About Prague

Prague is rightly considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Visitors from all over the world come here to admire not only its history and diverse architecture, but also to enjoy the friendly and romantic atmosphere. Prague is also a city dedicated to art, which you will encounter everywhere you go. It's a city of gardens and parks and, last but not least, a city with a great culinary scene and the best beer in the world.

Thanks to its compact size, Prague is ideal for exploring on foot, but for longer journeys we recommend using our reliable public transport system.

Memorable sights and experiences within easy reach

The Prague Visitor Pass includes access to more than 50 historical monuments, museums, galleries and other attractive places, for free, or at a preferential discount. You can travel around Prague for free by public transport, and use the card for guided city tours, to ride a historic tram or take a cruise on the Vltava... You can buy the card online or at our tourist information centres.

Prague With a Guide

Whether you're interested in historical or modern Prague, whether you are an individual visitor, a family with children, a travel professional, or a school, we offer a wide range of basic and specialized private city tours conducted by a professional guide. Detailed information can be found at www.prague.eu/en/prague-guidestours.

Prague is more than just Prague Castle and Charles Bridge

Many neighborhoods beyond the historical center have undergone unprecedented transformations in recent years, including Karlín, Holešovice, Smíchov, and Žižkov. If you want to discover new experiences and a sociable community life, then you should make a goal to visit to these neighborhoods. Detailed information, including practical itineraries, can be found on our special page www.prague.eu/walks

Excursions Outside of Prague

Thanks to its central location, Prague is the ideal starting point for excursions to monuments and other tourist attractions, of which the Czech Republic has an inexhaustible number - ancient castles and chateaux, UNESCO-listed sites, spa towns, mountain resorts, and vast natural scenery.

Here are some interesting tips for trips around the country www.prague.eu/daytrips  and you can find more comprehensive information at https://www.czechtourism.com.

Basic Data:

Capital of the Czech Republic: 1,319,000 inhabitants
Area: 496 km²
The Vltava River flows through the city for a length of 31 km, its widest point is 330 m across
Historical centre: Hradčany (Castle District), Malá Strana (Lesser Quarter), Staré Město (Old Town) and Josefov, Nové Město (New Town) and Vyšehrad. The historical centre of Prague is inscribed on the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage List.
Airport: Václav Havel Prague Airport, 30 minutes to the centre, prg.aero.