Situated along the Vitava river, Prague is a city that offers tourists a rich cultural history and is full of landmarks and attractions to visit and take wonder at. This city has been home to several Holy Roman Emperors and was formerly the capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia. Today, visitors can take marvel at the city’s stunning and magnificent castles which are still standing tall, and make trips to its long list of museums, art galleries, cathedrals and classical monuments and statues.
The city is also filled with beautiful and picturesque landscapes, including scenic gardens and parks that are located alongside the riverbank to enjoy during the daytime. At nighttime, the city comes alive and boasts a vibrant recreational scene including many popular restaurants, clubs and cafes.
To make your time traveling easier, we are inviting you to use our interactive map of Prague to help you get around the city more conveniently. This map displays the locations of all the most important tourist attractions and allows you to click on each attraction to learn more details about its historical and cultural significance
This tourist map of Prague is free to download and offers the perfect solution in any event you should ever need to go offline. Print a copy of our map showing all the tourist attractions of Prague and take it with you wherever you go when you are traveling about the city.
How to find tourist attractions in Prague
The city of Prague is divided into several districts (Praha 1-10). Each of these has its own unique blend of character and design. As for the location of Prague’s most popular tourist attractions, many of them can be found in Prague 1, or Praha 1. Within Praha 1, the area is subdivided into yet smaller subdistricts; Old Town (Stare Mesto), Lesser Town (Mala Strana), Josefov, and Hradcany.
The historic heart of Prague is definitely found in Old Town, also known as Stare Mesto. Here, you will find the famous Old Town Square, Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock, and Church of Our Lady before Tyn. Just a few minutes walk by traveling on foot towards the river, you will find Josefov, the Jewish Quarter. This region features popular synagogues, the Jewish Museum and the Old Jewish Cemetery. If you are heading in the other direction away from the river, it is about a 10 minutes walk from Old Town to visit the Museum of Communism. The Mucha Museum is also reachable by travel on foot from both Old Town and the Museum of Communism, approximately a 1 km walking distance from each.
If traveling across the Charles Bridge from Old Town, you will come to the area of Prague known as Lesser Town, or Mala Strana. This area is known for its charming streets, and Baroque architecture as well as being home to the world famous Prague Castle. Conveniently located only a short walking distance to the north, is the neighbouring district of Hradcany. This neighbourhood is home to what is known locally as the Castle Distsrict and features such prominent attractions as Lobkowicz Palace and St. Vitus Cathedral.
Also located throughout the city of Prague, is the National Gallery, or Narodni Galerie Praha. Although its not housed in a single location, it offers several different locations that tourists can visit. The most notable of these is Trade Fair Palace (Veletrzni Palac), the largest of the gallery sites and home to the gallery's largest collection of modern art. It is located to the north eastern part of central Prague, as shown in our map. Other key sites of the National Museum can be found in Old Town, Hradcany, and near to Prague Castle.
How to find transportation in Prague
Prague is an ideal destination for tourists to explore as so many of its attractions are conveniently located in close proximity to one another. Not only is it a short walk between many of the famous attractions located in Old Town, but those featured in Lesser Town and Hradcany are likewise only a few short minutes walk away from each other.
If you are traveling between Old Town and either of Lesser Town or Hradcany on the other side of the Vitava river, you may consider other methods of transportation available, as the travel time between both sides of the river is expected at 15-20 minutes by foot.
Fortunately, there are several widely available methods of transit available in Prague. The tram line runs several stops between a number of points in Old Town and Lesser Town. These transit times take approximately 10 minutes, in general. An alternative is taking the Metro. The Green Line metro runs from the Station in Old Town to the Station in Lesser Town. This transit time takes only about 3 minutes.
Taxis are also available throughout the city. Licensed taxis feature a yellow taxi sign on the roof and also include the company name, license number, and prices visibly displayed on both front doors. Taxis can be hailed on the street, however it is advisable to make bookings by phone or via a taxi app on smartphone. It is also advised to ensure that the taxi meter is running before you start your ride, and to ask for an approximate estimate of the fare before you start your ride to reduce the risk of being overcharged. Payment for taxis is usually made in cash; however, some taxis will accept credit cards. The basic fare for a taxi typically costs 60 CZK or 2.40 EUR, with the price per kilometre usually at 36 CZK or 1.45 EUR. To provide an example, the estimated cost to travel by taxi from Prague Castle to the Trade Fair Palace of the National Gallery would be approximately 200 CZK or 10 EUR.
Prague also offers the services of ridesharing companies, Uber and Lyft, which are available using your smartphone device. These services may sometimes be advantageous over traditional taxi services in Prague. Using your smartphone, the expected fares are calculated and displayed in advance before making a reservation, including estimated wait times, and in most cases, the apps will allow for cashless payments to be made. Additionally, many Uber drivers will speak English which can be an advantage for tourists when traveling around the city.
