Prague —
ten days and we still didn't want to leave
We spent 10 days in Prague in August 2024 and absolutely loved every single day of it. A city of extraordinary architecture, brilliant food and drink, brilliant public transport and some of the most unique experiences we've had anywhere in the world — a robotic bar, an ice bar, a beer and wine bath, a medieval dinner and a Czech food and drink tour. Prague completely exceeded expectations and then some.
What Prague gave us:
Ten days in one of Europe's most extraordinary cities.
We arrived in Prague in August 2024 expecting a lovely European city break. What we got was one of the most memorable trips we've done in years. Prague is genuinely extraordinary — the Old Town is like walking through a living museum of Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture, the food and drink scene is brilliant, and the city has a way of making you feel like you could wander forever without getting bored.
The heat in August was something — properly hot for Central Europe — but the city's public transport system made getting around so easy that we never felt like we were spending our time sweating through the streets. The metro, trams and buses are cheap, reliable and brilliantly connected. The Prague Visitor Pass is absolutely worth getting if you're planning to use transport and visit attractions.
We did all the obvious things — Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square — and they absolutely lived up to the hype. But it was the less obvious stuff that really made the trip. The robotic bar was one of the most fun nights we've had anywhere. The beer and wine bath was genuinely brilliant. The medieval dinner was class. The Czech food and drink tour gave us context and stories that made everything taste better.
And for gluten-free travellers — Prague was a genuine surprise. Czech craft beer culture has embraced GF options and we had no problem finding good gluten-free beers in pubs throughout the city. It made the whole experience even better.
The highlights — what Prague does brilliantly
The largest ancient castle complex in the world — perched on a hill above the city with breathtaking views across Prague's rooftops and spires. The walk up is worth every step and the views from the top are unforgettable.
The iconic medieval stone bridge lined with baroque statues crossing the Vltava River. Go early morning to beat the crowds and get the best light for photos — it is magical when it's quiet.
The medieval Astronomical Clock is one of the most fascinating pieces of engineering you'll ever see — and the Old Town Square surrounding it is one of the most beautiful public spaces in Europe.
One of the most unique experiences we've had anywhere — your drinks are made and served entirely by robots. Part cocktail bar, part show, completely brilliant. An absolute must for a night out in Prague.
Everything is made of ice — the walls, the bar, the glasses. You get a warm suit to wear and it is genuinely brilliant fun. A unique Prague experience that you won't find in many other cities.
Soaking in a warm bath of beer or wine while drinking unlimited Czech beer is one of those uniquely Prague experiences that sounds mad but is absolutely brilliant. The hops are good for your skin too — that's our excuse anyway.
A full medieval banquet with entertainment, costumes and proper hearty Czech food. Great craic and a brilliant way to spend an evening — especially if you've already done the castle and want to keep the historic vibes going.
One of the best things we did in Prague — a guided tour through the best Czech food and drink the city has to offer. Gave us context, stories and the inside track on where to eat and drink for the rest of the trip.
An evening cruise along the Vltava with prosecco and stunning views of Prague lit up at night — one of those experiences that makes you fall even more in love with a city. Absolutely beautiful.
Prague in pictures
Ten days of wandering one of Europe's most beautiful cities — here's a glimpse of what we got up to.
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Prague Visitor Pass 🎫
The Prague Visitor Pass is brilliant value — it covers public transport and gives you entry to a huge range of attractions across the city. If you're planning to use the metro and trams and visit several sights, this pays for itself very quickly.
Prague's public transport is excellent — cheap, reliable and covers the whole city. The Visitor Pass makes it even easier and saves you money on individual tickets.
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Vltava River Evening Cruise with Prosecco 🥂
One of the best evenings of our whole trip — cruising along the Vltava at sunset with a glass of prosecco as Prague lights up around you is genuinely magical. Book it for an evening early in your trip and it'll get you excited for everything else.
The views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and the Old Town from the water at night are some of the best you'll get anywhere in the city.
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What to pack for Prague
Prague packing essentials — what we'd bring
Prague in August is hot — we're talking proper summer heat. Comfortable walking shoes are essential as you'll be covering a lot of ground on foot and the cobblestones are not forgiving. A light layer for evenings is always useful.
Prague's cobbled streets and steep castle hill will test your footwear. Comfortable supportive shoes are absolutely essential — your feet will cover serious ground every day.
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View on Amazon →Prague in August is seriously hot — especially on long days walking around the castle or crossing Charles Bridge. High SPF is essential for a summer visit.
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View on Amazon →Prague is endlessly photogenic — long days out sightseeing will drain your battery fast. A power bank keeps you going for maps, photos and attraction tickets all day.
View on Amazon →Czech Republic uses Type E/F plugs — different to Ireland. Don't get caught out on day one with nothing charged after your flight.
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Planning your own Prague trip?
Prague is one of Europe's truly great city breaks — and with 10 days we still felt like we could have stayed longer. Start with the Visitor Pass, book the river cruise for your first evening and let the city do the rest.
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