Prague itinerary: the castle, Charles Bridge and beyond
Prague is compact, but its famous spots are mobbed by 10 am. This prompt has your todo.is agent plan a Prague itinerary that hits Charles Bridge and the castle at quiet hours, moves you through the Old Town, Malá Strana and Vinohrady in the right order, and adds a day trip like Kutná Hora or Český Krumlov.
The prompt
- Make a Prague itinerary: [NUMBER OF DAYS] days, [TRAVEL DATES], [WHO IS TRAVELLING]. Time Charles Bridge and the Old Town Square for the quietest hours, and plan Prague Castle by the best route (from the top down or from Malá Strana up). Include [MUST-SEES]. Add one day trip to [DAY TRIP] with train or bus details. Use trams for longer hops and tell me the tram numbers. Add 2 Czech food or pub picks a day and one beer garden. Warn me about common tourist traps (exchange booths, taxis). PDF to my email. Don't book anything.
What to change
- [NUMBER OF DAYS]: E.g. "3".
- [TRAVEL DATES]: E.g. "5 to 7 December". The agent checks Christmas markets and holidays.
- [WHO IS TRAVELLING]: E.g. "2 adults", "group of 4 friends".
- [MUST-SEES]: E.g. "Jewish Quarter, Strahov Library, a classical concert".
- [DAY TRIP]: E.g. "Kutná Hora", "Český Krumlov", "Karlštejn Castle", or "none".
Example result
- Prague in 3 days, 2 adults
- Old town, castle, beer and a bone church · Friday to Sunday
- Where to stay
- • Old Town (Staré Město): walk everywhere, but busy and noisier at night.
- • Vinohrady: leafy, local, great cafés, 10 minutes by tram to the centre.
- Day 1: Old Town and the Jewish Quarter
- • Morning: Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock. Watch it strike on the hour, then climb the Old Town Hall tower.
- • Josefov: the Jewish Quarter's synagogues and the Old Jewish Cemetery (one combined ticket; closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays).
- • Afternoon: Municipal House and the Powder Tower; coffee in a grand café.
- • Evening: Czech dinner (svíčková, goulash with dumplings) and a pilsner in a tankovna pub.
- Day 2: Charles Bridge, Prague Castle and Malá Strana
- • Early: Charles Bridge at sunrise, before the crowds and stalls.
- • Morning: tram 22 up to the Pražský hrad stop. Walk the castle downhill: St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane.
- • Strahov Monastery Library is uphill from the castle; go there first if you want it.
- • Afternoon: down through Malá Strana: the Lennon Wall, Kampa Island, St Nicholas Church.
- • Evening: Petřín Hill at sunset, or a beer garden at Letná with the bridges view.
- Day 3: Kutná Hora
- • Morning: train from Prague main station (about 1 hour). The Sedlec Ossuary, known as the bone church.
- • St Barbara's Cathedral and the old silver town centre.
- • Evening: back in Prague, Vyšehrad fortress for a quiet walk, then dinner in Vinohrady.
- Getting around
- • Trams and the metro run on the same tickets. Validate paper tickets in the yellow machine.
- • Use a ride app or an official taxi rank. Avoid street taxis near the Old Town Square.
- Tourist traps
- • Exchange booths advertising "0% commission" often give poor rates. Use a bank ATM and decline the conversion offer.
- • Trdelník chimney cakes are sold as "traditional", but they're a recent tourist import. Enjoy one, just know.
How to do it with todo.is
- Copy the prompt and add your days, dates, group, must-sees and a day trip.
- Send it from the Today screen in todo.is, or on WhatsApp, Telegram or Discord.
- Your agent replies with a Prague PDF: quiet-hour timings, the castle route, tram numbers and pubs.
- Ask for tweaks ("add a jazz bar", "Český Krumlov instead") and book trains and tickets yourself.
Tips for a better result
- Do Charles Bridge before 8 am. The difference in crowds is huge.
- Ask your agent to start Prague Castle at the top by tram. Walking down through Malá Strana is much easier.
- For Český Krumlov, plan a long day or stay a night. It's about 3 hours each way.
- In December, ask for the Christmas markets at Old Town and Wenceslas Square and Náměstí Míru.
Prague itinerary: FAQ
- How many days do you need in Prague? Two to three days covers the Old Town, the castle and Malá Strana. Add a day for Kutná Hora, Karlštejn or Český Krumlov.
- Should I pay in euros or Czech crowns in Prague? Use Czech crowns (CZK). Many places take cards; if a shop offers euros or to convert your card payment, the rate is usually worse.
- When is the best time to visit Prague? May, June and September are mild and lively. December is busy for Christmas markets; January and February are cold and quiet.
- Can my agent check train times to Kutná Hora? Yes. It searches the rail operator's site and gives you departure options and links. You buy the ticket yourself.
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