Walks · Our pick in Prague
The Royal Route
On foot
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About The Royal Route
Start at the Municipal House by the Powder Tower, follow Celetná to Old Town Square and the astronomical clock, take Karlova to the Clementinum and cross Charles Bridge; in Malá Strana, climb Nerudova to Hradčany and the Castle.
Why it's on our list
- About a morning
- Uphill at the end
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Royal Route before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Royal Route are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro and tram stops
- Náměstí RepublikyBTram200 m3 min walk
- JindřišskáTram300 m4 min walk
- Masarykovo nádražíTram350 m4 min walk
Key sights
- Old Town Square500 mWalk 6 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Jewish Museum600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Wenceslas Square650 mWalk 8 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Charles Bridge1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min
- Prague Castle2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Vyšehrad2.6 kmWalk 33 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Václav Havel Airport11 kmCar or taxi 36 min
Main railway stations
- Masarykovo nádraží350 mWalk 4 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Praha hlavní nádraží750 mWalk 10 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 7 min