20 fun and unique things to do in Prague

For those who have already seen all of Prague's most typical landmarks and tourist attractions, or for those who are looking for a more unique approach to their holiday, here's a list of the top 20 fun things to do in Prague.

Immerse yourself in Czech traditions and in bathtubs of beer. Hunt for truffles on the side of Petřín Hill, paddleboard down the Vltava, or get really knowledgeable about Bohemian microbreweries. Whatever your taste, adventure awaits you around every corner. Whether you're looking for family-friendly things to do in Prague, if you're traveling solo, or you want to sweep that special someone off their feet, there's something for you on this list.

Fun things to do in Prague as a couple

1. Take to the skies (almost) in a skydive simulation

Who doesn't dream of flying? Among the cool things to do in Prague is an indoor skydiving experience. You'll be suspended in a wind stream in a state-of-the-art tunnel, which will give you all the physical sensations of skydiving in a controlled environment. Spread your wings and try something new.

Highlights:

You have the option of capturing the moment forever on film with the wind tunnel's recording system.

Address and opening hours:
Meet at Dlouhá 612/6, 110 00 Staré Město. Open daily 6:00 AM-10:00

2. Go panning for garnets, and meet some goats along the way

Hunt for gemstones on this goat farm and garnet panning trip and keep any gems you may find while enjoying the breathtaking volcanic scenery of the Bohemian Uplands. Visit medieval castles, take in a delicious traditional Czech lunch, then continue on to a local farm, where you can taste the homemade goat's cheese.

Highlights:

Look out for the rotunda of St Peter and Paul. This picturesque building dates back to the 13th century.

3. Sink back into a relaxing bath of beer

Beer baths are a well-loved Bohemian tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, recognized for their therapeutic and rejuvenating qualities. This luxury spa treatment is an experience you won't find elsewhere. Sink into a bubbling private bath with your significant other and let your worries melt away.

Highlights:

For maximum relaxation, opt for the additional massage.

Address and opening hours:

Meet at the Majestic Plaza Hotel Štěpánská 645/33, 110 00 Nové Město. Times vary.

4. Get the most enviable couple snaps

Snap some memories that you'll be looking back on for years to come. With this evening photography tour by car, your experienced local tour guide will bring you directly to the best spots in the city to take photos. Prague by night is something you'll never forget.

Highlights:

This tour by car will allow you to get to photo spots that a walking tour wouldn't. Now, you just need to come up with the perfect hashtags.

5. Escape from the city and learn to rock-climb

For the adventurous at heart, why not try this beginner-level guided climbing experience? Discover the natural beauty of Prague's surrounding countryside and enjoy fun for all fitness levels. The experience includes rock climbing and rappelling and lasts about half a day.

Highlights:

For more confident climbers, there are different available routes with varying levels of difficulty.

Address and opening hours:

Meet in front of the Pivovar Prokopak Brewery, at Do Klukovic 305, 152 00 Praha. Open daily 6:00 AM-10:00 PM.

Fun things to do in Prague with kids

6. Play a neon game of mini golf in the dark

Get your neon face paint on. Golf is about to get really crazy. Enjoy fun for all the family and a unique thing to do in Prague with this fun game of mini golf, illuminated by colorful UV lights. Challenge your family, and see if your golfing skills stand up in the dark.

Highlights:

There are other games available too, including darts and billiards, and glowing murals on the walls depicting Czech history.

Address and opening hours:

Opatovická 160/18, 110 00 Nové Město. Open Sunday-Thursday 1:00 PM–10:00 PM and Friday-Saturday 1:00 PM-11:00 PM.

7. Hop on your paddleboard, and see the city from a new perspective

Take a paddleboarding trip down the river in Prague. It's a completely unique way to see the sights of the city from a new angle.

Highlights:

Enjoy this fun and relaxing activity while learning new facts about Prague's history from your experienced tour guide and instructor.

Address and opening hours:

Meet at the Paddleboard store, at Císařská louka 599, 150 00 Praha-Smíchov, Česko. Start times vary.

8. Feel the hair raise on the back of your neck with a ghost tour

Prague has its dark side, too. Discover Prague legends and lore about alchemy, death, betrayal, and wandering spirits as you wind down its eerie cobbled streets after dark.

Highlights:

Every single story in this tour is true. Come along and listen if you dare.

9. Struggle to believe your eyes at the Illusion Art Museum

A visit to the Illusion Art Museum is a unique and fun thing to do in Prague. Whoever said seeing is believing has never paid a visit to this bamboozling Museum. While it may leave you bewildered, it is a fascinating and cool thing to do and is sure to spark the imagination.

Highlights:

There are plenty of brilliant photo opportunities at the museum.

Address and opening hours:

Melantrichova 536/2, 110 00 Staré Město. Open daily 9:00 AM-8:00 PM.

10. Hunt for treasure in the Old Town

A fun thing to do in Prague for all the family, this interactive Prague quest tour and Kafka walk will lead you and your kids all over the city. Bond while solving clues and racing to beat the other teams, getting to know the city. You're sure to have a whale of a time.

Highlights:

There is a prize at the end for the winners

Fun things to do in Prague on your own

11. Become a crack shot at the shooting range

Have a go at this shooting range experience to test your skills. Learn from a certified instructor, get target practice, and learn all the basics of gun safety.

Highlights:

Choose from a range of weapons, from pistols to assault rifles.

Address and opening hours:

Lublaňská 23, 120 00 Nové Město. Open daily 9:00 AM-10:00 PM.

12. Brush up on your history with a trip to a cold war bunker

Life in Prague has completely transformed since its Iron Curtain days. On this informative communism and bunker tour, learn about what it was like to live under communism in Czechoslovakia and hear tales of spies, political prisoners, and dissidents. Pay a trip to a real nuclear bunker originally built to house 5,000 people, complete with a gas mask workshop.

Highlights:

Pay a visit to the bunker museum and experience its cold war exhibitions.

Address and opening hours:

Meet 5-10 minutes before the tour at the Prague Tours Ticket Office, on the right side of the Hotel U Prince, Male Namesti 459/11, Praha 1. Start times vary.

13. Discover Prague's edgiest underground subcultures

To discover a whole side of Prague, this alternative walking tour offers the chance to meet like-minded people and learn about the city's thriving underground art venues, graffiti, and street art scene. Learn about the best places to go at night away from the mainstream.

Highlights:

Prague has a lot of ex-industrial buildings which have been repurposed as art spaces: discover where to find these from a young local tour guide.

14. Make new friends while pedaling down the river

For a fun thing to do to meet new people while traveling, look no further than this cycle-boat experience. See some of the most spectacular sights of Prague, including the National Theater and Štvanice Island, while sipping on unlimited beer.

Highlights:

You can opt for cider or Prosecco if beer doesn't float your boat.

Address and opening hours:

Meet between U Bukanyra houseboat and Botel Albatros, at Petrská čtvrť, 110 00 Prague 1. Start times vary.

15. Visit a church decorated with human bones

For an activity that is as unusual as it is creepy, take a day trip to the Sedlec Ossuary, an ornate chapel decorated with thousands of human bones. This is one of the most visited attractions in Czechia. The decoration was a 19th-century solution to an overcrowded graveyard. While undeniably effective and visually spectacular, the effect is an eerie one.

Highlights:

The charming silver mining village of Kutná Hora, where the Ossuary is located, is also a great spot to visit and has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Fun things to do in Prague if you like food and drink

16. Become an expert on Bohemian beer

Prague is famous for its beer, but how much do you actually know about the different varieties and the process of brewing beer? This fun tour of local microbreweries with unlimited beer tasting is a unique thing to do in Prague and will give you an insight into this rich local tradition. Take a pitcher. It'll last longer.

Highlights:

There is more to brewing beer than you might imagine: learn all about it from master brewers as part of the tour.

Address and opening hours:

Meet at the front of Church of St. Ludmila, Náměstí Míru, 120 00 Vinohrady. Start times vary.

17. Take time to get to really know Czech food

What better way to get acquainted with a new place than through its culinary traditions? This guided walking food tour of Prague is fun for foodies who are looking to experience authentic Czech cuisine. Nibble on dumplings, sample traditional delicacies, and fall in love with the local strudel. Then, wash it all down with a delicious locally brewed beer.

Highlights:

You'll also learn about the city through its food: find out why Prague is famous for its open sandwiches and learn about its historic cafes.

Address and opening hours:

Meet at the Loď Pivovar Brewery Boat, Štefánikův most Dvořákovo nábřeží Kotviště číslo 19, 110 00 Praha 1. Start times vary.

18. Develop a taste for the local plum brandy

Many people think that Czech brewing traditions are all about beer, but they're missing a trick. Those in the know drink the delicious local plum brandy named Slivovitz. It's been around for centuries. You can taste a range of flavors at the Slivovitz Museum. The museum also includes a fun interactive 5D experience.

Highlights:

Learn which snacks go best with which brandy: there's a tasting included in the entry. 

Address and opening hours:

U Lužického semináře 116, 118 00 Malá Strana. Open Sunday-Thursday 10:00 AM-8:00 PM, and Friday-Saturday 10:00 AM-9:00 PM.

19. Discover a whole new range of flavors and hunt for local truffles 

Whether you are a truffle aficionado or just discovering them for the first time, allow your tastebuds to be enchanted with this truffle hunting tour and luxury lunch. Enjoy the stunning views from Petřín Hill, and learn from a local expert who searches for the truffles with the help of a trusty canine companion.

Highlights:

Take back some complimentary truffles at the end of the tour, and bring some culinary inspiration into your kitchen at home.

Address and opening hours:

Meet near the Újezd tram stop, at The Memorial to the victims of Communism, Újezd 415/15, Malá Strana. Tour times vary.

20. Discover Prague's breweries in ancient monasteries by Segway

Who knew that Prague's famous beer was originally brewed by monks? The Strahov Monastic Brewery was founded in 1142, and the Břevnov Monastery is older again, dating back to 993. Discover these impressive sites and sample the beers with this Segway tour of Prague's monastic breweries.

Highlights:

Ask your guide for recommendations on which other local beers to try during your vacation: they’re exceptionally well-informed.

FAQs

What are some fun things to do in Prague at night?

You can choose from the city's many bar crawls and get to know other travelers and the best places to drink. Or opt for one of the popular night-time walking tours. The ghost tours, in particular, are sure to give you a thrill.

Are there any fun day trips from Prague that I should consider?

You could take a canoeing day trip, which is a very popular summer activity among local families. There are many beautiful towns in the surrounding region, including Karlovy Vary, west of the city, which boasts a crystal factory and thermal springs.

What are some popular festivals or events in Prague?

If you are a theater fan, check out the two-month-long Summer Shakespeare Festival at Prague Castle. Every June, Prague Fringe Festival sees the city's streets fill up with street performers, jugglers, dance, and all kinds of entertainment. The Prague Spring International Music Festival will be sure to attract lovers of classical music, while there are numerous popular music festivals that take place throughout the summer.

What are some family-friendly fun activities to do in Prague

Prague Zoo is considered one of the best zoos in the world and is a firm favorite with local and visiting families. Or head out to the DOX Prague contemporary art museum to visit the Airship Gulliver, a floating multidisciplinary art space and reading room. 

What are some fun outdoor activities to do in Prague?

Prague is a great city to explore by bike, and there are various bike tours to explore. Alternatively, there are lots of fun outdoor swimming spots: Podolí and Petynka are popular outdoor swimming pools, or try Hostivař Reservoir lake.