all of the books in the front of the store. I couldn’t leave without purchasing once and I’ve been wanting to further educate myself on the history of Prague so that is the exact kind of book I chose. Bellies full and the book clutched to my chest, we were on our merry way to our next stop!

2. Astronomical Clock Tower (Go to the Top!)

This incredible masterpiece of a clock is over six hundred years old. It is one of Prague’s most beloved attractions and people come from all over the world to gaze up at it’s brilliant colors and admire how it is so perfectly pieced together. When the clock goes off everyone gathers in Old Town Square and stands silently next to one another to listen. It is such a gorgeous experience. The very city of Prague holds so much beauty in it’s own. This just adds to it. Also, don’t miss out on going to the top! that way you can see the entire city in all its glory!

3. Ice Bar

Yes, there is a bar made completely out of ice in Prague. When I say completely I mean EVERYTHING down to the cup that holds your beer is made out of frozen water so if you don’t drink fast enough it will melt through and soak your gloves! You are only permitted to spend 30 minutes at a time here because the temperature is so low. You can book your visit online here. It can fill up pretty fast so you should look into it at the beginning of your visit. It was an experience we will never forget and you can get some great photos while you’re in there.

4. Jewish Cemetery

The Old Jewish Cemetery in Prague was one of the most intriguing places that we visited during our stay. It was founded in the 15th century with the earliest tombstone dating back to 1439. It was expanded several times but there was never enough space for all of the bodies so they were buried on top of one another, some layered ten bodies deep. You can still feel the chill in the air.

5. Lennon Wall

The John Lennon Wall is a gorgeous tribute to not only John Lennon but to everything that he stood for. It is a symbol for equality and freedom. It is filled with so many quotes and lyrics from this legendary man that they overlap one another. Some individuals plastered their contributions on the wall using pictures and others just chose his beloved song lyrics. It’s quite popular now but you can’t leave without seeing it so arrive early for fewer people.

6. Sex Machine Museum

We stumbled upon this museum on accident while we were wandering through the town. Intrigued by the name, we entered and paid the small fee to get in and look around at what this place had to offer. It stays true to it’s title- there were sex toys everywhere we turned. Even a stuffed bear had a male sex organ sewed onto its body.

7. Prague Castle

Exploring the complex of this enormous castle is one of the most special experiences you can be involved in during your trip. It holds the title for the largest castle grounds in the world and is also home to the breathtaking St. Vitus Cathedral. I am a huge fan of Gothic Style architecture and this building is a piece of art that is too beautiful to describe. I recommend arriving early, even as soon as the castle opens if possible, to avoid being overrun by large crowds. Yes, this place is gigantic but it can still become extremely crowded. For more information on booking your tickets click here.

8. Try a Trdelnik

These little fried, hollow dough rings are lined with a melty milk chocolate and sprinkled with crunchy, delicious cinnamon. You can even get them in the shape of a cone to hold a huge glob of ice cream! Throw all of that self control out the window and indulge while you have the chance!

9. Easter Festival

Prague hosts many festivals throughout the year but if you happen to travel during the month of April you can attend the Easter Festival! They have small horses and goats for the children to feed accompanied by rows of tents that sell Trdelniks, delicious Czech beer, plenty of food and hand made trinkets! It is held in Old Town Square right next to the Clock Tower.

10. Try Czech Food

Plzensky restaurant Andel serves some amazing Czech food! Everything we ordered was cooked to perfection and the mugs of ice cold beer were just my size – gigantic! We ate to our fill and were pleased with our first experience consuming authentic Czech cuisine. You can’t leave Prague without at least trying some of their best dishes!

11. Dancing House

This building has such a fascinating twist to it, it truly appears to be dancing! It is one of the many treasures of Prague and widely appreciated for being so wonderfully unique. It is also home to a restaurant and you can even spend the night in a fabulous room if you book your stay quick enough!

12. Absintherie

This absinthe bar is also an absinthe museum and it is home to approximately 60 different kinds of absinthe. I am not a huge fan of the flavor but hey, ‘when in Prague’. The way they serve this drink is what was most interesting to me. They pour the liquor into a glass then position it underneath a large jar of water with a spout. Then a small silver filter is put on top of the glass with a single cube of sugar on it. The water slowly drips onto the sugar and into the glass of absinthe and when it is just under half way full you remove it and begin to drink.

13. Prague Markets

There are numerous farmers markets that are hosted in Prague and if you are able to, I recommend attending at least one of them! The locals set up shop and sell some savory home cooked treats, others serve a nice hot cup of coffee (perfect for a cool day), and others sell home crafted goods. We attended the Náplavka Market which was especially chilly since it is located right next to the river but you get some awesome views and the food is wonderful. Some are only held Saturday mornings.

14. Cantina Mexican Food

Mexican food is scarce in Prague but I’ll be damned if this place didn’t cook up one of the best burritos I’ve ever had. We had a hankering for some cold margs and happened to find this place which exceeded our expectations in every way possible. The people who worked there were so pleasant and welcoming and the food was incredible. If you get that craving that only tacos can satisfy, this is your place!

15. Zanzibar

I personally fell in love with this place and could have eaten here every single day. If you need a little break from sweets or greasy, filling foods this little restaurant has a menu composed of all healthy items. You can taste how fresh the ingredients are and they squeeze the OJ (for mimosas in my case) the same day that it is served! This was recommend by a local who we met through renting out his house using AirBnB so we already knew it had to be good.