Top 10 Things to do in Prague, Czech Republic for 20-Somethings
If you’ve ever wanted to visit Prague, I can’t say enough great things about it! Harry went about a month ago, and I just left. It superseded both of our expectations. The Czech Republic is not only beautiful, but very affordable for Americans because the exchange rate is so low. We definitely recommend that you stay in the area known as, “Prague 1.” It’s located in the center of the city, and you can walk to everything on this list. Below are a list of “Must-Do’s” for 20-somethings visiting this beautiful place!
- Walk along St. Charles Bridge to Old Town Square
One of Prague’s most famous landmarks is St. Charles Bridge. It is a massive walking bridge that goes over the Vltava River. From the bridge you can see beautiful sights of Prague. This bridge can take you into Old Town Square. In the center of this square is a statue of Jan Hus. He is known for being the first protestant, breaking from the Catholic Church about 100 years before Martin Luther. He is less commonly known because his church did not withstand much longer after his defenestration, where he was thrown from the roof of a building because of his defiance of the Catholic Church.
2. Eat a Trdelnik
These tasty desserts are to die for! They are freshly baked cinnamon bread, sort of like a giant Mexican churro. You get the inside filled with whatever you like- ice cream, Nutella, fruit, it’s up to you! While the prices of Trdlos are comparable throughout most of the city, there is a shop next to the BioMarket, that had the best deal!
3. BioMarket for Groceries
If you are looking for ways to save money, try eating some of your meals at home. The BioMarket, located right by St. Charles Bridge, is walking distance from anywhere in the Prague 1 area. We chose to get breakfast food and coffee from here. You could also go on a quick beer or wine run before you go paddle boating (see below).
4. Free Walking Tour
When looking on Trip Advisor, we saw that free walking tours are offered throughout the day. I can’t stress enough how happy I am we attended this 2.5 hour walking trip because I gained a much larger appreciation for the Czech Republic after learning about its history. Our tour took us through Old Town, New Town, and the Jewish Quarter. At the end of the tour, you tip your guide what you think the experience was worth.
5. John Lennon Wall
If you’re a Beetles fan then you will love the John Lennon Wall. The wall was located just behind our airbnb. This wall is filled with artwork that radiates the message of peace, hope, and creativity. After learning so much about the history of the Czech Republic on the free walking tour, I could see how the artwork represents the spirit of the country.
6. Karlovy Klub
This is the largest nightclub in Central Europe. It’s 5 stories high, and each story has a different theme. If you have a few friends you may just want to go to a local pub and then head to the club; however, if you’re a solo traveler, or looking to meet new people, the Pub Crawl might be for you. The club has wifi so hailing an Uber or downloading a Google Maps route is easy when you’re ready to leave.
7. Prague Castle
Prague Castle was an interesting castle because it didn’t look at all how I expected. You can tour most of the grounds for free once you go through a security check. There are some paid tours. We didn’t do the tours and we don’t feel like we missed out.
8. Paddle Boat on the Vltava
Who doesn’t love a relaxing boat ride on a river in a beautiful city? For 300 Koruna you can rent a 4 person paddle boat and get amazing views of the city. Feel free to bring food or drinks on this boat ride. It’s very chill! After an hour you return the boat and continue exploring beautiful Prague!
9. St. Thomas Church
St. Thomas church is beautiful. Harry and his friends stayed at the Monestary on the grounds, but I just visited. I was welcomed by a member of the church giving tours, as well as one of the Preists. It was the most imtimate, welcoming experience I’ve had in a church in Europe. (Usually they’re packed with tourists).
10. Prague Astronomical Clock
This clock puts on a “show” during the day. Some feel that it is a little underwhelming; however, this midieval clock is the third oldest astronomical clock in the world. In the past, the Bohemians used this clock to regulate agriculture, tell time, and as a calendar. The story behind what happened to the engineer is very eerie! After the clock was built, members of the community snuck into to the engineer’s room during the night and plucked his eyes out so that he could never build another astronomical clock for anyone else. In retaliation the engineer had his servant take him to the top of the building where he jumped off and fell behind the clock, breaking it. It wasn’t fixed until much later.
