Even though it only takes about 30 minutes for a non-stop walk between Prague Castle and Wenceslas Square, the walk could last up to half a day, depending on how much time you spend at each landmark. The walk starts at the top of the hill behind Prague Castle, which makes it a downhill walk all the way. If you wish, take a n. 22 or 23 tram (for example, they leave from [1] Stepanska Station) and alight at [2] Pohorelec station.
Walk down Pohorelec street, admiring the wonderful view, and turn left into Loretanske Namesti. On your right is [3] The Loreto a complex containing beautiful chapels and chambers, decorated with impressive statues and fountains.
Return to Pohorelec street and continue down to [4] Hradcanské námestí at the end of which is the [5] entrance to the Prague Castle complex (the shaded area). Pick up a brochure and wander through, but be sure to visit [6] St. Vitus Cathedral, the [7] Powder Tower, [8] St. George's Convent, the tiny houses in [9] The Golden Lane and [10] Lobkowitcz Palace. In the Royal Gardens you will find the [11] Riding School, the [12] Ball-game Hall and the [13] Royal Summer Palace.
Exit the Castle complex where you entered and walk down the evocative [14] Old Castle Stairs to Thunovska street and follow the trail around to [15] Wallenstein Palace and Garden. Albrecht von Wallenstein was apparently one of the original property developers, purchasing 22 houses, a brick kiln and 3 gardens in order to make room for his palace. It is now the seat of the Senate of the Czech Republic. Wander through the peaceful garden and exit into Letenska street below.
Follow Letenska back to [16] Malostranske Namesti, the centre of Mala Strana (or Lesser Town). In this square, and all around in the cobblestone side streets, there is plenty to explore in the small boutique shops, churches, traditional Czech pubs and restaurants. In the square itself, you will find St. Nicholas Cathedral (concerts held here), and Lichtenstein Palace, the first large Baroque building in Prague. This is also the start of Nerudova Street, named after the 19th century Czech writer and journalist Jan Neruda. (Interestingly, Pablo Neruda, the Nobel Prize-winning Chilean author, took his name from Jan Neruda). Many of the houses in this street still have the old signs used to identify residents that were in common use prior to the introduction of house numbering.
You may return by either catching a number 22 or 23 tram from [17] Malostranske Namesti station or by strolling across [18] Charles Bridge.