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Prague Christmas Planner » 24th-26th December 2023
The Prague Christmas Planner shows your options for dining, entertainment and sightseeing from 24th to 26th December.
Visitors travel to the city to enjoy the festive atmosphere, Christmas markets, warm hospitality, and Christmas concerts and events - more info |
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River Cruises at Christmas
Boats are heated and festively decorated. River cruise prices are the same at Christmas as the rest of the year, which presents terrific value for a fine dining and sightseeing experience.
Find out the days and times each river cruise is running, and view the menus they offer - click or tap any underlined menu to see the details.
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19:00 cruise
1550 CZK
2000 CZK
2650 CZK
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19:00 cruise
1550 CZK
2000 CZK
2650 CZK
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no cruise
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19:00 cruise
1325 CZK
1775 CZK
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19:00 cruise
1325 CZK
1775 CZK
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12:00 cruise
925 CZK
1150 CZK
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12:00 cruise
925 CZK
1150 CZK
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12:00 cruise
925 CZK
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12:00 cruise
525 CZK
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12:00 cruise
15:00 cruise
525 CZK
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12:00 cruise
15:00 cruise
525 CZK
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19:00 cruise
20:00 cruise
525 CZK
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19:00 cruise
20:00 cruise
525 CZK
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Restaurants at Christmas
Find out which days each restaurant is open over Christmas (and special times), and view the menus on offer.
Some restaurants have a special Christmas menu, others serve their normal à la carte, some offer both - click or tap any underlined price/menu to see the details.
Czech Christmas Dinner (carp in breadcrumbs & potato salad) is served at
Municipal House Beer Hall on 24th December and Coda Restaurant on 24th and 25th December.
Turkey Christmas Dinner is served at
Café Mozart on 24th and 25th December.
entertainment: concerts, PERFORMANCES & Nightlife at Christmas
24TH DECEMBER 2023
There is a choice of Christmas concerts and ballet performances.
Opera houses and black light theatres are closed.
Some bars, pubs and cafés are open during the day, most close in the evening.
25TH-26TH DECEMBER 2023
There is a wide choice of Christmas concerts, opera and ballet performances.
Black light theatres are open.
Most bars, pubs, cafés and clubs are open.
Entertainment options over Christmas:
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Sightseeing at Christmas
24TH DECEMBER 2023
Tours and trips that are running on 24th December:
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25TH DECEMBER 2023
Tours and trips that are running on 25th December:
26TH DECEMBER 2023
Tours and trips that are running on 26th December:
Shopping & markets at Christmas
24TH DECEMBER 2023
Some local convenience stores and small shops are open, but close early.
Medium to large sized shops and shopping centres open until midday only or close for the day.
Christmas markets are open.
25TH DECEMBER 2023
Local convenience stores are open.
Many small to medium sized shops and some shopping centres are open.
Large shops (over 200m2) are closed.
Christmas markets are open.
26TH DECEMBER 2023
All shops and shopping centres are open.
Christmas markets are open.
Accommodation at Christmas
We offer hotel accommodation as part of the Prague Package and Prague Package Plus.
Includes a hotel, Prague airport transfers, sightseeing and entertainment.
Public Transport at Christmas
24TH DECEMBER 2023
Daytime: Metro trains run in 6-8 minute intervals. There are regular trams.
16:00-18:00: Metro trains run in 6-8 minute intervals. There are limited trams.
18:00-24:00: Metro trains run in 20 minute intervals. Night trams run in 30 minute intervals.
24:00-07:00: Night trams run in 30 minute intervals.
25TH-26TH DECEMBER 2023
Daytime: Metro trains run in 6-8 minute intervals. There are regular trams.
21:00-24:00 Metro trains run in 10 minute intervals. There are regular trams.
24:00-07:00: Night trams run in 30 minute intervals.
For more travel information: Public Transport.
More Information
For more information on spending Christmas Eve in Prague: Christmas Eve.
Find out what's open throughout December in Prague: December opening hours.
For a list of Christmas events: Events in Prague in December.
For information on where to stay in Prague, the weather in December, what clothes to wear, and much more, read our guide to the Prague Christmas Markets.
For an introduction to the city: Prague tourism information.
For practical information, including advice on currency exchange: Prague tourist information.
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| LIVE INFORMATION | All venues/events are available to book now -
when an event sells out, it is removed.
Places can sell out quickly, so book early to avoid disappointment. |
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| CITY CENTRE EVENTS |
All venues/events (except Traditional Czech Night) are in the city centre, within walking distance of city centre hotels.
Traditional Czech Night is outside the centre but includes a hotel pick-up. |
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CHRISTMAS 2023
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XMAS MARKETS
Old Town Square & Wenceslas Square
02 Dec-06 Jan
Daily 10:00-22:00
Entry is free
Prague Castle
02 Dec-06 Jan
Mon-Thu 09:00-18:00
Fri-Sun 09:00-19:00
Entry is free
Republic Square
25 Nov-30 Dec
Daily 10:00-22:00
Entry is free
Peace Square
20 Nov-24 Dec
Daily 10:00-20:00
Entry is free
Tyl’s Square
26 Nov-24 Dec
Daily 10:00-20:00
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LAMP LIGHTING
Charles Bridge
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TREE LIGHTING
Old Town Square
Daily 16:30
Wenceslas Square
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MIKULAS DAY
Old Town Square
05 Dec 2023
16:00-18:00 | |
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XMAS EVE
24 Dec 2023
-16:00 Christmas Mass for children at various churches
-16:30 Christmas Mass at Tyn Church
-21:00 Open-air Christmas Mass at Old Town Square
-24:00 Midnight Mass at Strahov & other churches | |
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XMAS PLANNER
24-26 Dec 2023
What's open at Christmas: restaurants, entertainment & sightseeing | |
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ICE RINKS
Čapadlo, Smetanovo nábřeží, Old Town
02 Dec-31 Jan
Daily 10:00-21:00
Ovocny trh (square behind Estates Theatre), Old Town
05 Dec-31 Jan
Daily 10:00-21:00
Na Frantisku Sports Centre, Old Town
02 Dec-31 Mar
Mon-Fri 08:00-17:30; Sat-Sun 10:00-17:00/18:00 | |
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NEW YEAR'S EVE
31 Dec 2023
Festivities & Fireworks | |
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Czech Christmas Dinner consists of fish soup, carp in breadcrumbs served with potato salad, apple strudel or sweetbread.
Find out which restaurants serve it:
Xmas Restaurants |
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