Free Prague

Best Free Activities in Prague

Old Town Square, located in Prague's Old Town is the ultimate free activity in Prague. Not only is it home to some of Prague's most famous buildings, it is also the location of seasonal festivities like Prague's Easter market and Christmas market. Year round, visitors can listen to buskers, take a rest on on of the benches around the statue of Jan Hus, and get some great photos of the buildings on the square.

Prague's astronomical clock draws crowds year-round, and is a great free activity for kids. On the hourly strike, watch the clock's curious characters parade past.

Wenceslas Square is another great free Prague activity. Lined with shops, hotels, and restaurants, Wenceslas Square is the heart of New Town. Seasonal markets are set up on this square for special holidays. The National Museum, which is free the first Monday of every month, stands on one end and historic hotels make their presence felt. Well-lit at night, Wenceslas Square is an ideal location for people watching.

Charles Bridge connects Old Town with Mala Strana. If you're looking for something free to do in Prague, traverse Charles Bridge and admire its statues. Good guidebooks will tell you the significance of each statue. While on Charles Bridge, you can also listen to musicians and admire artwork. Take your turn making a wish a the statue of St. Jan.

For a small fee, you can walk up the stairs to the Charles Bridge tower. There you will find yourself confronted with sweeping views of Mala Strana, Prague Castle, and parts of Old Town.

It's free to enter the Prague Castle Grounds, even though you'll have to purchase tickets to see any part of Prague Castle's interior. At Prague Castle, you can watch the the changing of the guard or visit the Prague Castle gardens. If you don't want to purchase tickets to view the inside of St. Vitus Cathedral, the exterior of St. Vitus is well worth seeing.

Josefov, Prague's Jewish Quarter, is free to tour. Identify synagogues, take a peek into the Old Jewish Cemetery, and find the monument to Franz Kafka. You can also walk down Maisalova Street and catch glimpses of the Ceremonial Hall and the Jewish Town Hall.

Prague's Monuments, scattered throughout the city, offer insight into Prague's culture and history. Taking note of monuments creates an opportunity to learn about what is important to Czech people. Monuments around Prague include political monuments - like those that commemorate movements against injustices - monuments to important historical figures, and monuments to those whose creativity have contributed to the lively artistic, musical, and literary culture of Prague.

Window shopping is always free in Prague, and for the most dedicated window shoppers, Prague will not disappoint. From antique shops, to jewelry shops, to clothing stores and stores selling crystal, Prague's shops are as varied in what they sell as they are in the prices they ask for their goods. Examine Czech-made treasures as stores like Botanicus and Manufaktura. Explore room after room of crystal and porcelain at Moser (in New Town), or window shop for Czech garnets or marionettes. You will also find Soviet memorabilia, military surplus, and artwork.

Most gardens in Prague are free to enter. These gardens and parks include the Wallenstein Gardens, Prague Castle Gardens, Kampa Park, and the gardens on Petrin Hill. Most gardens are open daily from 10 am to 6 pm. Kampa Park and Petrin Park, in particular, are good places for picnics if the weather is nice.

Prague has beautiful churches of all architectural styles. Definitely free to look at, many charge a fee to enter. The Church of St. Nicholas on Old Town Square is free to enter, as well as the Church of Our Lady Victorious in Mala Strana. On Old Town Square, the Church of Our Lady before Tyn requires no entry fee, and masses are still held there.