Hello gallivanters! If you found this site, then you must have been searching for your next travel destination! I am always on the lookout for the next adventure and travel destination myself. I am a solo traveller but I also enjoy travelling with friends. Going to another place for the first time feels like being born again because you see, learn and experience everything anew. Different environment and associating with different groups of people makes me feel ignorant of the ways of the world like a child learning his first steps. My excitement is always paired with fear when I travel but I guess that is its paradox. You can’t be too happy and you can’t be too sad. Such is the life of a traveller.

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Let me begin to tell you about my journey across Central Europe:

Prague 2- Day Itinerary

Timings are rounded up to the nearest whole number. The costs are approximations as there may be differences in exchange rates at different times. Read blog to know more

Date	Activities	Price at the time
Day 1	08:00- 12:00- Flight from London Gatwick Airport- Prague International Airport	£ 44
	From 12:00- Buy 2x 24 hours Travel Pass at the airport Information Center/ Ticket machines	£ 7
	Leave luggage at booked accommodation. Accommodation costs £20/ night and £40 for 2 night	£ 40
	From 13:00: Late lunch	£ 11
	From 14:00: Start exploring (read through the blog) -Strahov Monastery – Prague Castle Gardens – Lennon Wall – Cross Charles Bridge	Free walk
	18:00- Dinner at Old Town and back to the accommodation	£ 11
Day 2	Wake up early and maybe have coffee if you prefer: From 08:00: Start exploring the Old Town: – Powder Gate – Municipal House – Church of Our Lady Before Tyn/ Astronomical Clock – Museum of Fantastic Illusions – Franz Kafka Rotating Head	Free walk
	From 12:00: Have Lunch -Continue exploring: Dancing House – National Museum – Vysehrad	£ 10 Free £ 8 Free
	From 18:00: Snacks and Dinner	£ 17
TOTAL Approximate Expenses		£150

I am from England and I travelled from London Gatwick Airport to Václav Havel Airport which is the main international airport in Prague. My flight was early in the morning because I wanted to explore as much of Prague in only two days. Prague is my first stop and the beginning of my Central Europe trip. From Prague, I travelled to other countries namely Slovakia, Austria and Hungary.

Since the trip was in June 2024, the weather was sunny and temperatures reached up to 30 ºC in the afternoon. The sun rose from 04:00 am and set between 20:00- 21:00 so there is plenty of daylight to enjoy and see different attractions.

The plane landed at around 12:00 noon in Prague. The flight was a little more than 2 hours and the time in Prague is 1 hour ahead of London. The flight cost £44 and was booked 2 months before the travel. It will cost more if you don’t book in advance. After passing through passport control borders, I just followed the exit signs which led me to the trams/ buses station. Prague has a very good public transportation connection so it was very easy to get around wherever you want to go. Just before the exit gate is the tourist information center and the ticket machines where you can buy tickets that you can use for all forms of public transportations.

Order to Read. . .

1. Exploring Prague on a £150 Budget: 2-Day Solo and Group Travel Itinerary
2. Prague to Bratislava Full Day Itinerary: Exploring Top Attractions
3. Explore Vienna in 24 Hours: Budget- Friendly Itinerary and Essential Guide
4. Budapest 2- Day Itinerary: Travel Tips and Must- See Attractions

Currency

The currency in Prague is the Czech Crown (CZK)/ Czech Koruna.
£ 1= 29 CZK at the time of writing.

From my experience, Prague is very digital in that almost all establishments that I’ve been to used contactless payments and cards. I didn’t have to bring cash with me.

I used my Wise debit card (paid link) to pay for all my purchases. This is a cheaper option than having your cash money exchanged at the airport or use your usual credit card from your country. Why? Let me show you:

Wise usually has the best conversion rate and it also has an option to let you see which money transfer provider(e.g. Ofx, Western Union, Revolut, Monzo, etc) offers the best rate at the time of conversion (I may receive a little commission from this). They also have a physical atm card that will be delivered to you in case you need to withdraw money in countries that are still using cash (e.g. Morocco, South East Asia). Now, what do I do with my remaining CZK balance when I get home? I can easily just transfer it back to GBP and close the CZK account if I don’t plan on visiting Czech Republic again.

Transportation

Prague has an extensive network of public transportation so you don’t have to worry about where and when you’re going. It is also relatively cheaper compared to other European cities.
There are short- term and long- term transport tickets which can be used on trams, buses, subway, ferries, trains and even the Funicular to Petřín.
The short- term tickets are:

30 minutes	30 CZK
90 minutes	40 CZK
24 hours	120 CZK
72 hours	330 CZK

The prices for the long- term tickets can be found on their official website which I have linked above. You can get any of the monthly, quarterly and annual tickets.

I bought my ticket from the Tourist Information Counter from the airport. I later on learned that these can also be bought from the yellow ticket machines. I bought two 24-hours tickets for my journey and I also got myself a map of Prague from the Information Counter for free.

Note: Validate your ticket!

It is very important that you validate your ticket when you get on the first bus/ tram. You only have to validate it once on the first ride and you can keep your ticket in a safe place for inspection. Those who did not validate their ticket and a transport inspector caught them are fined approximately 63 Euros.

Accommodation

The accommodation that I booked was very near the Old Town Square and costs me about £30/ night. If you are travelling with friends, you can save more by renting an entire apartment. There’s a lot of websites/ app that you can book from. Some of my friends joined me in Prague so we were able to rent an apartment that would work out to be £20/ night/ person. It was a spacious one- bedroom apartment just 6 minutes walking distance from the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. Check out this apartment on this sponsored link: Fano Apartments- Old Town Prague. There was a decent kitchen so we were able to make coffee before heading out for the day

Food

Food is relatively cheaper in Prague compared to London. I searched about traditional Czech dish whilst I was there and Vepřo- knedlo-zelo always came on top of the list. I also searched for classic Czech restaurants with good ratings and found one near our apartment. I asked them for the traditional dish that I have found online but they didn’t serve it. Instead, they offered other traditional Czech cuisines:

• Beef Goulash with Bohemian dumplings and homemade potato pancakes
• Svíčkova- Beef Sirloin with bohemian dumplings, cranberries dip and whipped cream
• Pork Schnitzel with potato purée and cucumber salad

We tried all of these and I was delighted at how delicious the food was. The meat were all tender, the pork schnitzel was perfectly fried to a crisp and the sauces complimented the meats. A restaurant near the Old Town Square called U Pivrnce is rated highly by google maps where we tried classic Czech cuisine and we were not disappointed. I am not being sponsored by this restaurant but I think that they are worth mentioning.

For desert, we tried the famous Trdelnik ice cream. They sell these at almost every corner around the Old Town Square.

Must-See Attractions

Day 1

We stayed in the Old Town which is marked as Prague I on the picture above. Since I only have to stay for two days in Prague, I made the most of my day. We decided to visit the tourist spot farthest from where we are staying so that we can walk back to our accommodation at night. It was sunny and very warm (summer, June 2024) when we went there so walking sandals and light clothing were our choice of outfits.

A. Strahov Monastery/ Strahovský klášter

Our first stop was Strahov Monastery. It was a 25 minutes ride and walk trip to get there. I use citymapper application on my phone to navigate where to go. (Disclaimer: This isn’t a sponsored article from citymapper). The Monastery is in a hilly part of the city. There is a steep walk from the bus stop to the location. You can explore the grounds for free but if you want to get inside the Monastery, you can buy tickets on site for about £5. We didn’t have enough time so we just walk around the garden. We went down a white archway beside the Church of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary of Strahov and gazed in wonder at the breathtaking view.

There is a small garden called the Strahov Garden Viewpoint/ Vyhlídka Strahovské zahrady where we can view the Petrin Tower and the Old town with Prague Castle complex.

B. Prague Castle/ Pražský hrad

From the Monastery, we walked to the Castle and it was about 12 minutes walk. The gardens and castle grounds is free to explore and open until 22:00 everyday in summer. You can view the opening time schedule here: https://www.hrad.cz/en/prague-castle-for-visitors/opening-hours

We explored the gardens and climbed up the stairs up the Bell Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral. We didn’t know what to expect when we decided to climb the stairs. There is a fee of about £7 to climb up the Tower.

C. Lennon Wall

After Prague Castle Complex, we walked towards Lennon Wall which is a 14- minute walk or you can ride a bus if you prefer. It is a wall painted with John Lennon inspired graffitis and lyrics. If you read about the wall online, you’ll find that it has been decorated with different paintings, poems, or just short messages since 1960s from different people expressing their views, sentiments, short messages about politics and revolution. It has now become a monument of peace and free speech in Prague. Until 2019, anyone can write on the wall but now, you have to ask permission from the government.

D. Charles Bridge/ Karluv most

From the Lennon Wall, it is just a 5- minute walk to Charles Bridge. Charles Bridge is constructed from the 14th century and the oldest Bridge in Europe. It crosses the Vlatava River and it became an important trade route between Eastern and Western Europe and the only connection between Prague Old Town and Castle until 1841.

After crossing Charles Bridge, we ended the day with a dinner in a Classic Czech Restaurant and a Trdelnik ice cream

Day 2

A. Powder Gate/ Prášna brana

B. Municipal House/ Obecni dům

C. Old Town Square: Astronomical Clock and Church of Our Lady Before Týn

Prague Astronomical clock has been around since 1410. It was constructed by the clockmaker Mikulas of Kadan in collaboration with Jan Ondrejuv called Sindel, professor of mathematics and astronomy of Prague Charles University. The clock has been through a lot of repairs and restorations throughout the centuries with some additions to its original structure.

To this day, the clock still provides us with full astronomical data: the revolution of the sun, the moon and stars. As a tourist,  I wasn’t very much interested in these facts and only wanted to see the clock to add to the list of all other iconic places I’ve seen. It was just another entertaining sight for a common person (not an astronomer/ scientist)  like me to see. Every hour, the clock rings and displays some eccentric movements from the statues and the 12 apostles passing through the tiny windows. I noticed everyone in the Old Town Square were waiting for this and when it happens, all the cameras are on duty 🫡. I was one of them 😂.  It was only after actually seeing this that I did become interested. I found out a few things about the clock and I will share some here.

How to read the Prague astronomical clock

1. The clock has three colors: Blue (for daytime), Orange (for dawn or dusk) and Black (for nighttime)

2. Three sets of Numbers: Outermost Gothic Numerals in black background (shows Old Czech Time), The middle Golden Roman Numerals (shows the current time) and the inner small black Arabic Numerals (Shows the Babylonian time). This is the only clock in the world that still shows the Babylonian time! 

3. The center of the clock where there is a drawing of the Earth tells us the position of Prague in the Northern Hemisphere.

4. One of the clock hands have a symbol of the golden sun and golden pointing fingers at the tip. The pointing fingers points to the time. The sun moves to tell us the real position of the sun above us (when the sun is in the red field it’s either dawn or dusk, in the black field, it’s night). The sun is also positioned at which zodiac sign we are in.

4. The other clockhand has a moon symbol and can tell the position of the moon in the night sky. It also tells the phases of the moon that’s why it has a silver and black side.

D. Museum of Fantastic Illusions/ Sex Machine Museum/ IAM Illusion Art Museum/ Franz Kafka Rotating Head

Continuing along Melantrichova street which is just in front of Prague Astronomical Clock is the Sex Machine Museum which cost about £10 to get in. Further down the road (4-minute walk) is another museum called the IAm Illusion Art Museum which costs about £12. A little further away from IAM Illusion Art Museum (about 9-minute to walk) is the Museum of Fantastic Illusions which also cost about £12.
There’s a lot of amazing museums to choose from in Prague and if you don’t have plenty of time, you will have to choose which one you prefer. We only went to one which is the IAM Illusion Art Museum . It was a small museum with great illusions. The staff was very helpful and they even take your pictures for you. I think it will be fun for children because of all the optical illusions and there are sample directions on how you should take your pictures to show the hidden image. We took less than an hour inside the museum before we head out.

Just 4 minutes away from the IAM Museum is the Franz Kafka Rotating Head. There were a lot of tourists in the area waiting for the head to turn. The head makes a full turn every hour from what I remembered written on the post. The location is just in front of a shopping centre so if you have time, you can just sit at one of the cafes and wait for the head to turn ( that sounds grim! haha)

We had lunch inside mall/ shopping centre. I think it’s called Shopping Station Quadrio but I could be wrong. The other exit of the mall leads you directly to the trams stop.

E. Dancing House

Before we head out to the National Museum, we had to stop and see the Dancing House in New Town. As it is a little further away (14- minute walk) and we are tired, we used a tram to get there. The tram stops at Jiráskovo náměstí which is directly in front of the dancing house. The Dancing House is of important historical significance and is a symbol of freedom. There used to be a house there destroyed by American air bombing in 1945. Today, the Dancing House has a gallery and a restaurant offering 360º view of Prague.

F. National Museum/ Národní Muzeum

In the afternoon, we head on to see the National Museum which is a 24- minute walk from the Dancing House but we took the tram and metro instead. (We have to make use of our 24- hour Prague Travel Pass right?)

The National Museum has several buildings. We went to the Museum Complex of the National Museum. We chose to go to the Historical Building of the National Museum. Tickets cost about £8 each for us adults and will also grant you access to the new building with the Children’s Museum connected by a tunnel. More information on entrance fees from their website: https://www.nm.cz/en/visit-us/buildings/museum-complex-of-the-national-museum

The displays were all fascinating and we took about 3 hours in the museum. The architecture is magnificently striking. You can do a lot of captivating photography inside the museum if you are in to that. Children and adults will both enjoy exploring the museum because there is something to see for all age groups.

I also recommend that you go up to the Museum dome where you can have a 360º view of the city. The highest point at which tourists are allowed has glass floors. It can be accessed through the steep stairs but it feels safe to climb.

We also had light snacks in the Museum Cafe which is located on the first floor. We ended our Museum tour in the new museum building which we can access through an underground walkway/ tunnel. It was still around 16:00 when we went out the museum and the sun was still high up so we decided to go to another tourist spot.

G. Vyšehrad

Vyšehrad, translated as the “Upper Castle” is another massive fort in another massive complex in Prague. We took a tram from the National Museum to Vyšehrad. You can also take the underground which terminates at Vyšehrad stop. It is free to walk around the complex and you can see the Basilica of St. Peter and St. Paul and the Vyšehrad Cemetery. There is a picnic area near the church overlooking the Vlatava River where you can rest your tired feet. If you want to get away from the crowd, then this is the perfect place for you.

This was our last stop and we went to have dinner near the Old Town Square where we were meeting more friends there.

Ending the second day. . .

I also recommend that you have dinner in the Old Town Square and wait for the Astronomical Clock to display and ring. The clock rings hourly and you can see the characters changing position. There will be a lot of people just waiting for the clock to ring every hour so expect a massive crowd. The Old Town Square transforms into a bewitchingly gorgeous spectacle at night so it is definitely one you should not miss. You can also wait for the sunset at Charles Bridge which is just at 8- minute walk away. We were able to do all this because the sun didn’t set until after 20:00.

If your itinerary allows you to spend one more day in Prague, it is worth mentioning that there is a spectacular rock formation that you can hike to called The Bohemian Switzerland. If you are a nature lover and into hiking, then this is definitely for you.

Read more here:

https://www.ceskesvycarsko.cz/en/ceske-svycarsko: Exploring Prague on a £150 Budget: 2-Day Travel Itinerary

I was not able to join the hike in Bohemian Switzerland National Park because I didn’t have the time. My friends booked the tour which started from 07:15 and they came back at around 18:00. There are a lot of this tour that can be booked online and costs a little more than £100 and I think it is a good option than going there on your own because you have to take the train and then a bus to get there. If you drive there, it takes 1.5- 2 hours.

Order to Read. . .

1. Exploring Prague on a £150 Budget: 2-Day Solo and Group Travel Itinerary
2. Prague to Bratislava Full Day Itinerary: Exploring Top Attractions
3. Explore Vienna in 24 Hours: Budget- Friendly Itinerary and Essential Guide
4. Budapest 2- Day Itinerary: Travel Tips and Must- See Attractions

Travel Outfits Recommendations

For any travel, what comes to mind is also the OOTD. I always pack light that’s why I love summer travels because I don’t have the burden of carrying boots or bulky jackets. I went there June-July and the temperatures reached up to 28ºC/ 84ºF which is already hot and considered heatwave in the UK. I’m sharing to you now the outfits and accessories that I have personally used.

When I travel, the first thing that will always pop in my mind is good footwear! Doing a good few kilometers of walking a day will certainly need good cushion and support for your feet.

Here is what I recommend for a summer holiday in this Central Europe tour:

1. Skechers D’lux walker sandals (#ad)- I personally recommend this having used it for the whole duration of this trip. This is a perfect sandal for summer because it is lightweight and stylish. It has about 5 centimeters of platform which gives you a little bit of height which works very well for petites. It is available in different colours and I have the black and grey so I can pair it with any outift.
2. Skechers Uno Cali Sandals (#ad) Now this sporty skechers sandal has an elegant look and feel durable. It is very versatile too just like the previous skechers sandals I have mentioned as it is made of nylon upper. It dries easily when it gets wet so I have used this for the beach too. This is slightly more heavy than the first one. It has about 4 centimeters of platform and available in different colours.
3. You might know by now that I love skechers! Other skechers sandals I own which I can also recommend for walking long distances is this: (#ad) Skechers Go Walk. It doesn’t have a platform but have very comfortable soles which are great for the outdoors
4. If you prefer closed shoes for walking though, I recommend you look into running shoes as they are very comfortable. I didn’t know this until my friend who joins marathons introduced me to running shoes. I usually just use casual trainers as I am not a constant runner but when I tried Saucony Endorphine Shift 3 (#ad), I am speechless. I can literally wear the shoes all day without my feet hurting.
5. For upper, I recommend wearing light t- shirts. I prefer the sports type shirts like the dri-fit and climalite or the shirts made from lyocel as the fabrics are light and airy so you don’t get too warm in the sun.
6. For trousers, I always choose the linen blend kind or light shorts.
7. Ladies can wear light dresses such as the linen-blend dresses or those you can buy from sports brand as they are made for activities therefore works well with the summer heat.