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A Day in Prague: Introduction
Welcome to my first series in A Day in Prague. Today’s A Day with MBV...will be in Prague! I enjoyed visiting Prague because it was a short flight; the journey to the airport was just the best (I met some of the group travellers who just had me cracking up from 5 am). It was a short but sweet trip, where I met some great people and was able to explore a city!
I know, I know, it was only a day! The reaction my manager gave me when I returned to work was just priceless! But I’m about to show you what you can do in only one day! In this post here is how I did a day trip to Prague. So read on!
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About Prague
Prague is the capital of the Czech Republic, sitting right in the heart of Europe. It’s often called the “City of a Hundred Spires” thanks to its skyline full of Gothic, Baroque, and Romanesque architecture, and it’s one of the few major European cities that wasn’t heavily bombed during WWII, so a lot of the historic centre is genuinely original, not rebuilt.
It’s split by the Vltava River, with the Old Town and New Town on one side and the Castle district (Hradčany) and Malá Strana on the other, connected by the famous Charles Bridge.
For a day trip in Prague from the UK, it’s brilliant. Flights are short (around 2 hours), the city centre is compact enough to cover a lot on foot, and prices for food and transport are noticeably cheaper than Western Europe, which is always a win.
Currency-wise, it’s worth knowing the Czech Republic uses the Czech Koruna (CZK), not the Euro, so factor in a currency exchange or check your card’s foreign transaction fees before you go.
Entry requirements
UK passport holders don’t need a visa for short stays to the Czech Republic, as it’s part of the Schengen Area. You can visit for up to 90 days within any 180-day period, which covers a day trip easily. Just make sure your passport is valid for your travel dates. From late 2026, the EU is expected to introduce ETIAS, an online travel authorisation for visa-exempt visitors including UK citizens, so it’s worth checking the latest status closer to your travel date as the rollout has been delayed several times.
So, what did I do in just one day in Prague??
We started by getting our travel cards for the day, which cost only £3.00 EACH!! That is cheap as chips! We then got two different types of transport to where we were heading. This journey involved lots and lots of running, and catching buses and trains! Let’s say it didn’t seem like Google Maps was our friend that day!
Waf Waf Brunch
First stop – We had brunch at WafWaf, a place where you can build your very own breakfast with any base of your choice – crepe, waffle or American pancakes. Of course, I went for the American pancakes with chicken, cream, Snickers (my fave chocolate), banana and syrup. What? The girl was hungry.
The place was absolutely great, thanks again to @traveleatslay, who managed to secure us complimentary milkshakes. If you love a place that is Instagrammable then this place is for you.
Cost – £3.44
Wallenstein Palace Gardens
Second stop – We then made our way to the Prague Castle and accidentally stumbled upon the Wallenstein Palace Garden, which was absolutely beautiful. The Wallenstein Palace Garden is a Baroque palace in Malá Strana, Prague, that used to serve as a residence for Imperial Generalissimo Albrecht von Wallenstein and now houses the Senate of the Czech Republic. Another place for Instagram – check out a picture below.
Cost – £0.00
Prague Castle
Third stop – We finally found the famous Prague Castle, which was the longest walk ever! To make matters worse, it was drizzling, and the walk was uphill – not two combinations I enjoyed. Once we were at the top, I was happy to see the view before me. Prague Castle is a castle complex in Prague, the Czech Republic, dating from the 9th century. It is the official office of the President of the Czech Republic. The castle was a seat of power for the kings of Bohemia, the Holy Roman emperors, and the presidents of Czechoslovakia. This place is nice to take pictures of the view – check out pictures below.
Cost – £0.00
St Charles Bridge
Fourth stop – We then headed to the Charles bridge. If you live in London, you will know all the famous bridges we have across central London. The Charles bridge was built very differently to the other bridges I’ve seen before. The Charles Bridge is a historic bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. It was built in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV and finished at the beginning of the 15th century.
Cost – £0.00
John Lennon Wall
Fifth stop – I had always wanted to get to the John Lennon Wall ever since I knew I was going to Prague. I love street art and graffiti because they tell stories of a country. I think we were there for ages, just taking pictures and boomerangs – I absolutely loved it! The Lennon Wall or John Lennon Wall is a wall in Prague, Czech Republic. Once a normal wall, since the 1980s it has been filled with John Lennon-inspired graffiti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles’ songs.
Please note: This again was not an easy place to locate via Google Maps, luckily, we were able to meet a nice local who kindly walked us to the wall and took pictures of us!
Cost – £0.00
Dinner at Café Márnice
Final stop – For our final stop on my day in Prague, we headed over to Café Marnice, where I had the famous Prague sausage with chips and salad, with a glass of rosé. I like a little drink when I’m away on a trip!
I can’t say I enjoyed this restaurant that much because they didn’t take card payment. It made me realise that living in London, you can take a lot of things for granted, as most places have a card machine. Doing a day in Prague reminded me that not everywhere is as technologically savvy as London as I had to get money out to pay for my meal – Lesson learnt.
Cost – £15.75
More Travel Tools & Resources for A Day in Prague
- My Instagram and TikTok have quick snap videos on the specifics of my day in Prague. And DM me if you have any questions about your trip.
- Before going to any of these countries, I recommend visiting the Foreign Advice Page for U.K. travellers. Check if you need visas here.
- Book with Viator or Get Your Guide if you want specific tours for your one day in Prague. Please read the reviews before booking!
- Even if it’s only a day in Prague please please get travel insurance I recommend anyone travelling should have travel insurance which you can get via SafetyWing here.
- I used Airlo, an e-SIM card, for data. You can purchase it here and use the code ADEBOL5279 for a discount.
Conclusion on a day in Prague
It is surprising what you just go and doo one day in Prague you can always plan it well. I hope you enjoyed my first A Day with MBV series.
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Until next time,
MBV
