Prague is such a historic and beautiful city located in the Czech Republic. It’s a bit off the beaten path but still very much a tourist destination. There are historical sights that you must see while visiting Prague, like the Charles Bridge and Prague Castle. While Prague is known for its romantic cobblestone streets and bustling beer halls, the city also has plenty of attractions and activities for kids. Today, I’m sharing a round-up of things to do in Prague with kids along with everything we did during our visit to this beautiful Czech city.

Before we jump into the details of our time in Prague, a few big-picture details from our month in Europe. Our family is based in New Orleans. We flew British Airways direct from New Orleans to London to start our trip. We took the same flight back home from London to New Orleans. You can check out my long haul flight essentials here and see all of the bags we packed, including what we carried on versus what we checked in this post, the best luggage for international travel. During our month-long adventure, we spent time in London, Paris, Zurich, Vienna, and Prague.

10 Things to Do in Prague With Kids

We spent an entire month in Europe over the summer. Michael and I were supposed to visit Prague in the summer of 2020, but we all know what happened that year. We had to cancel our trip. So when we had the opportunity to include Prague in this European adventure, we knew we wanted to add it as a stop on our trip. We spent a total of five days in Prague. When trying to narrow down the cities on our one-month itinerary, we wanted to focus on cities that are family friendly. Prague has lots of kid friendly activities and attractions.

Is Prague Family Friendly?

Yes, in our experience, Prague is very family friendly. Kids can easily tag along and enjoy the main tourist attractions, there are tons of playgrounds and parks where children can run around and play, and most restaurants and even beer gardens are very kid friendly. Prague is also known as being one of the safest cities to visit in Europe.

We used our travel stroller everyday, Prague is very stroller friendly. We mostly used public transportation to get around the city. The tram system is very reliable with lots of stops located all around the city. We brought the stroller onboard every tram with no problem. Our three year old loved riding the tram. We took one taxi during our time in Prague – to the airport on our way out of town. We used our travel carseat in the cab (our hotel bellman called the cab for us).

As for restaurants and beer gardens, everywhere we went was very family friendly. We typically dine out very early for dinner. I find that most restaurants are generally family friendly the earlier you go. Throughout our month in Europe it was so refreshing to see the emphasis put on kids. We visited numerous beer and wine gardens that had playgrounds, and Prague was no exception!

What To Do in Prague With Kids

We spent three full days in Prague bookended with a travel day on each end for a total of five days. We took the train to Prague from Vienna. The RegioJet train was perfect. We bought premium seats on the train, which were totally worth the price (even the premium seats are very affordable). Next time, I’d likely splurge even more on the private pods, especially if traveling with children. Our train ride was so easy and our three year old loved it. If you’re curious about where to stay in Prague, check out my full review of the Andaz Prague, which is conveniently located within walking distance (even with all of our luggage) to the train station.

We were in Prague in July and while it was warm, I’d say it’s still a great time to visit. It was packed with summer tourists, but not overly crowded. The highs each day were in the low 80s but as soon as the sun started to set in the late afternoon, the temperatures dropped as well.

Fun Things to do in Prague

While Prague isn’t stacked with hundreds of must see sights and museums like some other European cities, there are plenty of fun things to do in Prague with kids. Prague has tons of playgrounds all around the city. We tried to incorporate a playground into our tourist activities each day so our three year old could burn off some energy.

Petrin Hill was one of our favorite playgrounds. It’s really pretty and well kept. It’s also at the foothill of Petrin Tower. You can take a quick funicular ride up to visit Petrin Tower, one of Prague’s most prominent landmarks. It was built in 1891 as a loose copy of the Eiffel Tower (although much smaller). There’s also a mirror maze in Petrin Park that may be fun for kids to explore.

Charles Bridge is a must see in Prague. It’s Prague’s oldest bridge, finished in 1402. It’s only open to pedestrians. Our three year old loved walking across it as there are music performers and art vendors located all along the bridge. On the Lesser Town neighborhood side of the bridge, there’s a playground right on the river bank, Kampa Park, where we made a pitstop before walking back across Charles Bridge.

Old Town Prague is a great area to walk around and explore. The Astronomical Clock is in the town square center. It’s a beautiful historic clock tower that not only indicates the 24 hours of the day but also includes astronomical data such as the position of the sun and moon throughout the day. It’s a must see. It gets crowded at the top of each hour throughout the day with everyone waiting to see the clock strike, but the clock building is rather tall so you’ll have a good vantage point no matter where you end up standing.

You must visit Prague Castle while in Prague. It is sprawling. It’s the largest coherent castle complex in the world. Most outside areas within the complex are free. There are ticketed buildings like the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and St. Vitus Cathedral on the castle premises. We didn’t do any of the ticketed areas as the lines were quite long to get in. We had a great time walking around and exploring the grounds. Make sure to walk through Golden Lane in Prague Castle. It’s a picturesque alley, with small, colorful houses.

A bit of a warning about navigating the castle grounds, Prague Castle sits on top of a massive hill. There’s lots of stairs and uphill walking to get to the castle. We had our stroller with us, which I wouldn’t exactly recommend. Although I felt like we needed it for the rest of our day. Michael ended up carrying the stroller up and down LOTS of stairs. Weldon was a tropper and walked a lot, but I also ended up carrying him up and down a few flights of stairs.

If you’re looking for indoor activities for kids in Prague, The Playground is an indoor play place for kids of all ages. It’s housed in the old Hamley’s toy store. There are tons of arcade style games to keep the kids entertained for hours. Another option is the Lego Museum. Both places were on my rainy-day activity list.

If we would have had more time in Prague I definitely would have added a boat tour to our itinerary. Prague is situated on the Vltava River. There are lots of boat tour companies to choose from. I was eyeing this company as a potential option for our trip.

Where to Eat in Prague

If you’re traveling to Prague with kids, dining at Vytopna Railway Restaurant is a must! While the food is nothing to right home about (the burgers and fries are good enough, the beers are actually pretty great!), all of the food and drinks are delivered via electric trains. It’s really cool and the endless joy and excitement of all of the children in the restaurant is priceless!

The Miners Coffee, Artic Bakehouse, and Zrno Zrnko Bakery & Cafe are great coffee shops and bakeries to visit while in Prague. Notably, The Miners Coffee offers stellar iced coffee and cold brew, which was such a treat as I was having cold brew withdraws while in Europe.

While in Prague, visiting a beer garden is a must. Beer culture is very much a thing in Prague. There are several popular beer gardens in Prague, Letna Park being the most popular. We decided to visit a more local spot, Na Hradbach, as it has a playground and a large play area for kids. It was the PERFECT spot for us! From what I could tell, we were the only Americans there on that particular Saturday afternoon. It felt very local, which was so nice! Weldon had the best time playing in the sandbox with all of the other children while we enjoyed a few beers in the gorgeous weather. It’s perched up on a hill and has a great vantage point of the city. I highly recommend Na Hradbach. We took the train here from our hotel (it’s a short walk from the closet tram stop).

For dinner restaurants in Prague, we had great experiences at La Piccola Perla, Las Adelitas, and Nam Vietkitchen. We enjoyed Aperol Spritzes and pizza at La Piccola Perla. Las Adelitas is located in the tourist area of Old Town Prague, and the prices certainly reflect that, but the food and drinks were pretty good, especially if you’re craving Mexican food while in Prague. The star of our dinners in Prague was Nam Vietkitchen, a local Vietnamese restaurant. The prices were fantastic, the food was amazing, and the service was great.

When on vacation, especially in Europe, gelato feels like a must! Where to get gelato in Prague? I still dream about the coconut gelato at Creme de la Creme and Amato! Amato is conveniently located right next to Nam Vietkitchen. You won’t be disappointed with either.

Have you visited Prague? Drop a comment below and let me know if I missed any must see or must do things in Prague. Interested in more travel content, check out this post: Travel Toiletry Necessities