2 Days in Prague: Don’t Miss Anything!  [Podcast Ep. 10]

The Bucket List Mermaid contains affiliate links from trusted travel partners. When you purchase through a link on this site, I may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. See the Disclaimer Policy for more information.

Hey there, fellow adventurers! Have you ever dreamed checking Prague off of your bucket list? Welcome to your guide to 2 days in Prague!

With just two days to explore this enchanting city, I embarked on a whirlwind tour that perfectly balanced hidden gems and must-see tourist spots.

Join me as I uncover the magic of Prague in a jam-packed 48 hours, from secret local delights to the iconic Charles Bridge. Let’s dive into the ultimate Prague adventure!

Also, keep in mind that when I talk about 2 days in Prague, this does not include travel days.

Listen to This Podcast Episode About 2 Days in Prague

In this Episode…

• Everything we did in our 2 days in Prague
• Things that we missed during our trip to Prague
• Local tips and recommendations for visiting Prague
• Tips for accommodations, safety, and transportation

Important Parts in the Show

• 1:27 – Disclaimers
• 2:09 – Why did I Go to Prague?
• 4:22 – Start of Day 1 in Prague
• 9:46 – Ideas of Things to Do Day 1 in Prague at Night
• 13:52 – Prague Day 2 Ideas
• 19:46 – Local Food Recommendation in Prague
• 20:22 – Ideas of Things to Do Day 2 in Prague at Night
• 23:11 – Accommodation, Transportation, and Safety Tips
• 24:53 – Would You Visit Prague?

Is Prague Worth it? (Podcast Transcript)

For those of you who can’t listen, please enjoy the full podcast transcript for your 2 day in Prague recommendations and itinerary!

Please note that I am an imperfect human with imperfect speech. Please excuse any small grammatical errors☺️

What and Where the Heck is Prague?

Hey there, adventurers, welcome to Tick It Before You Kick It – the show where we guide you through some of the best travel experiences from around the world and what to put on your adventure bucket list.

I’m your host, Alexandra, and today we are going to be taking you on an unforgettable journey to one of the most enchanting cities in Europe, and probably one that is less traveled than the main ones, and that is Prague, in the Czech Republic.

This is known for its rich history, its stunning architecture and its vibrant culture. It is literally a destination that promises to capture your heart and your soul.

So, whether you’re a history buff, a foodie, or just someone looking for something unique, this episode is for you.

Guides for Heading to Prague for 2 Days

Now, because I was here for two days and the majority of people that I met were here for two days, in this episode we are going to be talking about all of the things that you can pack into two days in Prague.

I’m going to be talking about all the things that I have done in Prague, and then also the things that I wish I would have done in Prague.

Because I wrote a bucket list for hidden gems, I wrote a bucket list for night, and I wrote an ultimate bucket list for Prague that has 50+ ideas of what to do when you are here.

All of these can be found on thebucketlistmermaid.com and I will link all of them in the show notes👇🏼

Read More – Prague Bucket List for Night | 50+ Prague Bucket List Ideas | Prague Hidden Gems

And after doing all this research and spending two days in Prague, this is what I would recommend for a two-day itinerary when you check this off of your adventure bucket list.

Disclaimer For My Language Skills and Adult Content

Before we start, I have to say some disclaimers.

Now, although this is not an explicit podcast, we are going to be talking about some adult-themed things in this podcast, so keep that in mind as you listen to this.

I also have to apologize for the pronunciation, because I am about as good as speaking Czech as I was at learning Hungarian. So, I apologize if I butcher all of these words.

Czech is a beautiful language and unfortunately, I’m an American who just cannot make my mouth say these words, so I truly apologize for absolutely butchering these words.

Why Prague?

So, just a little backstory. I was here in Europe for a wedding.

I previously lived in England and then I also lived in Budapest. A couple of my friends were getting married from England and I decided to go to Europe with my best friend so that I could go to the wedding.

And then we wanted to go someplace that we had never been before. We lived in England and the UK together, so we traveled a lot.

[However], I feel like we traveled to the more known places you know, like Paris and Italy, and I know that the Czech Republic was on my radar.

However, it just never happened. So, we wanted to go to someplace in Europe that we had never been before. Prague won.

I actually ended up going back to Budapest after we visited Prague to visit all my friends from med school, but Prague was in between there.

Almost Moving to Prague

Fun fact, I actually almost went to medical school in Prague.

I was choosing between Prague and Budapest, and Budapest won, but now that I’ve quit all of it, I think I would have picked Prague.

I don’t know, I did like Budapest too, and I do have an episode on living in Budapest, if you want to check that one out too.

But, Prague really took me by surprise. I’m not gonna lie. I’m kind of sad that we only had two days there, but you know, that’s kind of just how it worked out.

So, as I said, in this episode I’m going to go over what we did, what I wish I would have done, and maybe some things that would have streamlined our vacation a little bit more so that we could have fit more in.

I don’t know about you, but I’m the type of traveler who needs to be going at all the time because I can sleep when I get home. Joke’s on me because I travel full-time, so I just never sleep. Love that for me.

Prague Public Transportation

On that note, before we get started, I would definitely recommend getting a public transport pass. For us, we got the one that was multiple days and we could use the subway as well as the little trolley system.

This was especially helpful when we were going across the river, and then also it was very, very helpful to get up to the Prague Castle with this.

So anyway, I think that by getting that pass and learning the system beforehand, I think you have the opportunity to cram a lot into your stay in Prague. So, I would definitely recommend that.

Day 1 in Prague (Podcast Transcript)

So, let’s get started. Let’s jump into day one of our little Prague itinerary.

We stayed on the side of the river where the Old Town Square is and everything.

Our first stop we actually walked from our – it was a VRBO. It was really cute, although it didn’t have a working lift, so we had to climb up this big, huge spiral staircase.

Charles Bridge

Anyway, so we walked from our VRBO, where we were staying, and then we walked all the way down to Charles Bridge.

This, pretty much, was the one thing that I saw as a common denominator on all of the blogs and all of the things to do [Charles Bridge].

I’m going to be honest, it was very touristy. However, I loved it. It was honestly so bustling, it was so cool, and I took some mermaid pictures, both looking over the bridge and the river. I hope I’m going to butcher it….

It’s the Vltava River? We’ll go with that, but Charles Bridge is looking over this river and I took a mermaid picture overlooking the bridge and the river, as well as on the bridge itself.

And, man, I don’t think I’ve ever had a destination where people were so excited to see a mermaid. It was so fun and the pictures were incredible.

I will put them on the show notes. Please go check them out and support my tail, because it’s a little hard to get this tail out. I’m shy. I’m a shy mermaid.

Okay, I am not shy, but the second that tail comes out I am the shyest person in the world and I get so nervous. So, go give it some love.

What Is Charles Bridge?

But anyway, Charles Bridge did not disappoint. This 14th century stone bridge is actually adorned with statues and it offers one of the best photo opportunities in Prague – not just the bridge itself, but also the views that it gives you.

It gives you an entire, unobstructed view of Prague Castle. So, this is definitely a good place to be and if you do want to go with fewer tourists because I’m going to be honest, it is very touristy, I would definitely go at sunrise really, really early.

Another thing that I really liked about this bridge is there was a lot of vendors. Although I didn’t buy anything personally, it was kind of fun to see all the art.

I’m sure you pay an arm and a leg and it’s nothing [of] what it [actually] costs, because it’s kind of a tourist trap. But it was still fun to see, you know.

Charles Bridge Tours

Walking Charles Bridge is very fun and you can you this without a tour. You can also see it from the water on a boat cruise of the Vltava river.

Mala Strana

So, after we got off of the bridge. We went into this area called Mala Strana, and it’s this neighborhood in Prague. It was beautiful, seriously, the architecture is something else here!

We ended up stopping for lunch, we got some food and we just had a view of this entire thing.

It wasn’t bad as far as price. You know, obviously it wasn’t great, however, for being in the middle of the city center where we have a view of this entire area, I’m not complaining.

Prague Castle

After that, we took public transportation up to Prague Castle. This is an ancient symbol of the Czechs’ lands that have been around for thousands of years and offers seriously breathtaking views of the city.

Make sure to arrive early, avoid the crowds and take a leisurely stroll through the castle grounds.

We ended up getting the ticket that allowed us to see this throne room as well as The Golden Lane.

Which, honestly, The Golden Lane was really, really cool, because they set up all of these old houses so that you could see what [life] was like back then. We also saw some armor! I mean, it was a really cool blast from the past there.

It wasn’t the most exciting tour that I’ve taken or the most extravagant castle. I mean, you hear “castle” and you’re just thinking “Versailles”. This was not Versailles. This looked very old timey. It wasn’t adorned as much.

However, it was really cool and I would definitely recommend it if you are a history buff.

(P.S. This is where St. Vitus Cathedral is located and is worth a stop in if you love church-like architecture. It is included in most admission ticket packages.)

Cafe at Prague Castle

If you are in Prague Castle, there is this cafe that you can go to. It’s kind of near the exit as you start to walk down all of those roads because it’s kind of on a hill.

So, this cafe, if you go in there (I got a tea) and, seriously, the view! Because it’s on a hill, the view is incredible at this cafe.

If you are there and you are just walking through and you don’t want to pay for the tour, if nothing else, just go walk through and then go to this cafe. Absolutely beautiful.

Prague’s NArrowest Alley

Lennon Wall

We were getting to the point in the day where we were running out of daylight at this time, and then we went back to Charles Bridge and we watched the sunset over Charles Bridge.

So, that’s what we did and honestly, it was a pretty good day. I think it was very good to see all the touristy stuff and what people come to Prague to see.

I definitely enjoyed everything there and I enjoyed learning about all the history there.

As I said, I’m not sure I would have done the tour unless I was a history buff, but it still was fun to see.

Nighttime in Prague (Podcast Transcript)

Please note that you might have to choose only one or two of these activities at night, but I wanted to give you a wide variety of ideas since all traveler’s tastes are different.

Shows in Prague to See at Night

Now, let’s talk about what to do in Prague when the sun goes down, because there is so much to do and so much that I honestly missed, which I’m very, very sad for…

But I’m telling you so that you don’t miss it like I did!

I do have an entire guide on this, as I said, on my website, which is 19 bucket list things to do in Prague at night.

Definitely check that out, because the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down in Prague.

One of the things that we didn’t do that I wish we would have done is there are a lot of concert opportunities to do in Prague…like there’s the State Opera House, there’s the Estates Theater (again sorry) and then there’s the National Theater.

We actually did walk past the civil [municipal] building called Obecní Dům. Oh, that’s rough – but that was absolutely stunning at night.

We also walked past the National Theater. So, although we didn’t see a show, we did see these buildings and they are just really nice to look at at night.

They are very well lit and if you’re an architectural person – which I love architecture -especially at night then Prague, even just exploring, is going to be worthwhile for you.

There’s also a blacklight theater that I heard a lot about, which I’ve personally never done. So if you have done this, especially in Prague, definitely let me know, because I want to hear what it’s like.

Clubbing in Prague

And, of course, the number one answer that comes to all backpackers and adventurers is what is the clubbing like in Prague?

Prague is actually home to one of the largest clubs in Central Europe, which is called Karlovy Lazne.

It’s actually five floors and each has its own music style, and they also have an ice bar and a robotic bar.

So, if you’re into clubbing, this would definitely be the place to go on your night.

Other ones we also heard from locals is Roxy and also the Cross Club.

Or, you can go to a quieter tavern or bar like U Fleku, the Golden Tiger or U Medviku? We’re gonna go with that.

Just please don’t be hungover for tomorrow. If you only have two days, don’t spend one of them being hungover, thank you.

Jazz Bars in Prague

Prague also has a wide variety of jazz bars, like the Reduda Jazz Club and the Jazz Dock.

So, if you’re like, “I don’t want to go full-on clubbing, but I just want to do something that’s very unique to Prague”, I would definitely go check out some of these jazz bars at night.

Check out the Prague Zoo After Hours

Now, let’s talk about the things that I learned about after I left Prague – sad face😞 – is [that the] Prague’s zoo recently announced a program that introduces night vision goggles, special military imaging and UV lighting.

It’s the only zoo in the world that offers an experience.

So, if you’re there on a weekend – Friday, Saturday or Sunday – they have these after-hour zoo tours at 8.30, 9, and 9.30 pm.

I personally have never done this and I’ve never heard of this being done.

If you’re looking for something unique to add to your bucket list at night in Prague, this zoo after hours is gonna be perfect.

eat a Medieval Dinner

Another thing that I had no clue was a thing is they have these medieval dinners, where they have these four-course meals.

You step [back] in time and it’s like you’re eating in an authentic 14th century tavern and there’s fire breathers and jugglers.

I’ll link the tours in my show notes:

I would have 100% done this. Again. So sad. Sometimes you just wing it and sometimes you reap the consequences for just winging it.

Don’t Be Us. Plan Ahead.

So, there’s just a couple ideas for what we did at night. Honestly, we just explored and ate dinner and walked by a couple places that I did mention in the blog, but if you do want the full list of things to do at night, again, just check out that blog post on the show notes.

Because there is a surprisingly high amount of things to do at Prague at night time.

RIP your sleep…sorry. But, once you have gotten back into your bed at your VRBO or your hotel and you haven’t gone crazy, let’s talk about day two.

Day 2 in Prague (Podcast Transcript)

Now, day two – I really liked how we did it, because I feel like we focused on the touristy stuff during day one and then day two, we branched out into more of the hidden gems of Prague.

Alternative Tour of Prague

One of the main things that we did that I would recommend is we actually took an alternative tour.

This was one of my favorite things we did, because it was not touristy at all.

We actually went out of the main city to where all the locals live [and] where the schools are.

One of my favorite parts here was we saw all of the street art, which was very cool to see. And then we also went to this place called Vnitroblock.

This is actually an old factory that was renovated by the locals in order to house various shops, cafes, street art, and plants.

The vibe in there was so cute and it’s something that tourists would not go [do]. This is for people who want a local experience, and it was so cool!

The Prague Bible

I also have to shout out this company because they gave me permission to link to their free map and guide of Prague. This is not sponsored. This is not an affiliate. This map was so helpful when going to Prague.

It really gives you a local’s perspective on Prague and it is so in-depth, so I linked that in the show notes as well as my hidden gems Prague bucket list.

It was like a Prague bible, it was awesome. I’ve also linked this alternative walking tour here because it was really cool.

You can find the free map 👉 here.

Cross Club, Petrin Hill, and Babies on TV Towers

And then we ended up going to this metal like almost steampunk bar afterwards (Cross Club) and it converts into a club at night so you can just stay there if you want a club at night.

But I got this lemonade and I don’t know what it is about Central and Eastern Europe and lemonade, but it’s the best I’ve ever had.

They just put massive fruit chunks in there and I just enjoyed my non-alcoholic lemonade and it was honestly amazing.

And during this tour we [also] saw the Petrin Hill, which was a really, really unique view of the city.

And we also looked at the Zizkov Television Tower, which you might think, um, why is a television tower being mentioned on an adventure podcast?

Well, there’s actually these giant baby sculptures, which is just so unsettling and so weird and unique at the same time.

So again, if you want that unique Prague hidden gem experience, I doubt there’s a lot of tourists who would be like, “Yeah, I saw the giant babies crawling on the television tower.”

Just something to keep in mind. And, on that note, if you are in the Petrin area there is a Petrin mirror maze that you can go through, so there’s another idea if you’re in the area already.

Lesser KNown ARt Galleries of Prague

Also, when we were in this area, we did walk around some of Prague’s lesser-known art galleries. Even just the smaller ones that nobody knows about.

This was very interesting. I love art. Some other ones that were mentioned was the Galerie Kritik and then also the Galerie Umění Jiřího Davida.

Oh man, please, please, do not quote me on this pronunciation. I am thoroughly embarrassed for my American accent at this time and I’m just gonna need you to go to the show notes and look up what I’m actually saying. Oh, I’m just so sorry.

Drinking Beer in Prague

So, after we were done with the alternative tour, we got a beer in Lokál and the guide explained to us that the Czechs are very, very into their beer.

They’re the ultimate beer lovers. So, they are have worked on [and] perfected their fermenting and preparation techniques to just create great tasting beer.

The portions are huge and it’s pretty cheap. According to the guy, Lokál was one of the most common places that the locals go to get beer in Prague.

We decided to check it out and we were not disappointed. I have to admit, I’m not a beer girly. However, it was very fun to taste and if you are into beer, then that’s great.

Beer Baths in Prague

Now, one of the things I missed – again, so sad – is they have a lot of opportunities around the city to actually go in a beer bath.

Most of these come with unlimited beer and wine options, and some of them actually have beer bread.

This is just such a cool thing to do in this city.

I will link all the tours in the show notes, because if I had to say one thing that I really, really regret about not doing in Prague, it would be going to a beer bath.

There was a beer bath when I was in Budapest, but these just are way better. I just feel like this is next level.

Also, on that note, they do have a Prague Beer Museum. It is 17 euros, but you do get four beers for free and they have 30 beers on tap.

So, again, not something that I would personally spend my money on because I’m not a beer drinker, but if you do like the art of beer and the actual taste of beer, then it might be something to look into.

Best Local Food recommendations

Now, after we were done with our beer, we decided to go per the local recommendation because, as I said, after that alternative tour, we ended up getting a drink at that little steampunk bar and we got the lowdown on Prague from a local.

He gave us the amazing recommendation of going to eat Czech Svíčková. I think that’s the best pronunciation I’ve done in this entire podcast.

Pat on the back for me! Svíčková. Okay, we’re going to go with that Czech Svíčková and The Imperial’s the restaurant.

This is a traditional Czech dish that consists of beef sirloin covered in this cream sauce made from root vegetables and spices, and on the side they have Czech bread dumplings and sometimes you’ll even get whipped cream and cranberry marmalade on the top.

Sounds weird? We thought so too.

Czech Svíčková at Café Imperial

Now, my best friend is a little bit more of a travel foodie than me and we both tried this and she thought it was incredible. She was like “That was one of the best dishes I’ve had in my travels”.

It was so amazing, I thought it was going to be so weird. We just couldn’t get enough of it!

Old Town Square

We ended up going to the Old Town Square, so this is a very touristy area of Prague.

Again, I did a mermaid photo shoot here, got so many looks, but you can tell me how the pictures turned out. My best friend got some street food and this street ham, which was probably one of the most amazing things I ate in this city and it was just so cool here.

By this time it was turning slowly into night and I must say that I did enjoy Old Town Square at night more than I did during the day, just because there was less people. All the buildings were amazingly lit up.

If you are in this area you can also check out the famous astronomical clock, which just has this massive crowd of people around it, and then it comes out and everybody just cheers and waits with their photos.

Very touristy, but still a very cool thing to see, and it is right there in that Old Town Square.

Sex Machine Museum

Now, here’s where it’s going to get a little bit adult-friendly. So, if you are a younger listener, I would suggest skipping this part.

However, I just have to talk about it because this was one of the weirdest things that I have ever done in a European city.

But right there in Old Town Square, if you turn the corner right to the left of the astronomical clock, there is a museum and it is called the Sex Machines Museum and it is exactly what you would think.

We went there at night and the entire thing is just contraptions that are used in certain adult activities.

Honestly, it was so fascinating to go in there. It is definitely for adults only. You can use your imagination.

Did I turn a bright shade of pink throughout this entire museum? Absolutely, but was I thoroughly entertained throughout the entire thing and just morbidly curious throughout the entire thing? Yes, absolutely.

Again, I have never seen anything like this in any place. It’s one of those things where you go in there and you’re like, “I don’t want to look at this, but I’m just so curious to look at this!”

And you just kind of look and just scratch your head a little bit and you’re like, “Wait, they used that for what?!”

Anyway, very educational, very interesting and very inappropriate. But if you’re in the area anyway, I just have to recommend it because it was so weird and so bizarre and so unique that if you are not offended by that kind of stuff you need to go.

Get Some Well Deserved Rest

So, that was it for our Prague adventure. We went back to our accommodation and we left at an ungodly hour the next morning.

Again, I really wish I would have had just a few more days. I just didn’t really think that Prague was going to be this cool. It really took me by surprise.

I thought it was going to be like every other major European city, but it was not.

Accommodation, Safety, and Transportation Tips for 2 Days in Prague

So, now that we’re done with our two-day itinerary, let’s just talk about some practical advice like accommodation, transportation and some safety.

Find Accomodation in Prague

For accommodation, Prague offers a range of budget hotels to luxury hotels.

If you want to be in the heart of the action, I would definitely recommend staying in the Old Town or near Wenceslas Square, or if you want a quieter experience, maybe consider the Mala Strana District.

Getting Around with Prague Public Transportation

Getting around Prague was honestly amazing. It had excellent public transportation.

There are trams, buses and metro stations, and they’re all efficient and affordable.

You can learn more or buy a visitor pass 👉 here.

As I said, we got we got a 24-hour pass. I mean, we got a 24-hour pass that gave us unlimited access to all of the three and then we just walked for the rest of the time.

If I were to do it again, I’d probably get another 24-hour pass just so that I had it the entire time, but one of them was sufficient and safety-wise.

Is Prague Safe?

I, honestly, never really felt unsafe in Prague.

My best friend [and I] are both young women and we were traveling just by ourselves. I never really felt uncomfortable at any time.

However, it is always wise just to stay aware of your surroundings [and] watch out for pickpockets, just especially in those crowded, more touristy areas like Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and Prague Castle.

Are you Ready to Go to Prague?

So, there you have it a two-day itinerary guide for stuff that we did [and] stuff that I wish I would have known about. From historic landmarks to hidden gems, delicious food, vibrant nightlife [Prague] just has something for everybody.

I really hope that this guide helps you make the most of your visit and creates memories that will truly last a lifetime.

Prague just took me by such surprise, and I think that it does deserve to be on your bucket list. There was so much to do!

If you have any questions or need more tips, feel free to reach out and I will help you in the best way that I can.

Again, I have a lot of bucket lists on Prague because I just got into a “travel research black hole” and couldn’t stop.

If you do want more guides on Prague and even a Czech Republic bucket list (like, the entire thing), definitely head over to those show notes.

I will link them in the description. So, and don’t forget to save those so that once you are in Prague, you will have a plethora of things to do and you won’t miss things like I did.

I just have crippling FOMO. I can’t handle it. It’s too much for me.

If you did like this episode, it would mean the world to this traveling mermaid if you gave me a review and subscribed on your favorite podcasting platform.

Thank you so much for tuning in and we will see you on the next episode of Tick It Before You Kick It. Safe travels you guys.

Show Resources For 2 Days in Prague

More Articles to Help You Check Prague Off Of your Bucket list

Top Tours in Prague

For guided Prague tours, I would check out Viator or GetYourGuide👇🏼

Fly to Prague

Is 2 Days in Prague Enough Time?

Now…let’s answer the million dollar question: is 2 days in Prague enough?

The short answer is yes. I think that it is possible to do Prague in 2 days. Unfortunately, there is not enough time to do everything in Prague within just 48-hours.

You might be able to come close if you are efficient, have a solid plan, take public transport, and never sleep….

If I were to go back, I think I would opt for at least 4 to 5 days in order to see everything and not go mad.

Follow The Tail