Know Before You Go:

• Currency: Czech Koruna (CZK)

• Language: Czech (but most people speak English)

• Card-friendly city — rarely needed cash

• Uber works great and is super affordable

• AT&T International Plan auto-connects for $12/day

• Bring comfy shoes — everything’s walkable but cobblestoned

Bonus tip: A lot of places charge for bathrooms, so keep small coins handy.

I arrived in Prague around 11 AM and my friend landed a couple of hours later. I grabbed a Costa Coffee at the airport and got a little work done while waiting. Once she arrived, we caught an Uber to our Airbnb, changed out of our travel clothes, and set out to explore.

Our first stop? Aperol spritzes in Old Town — the best way to kick off a European adventure. We wandered through cobblestone streets lined with colorful buildings and street musicians, taking in sights like:

• Old Town Square – The city’s historic center, surrounded by Gothic architecture.

• Prague Astronomical Clock – A must-see (try to catch the hourly show).

• Charles Bridge – Best visited early, but beautiful anytime for photos and views.

• Narrowest Street in Prague – A hidden gem of a “street” that’s barely wide enough for one person at a time (with its own traffic light!).

• Dancing House – A quick stop to see the modern architecture contrast the old city charm.

• U Fleků Brewery – We ended the night here with dinner and local beer — the perfect first night in Prague.

We started the morning at Café Savoy — a must-visit spot with vintage charm. I ordered a flat white and a croissant with scrambled eggs and truffle — easily one of the best breakfasts of the trip.

Afterward, we hiked up to Petrin Tower for panoramic city views. It’s a bit of a climb (stairs included), but the 360° view at the top is worth every step.

From there, we made our way to the John Lennon Wall, Prague Castle, and grabbed Aperol spritzes again (theme of the trip!) before stopping for happy hour at Medieval Tavern U Sedmi Švábů — great atmosphere and drinks (the best Aperol Spritzes of the trip).

That night, we had booked the Medieval Dinner with Unlimited Drinks we’d found on GetYourGuide, but I’d skip it — the food wasn’t great, and there are way better dining experiences in the city to take advantage of.