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4 day trip to Prague with 16 year old…any suggestions things to do?

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smallday51 Wed 09-Jul-25 17:01:28

Hi, I am going on a city break to Prague with daughter and granddaughter soon…I would love advice on things to do. GDR is interested in history and art.

Lahlah65 Sun 13-Jul-25 23:16:41

This looked good, interesting contemporary sculptures in the gardens but we ran out of time sadly. St Agnes Convent Museum Bohemian and Religious Art

smallday51 Mon 14-Jul-25 16:16:16

Brilliant tips. Thanks everyone.

keepingquiet Mon 14-Jul-25 16:23:48

Never been there so can't advise. However, work out your plans before you go- I tend to focus on places nearby to cut down on time and cost. How far are people prepared to walk? Can you get discount travels cards? Where are the cheaper places to eat etc. Planning ahead saves a lot of stress when travelling with others, plus be open to doing things the other two suggest. Everyone should get a go doing what interests them and if the 16 year old wants to go off alone for a bit then let them! Infact everyone should have some self-space otherwise you may never go away together again!
Hope you all have a great time.

silverlining48 Mon 14-Jul-25 16:32:36

If your dd is going too then you don’t really need to worry too much about where to go, she will know better what a teenager likes, but remember this is your visit too so do what you would like to do too. My favourite was the Charles Bridge..
the castle area is lovely as well. The main square and its clock, theatres and puppets abound, or they did when we went,
Have a lovely time.

HalaTehreem232 Sat 24-Jan-26 05:32:17

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LOUISA1523 Sat 24-Jan-26 09:30:16

Just back from Prague...it was baltic....even with thermals....couldn't walk far without a coffee stop

kircubbin2000 Sat 24-Jan-26 09:34:25

A trip to Cesky Krumlow.

keepingquiet Sat 24-Jan-26 09:51:13

I wonder if OP and her family had a good time. This thread is six months old.

MiniMoon Sat 24-Jan-26 10:20:34

And it was resurrected by someone advertising tour o'clock.com
Whatever that may be.

Esmay Sat 24-Jan-26 10:24:29

I love Prague and I can't add to the inspiring list.
You certainly need comfortable flat shoes and very warm layers !
Have a wonderful time.

keepingquiet Sat 24-Jan-26 13:07:56

MiniMoon

And it was resurrected by someone advertising tour o'clock.com
Whatever that may be.

Yep. It also shows how many posters don't read the thread before they post!

RosiesMawagain Sat 24-Jan-26 13:09:26

As this was 6 months ago, did OP ever come back and tell us how they got on?

Coolgran65 Sat 24-Jan-26 13:16:48

Theresienstadt is a concentration camp about one hour out of Prague. We booked on one of the day tours.
Many years ago (50) I had visited a camp in Belgium and it left a lasting mark. When in Prague I suggested this tour to my dh, he wasn't enthusiastic but agreed to go because I was keen. I wanted to show my respect. My husband was moved in a way that moved me.
We both felt it would be good if older schoolchildren, say sixth formers, were to experience such a visit.
During her education my dgd has already studied the Second World War so I'd guess its in the general curriculum.
The visit is very informative, I found it quite emotional. I would recommend this trip.

keepingquiet Sat 24-Jan-26 13:17:23

Doesn't seem so. Anyway, I'm off...

Esmay Sat 24-Jan-26 16:12:21

I went to Teresienstadt with a German couple and a Professor,who was a prisoner there .
I have to be honest I'm not sure how a 16 year old would react to it.
I felt completely overcome with emotion and had a migraine for days afterwards and was haunted by the experience.
I have many Jewish friends and they all have a harrowing story to tell .
The German lady burst into tears and was so distraught that they had to leave. I think that the poor lady felt worse than I did as her parents were Nazis .
In fairness to her - you didn't have much choice.

As you have a few days I'd give it a miss .

62Granny Sat 24-Jan-26 17:07:09

Astronomical clock and Tower , great views from the top. The Jewish quarter and synagogue was very interesting ,The castle and the Charles bridge although touristy and busy was worth seeing. We found a Chocolate museum not far from the clock and that was interesting . The best and most interesting for us was a small museum about the revolution in the 80s, it was really cheap to go in it was in a building which housed a casino not far from Wenceslas square, there were some nice stalls street markets in that area, sorry I can't be more specific but we came across it by accident. Wenceslas square itself wasn't that interesting , just a long road with traffic and some gardens in the middle, it did have a C&A though I wasn't allowed to go in😂