Prague's Top Sights
97 min4.1 km12 stops
Walk Prague's classic Royal Route, from the medieval Powder Tower through Old Town Square's astronomical clock, across the storied Charles Bridge, and up through the Lesser Town to the towering ramparts of Prague Castle and Saint Vitus Cathedral. Twelve stops covering the city's most iconic landmarks and the gems along the way, roughly two hours on foot — the essential first walk for any first-time visitor to Prague. The walk starts at Powder Tower on Náměstí Republiky, right by the metro station.
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