Petřín: funicular, tower and mirror maze
You can reach the top by funicular or on foot from Malá Strana. Up there you'll find the observation tower, the mirror maze and meadows for a picnic.
IOA Stay · Praha
Discover Prague with IOA Stay — Prague with kids
Places and activities that keep children and parents happy – picked with a practical eye by IOA Stay hosts.
Prague with children doesn't have to be a compromise. We picked places where kids have fun and parents rest: a hill with a funicular, the city's largest park, and a technical museum the whole family will enjoy.
Your IOA Stay team
Stromovka: the largest park in Prague
Meadows, ponds and tree-lined paths – perfect for an afternoon with a ball, a bike or a stroller. The zoo and planetarium are nearby.
National Technical Museum
Locomotives, aircraft and transport under one roof. One of the best-rated family stops in Prague; current admission and hours are on ntm.cz.
Sights & history
Pražský hrad a katedrála sv. Víta
Hradčany, Praha 1
Prague's symbol and the largest castle complex in the country. St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and views across the city. We recommend the morning, before the heaviest crowds.
Karlův most
Staré Město / Malá Strana, Praha 1
The most famous Prague bridge, lined with baroque statues. Best at sunrise or after dark.
Staroměstské náměstí a orloj
Staré Město, Praha 1
The heart of the Old Town with the astronomical clock and Týn Church. The Old Town Hall tower view is worth the ticket.
Královská zahrada a letohrádek královny Anny
Mariánské hradby, Praha 1 – Hradčany
A Renaissance garden beneath the castle with the Queen Anne Summer Palace. Open seasonally, pleasantly shaded in summer.
Písecká brána
K Brusce 208/5, Praha 6 – Hradčany
A Renaissance gate, once an entrance to the city, now a café and gallery. Most tourists walk past it.
Our walks
Ready-made routes that show you the city sensibly – without unnecessary back-and-forth.
Prague for the first time
a full dayFor first-time visitors.
The historic centre at walking pace: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, Malá Strana and Prague Castle.
Start at Old Town Square in the morning; leave the castle for later morning.
Hradčany on foot
2–3 hoursFor guests around Prague Castle and Prague 6.
Písecká Gate → Royal Garden → Prague Castle. A beautiful start right from Hradčany.
The garden is open seasonally; in winter walk along Mariánské hradby instead.
Prague's best viewpoints
half a dayFor panorama and photography lovers.
Letná, Petřín, Kampa and Vyšehrad. Four places where Prague looks completely different.
Vyšehrad in the evening is calmer than the main sights.
Prague with kids
a full dayFor families with children.
Petřín with the funicular and mirror maze, Stromovka for the afternoon and the National Technical Museum.
You can skip the funicular and walk up from Malá Strana – the path itself is an experience.
FAQ
What to do in Prague with kids when it rains?
The National Technical Museum or the National Museum on Wenceslas Square – both have exhibitions that work for small children too.
Is the Petřín funicular worth it?
For children, usually yes. The walk up from Malá Strana is also nice – and free.
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