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Things to do in Prague for Teens

Get your teens engaged with all that Prague has to offer!
By <a href="#author-bio">Stuart Bak</a>
By Stuart Bak

Check out our handy guide to ensure your teen won't get bored this vacation and get them involved in all the Prague fun!

Kids today, eh? They don’t know they’re born. Show them the seven wonders of the world and they’ll shrug before getting back to whatever’s happening on their socials. Ok ok, that may be a slight exaggeration, but anyone with modern teenagers will know that they can be notoriously tricky to please (lthough, admittedly, that can probably also be said of all teenagers since time immemorial). Here’s the good news though: Prague has plenty to keep your teens and tweens entertained, from fairytale medieval clocks to 21st-century street art, and interactive museums to sweet and sticky Czech pastries. 

Young woman taking a selfie in Prague

Dive in to discover some of our favorite teen-pleasing Prague activities and attractions, including:

  • Magical medieval selfie spots
  • Petřín Hill funicular railway
  • Trampoline parks
  • The Museum of Senses
  • Escape rooms
  • Segway tours
  • Prague Zoo
  • The Lennon Wall

Scratch Their Insta Itch

Charles Bridge in the fog at dawn

The fastest way to get your kids interested in a new city is to take them on a whistle stop tour of some of its weirdest and most wonderful sights. And believe us when we say Prague has plenty of eye candy for the Insta-addicted teen snapper. We’re talking the extraordinary 15th-century astronomical clock on the fairytale Old Town Square, a massive kinetic sculpture of Franz Kafka’s head by Czech artist David Černý, the phalanx of yellow penguins waddling along the banks of the Vltava river at Kampa Park, and the 30-or-so baroque statues emerging eerily from swirling dawn fog on medieval Charles Bridge (assuming you can drag the kids out of bed before it clears). In short, it’s parenting the 21st-century way: through social media ‘likes’. Plus you get to do some essential Prague sightseeing while you’re at it. Win-win.

Sugar Rush

Woman holding trdelnik pastries in Prague

Make no mistake: Prague is a prime tourist destination. And tourists mean tourist traps, of which technicolor candy stores are one of the most ubiquitous. These are unapologetically designed to lure in kids (and weary parents) in search of a sugar fix. But they’re full of overpriced rubbish, and offer nothing you can’t find back home (tip: if the store name has the word ‘candy’ in it, it’s best avoided). Instead, hit up the local bakeries for authentic treats like trdelnik (rolled cinnamon donut), apple strudel, and palačinky: crepes crammed with sweet fillings of your choice, then rolled and topped with whipped cream. Healthy they ain’t, but boy are they delish!

Bounce Off Some Energy

Family at a trampoline park

And if all that sugar has your kids bouncing off the walls, lean into it and take them to one of the city’s trampoline parks to let them burn off some energy for an hour or so. There are several options around town, but JumpPark is the biggest and best, with several locations, hundreds of trampolines and opportunities to join in with dodge-ball, basketball, pugil-stick dueling, and stunt-diving.

Captivating Culture for Kids

The National Museum in Prague

There are several fine museums to entertain teens in Prague, many with strong interactive elements that will keep them talking about their experience for weeks afterwards. Older teens will thrill to the mighty National Museum’s Miracles of Evolution exhibition, where they can ogle whale skeletons and stare into the mouth of a viper. Its glittering Hall of Minerals ups the ante, with ancient fossils and fearsome models of prehistoric giants including mammoths and saber-toothed tigers. The nearby Museum of Senses wows with optical illusions, olfactory challenges, infinity mirror disco rooms, and dizzying vortex tunnels, while the Museum of Fantastic Illusions is guaranteed to give their camera phones another serious workout.

Put The Fun in Funicular

The funicular railway in Prague

Show us the tourist (of any age) who doesn’t get a kick out of riding the old-fashioned funicular railway up Prague’s Petřín Hill, and we’ll show you a liar. Now well over a century old, this family fave whizzes excited passengers up a steep incline through picturesque woodland, as expansive views of the Vltava and city beyond open up below. On top of the hill, you’ll find a pretty park, complete with landscaped gardens, an observatory, a mirror maze, and the famous Petřín Lookout Tower – an Eiffel Tower looky-likey with 360-degree panoramas across this city of several hundred spires.

Get Around on Two Wheels

Tourist riding a Segway in Prague

Keep boredom at bay with a sightseeing tour via Segway, scooter or e-bike. There are many tour options (and operators) available, with most taking in the likes of the castle district, Petřín Hill, the Lennon Wall and more. So, even if your teens find sightseeing more tedious than school, they’ll likely get a kick from the experience of riding a Segway over the ancient cobbles, or overtaking foot-weary fellow tourists as they speed effortlessly uphill for the best Vltava views.

Paint The Town Red

The John Lennon Wall in Prague

In a city full of eye-popping public art, the Lennon Wall in Malá Strana (Lesser Town) is perhaps the most famous. Take the kids on a tour of its ever-changing graffiti – much of it relating to global and local causes relating to politics and climate change and, yes, the former Beatle for whom the wall was named – then let them leave their own mark on the city. Check local listings for (entirely legal) graffiti workshops that include training, paints, and the opportunity to create a fun public family mural.

Animal Magic

A chameleon at Prague Zoo

What kind of kiddo doesn’t love a zoo? Good news: Prague has one of the best in the world, a 140-acre parkland out in the northern ‘burbs that’s home to – deep breath – Indian elephants, red pandas, gorilla, giraffes, gharials, fur seals, giant salamanders, Chinese pangolins, hippos, hyenas, lions and tigers, to name just a few. We’re talking not much shy of 6,000 animals across 70 species so, yeah, it’s plain to see why this is one of the popular Prague attractions for teens.

The Great Escape

Escape room lock and key

And, if all else fails, lock ‘em up and throw away the key! Like most cities, Prague has embraced the escape room concept, meaning there are several options to choose from. All you need to do is let the kids choose their theme. A malfunctioning nuclear reactor, haunted torture chamber and zombie apocalypse are likely to be most popular among older teens, but there are some fine family options too. Try the mind-melting time travel game at Mind Maze, or hit up Questerland for some of the finest Harry Potter-inspired fun in town.

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Stuart Bak
Stuart Bak
Freelance travel writer

Stu caught the travel bug at an early age, thanks to childhood road trips to the south of France squeezed into the back of a Ford Cortina with two brothers and a Sony Walkman. Now a freelance writer living on the Norfolk coast, Stu has produced content for travel giants including Frommer’s, British Airways, Expedia, Mr & Mrs Smith, and now Go City. His most memorable travel experiences include drinking kava with the locals in Fiji and pranging a taxi driver’s car in the Honduran capital.

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Complete Guide to Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral

The fairytale turrets and spires of Prague Castle are as iconic a feature of the city’s skyscape as, say, the Eiffel Tower is to Paris. Or the Statue of Liberty to NYC. But it’s older, so much older, with a long and storied history that reaches back through the mists of time to the 9th Century, nearly 1,200 years ago. Read on for our complete guide to Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral, including when to visit, what to expect, and how to get tickets. Prague Castle: The Lowdown Prague Castle is the catch-all term for the sizable hilltop complex perched high above the west bank of the Vltava. A fortress first and foremost when it was built in the late 9th Century, it has served as the Czechian seat of power for centuries. It continues to fulfil this function as the presidential seat today and boasts a mixture of early Romanesque ruins and picture-perfect Gothic medieval additions among its many attractions, including the majestic St Vitus Cathedral and Old Royal Palace, two of the castle’s most-visited (and photographed) buildings. The castle complex spans some 750,000 square feet (70,000 square meters, taking in several palaces, towers, gardens and religious buildings. That’s enough real estate to earn it a listing as the planet’s largest preserved ancient castle in the Guinness Book of Records. With so much to explore, it’s no wonder it’s also one of Prague’s most popular tourist attractions, attracting just shy of two million visitors annually. Prague Castle: Must-See Highlights St Vitus Cathedral You’ll recognise St Vitus Cathedral from its soaring twin spires, visible from pretty much everywhere in Prague. Built in the 14th Century, this Gothic masterpiece remains the largest and most important place of worship in Czechia, and is the last resting place of countless Holy Roman Emperors and kings of Bohemia. Check out its trademark flying buttresses, beautifully mosaiced Golden Gate, and those awe-inspiring Art Nouveau stained-glass windows, designed by 19th-century Czech artist Alphonse Mucha. And there’s plenty more to ogle in the cathedral’s cavernous interior, including an enormous baroque and neoclassical pipe organ, gothic chapels, and sacred tomb of St Wenceslas. Suffice it to say that, if you only visit one of Prague Castle’s many attractions, make it this one.  The Old Royal Palace Star of the show at Prague Castle’s Gothic and Renaissance style Old Royal Palace is the frankly epic Vladislav Hall. If walls could talk then, boy, would this vast vaulted space have some stories to tell, having borne witness to everything from royal coronations to industrial-scale banquets, knights’ tournaments and luxury-goods markets down the centuries. How the other half live, eh? The hall is still used for some state ceremonies to this day, but you’ll probably be more interested in the stunning views from the observation gallery, taking in the castle’s lush Garden on the Ramparts, the russet-red rooftops of Malá Strana and the broad Vltava beyond. There’s also an exhibition – The Story of Prague Castle – on the palace’s Gothic floor, which brings this extraordinary complex’s history to life for adults and kids alike. Golden Lane This one’s for fans of the ’gram, thanks to the rows of colorfully painted houses that are sure to make your social feeds pop. Golden Lane takes its name from the goldsmiths who lived here in the 17th Century, but the camera-friendly color scheme is a little more modern, dating back to the 1950s. The houses, which also have historical connections to legendary Czech writers including Kafka and Jaroslav Seifert, are now mostly occupied by souvenir shops, perfect for all your St Vitus Cathedral fridge magnet and Daliborka Tower dishtowel needs. St George’s Basilica The castle’s oldest church was largely rebuilt following fire damage sustained in an 1142 siege, but retains the Romanesque additions (most notably it’s two towers) from this era. Highlights to look out for include a bas-relief of St George slaying the dragon on the Baroque west facade, a quite unbelievably creepy statue of a rotting corpse in the crypt, and the aforementioned (and rather more photogenic) towers, nicknamed Adam and Eve.  Best of the Rest It would be very easy to while away half a day or more at Prague Castle. There are several more things to see and do here in addition to the essential attraction highlights listed above. Climb the 287 steps of the Great South Tower of St Vitus Cathedral for a peep at Zikmund, the enormous 16th-century cathedral bell, and expansive views of the castle grounds and city beneath. And check out the Renaissance-style Royal Garden, home of Queen Anne’s exquisite Italianate summer palace (pictured above) and a tropical Orangery. Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral: When to Visit The castle complex is open from 6AM-10PM year round. During the summer season (April 1 to October 31), the historical buildings – St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane and so on – and Royal Gardens are generally open between 9AM and 5PM, with last entry at 4.40PM. During winter season (November 1 to March 31), it’s 9AM-4PM, with last entry at 3.40PM. The exception is the Great South Tower of St Vitus Cathedral which opens 10AM-6PM in summer season, and 10AM-5PM in winter, with last entry 30 minutes before closing time. You can check the latest opening and closing times for your visit here. If you’re not all that fussed about going inside the various palaces, towers and cathedrals at Prague Castle, the best times to visit are definitely before and after attraction hours, when the expansive grounds and courtyards are free to stroll and tourist crowds are at a minimum. Outside of that, you’ll find it a lot less busy mid-week than on weekends, and especially so in winter – you’re far more likely to get your perfect ‘alone at St Vitus Cathedral’ selfie on a freezing February morn than a sizzling June afternoon. Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral: Tickets There are various ways to book Prague Castle tickets online. But one of the best ways to do it is with a Prague pass from Go City, which gives you access to a number of the complex’s historical attractions, including St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and the Old Royal Palace, plus many more Prague attractions, tours and activities, including river cruises, bus tours, museums and the Jewish Quarter. It’s a great way to save money if you plan to visit a number of attractions during your vacation. Find out more and bag your pass here. Save on Prague’s Most Popular Attractions Save money on Prague attractions, tours and activities with a pass from Go City. Check out @GoCity on Instagram for the latest top tips and attraction info.
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Things to do in Prague at Night

Layers of Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture stack up along the banks of Prague's broad Vltava river. It’s a thousand years of European history in microcosm, and it’s even more beautiful in the evening, as the daylight fades and the storied streets of the Golden City are bathed in that fairytale atmospheric glow. Read on for our pick of the best things to do in Prague at night, including: River cruises Ghost tours Prague Castle Medieval banquets Live music and theater Beer! Prague Castle The eye-popping architecture of Prague’s ancient castle district is even more extraordinary by night, when lighting casts long shadows and displays those terrific turrets and spectacular spires in all their grand gothic glory. This is also a great way to dodge the hordes of sightseeing tourists (particularly in summer) and enjoy an informative (and occasionally spooky) tour with a knowledgeable castle guide. Or go it alone and explore the darkest nooks and crannies of this 9th-century fortress, many of which stay open until as late as 10PM. And there’s no need to call it a night after that: the atmospheric lanes surrounding the castle are filled with interesting authentic Czech restaurants, so you can enjoy illuminated castle views over a traditional goulash and pilsner beer. Perfect. Check out our complete guide to Prague Castle here. Charles Bridge This swoonsome medieval stone arch bridge has been a feature of central Prague for well over 600 years now -– just imagine how many feet have passed over it, en route from the Old Town to Malá Strana (and vice versa) down the centuries. Add yours to the mix on a romantic nighttime wander along its 516-meter length, admiring the lamplit baroque statues, time-worn cobbles and sweeping Vltava views as you stroll, and pausing to enjoy the street entertainment: singers, jugglers and caricaturists among them. Žižkov Television Tower A brutalist landmark of Prague’s hip Žižkov district, the Žižkov Television Tower has been dividing global opinion since its construction in the late 1980s. At 216 meters, it is Prague’s tallest building, a futuristic space rocket with 10 giant babies sculpted by Czech artist David Černý crawling up its side. Whatever you think of the tower itself, the views from its observation cabins 93 meters up are some of the best in town, and particularly spectacular at night, as Prague lights up beneath your feet. There’s even a sky high bar and restaurant, should you be in the market for dinner with a (frankly sensational) view. Top tip: the Žižkov observation platform, as well as several other Prague tours and attractions, including river cruises, walking tours, and entry to Prague Castle and the Pilsner Urquell Experience are included with a Prague pass from Go City, which can save you up to 50% on regular prices. Find out more and bag your pass here. Ghost Tours Nighttime activities in Prague don’t come much more spook-tacular than a grisly ghost tour of the medieval Old Town. Join your guide for a spine-chilling spin through the centuries, taking in the conflicts, killings and curses that have plagued Prague since time immemorial. Of course, a city as old as Prague has many tales to tell, meaning there are several ghost tours you can choose from, but most will take in the cursed astronomical clock and the dark, cobbled lanes that spread web-like from Wenceslas Square. But beware, some of these bloodcurdling tales are not for the faint of heart! Medieval Banquets Banqueting is a great idea at any time of day. But it really comes into its own at Prague’s nighttime medieval events, in which cavernous subterranean halls come alive with the sound of traditional Eastern European music, clashing swords and raucous laughter. To step beneath the streets of the Old Town into those great candlelit caverns is to time-travel to a bygone era. Sure, this one is strictly for the tourists, but boy is it great fun. And you won’t leave hungry (or thirsty) either: you can expect up to five courses of Prague favorites like pork knuckle, deer carpaccio and sweet, fruit-filled pancakes, accompanied by great goblets of Czech wine and beer. There are dozens of medieval dinner shows to choose from, but U Pavouka and U Krále Brabantského are among the very best. River Cruises An evening cruise of the Vltava river is a fine way to enjoy the city sights without lifting a finger (or a foot). Sail right through the city’s ancient center, taking in views of all those soaring spires against golden sunset skies. Pretty much every single Prague cruise will take you beneath the stone arches of Charles Bridge, affording excellent riverside views of Prague Castle, Petřín Tower and all those other architectural marvels that line the Vltava’s banks. Choose a basic sightseeing trip or upgrade to the full dinner cruise experience. After all, there’s surely no better way to experience nighttime Prague than gliding past its many attractions with a glass of prosecco in hand. Take in a Show The Czech National Theatre provides a range of evening entertainment across its many venues, so there’s a little something for everyone to choose from every night. Go for epic dramatic theater at the flagship building on the banks of the Vltava, or catch world-class opera and ballet at the majestic State Opera. Or, for something a little more modern, hit up the Black Light Theatre, where black light technology (invented right here in Prague, fact fans) is used to create eye-popping fluorescent spectacles and illusions and where – because these shows are largely silent – language need not be a barrier to your enjoyment. The same can be said for Jazz Dock, a floating club on the Vltava where lounge lizards and cool cats can vibe to the live music and enjoy views overlooking the Old Town, and the O2 Arena, which has welcomed global megastars including Lady Gaga, Elton John and Metallica.  Beer! Prague is so into its beer that you can even go to beer spas here! We’re not even kidding: just picture a private room with a malt-and-hops-infused oak hot tub and unlimited beer on tap and you’ll be halfway there. Start your evening relaxing in one of these (you’ll find several in and around the old town), before taking a tasting tour at the famous Pilsner Urquell Experience or heading for one of the Old Town’s quite excellent bars. Not a museum at all, but rather one of the best-stocked local bars, Prague Beer Museum boasts some 30 varieties of the good stuff from breweries across Czechia. Still standing? Nearby Bar Hemingway is where it’s at for a palate-cleansing absinthe nightcap. Na zdraví! Save on Things to do in Prague at Night Save money on Prague attractions, tours and activities with a pass from Go City. Check out @GoCity on Instagram for the latest top tips and attraction info.
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