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What to book before you travel to Czech Republic?

Most visits can be booked on the spot. A few sell out days ahead. Here they are, stop by stop, with what you can do without booking underneath. Keep the rest of your time free.

Trip length
WeekendOne weekTwo weeks

4 activities to book · about €73 per person

Prague

Days 1-4
Days 1-4Prague Castle2hOne of the largest castle complexes in the world, with St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace and the tiny houses of Golden Lane inside its walls.€15Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-4Vltava river cruise1hAn hour on the water, passing under Charles Bridge with the castle above.€18Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Charles Bridge at dawn, before the crowds · The Astronomical Clock, working since 1410 · Malá Strana, the Lesser Town under the castle · Petřín Hill and its views over the rooftops

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Český Krumlov

Days 5-7
Days 5-7Krumlov Castle and its Baroque theatre2hThe castle apartments, then a court theatre from the 1760s that still has its original stage machinery and scenery. Theatre tours run in the warmer months only.€15Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 5-7Canoeing down the Vltava2hA gentle paddle through the river bends around the town, with a few small weirs to slide down.€25Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The medieval old town · The bend of the Vltava · The painted castle tower, from outside · The lanes and bridges

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Indicative prices per person, checked when written. The button opens the GetYourGuide search for the activity and the town, on the days of the stop once your dates are known. Some links are affiliate links: we may earn a commission, at no extra cost to you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Czech Republic cost?

€73 per person if you do them all, across 4 bookings. The most expensive is "Canoeing down the Vltava" at €25, the cheapest "Prague Castle" at €15. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Czech Republic without booking anything?

8 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Charles Bridge at dawn, before the crowds, The Astronomical Clock, working since 1410, Malá Strana, the Lesser Town under the castle, Petřín Hill and its views over the rooftops. They make up most of your days: booking ahead only concerns a handful of sites with limited places.

At which stop should you book earliest?

Prague, with 2 activities to book, against 2 at the quietest stop. That is where slots go first.

How long do these activities take?

From 1h for the shortest to 2h for the longest. Fit them into your days before filling the rest: a guided visit often takes half a day.

The rest of the trip

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