9 Free Things To Do In Prague

Prague is a notoriously cheap city, for both food & drink but also sightseeing. I’ve already written a two-day itinerary for the city, and my post on where you should eat and drink will be coming soon, so today I’ve rounded up places for you to visit that are free in the beautiful city of Prague and ones that I would recommend.

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Prague Castle & Royal Gardens

Although you have to pay to go into the actual castle, you can go into the grounds for free, which are just as gorgeous. As the castle is the largest ancient castle complex in the world, the surroundings are just gorgeous, and the views from the outside are incredible.

If you do visit the castle, then the Royal Gardens are just in front of it and have some beautiful flowers and out-buildings. If you’ve got time to kill, this would be a lovely place to spend an afternoon, and maybe even take a picnic in the summer months.

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John Lennon Wall

I wasn’t sure what to expect when I heard there was a wall dedicated to John Lennon, but it is basically that. It is a lot smaller than you probably expect, especially if you’ve seen the likes of the Berlin Wall, but it is one to visit for sure. It can get busy with tourists, so my advice would be to go as early as possible.

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Dancing House

As I mentioned in my Travel Vlog of Prague, the dancing house didn’t rival the buildings of Barcelona in terms of their curves, but if you’re in the area it’s worth a visit. The bar at the top is free to go into as well which gives you lovely views along the river.

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Charles Bridge

The Charles Bridge is arguably the most famous bridge in Prague which crosses the Vltava River. It’s adorned with 30 baroque-style statues relating to religion however these are all replicas. The bridge gets very busy as it joins the castle side of the city with the Old Town, but it’s worth a wander down to take in the views.

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Christmas Markets

If you’re there in December or early January, you can visit the Christmas Markets in the Old Town Square and marvel at everything festive for free, and it’s bound to make you feel all warm and fuzzy inside. Jordan and I visited on the 29th December which made us feel as though we were extending our Christmas Celebrations.

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Astronomical Clock

The Astronomical Clock is situated just off the Old Town’s main square and is one not to missed. It is 600 years old and is the oldest working clock in the world. On the hour you will see ‘The Walk Of The Apostles’ with figures of them moving in and out of the clock-face as well as a calendar dial and ones representing the sun and the moon’s position. You’ll know you’re in the right place as there will be floods of tourists all looking up at the same thing, but it is worth watching if you are in the area.

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Old Town Churches

Although it does cost to go inside the church itself, you can admire the beauty of it from the outside, all without spending a penny. The Baroque-style church was built in 1703 and is one of Prague’s most popular attractions.

Another one that is worth a walk to is the Church of Our lady before Tyn, possibly one of the most iconic buildings in Prague and instantly recognisable.

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Jewish Quarter

The Jewish Quarter is one of the most historical areas of Prague, situated just next to the Old Town. It is full of quirky bars and restaurants and has a really cool vibe about it. It is steeped in history too, and if you’re there at the right time, I would strongly recommend doing a walking tour of the area to learn more.

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Naplavka Farmers Market

If you’re visiting the city over a Saturday morning then the Naplavka Flea market should definitely be on your list to visit. It starts early and finishes around 12:30pm, but there are loads of food and drink options and also a flea market if you want to pick up some bits and bobs. It’s situated on the riverbank of the Vltava River, between the Palackého náměstí’ and ‘Výtoň’ tram stops, about 15 minutes by public transport.

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And there you have my recommendations of the free things you can do in the city. Next time I’ll be sharing my food and drink recommendations, so make sure you come back to read those and please let me know if you have any other places that I can add to this list. Happy Travelling!

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