Prague has a comprehensive network of trams and buses. For details of routes and prices see: www.dpp.cz.

For general information about Prague and the Czech Republic see: www.pis.cz and www.czech.cz.

Here are 10 ways to spend an active afternoon in Prague:

1. Wander around the Old Town or take a walking tour around the main sights with Prague Walks, a company that also offers a range of specialist walking tours.
   
   
2. Jump on board the tourist train that leaves from the old town square every half hour. Adults €8. Under 12s free. For details see: www.ekoexpres.cz.
   
   
3. Join a cruise along the Vltara river departing from the Rašínovo nábřeží wharf daily at 15.30. For details see: www.paroplavba.cz.
   
   
4. Take a city tour. Try Cityrama or Best Tour.
   
   
5. Visit Prague Castle and stroll around its stately gardens. For details see: www.pis.cz and www.czech.cz.
   
   
6. Visit the National Museum.
   
   
7. Attend a matinee at the Narodni Divadlo (National Theatre) or at the Prague State Opera.
   
   
8. Take off in a hot-air balloon with Ballooning CZ.
   
   
9. Cycle 40 km through the Eeský Kras National Park to Karlštejn Castle with Central European Adventures.
   
   
10. Take a trip out of town to Sumava National Park, where you can cross-country ski in the winter and cycle in the summer.