What to book before you travel to Prague, Vienna and Budapest?

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.

6 activities to book · about €145 per person

Prague

Days 1-3
Days 1-3Prague Castle (ticket)2hOne of the largest castle complexes in the world, with St Vitus Cathedral at its heart.€15Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 1-3Vltava river cruise1hAn hour on the river beneath the bridges, best at dusk when they light up.€18Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: Charles Bridge at dawn · The astronomical clock and its parade of apostles · Malá Strana · Petřín Hill

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Vienna

Days 4-5
Days 4-5Schönbrunn Palace (ticket)2hThe Habsburg summer palace, its state rooms and then its gardens, climbing to the Gloriette.€22Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 4-5Classical concertEveningMozart and Strauss in the city where they worked, played in a palace hall or a church.€45Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: St Stephen's Cathedral · Walking the Ringstrasse · The Belvedere gardens · The Naschmarkt

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Budapest

Days 6-7
Days 6-7Széchenyi thermal bathsHalf dayA neo-baroque bathhouse with steaming outdoor pools, open all year, where regulars play chess in the water.€25Book on GetYourGuide →
Days 6-7Danube cruise by night1hThe Parliament and the bridges lit up, seen from the river.€20Book on GetYourGuide →

No booking needed: The Parliament, from outside · Fisherman's Bastion · The Chain Bridge · Gellért Hill

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Frequently asked questions

How much do the activities to book in Prague, Vienna and Budapest cost?

€145 per person if you do them all, across 6 bookings. The most expensive is "Classical concert" at €45, the cheapest "Prague Castle (ticket)" at €15. Prices checked when written: confirm them when you book.

What can you do in Prague, Vienna and Budapest without booking anything?

12 visits on this itinerary need no ticket or time slot, starting with Charles Bridge at dawn, The astronomical clock and its parade of apostles, Malá Strana, Petřín Hill. 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 Half day for the longest. Fit them into your days before filling the rest: a guided visit often takes half a day.

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