Walks · Our pick in Prague
Vinohrady and Žižkov
On foot

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About Vinohrady and Žižkov
From St Ludmila’s church on Náměstí Míru, walk through Vinohrady to Riegrovy sady for the view of the Castle, then on to the Žižkov Television Tower.
Why it's on our list
- Two to three hours
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Vinohrady and Žižkov before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Vinohrady and Žižkov 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 MíruATram250 m3 min walk
- Vinohradská tržniceTram350 m5 min walk
- Jana MasarykaTram350 m5 min walk
Key sights
- Wenceslas Square1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 8 min
- Vyšehrad1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Old Town Square1.8 kmWalk 23 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 10 min
- Jewish Museum2.0 kmWalk 26 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Charles Bridge2.4 kmWalk 30 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Prague Castle3.2 kmWalk 39 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Václav Havel Airport12 kmCar or taxi 38 min
Main railway stations
- Praha hlavní nádraží900 mWalk 11 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Masarykovo nádraží1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 9 min