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3 days in Prague

A fairytale old town, castles and riverside beer gardens. Here's how to spend 3 days in Prague: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Prague trip is June, July and August. Budget roughly $130/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
June, July, August
~Cost/day
$130
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Prague itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Ministry of Regional Development (Czech Republic)~$5
The Ministry of Regional Development of the Czech Republic is a government ministry, which was established in 1996 and is a central government authority in the following areas: Reg
12:30
Old Town (Prague)
The Old Town of Prague is a medieval settlement of Prague, Czech Republic. It was separated from the outside by a semi-circular moat and wall, connected to the Vltava river at both
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Jan Hus Memorial~$5
The Jan Hus Memorial stands at one end of Old Town Square, Prague in the Czech Republic. The huge monument depicts victorious Hussite warriors and Protestants who were forced into
12:30
Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of Bohemia. Located on the Vltava River, the city has a population of about 1.4 million, mak
16:00
St. Nicholas Church (Staré Město)
The Church of Saint Nicholas is a Late-Gothic and Baroque church in the Old Town of Prague. It was built between 1732-1737 on the site of a Gothic church from the 13th century whic
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Day 3

09:00
Kinský Palace (Prague)~$15
Kinský Palace is a former palace and now an art museum in Prague, Czech Republic. It is located on the Old Town Square in the Old Town quarter of Prague. The palace's name refers t
12:30
European Association of Archaeologists~$5
The European Association of Archaeologists (EAA) is a membership-based, not-for-profit association, open to archaeologists and other related or interested individuals or bodies in
16:00
Old Town Square~$5
Old Town Square is a historic square in the Old Town quarter of Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic. It is located between Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge.

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What 3 days in Prague costs

What this trip costs

$871
Flights$45052%
Stay$11713%
Activities$708%
Food$11713%
Local transport$475%
Shopping$314%
Buffer$394%
$290/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Prague: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Prague?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Prague without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Prague?+

Start with Ministry of Regional Development (Czech Republic), Old Town (Prague) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Prague cost?+

Budget around $130 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $390 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

When is the best time to visit Prague?+

The best months to visit Prague are June, July, August and September, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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