Prague is a beautiful city rich in history! Honestly, 3 days was not enough to see everything but here are 8 ways you can travel back in time while exploring the cobblestone streets.

The city offers so many great hotels and hostels, but I stayed at the Art Nouveau Palace Hotel located in the center of the city– nestled between Old Town and New. Easy walking location!

1. First stop is the Old Town Hall to see the Astronomical Clock, located just off the Old Town Square– the clock (built in the 1410) is the world’s 3rd oldest astronomical clock and the oldest one still in operation. You can’t miss it– just look for the crowd of people all looking up! The clock is impressive, so you may want to stop to see it multiple times during your visit, but once you’ve seen the hourly show you should be good to go.

2. After, head over to the famous Charles Bridge and take a historical cruise on a Vodouch boat–– have a beer, coffee or lemonade on board as you navigate the waters. The Charles Bridge Museum is next the boat launch and is included with the tour. While you are there, make sure to check out the artists and musicians along the bridge– they will serenade you as you take in the view of Prague Castle across the river on the hilltop.

3. Prague by night is spectacular, even more so from the Strahov Monastery which overlooks the city (there is also a brewery on site which is worth a visit!) While many of the structures date to the 17th century, the monastery itself was founded back in the 12th century so there is a long history on the site. If you come during the day, you must check out their library–absolutely gorgeous!

4 & 5. After wandering the cobblestone streets and shaking off the jet lag, dive right in with an electric trike tour of the city– such a fun way to explore and give you an idea of where everything is located. Next stop: Prague Castle a UNESCO World Heritage site with more than a thousand years of history. Spend the afternoon wandering down the Golden Lane, visiting the old Royal Palace, and take in St. Vitus Cathedral and St. George’s Basilica. The castle is another spot that offers great views of the city!

6. After a day of exploring, you will be hungry so why not try a 5-Course Medieval Dining Experience in a candle lit tavern– complete with flame throwers, belly dancers, and unlimited beer and wine–alright, alright. Historically it may be a bit off track, but it not really about the accuracy of a Medieval dinner just pure tourist kitsch that you should see at least once. The pork knuckle was better than expected but definitely not the best of the trip– it is really about the entertainment and just a fun night overall.

7. After grabbing breakfast the next morning, head to the Jewish Quarter and visit what is left of the city’s rich past. the Old New Synagogue, dates to the 13th century and is Europe’s oldest active synagogue. The gothic structure is said to house the body of a Golem in its attic– a clay creature from Jewish folklore. Around the corner is the Pinkas Synagogue, is the second oldest surviving synagogue in Prague and now a permanent exhibit with its walls commemorating the names of 78,000 Czech Jews who died in the holocaust. Such a moving experience. Once outside, visit the Old Jewish Cemetery dating from the mid 15th through the 18th century. Due to a lack of space they resorted to burying their dead on top of each other until the practice was banned for worry of plague and hygiene. There are several other sites to visit and you could easily spend an entire day so do yourself a favor and get a quick overview from a guide which includes admission tickets who will point you in the right direction of what to see on limited time.

8. After a heavy morning you’ll need something a bit lighter– A Pubs of Prague Historic Tour with drinks included- Na zdraví! To Health! The tour will not disappoint even in the pouring rain (which it did for me!) Wenceslas Square is the meeting point and is a UNESCO Word Heritage site, from there you will hit 4 pubs with stories along the way. Stops include New Town, Stare Mesto (Old Town), the Charles Bridge, & Lesser Town– give yourself a bit of time after the tour before wandering the streets in search of dinner.

9. Once you’ve got food in your stomach, head underground and see if you can find some ghosts on the Old Town Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour. Visit three spooky locations–an underground chamber, an alchemy lab with a sleeping golem, a dungeon with torture devices. Tour will depend on the guide you get but overall interesting to see the ‘underside of Prague’.

Other highlights not to miss: 1. The Dancing House (AKA Fred & Ginger), if you have time grab a drink on the rooftop bar. It has spectacular views of Prague Castle. 2. Grab a Chimney Cake, a traditional Czech on a street corner– so yummy! Add the apples or strawberries for an extra treat. 3. Go for a flight of beer at U Kunstatu – staff is super friendly and the beer is so good. Plenty to offer besides Kozel dark which was a favorite. 4. Swing by the Franz Kafka Statue –AKA the Spinning Head with 42 moving panels. Starbucks is right there if you need a coffee. 5. Last but not least– remember to look down!! If you see these brass plaques in front of doors, take a second to read them. They are used in many European cities to remind us about the atrocities of the Holocaust. Never Forget.