9 Days in Prague: Our First Impressions, Hidden Gems, Guide, and Slow Travel Adventures in Czechia

Come with us as we staycation for 9 days in Prague. We explore the picturesque streets, visit way too many Mucha museums, try come traditional Czech food and desserts, and explore a lesser known site. We have been wanting to visit this famous city since moving to Munch, and we're so glad to finally share the experience with you!
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Intro 0:00-0:30
Architecture Impressions 0:31-1:05
Charles Bridge 1:06-3:22
West Side- 3:23-4:00
Castle Wall 4:01-4:30
Prague Castle 4:31-6:07
Alchemist Museum 6:08-7:43
Soap 7:44-8:22
Museums 8:23-9:14
Central Gallery 9:15-10:49
Střídačka 10:50-11:20
Mucha Museum 11:21-13:25
Vintage Trams 13:26-14:00
Krcma 14:01-15:59
Olšany Cemetery 16:00-18:35
Červený Jelen 18:36-21:52
Upcoming Food Video 21:53-21:15
iMucha 23:16-24:21
Final Thoughts 24:22-25:51
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[@rn3074]

I love visiting cemeteries! Doesn't everybody?!? 🖤

[@NearFromHome]

Idk! I assumed people would think it’s weird. 😭 Glad I’m not the only one.

[@RaulSelva]

Yes. Kerepesi in Budapest, Vysehrad in Prague, Merry in very far north of Romania, the one in Zagreb etc. Have yet to visit those in Paris.

[@toruvalejo6152]

If U really love Mucha so much U made a big mistake by choosing not to go into St. Vitus cathedral in Prague Castle - Mucha is author of one stained glass inside of New part of cathedral (the most beautiful ones - U would tell)... ;)

[@NearFromHome]

Really???? I had no idea. Next time then

[@toruvalejo6152]

@@NearFromHome Besides if U like to visit castles and chateaus then Bohemia is a promisland for U - we have about 2.000 of those. In one of them (named Zbiroh - on the half way from Prague to Pilsen) Mucha lived and worked on his Slav Epic - there is permanent exhibition of his work. And if U want some real castle with castle town then go to Loket (in german Elbogen) - it is close to German border.

[@Wewsourka]

​@@NearFromHome If you love Mucha you shoudl visite Moravský Krumlov. There are his large pictures. And 15 km from Krumlov there is town named Ivančice, where is Mucha´s museum. He was born in Ivančice.

[@dudoklasovity2093]

I love the old T-3 trams, too! There are the new Porsche and Skoda trams, but that’s just something about taking ride in the ol’ T3, can’t explain what it is but I really love them!❤️🙃

[@NearFromHome]

Same! They're great :D

[@volkerbauer1974]

Everything you said about Prague I completely agree with. I also think the the city is up there with places like Venice, Rome, York, Brugge etc. When I went there last Feb I also didn't go to the castle, but I watched 'the Change of Guards' which was funny enough. Of course I tried "Baumkuchen" and lots of Beeeeeer😮. I think it is even better than most of German beer. And I went to the Kafka-Museum, as I am a Kafka-fan. What did you two graveyard-lovers think of the Jewish graveyard? I was absolutely blown away by it. I have never seen anything like it in my whole life. To sum it up, I totally agree with you: Prague is one of the best cities Europe has to offer.

[@beverley6166]

Prague has moved up a few spots on my travel bucket list thanks to this video! Great recommendations and beautiful footage as always 😊

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! .D

[@steffenriedel4752]

Ein wunderschöner Film über Prag ! Very beautiful !

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much!

[@antyx1]

Wow that's amazing

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much!

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Prague looks amazing

[@buncharted]

this is such a great guide to prague! and now we are so bummed that we didn't get to try the vetrnik - that looks so good 🤤

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! You'll have to get back! it was so good. :O

[@Rudron1]

As someone from Czech Republic, I think there is not a single person who can eat Větrník like civilized person 😅 you got atleast fork for it, most of the time when I ate it you needed to use your hands. But amazing video, you have great positive energy while doing everything and thats really great! I'm glad that you liked our city!

[@NearFromHome]

Hahaha so glad we weren't eating it too incorrectly! Thanks so much for you kind words. We really enjoyed out time in Prague. Like and subscribe, because we have a food tour video coming out next!

[@stevenneidert8019]

What a great video. Definitely makes me want to visit Prague. Keep up these videos because your travel channel is the best out there!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Idk about the best out there, but we will keep trying ;)

[@robertmagillold]

What a perfect way to truly visit a place near from home: Take advantage of the new world and work remote! Always thought I wanted to visit Prague, now I know I do (in warmer weather-poor Camille). Also, I thank you for adding a new “hobby” for my resume: beer drinking! (Don’t think I should list that on my resume, though 😂). Looking forward to next week!! Thanks again for the great videos and my weekly escape to Europe with ya!

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! Def visit Prague in the warmer weather. Then you can enjoy your beer outside. :D

[@Malin031]

Great video and editing. Wow. Beautiful lovely Prague

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much!

[@Erik69118]

Oh Man! I wish you would have gone into the cathedral! I walked around for hours trying find the cathedral entrance and now just learned from you that you have to go through the residence building to get to it. No wonder I couldn't find it! Had no idea the gymnastics you had to do to find it! Well if I ever go again to Prague now I know how to get to it.

[@NearFromHome]

Lol why would they make it so hard? lol

[@stepaniero]

Not sure where you've been but there are no residential buildings at Prague Castle. And you just need to walk through any of the gates into the castle. Not hard or hidden to get into.

[@crystalflaschschimmels8848]

Great video!! I love walking through cemeteries, that one looks really cool in Prague! My favorite is Glasnevin Cemetery in Dublin.

[@NearFromHome]

Glad I'm not the only one! Will have to check out when we eventually visit. :D

[@RaulSelva]

At 0:48, that's the Czech National Bank, with an Art Deco facade, built from 1935-1942 (designed in the late 1920s). On Mucha, there's more of his work to see in one hall in the Municipal House (obecni dum). Plenty of magnificent Mucha murals to marvel at in this hall. The series of 20 giant-sized Mucha paintings called "Slav Epic" had a few years ago been moved out of Prague but talks are ongoing to bring it back...perhaps later/late this decade.

[@NearFromHome]

Yes! We really wanted to see the Slav Epic, but it's quite far away. You can be sure we are going back to Prague if they move it back.

[@Bo-tz4nw]

Great tourist-selfie!

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you. We are experts.

[@zheilman6]

Love me some Praha

[@NearFromHome]

then stay tuned for our up coming food tour ;)

[@serebii666]

A couple points: The Charles bridge can accessed from the Krannerovo schodiště (lit. Kranner staircase) from the Kampa Island. This stone staircase was built in 1844 replacing an earlier wooden spiral staircase from 1785. There were however plans for a stair connection as early as 1644, it just took a flood in 1784 and subsequent repair work to get the ball rolling. The access from Dražického nám also bypasses the towers on the Malá strana side, though historically it was also not there, replacing a house that was there as late as the 18th century. West vs East. It's actually more typical for western parts of European cities to be more developed than east sides, because prevailing winds carry smoke and foul smells to the east. That is why cities like Paris, London, Oslo etc. had their traditionally expensive districts in the West and tanneries and factories in their Easts. Mucha's last works, and probably his most important from a technical and symbolic point - the Slavic Epic, a series of 20 absolutely gigantic painting allegorically describing Slavic history are able to be visited in the Chateau at Moravský Krumlov. If you are a big fan of Mucha, seeing those works is an absolute must if not only for the effect of their sheer size towering over the viewer.

[@NearFromHome]

Ah you are right about theist vs east city layout. oops! We really wanted to see the Slav Epic, but didn't have time to day trip to it. :,)

[@mari.be.86]

1:14 Since the summer, Prague has had a new bridge, another completely new one for pedestrians and cyclists only. It is called HolKa, it connects the districts of Holešovice and Karlín. From the bridge you can go down to the island and there is a beautiful view of the castle. I have already seen photographers there making time-lapse videos of the sunset over the castle.

[@NearFromHome]

:O woah. Next time we visit, we will check it out.

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Nice video guys.

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much!

[@GreatCityAttractions]

you're welcome @@NearFromHome

[@marybethwhite5413]

We visited the graveyards in Prague. It was extremely interesting and we were checking out the dates. Many people were visiting placing flowers & candles on their families graveside. We went back later and candles were lit throughout. There were flower vendors just outside the gates. Some of the Graves were very elaborate and seemed to hold more than 1 family member. It was fall and covered in leaves. I would recommend anyone take a stroll through this graveyard.

[@NearFromHome]

That sounds so nice!

[@EVBell-gz8iv]

I wonder if it was Dušičky - a celebration of remembering the dead, a day where families go to the cemetery to clean graves and leave flowers and candles. It's in the fall, in early November.

[@sherrierollins3774]

Love the grave yard

[@NearFromHome]

:D

[@VampGirlPrague]

Hello, happy you enjoyed the city I live in 🙂. As for větrník, you can not really eat it with any utencil. Is my fave from all desserts but i only eat it at home, because I always split the the top and bottom with kind of eaqual portion of filling and it with hands 🙂.

[@NearFromHome]

Thanks so much! We can't wait to go back. Good to know. I was worried we would be rude if we used out hands hahah. Maybe we will take you locals advice and only eat them in the hotel room. lol

[@jananialagarsamy3872]

Thank you for this great, detailed video! How many minimum days would you recommend to travel around Prague?

[@NearFromHome]

I would say 3-4. I see many bloggers and KZbinrs recommending 1, maybe 2 days. I don't really think that's enough. We also like to travel slow, so results may vary!

[@theoteddy9665]

haha vetrnik is a beast, they must have invented it to get you messy😂I eat it like a hamburger😅.. mate, what are you both wearing on a bridge in cold weather??? I would freeze

[@NearFromHome]

lol it was between getting it on the plate or all over my face. We didn't actually bring our coats. That was a mistake :O

[@timothymcgregor9249]

fun fact: charles bridge was inspired by the "Steinerne Brücke" in Regensburg =)

[@NearFromHome]

Really? I can see that!

[@hejlik4859]

Asi , ne

[@mari.be.86]

18:39 I usually find people's reactions on YT to be exaggerated and artificial, but once I saw where you were, it was clear to me that it wasn't fake. I am demanding, so not every restaurant can satisfy me. But RED DEER is a place that has a really high level. We had a Christmas party there in 2021. The food, the environment, the service, everything at a really high level. By the way, it's a former bank building, they still have the huge vault doors.

[@NearFromHome]

Thank you so much! We love Red Deer so much hahaha. We are bad actors, so all of our videos are basically genuine. lol

[@tomwolf2981]

Red Deer is an overpriced and rather mediocre location, but fits perfect for tourists like you and the editor 😂

[@theworldismyplayground8188]

How early did you have to wake up (at the last part of the video) to avoid the crowds at Charles Bridge?

[@NearFromHome]

I think we were there at 8 am :O

[@RaulSelva]

Get to Prague's centre at 5:45am in spring and summer and enjoy the place with few people about (for an hour or two). 6:30am in winter.

[@AbrahamsBridges]

Do you have a video about how to ride the trains?

[@NearFromHome]

We do not. :(

[@stevemcgowen]

I don't think I've been to lunch or dinner with Czech friends in Prague where we have had less than 6 beers each- even the ladies. My best friend Pavel drinks a large beer in 3 gulps...

[@NearFromHome]

Oh god hahaha.

[@Morderon7]

U eat Větrník basicly like a burger or sandwich...

[@NearFromHome]

Really? Lol

[@aidagalvez7883]

You lost me with not going to the palace.

[@NearFromHome]

We have been to so many palaces, and honestly don't care that much about them. It#s important to do things you are interested in when on vacation. Time is precious!

[@tomwolf2981]

Jesus. Yet another boring video about Prague, showing most of the time the „editors“ face instead of the beauty of the city. And where are the hidden gems as mentioned in the title?

[@NearFromHome]

Definitely not too much of the “editors” face, lol. But thanks Tom!