Day 1

• Take the Prague Walking Tour of Old Town, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle through Viator.
• Immerse yourself in Prague’s Old Town: The town is truly right out of a fairy tale with a mix of Gothic, baroque, art nouveau, and Renaissance-style homes and architecture. Some of the stops you will get to ask and learn about include the Church of Our Lady before Tyn, Kinsky Palace, Stone Bell House, Storch House, Dum U Minuty, Central Gallery Prague, Jan Hus Statue, Prague Marian Column, Prague Meridian, and the Church of Saint Nicholas.
• Another stop through the tour includes Old Town Hall with the Astronomical clock. The clock is over 500 years old. The old town hall was first built in the 1300s with Gothic-style architecture. You can spot the Tyn Cathedral, Saint Nicholas Church, and Prague Castle from the viewing gallery. The astronomical clock has an astronomical dial, a calendar dial, and a walk of the apostles. You can see the apostles appear through the window hourly, usually between 9 am to 11 pm (Hours may vary). The clock is famous for showing the relative positions of the sun, moon, and zodiac constellations in the sky.
• Next you will cross the Charles Bridge: The bridge crosses the Vltava River. This bridge connects Prague Castle to Prague’s Old Town. There was a popular myth that eggs were added to the mortar to strengthen the structure of the bridge. John of Nepomuk was thrown off the Charles Bridge for not revealing the Queen’s secrets to the King. There is a rumor that if you touch the statue of John of Nepomuk which is now located on the bridge, it will bring you good luck and you may even get to return to Prague!
• Lastly you will get to visit Prague Castle and learn a little bit about the history.

Day 2: Spend a day getting a more in-depth tour of the Castle through the Prague 3-hour Afternoon Walking Tour on Viator. 

• The Prague Castle is one of the largest castles in the world. It is over 700,000 square feet and has been a home to many kings throughout the year. The castle has four churches which include the Vitus Cathedral, St George’s Basilica, All Saints Church, and the Holy Cross Chapel. In ancient history, those who broke the law were defenestrated (thrown out of Prague Castle’s window). The St. Vitus Cathedral is a key landmark within the castle and it has both Renaissance and Gothic architecture, glass paintings, artwork, and historical facts. The crown jewels are stored with seven locks in a safe/chamber at St. Vitus Cathedral. All seven keys are needed to open this safe. The crown jewels are not always available for display. The cathedral is also a burial spot for former kings.

• Visit the Spanish Synagogue: It is a place of worship with Moorish-style architecture. It has vibrant colors and geometric patterns which attract tourists from all over the world.

Day 3 

• Take a funicular ride up to Petrin Hill. First visit the Petrin lookout tower: It was remodeled to look just like a smaller version of the Eiffel Tower although it has octagonal square sections in contrast to the square sections of the Eiffel tower. It takes about 300 stairs up to get to the viewing deck. Next visit the Mirror Labyrinth, Hunger Wall, Kvetnice Garden, St. Lawrence Church, Stefanik Observatory. Take a funicular ride back down and enjoy the city views
• Visit the picturesque Lesser town. It has beautiful churches, cafes, restaurants, shops, pubs, baroque style buildings. The Liechtenstein Palace is one of the first baroque style buildings to be constructed in Prague. The palace is a venue for orchestras and classical music concerts. The St. Nicholas church is located here and is famous for its baroque style.
• Visit the John Lennon Wall: John Lennon was a musician & songwriter who was famous for his role in the British band “The Beatles.” His songs were significant for the anti-war movement. During the communist rule, John Lennon’s songs were banned. The John Lennon Wall was created after his murder to signify freedom of speech, world peace, and love. The youth showed their admiration for John Lennon by decorating the wall with poems and messages. The police are constantly having to paint over the graffiti overnight.

Day 4

• Visit Letna Park: It has bars, gardens, and overlooks Prague’s Old Town. It is a popular place for skateboarders and sports practice. Great spot to grab a beer! Michael Jackson’s History World Tour was performed here and over 100,000 people attended.
• Visit the rotating head of Franz Kafka. This stainless-steel statue is over 10 meters tall, weighs over 35 tons, and has over forty layers that rotate in different directions with kinetic energy. Franz Kafka was a novelist who tried to combine ideas of fantasy and realism. He went through fear, anxiety, and insomnia. The head was meant to symbolize Franz Kafka’s mind since he lacked self-confidence and went through personality disorders even though others found him to be intellectually brilliant.
• Visit the “Man Hanging Out” which is a statue of Sigmund Freud. He is hanging down with one hand at the top of a building. He spent years studying phobia and experienced it himself. The statue is meant to depict his anxiety and fear of death.
• Visit the Dancing House: It was initially an apartment building destroyed by a bombing in Prague. It is a “deconstructivist style” and meant to represent a famous film couple dancing! The building is mostly made from steel & glass. The overall building has an undulated shape and the windows help create a three-dimensional effect. Make sure to visit the rooftop bar on the top floor for a drink!

Day 5

• Get tickets for the Prague Zoo on tripadvisor and see over 5000 animals! The zoo houses many exhibits including the Bororo Reserve, which is great for kids, Giant Salamander House, Elephant Valley, Hippo House, Gorilla Pavillion, Indonesian Jungle, African House, African Savanna, Fur Seal Exhibit, Pavillion of Penguins, Water World and Monkey Island, Feline and Reptile Pavillion, The Children’s Zoo, Bird World and many more!

• Two popular nicknames for Prague are “City of hundred Spires” or “Golden City” due to some of its buildings have a “golden” appearance during sunset
• It is known for its Beers and has over 50 breweries. You can even bathe in it here at a beer spa
• Czechs consume the most beer per capita in the world!
• Pilsner style lagers originated in Czech Republic
• There is a legend that builder of the astronomical clock was blinded with a hot iron so that he would not build another masterpiece like this anywhere else in the world

• Charles Bridge at sunrise when the crowds are less.
• Petrin Hill during the sunset or during fall.
• Terasa U Prince Restaurant: Have a delicious meal and get a great picture with the old town Prague in the background.
• With a coffee/dessert at Chloe Cafe
• In front of the column with 8000 books at the Municipal Library of Prague.
• Visit the Starbucks located at Hradcanske Namesti186/1A: Have a coffee, enjoy the views, and snap a photo!
• Cernin Palace and Gardens.
• John Lennon’s Wall.
• In front of the swans by the Mánes Bridge and Vltava River.
• Ke Hradu Road for views of the entire city.
• Golden Lane Prague within the Prague Castle- There are small colorful picturesque houses.
• Deer Moat Pedestrian Tunnel and Walking Path- Close to the Prague Castle, this is the perfect nature photo spot.

• Mission Impossible 1
• Spiderman: Far from Home
• The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
• The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
• Bourne Identity
• Casino Royale
• The Gray Man
• Kafka
• EuroTrip
• Chasing Liberty
• Oliver Twist
• The Zookeeper (2001)
• The Illusionist
• Snow White Tale of Terror

Bollywood Movies

• Jab Harry Met Sejal
• Rockstar
• Bang Bang
• Duplicate

1. Augustine: Luxury Collection Hotel Prague
2. Four Seasons Hotel Prague
3. Mandarin Oriental Prague
4. Aria Hotel Prague
5. The Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa
6. The Grand Mark Prague
7. Boho Prague Hotel
8. Budda-Bar Hotel Prague
9. Andaz Prague
10. The Mozart Prague
11. Harmitage Hotel Prague
12. Prague Marriott Hotel

I always imagined Prague to be a luxurious city right out of a fairytale, and the city did meet this image. I have always been obsessed with anything Disney-related and Prague felt like a city right out of Disney with its castles, cathedrals, gardens, and architecture. It is no surprise that parts of so many Hollywood and Bollywood movies were shot here. We loved the Prague Castle and it was the closest real-life castle I’ve seen that compares to Disney castle! Our daughter loved the colorful architecture at St. Vitus Cathedral and couldn’t stop looking around the minute we entered. We enjoyed our stroll through Charles Bridge, and I had touched the statue of John of Nepomuk and wished for no rain on our trip. We visited Prague during the month of November, and indeed we were lucky enough to not get a drop of rain while we were out and about. We enjoyed a drink on the rooftop of the Dancing House during sunset and got another overview of the city. I was definitely fascinated by the architecture of the dancing house and the history of how it was built. We got to experience the fall colors while strolling through Petrin Hill and through the overlook of the city. We had a lot of fun at the Mirror Labyrinth and had to be especially careful to not bang our heads against a mirror since we were carrying our one-year-old daughter through it. I was so surprised to know that Czech Republic consumes the most beer per capita in the world…. I mean more than Germany during Oktoberfest? I would have never imagined! I found myself counting spires, looking at countless red brick roofs, and admiring the mix of Gothic/Renaissance style architecture this city had to offer anytime we were overlooking the city.