A Family-Friendly Itinerary to Explore Czech in 6 Days

  • Day 1: Explore Old Town Prague
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    Begin your adventure by exploring the Old Town of Prague, which has been preserved for centuries with numerous points of interest including the Astronomical Clock, the Charles Bridge, and St. Vitus Cathedral.

  • Day 2: Discover Prague Castle
    10 minutes (3.2 miles) from Previous Location

    Visit the Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the biggest ancient castles in the world. The castle complex includes various scenic points like the Golden Lane, St. George's Basilica, and the Powder Tower.

  • Day 3: Relax in Karlovy Vary Spa Town
    1 hour 41 minutes (83.1 miles) from Previous Location

    Take a day trip to Karlovy Vary, a relaxing spa town that is famous for its thermal springs, which have attracted many tourists for centuries. The town also has historic landmarks such as the Castle of Loket and Dvorak Park.

  • Day 4: Enjoy Family Time at Prague Zoo
    31 minutes (8.9 miles) from Previous Location

    Get up close and personal with over 4,000 animals, including endemic and endangered species at the Prague Zoo. Your kids will love the Children's Zoo, where they can pet domesticated animals.

  • Day 5: Go on a Treasure Hunt the Vysehrad Castle
    21 minutes (6.7 miles) from Previous Location

    Visit Vysehrad Castle and search for the hidden treasure, a fun activity for you and your family. You can also explore the castle's historic landmarks like the Rotunda of Saints Peter and Paul, the Church of St. Martin, and the National Cemetery.

  • Day 6: Take a Ride on the Bohemian Paradise Railway
    1 hour 13 minutes (53.6 miles) from Previous Location

    Conclude your trip by taking a leisurely ride on the Bohemian Paradise Railway, which will lead you through the picturesque landscape of the Bohemian Paradise. Your kids will enjoy the train ride, and you can enjoy the stunning views.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Old Town Prague Walking Tour (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Prague Castle Tour (2-3 hours, 350 CZK / $16.41)
  • Karlovy Vary Day Trip (7-8 hours, 8,990 CZK / $421.91 for family of 4)
  • Prague Zoo Admission (4-5 hours, 700 CZK / $32.78 for family of 4)
  • Vysehrad Castle Treasure Hunt (2-3 hours, Free)
  • Bohemian Paradise Railway Ride (3-4 hours, 520 CZK / $24.37 for family of 4)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 10,460 CZK / $490.76 for family of 4

Transportation

Public transportation in Prague is affordable and efficient, with a 90-minute ticket costing only 32 CZK / $1.50. Taxis are also available but might be more expensive, particularly for tourists. For longer excursions like the Karlovy Vary trip or the Bohemian Paradise Railway ride, a rented car would be ideal.

Useful Tips

If you have more time, you can visit other family-friendly attractions like the Lego Museum and the Mirror Maze in Prague. The Hluboka Castle Tour and the Konopiste Castle and Garden Tour are also available as day trips from Prague.

If you have less time, you can skip either the Karlovy Vary day trip or the Bohemian Paradise Railway ride. You can also join a free walking tour of Prague and explore the city on your own.

Airports

Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) is the main airport in the Czech Republic and is located 20km northwest of the city center. It is the busiest airport in the country, serving over 17 million passengers in 2019.

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