Itineraries for Your Trip to Prague
3 Days in Prague for Foodies
I first lived in Prague when I was 20 years old. It was my first time living outside of the United States—and it felt like living in a fairytale. Prague quickly became one of my favorite cities in the world, captivating me with its gorgeous architecture, sparkling energy, and delicious food. The culinary scene in Prague has become increasingly innovative over the years, and every time I return to the city, I give myself time to revisit old favorites as well as explore new restaurants. If you’re a foodie and visiting Prague for the first time, you’re in for a treat. Here are some tips for tasting your way around the Czech capital.
The weather in Prague has four distinct seasons, with cold winters and hot summers.
If you only have time for one thing, make it ovocne knedliky (fruit dumplings).
Start your trip in the center of the city, Wenceslas Square. More of a boulevard than a square, Wenceslas is lined with modern restaurants and eateries—sample vepro knedlo zelo (roasted pork with dumplings) as well as cesnecka (a thick garlic soup). Join a tour that combines food and history so you can learn and snack at the same time.
Finish your day in style at the Boccaccio Ballroom, enjoying traditional Czech gulas (goulash, a hearty beef stew) while listening to musicians and singers perform Mozart, who famously spent time in Prague.
Start your second day with a ramble around the city’s ornate and historic cafés, soaking up the lively scene with some coffee and a kolace (and maybe some other breakfast pastries, too).
Spend the afternoon or evening diving into the extensive Czech beer scene. Beer is hugely popular in Prague, with the Pilsner style of beer taking its name from the nearby town of Pilsen. Make sure to try local Pilsners as well as porters and ales.
On your third day, branch out into some of Prague’s more local neighborhoods to experience the contemporary cuisine that has blossomed in the city. Karlin, a former industrial district, is now a hip enclave home to international eateries and chic bistros serving modern twists on traditional Czech food.
At the end of the day, visit Prague’s historic Old Town and sample Czech wines, which don’t get as much attention as Czech beer but are distinct and special in their own right.
