Czech Republic Travel Guide
Marcus Chen· City Break Editor
Updated September 12, 2026 · 7 min read
The Czech Republic is Central Europe's friendliest-priced postcard: Prague's hundred spires, Český Krumlov's river-wrapped castle, Pilsner in its hometown, and Bohemian Switzerland's rock arches. Planning figures: Prague ~€90/day, the regions ~€70.
The classic route: Prague (3) → Krumlov day trip or Kutná Hora's ossuary → the brewery towns.
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Prague covers the castle, the bridge, the Jewish Quarter and Petřín. Krumlov is the storybook day trip. Kutná Hora's Sedlec ossuary is the strange one. Pilsen and Budweis are the beer pilgrimages.
- Classic: Prague 3 → Krumlov 1.
- Beer: Prague 2 → Pilsen 1 → Budweis 1.
- Nature: Prague 2 → Bohemian Switzerland 2.
The Pilsner Doctrine
Czech beer is a civic institution — tankové pivo (tank beer) tastes different and better. Lokál's pouring rituals are worth studying; the prices make study easy.
Prague & Bohemia
The capital and the regions.
Day 1 · Prague — castle
The castle at opening; the bridge at dawn.
Day 2 · Prague — Old Town
The astronomical hour; the Jewish Quarter.
Day 3 · Krumlov day
The river-wrapped castle.
Day 4 · Beer or nature
Pilsen's brewery — or the rock arches.
Practical planning info
Money
- Prague ~€90/day, regions ~€70.
- Tank beer at pub prices — the cheapest great beer in Europe.
When
- May–September suits the hikes and the gardens.
- December's Prague markets are the cold-weather version.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Czech Republic cheap?
Yes — about €90/day in Prague, and Pilsner cheaper than water in places.
Prague alone or plus Krumlov?
Plus Krumlov — the river-wrapped castle is the country's second postcard.
How many days for the Czech Republic?
Four days does Prague plus one region; a week adds the brewery towns.
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