Scavenger hunt in Prague

Astronomical Clock pose

Find the Astronomical Clock (Pražský orloj) on the Old Town Hall. Time your group photo with the hourly procession of the apostles if you can.

Beer hall group shot

Czechs drink more beer per capita than any other country. Find a beer hall (U Fleku, Pivovarsky dum, anywhere local), order a round and take a group toast photo.

Bohemian crystal hunt

Prague is famous for Bohemian crystal. Find a crystal shop window and take a team photo of the most striking display.

Castle view group shot

From Prague Castle: take a group photo with the city panorama (red roofs, Vltava, bridges) spread out below.

Charles Bridge statue pose

On Charles Bridge: pick one of the 30 baroque statues and take a team photo where everyone imitates its pose.

Checkpoint: Charles Bridge

Navigate to Charles Bridge over the Vltava and check in.

Checkpoint: Prague Castle

Navigate up to Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) and check in once you can see St. Vitus Cathedral.

Checkpoint: Wenceslas Square

Navigate to Wenceslas Square (Václavské náměstí) and check in.

Local Pražák tip

Convince a local to share a tip about the city. Take a photo with your impromptu guide.

Old Town Square pose

On the Old Town Square: take a group photo with the colorful baroque facades behind. Everyone strikes a medieval merchant pose.

Prague finale

Final challenge. Find a beautiful Prague spot (a bridge, a hilltop, a baroque corner) and take an amazing group photo.

Prague kick-off

The hunt begins! Find a typical Prague backdrop (a tram, a Gothic spire, a beer hall) and take a group photo with everyone striking a Bohemian pose.

Spot a Bohemian crystal display

Find a window full of Bohemian crystal glasses and chandeliers (around Old Town there are dozens of shops). Photograph the sparkle.

Spot a Czech beer glass

Find a tall Czech pilsner glass (Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen, Budvar) on a pub table. The thick head of foam is the giveaway. Photograph it.

Spot a Czech goulash

Find a bowl of Czech goulash (beef stew with dumplings) on a pub menu or table. Photograph the gravy with the bread-dumplings (knedlíky).

Spot a Czech kolache or vetrnik

Find a koláč (round filled pastry) or větrník (cream-and-caramel choux) in a bakery window. Photograph the Czech pastry.

Spot a Kafka reference

Find a Kafka reference: the Kafka Museum facade, the rotating Kafka head statue, a "Metamorphosis" cockroach mural, a Kafka quote in a window. Photograph it.

Spot a klobása sausage

Find a grilled klobása (Czech sausage in a bun) at a street stall. The Wenceslas Square stalls have them. Photograph the sausage with mustard.

Spot a marionette

Find a wooden marionette in a souvenir shop window or being operated by a busker. Prague's puppet tradition goes back centuries. Photograph the strings.

Spot a Mucha poster

Find an Alphonse Mucha Art Nouveau poster in a shop window, museum, or as decor in a café (Mucha is a Czech icon). Photograph the long curving woman.

Spot a Petřín lookout

Find the Petřín Lookout Tower (small Eiffel cousin) on Petřín Hill, or photograph the funicular climbing up. Photograph the tower or the funicular.

Spot a pilsner pour

Find a bartender pouring a Czech pilsner the traditional way (often three pours with the slanted glass technique). Photograph the pour.

Spot a Powder Tower

Find the Powder Tower (Prašná brána), the gothic gate at the end of Celetná Street. Photograph the dark tower.

Spot a Prague absinthe spoon

Find an absinthe bar or shop with the slotted spoon, sugar cube and green spirit (Hemingway Bar, U Sudu). Photograph the slotted spoon.