Prague Christmas Markets: A 3-Day City Break

Destination: Prague, CzechiaCreated by: Moo_The_TrotterLast updated: 28th September 2026
Spend three days in Prague, visiting the Christmas markets, Old Town and Charles Bridge. Set aside a morning for Prague Castle and stay near the centre to keep journeys short.
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Day 1 — Old Town & Christmas markets
Image of Old Town Square

Old Town Square

Square, Historic Site
Begin in the morning
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Prague Astronomical Clock

Historic Site
Image of Havelský Market

Havelský Market

Marketplace, Market Shopping
Image of Café Louvre

Café Louvre

Coffee Shop
Image of Wenceslas Square

Wenceslas Square

Public Plaza
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Republic Square

Public Plaza
Image of National Theatre

National Theatre

Theatre, Performance Culture
A natural evening performance option near the riverside route.

U Fleků

Brewery
Good dinner stop after Národní divadlo.
Day 2 — Prague Castle & Lesser Town
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Prague Castle

Castle, Historic Site
Set aside the morning for the castle complex
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St. Vitus Cathedral

Cathedral, Landmark
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Gothic cathedral in Prague Castle
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Golden Lane

Historic Site, Street
Historic street with tiny colourful houses
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Lobkowicz Palace

Castle, History Landmark

Malostranské Square

Square, Core Attraction
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Kampa

Park, Park Nature
Day 3 — Charles Bridge & riverside markets
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Charles Bridge

Attraction, Core Attraction
Go early for the calmest crossing
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Clementinum

Historic Site
Image of Franz Kafka Museum

Franz Kafka Museum

Museum, Art Museum

Café Savoy

Restaurant

Náplavka Farmers' Market

Marketplace, Market Shopping
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Dancing House

Historic Site
Image of Jirásek Square

Jirásek Square

Public Plaza
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Municipal House

Music Venue
Best added near Náměstí Republiky on Day 1.
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House of the Black Madonna

Retail, Core Attraction
A quick Cubist architecture stop.