21 Quirky and Unusual Things to Do in Prague (by a local!)

After living in Prague for a few years, I’m finally sharing my list of unusual things to do in Prague! If you want to live like a local while visiting Prague — not in the boring way, but in the awesome way — you are going to LOVE this list.

Prague is an enormously popular city to visit — but most travelers come for a few days and stick to the city center. They visit Old Town Square, the Charles Bridge, the Astronomical Clock, the Lennon Wall, Prague Castle, and maybe pop into the Vinohrady neighborhood for a meal if they’re feeling a bit offbeat.

There’s nothing wrong with that, but as a result, it feels like Prague is two cities. The city center — the Old Town and New Town — is filled with tourists and businesses that cater to them. The surrounding neighborhoods, however, are nearly 100% locals and have a completely different vibe and feeling.

That’s a big difference from Paris, Barcelona, or London, for example. In those European cities, travelers tend to venture out into different neighborhoods. But in Prague, even experienced travelers tend to stick to the city center and not venture far beyond.

As a result, I’ve put together a list of things that my Prague friends and I love to do. You’ll find a lot of foodie things on this list, from where to find Vietnamese egg coffees and the most decadent větrník pastry in town, as well as some nearby hikes and bike trips that Prague locals love, quirky touristy activities like the beer spa, and some meals you’ll never forget.

Prague is a fantastic place to live — and with this list of unusual things to do in Prague, perhaps you’ll start feeling like a local yourself.

So this is my call — go beyond the standard things to do in Prague! You’re going to love it here.

This post was published in April 2023.

Unusual Things to Do in Prague

Hit Up a Food Festival

If you’re visiting Prague on a weekend in spring, summer, or fall, guess what — you will likely come across at least one food festival! Food festivals are one of my favorite things about living in Prague — they are popular and varied and happen all the time.

How do you find food festivals in Prague? I recommend taking a look at Facebook Events. They will always tell you what’s going on.

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