Best Things to Do in Prague in Summer
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From the classic SUP Prague – Paddleboard & Canoe Tours on the Vltava and Swimming Stadium Podolí, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 5.0 · 345 reviews
Paddle the Vltava with SUP Prague, a guided paddleboard and canoe outing from Smíchov. Learn to stand on the board, glide past the riverbanks and skyline, and pick up photos taken by your guide.
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★ 4.1 · 5,828 reviews
Swim at Swimming Stadium Podolí, Prague's big public pool complex with indoor and outdoor 50-metre basins. Do laps in the open-air pool or spend a family afternoon around the water.
★ 4.4 · 817 reviews
Play a game at Beachklub Ládví, a big beach volleyball club in Prague 8. Get on the sand yourself or settle on the sidelines with a drink while the kids take a lesson.
★ 4.7 · 12,183 reviews
Join the locals at Riegrovy Sady, the Prague 2 park famed for its hilltop view of the castle. Grab a drink from the kiosks, spread out on the grass, and watch the sun set over the skyline.
★ 3.9 · 2,215 reviews
Take the Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise for a slower look at Prague from the water. Pass Charles Bridge and Vyšehrad, glide through the Smíchov lock, and relax with a drink from the onboard bar.
★ 4.8 · 14,498 reviews
Stroll through terraced gardens, a historic vineyard and an artificial cave in a Vinohrady park. A free, romantic stop with views over the city.
★ 4.8 · 70,431 reviews
Spend a day at Prague Zoo, a hillside park with kilometres of trails. Explore the Indonesian Jungle and Darwin Crater, then visit the orangutans, Komodo dragons and elephants.
Watch the sun set over Prague from a hilltop park with a beer garden. A relaxed neighbourhood for couples and solo travellers.
★ 4.8 · 15,573 reviews
Wander into the Waldstein Garden, the formal baroque grounds of the Senate palace in Malá Strana. Follow green alleys past statues and fountains, circle the pond, and look out for the resident peacocks.
★ 4.6 · 692 reviews
Board Albatros II for a Relaxing One-Hour Vltava River Cruise with a jazz soundtrack. Sail past Charles Bridge, the castle, the National Theatre and Kampa while audio commentary explains each landmark.
★ 4.6 · 24,698 reviews
Wander through Petřín Gardens, the sprawling green hillside rising above Malá Strana. Stroll past rose gardens and fruit trees, ride the funicular or climb the tower, and take in sweeping views of Prague.
★ 4.9 · 141 reviews
Catch a wave at Vlny Štvanice, where riversurfing happens in the middle of Prague. Take a coached lesson on the standing wave, with the city's spires rising in the background.
★ 4.7 · 1,135 reviews
Step off Charles Bridge onto a quiet island of lawns, riverside benches and mill streams. A peaceful break for couples in the heart of Prague.
★ 4.8 · 4,865 reviews
Visit the Old Town Hall on Prague's Old Town Square. Climb the tower for a rooftop panorama and see the astronomical clock up close.
★ 4.8 · 17,969 reviews
Picnic by a pond or let children loose on the playgrounds in Prague's biggest city park. A favourite local escape for families and joggers.
★ 4.3 · 7,937 reviews
Climb to the Prague Metronome for one of the city's most relaxed viewpoints. Pause beside the giant swinging pendulum and look out over the Vltava, the bridges and the Old Town rooftops.
★ 4.5 · 789 reviews
Tee off at Golf Club Hodkovičky, a roomy course on Prague's southern edge. Play a relaxed round on well-maintained fairways, then wind down over a meal at the clubhouse restaurant.
★ 4.8 · 201,393 reviews
Walk Charles Bridge, the stone span that has tied Old Town to Malá Strana for centuries. Cross between statues and street performers while the river, the castle and the Old Town rooftops unfold around you.
★ 4.7 · 9,071 reviews
Slip off busy Wenceslas Square into a peaceful medieval garden full of flowers and benches. A free, quiet retreat that suits older travellers and couples.
★ 4.8 · 54,281 reviews
Climb to Vyšehrad, Prague's quieter hilltop fortress above the Vltava. Walk the ramparts, step inside the basilica and settle in the park for views back across the city.
★ 4.7 · 4,388 reviews
Slip through a plain passage into the Vrtba Garden, a Baroque terraced gem tucked away in Malá Strana. Climb its tiers past sculptures and the pool to a quiet viewpoint over the rooftops.
★ 4.5 · 5,810 reviews
Spend a Saturday morning at the Nové Město farmers' market. Graze on fresh seafood and baked goods, sip beer or hot wine, and browse stalls of pottery and local crafts.
Lose yourself in cobbled lanes, baroque palaces and hidden gardens below the castle. A first-visit essential and one of the most beautiful quarters of Prague.
★ 4.7 · 8,372 reviews
Wander through a quiet hillside garden with a wooden church and views over Prague. A free, peaceful stop on the way up Petřín Hill.
★ 4.7 · 3,564 reviews
Step into Vojanovy sady, a calm walled garden in the heart of Malá Strana. Stroll past flower beds and fruit trees, then take a bench near the peacocks strutting freely across the lawn.
Stand in the middle of Old Town Square, the historic centre of Prague's Staré Město. Take in the surrounding facades and use the square as your base for the narrow streets nearby.
★ 4.6 · 1,119 reviews
Find Kafe & Hrnky, a hidden Malá Strana cafe with a courtyard under a big chestnut tree. Order iced coffee, a slice of quiche or a sweet treat and enjoy a quiet pause close to Prague Castle.
★ 4.9 · 661 reviews
Glide around Prague on an electric trike with a friendly guide. After a short practice ride, you will follow the river and head toward Letná and the castle for views and stories.
★ 4.6 · 777 reviews
Slip away from the castle crowds to Queen Anne's Summer Palace. Walk the terraced garden paths past the royal fountain and take in the Renaissance building facing Prague Castle.
★ 4.5 · 36,883 reviews
Head up Petřín Hill to the cast-iron tower that looks over all of Prague. Climb the steps or ride the elevator to the platform, then take in the panorama of the city and river.
Prague · ⚽ Sport
SUP Prague – Paddleboard & Canoe Tours on the Vltava
2h
Swimming Stadium Podolí
Sportovní areál Beachklub Ládví
1h30
Prague · 🌳 Nature
Riegrovy Sady
1h
Prague · 🎭 Entertainment
Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise
1h15
Grébovka (Havlíčkovy sady)
45 min
Prague Zoo
4h
Prague · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Letná
Waldstein Garden
30 min
Relaxing One-Hour Vltava River Cruise in Jazz Style
Petřín Gardens
Vlny Štvanice - riversurfing a divoká voda
Kampa Island
Prague · 🏛️ Landmark
Staroměstská radnice
Královská obora Stromovka
Prague Metronome
20 min
Golf Club Hodkovičky z.s.
Charles Bridge
Franciscan Gardens
Vyšehrad
The Vrtba Garden
Prague · 🛍️ Shopping
Farmers' Saturday market
Malá Strana
Kinsky Garden
Vojanovy sady
Old Town Square
Prague · ☕ Coffeebreak
Kafe & Hrnky
25 min
Prague · 🧭 Tours
City Highlights Guided Electric Trike Tour
2h30
Queen Anne's Summer Palace
Petrin Tower