Hi traveler! Thinking about heading to Prague? What a unbelievable thought, I need to inform you! I’ve visited town quite a few occasions and fell in love with it an increasing number of with every go to. Now I contemplate it my DUTY to share some helpful info on issues to go to and do within the metropolis of 100 spires!
If you will have ever visited Prague, you understand it’s a stunning metropolis with a wealthy historical past. It is among the most visited European cities, with roughly 8 million (!!) guests annually. Considering that the inhabitants of town is 1,3 mln folks, tourism is unquestionably a giant factor right here!
Today, Prague is a metropolis that also has its justifiable share of structure from the Middle Ages and Renaissance, however it’s additionally a thriving metropolis with loads of common points of interest that draw folks from everywhere in the world.
Being an actual metropolis, Prague has rather a lot to supply vacationers. Whether you’re trying to celebration, uncover its wealthy historical past, attempt its wonderful beer, or just discover, Prague will go away you with memorable experiences.
Now let’s go make yours! 🙂
1. Admire the Old Town (and study it!)
NOTE: I’m going to attempt to match A LOT of information on this first part, so please learn this half particularly fastidiously, okay?
You will see all the pieces described in 1.1, 1.2 and so forth if you happen to go for a traditional strolling tour, however I’ll nonetheless define the principle Old Town elements under for individuals who won’t do the tour (it is best to, I’ll even offer you a free possibility!).
1.1 Take a strolling tour
Prague Old Town is a small space within the metropolis middle that was not broken within the World Wars. That is why it appears SO charming!
First issues first – I HIGHLY advocate taking a strolling tour of the Old Town in order that you can be taught all its tales from a information, not simply by gazing on the stunning buildings.
Free strolling excursions are those I at all times take myself because it proved to be essentially the most attention-grabbing technique to be taught in regards to the historical past of town. Why? The guides work on ideas solely (which means, you determine on the finish how a lot the tour was value to you), so these excursions are by no means boring – they’re filled with attention-grabbing data that can really be enjoyable to be taught!
I personally took this free strolling tour and completely LOVED it – so attention-grabbing! If you’re on the lookout for a free strolling tour on a particular matter/in one other language, please try this hyperlink – it provides you with all of them obtainable on a given date, and with opinions! P.S. Always e-book on-line prematurely, they’ve restricted availability!
NOTE: Your traditional tour ought to embody the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock (extra on the clock under), The Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, Powder Tower, John Lennon Wall, and extra.
1.2 See the Old Town Square (and check out to not get disenchanted by the Astronomical clock present!)
Old Town Square is certainly one of its most treasured spots in Prague. It is town’s historic coronary heart and that’s the place it is best to head proper after arriving within the metropolis to admire its colourful buildings and slender cobblestone streets. I’m not going to enter a lot element right here as a result of hopefully, you’re going to get all of the historic data in regards to the buildings and their historic significance through the tour.
When within the sq., don’t miss the Astronomical Clock. The clock was put in to start with of the Fifteenth century and two-thirds of the mechanism remains to be from that point! Now, there’s a factor referred to as the Astronomical Clock present which you could see each day from 9 am to 11 pm when the clock strikes the hour. It is a 30 seconds “show” throughout which 12 figures (apostles) will parade
Did you understand that apparently the Astronomical Clock present is the 2nd most disappointing vacationer attraction after the Mona Lisa within the Louvre?
In order to really benefit from the present I like to recommend making an attempt to decrease the expectations – this isn’t a Las Vegas present with fireworks we’re used to. Instead, attempt to think about how folks felt in 1410 after they first noticed it. I guess it was such a magical expertise for them! By the best way, you will notice that the earth is positioned within the middle of the clock as a result of again then that was what we thought in regards to the place of our planet. 😉
PRO TIP: You may go up the tower (70 m tall, it has a fairly good view to the Old Town). The tickets are at the moment 225.00 kč (~9 EUR). With your ticket, additionally, you will be capable of see the underground of the Old Town Hall – an intricate internet of medieval chambers, corridors, and tunnels.
2. Cross the Charles Bridge
Czechs merely love Charles. You will see many buildings and monuments named in his honor in Prague, beginning with the well-known Charles Bridge!
Charles Bridge (“Karlův most” in Czech) was constructed within the 14th century by King Charles IV. It is a 500 m lengthy bridge with necessary sculptures made out of sandstone, marble, and bronze. Some of them are originals, some didn’t make it to our occasions due to floods and so forth.
Through time, they realized that each one the completely different sorts of transportation, together with horses and even buses, have been destroying Charles Bridge, so the bridge has been used for pedestrians solely since 1965.
The bridge is about 7-10 minutes strolling from the Old Town Square and it’s completely charming with its sculptures (many individuals make a want, you will notice some sculptures have been very “touched”), musicians and the entire festive environment round it.
PRO TIP: If you may, come early within the morning or late at night time to benefit from the view of Prague Castle and the river with no crowds!
3. Explore the Prague Castle
Did you understand that Prague Castle is the most important citadel on the earth? The advanced is over 570m in size!
Located up in Mala Strana (about 15 min strolling from Charles Bridge), Prague Castle is among the greatest Prague sightseeing factors! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is among the greatest issues to do in Prague and it has a posh of palaces and nice buildings of various architectural types!
The advanced was initially constructed within the ninth century – it later grew into many buildings and cathedrals. This can be the place the place the President of the nation works from.
UPDATE: We have simply written an article on the greatest tickets and excursions to Prague citadel, remember to test it out if you’re planning on visiting!
Now, it may be a bit complicated about what’s free to go to and what’s not, so I’m going to enter particulars and I even made a map for you under:
What you may go to without cost:
- Walk round contained in the advanced
- See altering of the guards
- Prague Castle Gardens
- Enter the western a part of the St. Vitus Cathedral (to see the principle view, with out getting into inside)
FUN FACT: Did you understand that Czech Republic is, in actual fact, one of many LEAST non secular international locations on the earth?
What shouldn’t be free:
- Everything that requires getting into inside (interiors of cathedrals and palaces)
- Golden Lane (it can be visited without cost after 6 pm, however all the pieces can be closed, so it isn’t enjoyable)
Here is an incredible video that visually sums up all the pieces I stated above, test it out for a greater understanding of what’s included within the worth and the place to purchase tickets if you happen to didn’t pre-book on-line:
A guided tour or an audio information?
If you learn something from my different weblog posts, I’m ALWAYS advocating for taking a guided tour, however on this case I really am altering my thoughts. I took a guided tour myself (this one) and though it helped us to get acquainted with the place and noticed EVERYTHING, I personally suppose 3 hours is a bit too lengthy for me. If you’re very a lot into historical past, then I can by all means advocate the tour, the information was really attention-grabbing and we didn’t have to care about shopping for tickets and so forth. The worth of the guided tour is about 35 EUR (tixs are included). Check the provision right here.
If you wish to go at your personal tempo, getting an audio information and listening to data that you’re focused on would be the greatest answer. The worth of an audio information + tickets is 200 CZK + 250 CZK = ~18 EUR (test the up-to-date worth right here). If you’re a senior or a scholar, carry your ID for a 50% low cost.
PRO TIP: If you find yourself going by your self, please purchase your ticket NOT whenever you arrive (there can be a veeerrrry lengthy line), however prematurely. This ticket enables you to skip the road and provides you an intro of 20 minutes, which I feel is an ideal different between the two above! 🙂 Price: 16 EUR. P.S. Please bear in mind you’ll nonetheless must be within the safety line, nobody can skip that one.
PRO TIP 2: If you don’t thoughts strolling for 10 additional minutes, I can share a secret tip with you on the way to decrease the wait within the safety traces! The factor is – everybody goes to the doorway that’s in entrance of the tram cease referred to as “Pražský hrad” and that’s the place the safety traces are tremendous lengthy. Meanwhile, if you happen to go down the hill for 10 minutes from the following tram cease referred to as “Pohořelec”, you’ll attain one other safety management entrance with approach much less folks! 😉
PRO TIP 3: There are eating places contained in the advanced however they’re very overpriced (and the standard is so and so), there are tons of the identical or higher high quality eating places down the river proper after you exit.
4. Try the native Czech beer!
It may be as a result of the Czechs have produced beer for the reason that sixth century, or simply as a result of their beer has a wealthy taste, however a particular result’s that they drink extra beer than another nation. According to this supply, Czech folks drink 188 liters of beer per particular person per yr. Yes, which means roughly 0,5lt (19oz) per particular person per day!
Did you understand beer in most Prague eating places is definitely cheaper than water? Yep, that’s not even a joke!
The Prague Beer Museum is a good choice to attempt quite a lot of Czech beers whereas additionally having a collection of 30 beers introduced from microbreweries from round Czechia. And happening a beer tasting tour is a good exercise for younger adults! Once in Czech Republic, proper? 🙂
Most common Czech beer manufacturers it is best to attempt are Pilsner Urquell, Staropramen, Krušovice, Velkopopovický Kozel and Budweiser Budvar.
Here are some nice bars and Czech beer gardens:
- Letna Park – positively essentially the most well-known of all of them! Why? Well, positively for the breathtaking view to the entire metropolis and only a tremendous good chill environment. You should buy your beer from one of many stalls (it’s a kiosk with beer and snacks, not a restaurant) or you may even include your personal and benefit from the view!
- Strelecky Island – you’ve most likely already observed an island close to the Charles Bridge on the map? That is it! Go there not just for the view to the bridge and chill environment but in addition for the wonderful beer with the view! Bonus factors if you could find beavers, they hang around on the sting of the island in the summertime.
- Riegrovy Sady Park – this place can host over 1000 folks and it’s fairly common to look at a soccer match, for festivals and so forth. Expect chilly beer (or wine if you would like) and nice meals from everywhere in the world!
- Výtopna – a railway-style restaurant within the Old Town Square the place you get your meal served by mannequin prepare vehicles. They serve many kinds of Prague beer;
- Lókal – this place, additionally situated within the Old Town Square and close to the Old Town Hall, serves essentially the most scrumptious conventional dumplings and an excellent number of regional Czech beers. It’s additionally one of many prime eating places in Prague!
- U Kunštátů – one of many prime craft beer gardens in Prague, situated close to the Old Town Square and Old Town Hall
PRO TIP: Another native alcohol it is best to attempt is Becherovka – it’s an natural drink, often drunk for digestive help.
P.S. There can be a enjoyable new factor referred to as Beer Spas, try extra data about it my Unusual Things to do in Prague put up 😉
5. Admire the view of Prague from one of many viewpoints
Prague is wonderful on this approach – it gives a number of viewpoints to town and listed below are some most well-known ones you may select from (in no explicit order):
5.1 Petrin Tower
Petrin Lookout Tower is a good Prague landmark constructed again in 1891 to attempt to replicate one thing much like the Eiffel Tower! It is 64 m tall and it gives a pleasant 360 view of town. The worth is at the moment CZK 135 (€5). Tickets may be bought on the official web site.
5.2 Metronome (Letna Park)
Those epic footage of Prague bridges lining up you see on postcards? You will discover them in Letna Park! Price – freed from cost, after all!
FUN FACT: In the communist occasions, the park used to have the largest statue of Stalin on the earth. The statue is not any extra, however the pedestal remains to be there, that’s the place the metronome is now.
5.3 The Old Town Bridge Tower
Remember we talked in regards to the Astronomical Clock and how one can go up there? That’s the one right here once more. The view is just to the Old Town, not the entire metropolis, however nonetheless tremendous cute! It is 225.00 kč (~9 EUR) and you should buy it right here. Or you may go for a guided tour for just one EUR additional right here.
5.4 Charles Bridge Tower
Not many individuals find out about this one which is stunning since it’s situated in actually essentially the most crowded place within the metropolis! And sure, you’re going to get to see the view proper on the bridge and the citadel.
The entrance is 150 CZK (~€6) and you should buy it on-line right here. PRO TIP: Apparently, you will get it from 75 CZK (~€3) if you happen to come within the first hour after opening (test the official web site, the schedule is completely different relying on the season).
5.5. Žižkov TV Tower
For these of you with good eyesight – go searching, do you see a TV tower with enormous infants (actually) crawling up the tower? That’s the one! 🙂
Kudos to the Czech sculptor David Černý and his artwork – because of him you will notice loads of attention-grabbing artwork objects across the metropolis. Babies crawling the TV tower is certainly one of them 🙂
The tower itself gives a 360 levels view to the entire metropolis 90 m above the bottom. Price – 250 CZK (10 EUR), it may be bought right here. Also, try their restaurant referred to as Oblaca, that’s the place you may see an incredible view of town with out the crowds and revel in your dinner on the identical time!
6. Try the native meals, yum!
Ok, now as we mentioned the beer, it’s time to transfer on to Czech meals, we could?
In this part, I’m going to inform you a bit about the principle dishes it’s good to attempt, the place to attempt them, and a bit in regards to the basic etiquette in eating places (ideas and so forth.)
SPOILER ALERT: For all my vegetarians on the market – don’t fear, I provides you with some choices of good eating places too, however sadly you gained’t be capable of attempt many of the conventional meals – it’s all very meaty right here.
I’m going to say the names in English and in Czech in case you’ll go to a restaurant the place the menus will not be in English:
- Pečené vepřové koleno (Pork knuckle) – shank is first boiled in broth/beer, onions, garlic and spices, after which grilled. Served with sauerkraut or stewed cabbage.
- Knedliki – steamed items of boiled flour or potato dough. Can be made with meat or potatoes, cottage cheese and so forth.
- Polévky (soups): Bramboračka soup, thick potato soup with smoked meats. Gulášová polévka – Popular thick soup primarily based on pork, beef, poultry or rabbit meat.
- Svíčková na smetaně – Stew of younger beef or veal tenderloin with sauce and dumplings.
- Nakládaný hermelín (pickled cheese) – Camembert-like cheese aged in olive oil and spices, very hmm.. particular
- Topenci – marinated sausages
- Trdelník (rolled dough) – you will notice it actually in every single place, often topped up with ice cream. Trdelník is definitely not from Czech Republic in any respect, it’s really initially from Hungary 🙂 But hey, it’s nice as avenue meals!
If you’re a true foodie and wish to attempt essentially the most conventional dishes and have somebody defined all the pieces, I can extremely advocate this meals tour!
If you’re on the lookout for a particular expertise, do that 3-5 programs medieval dinner with limitless drinks. Not solely will you get an excellent ambiance and meals, however additionally, you will be entertained alongside the best way by performers – there are swordsmen, jugglers, and extra!
Now, I perceive this put up is getting more and more lengthy, so I’m really going to jot down a separate put up about one of the best eating places in Prague (the place I’ll cowl one of the best eating places by location), however for all my vegans and vegetarians – I acquired one other put up for you on essentially the most scrumptious vegan eating places in Prague!
Oh, and a few phrases about ideas – Yes, you’re anticipated to go away about 10% for service in Czech Republic.
PRO TIP: If you don’t have money, here’s a trick I realized from an area – when paying to your meal, simply inform them the whole worth (say, your invoice was 500 CZK and also you wish to go away 50 as ideas – simply say “I want to pay 550”) and voila – the server will get your 50 CZK!
7. Visit a museum (or two)
There are many museums in Prague to select from if you’re feeling cultural.
For native tradition and historical past, among the many prime museums in Prague, I extremely advocate is a cease at Národní Muzeum – the nation’s largest museum. If you’re a museum lover, then that is a kind of unmissable issues to do in Prague, belief me!
The museum holds as much as 14 million gadgets of pure historical past, arts, music, and extra. The primary constructing has a cupola with a gorgeous view of town – take the elevator all the best way as much as see it. The primary corridor itself is a symmetrical heaven, I’m positive all Instagrammers wish to snap a pic there!
PRO TIP: There is a second, extra fashionable a part of the museum which you could attain by a tunnel. It gives an exposition of the locals’ lives within the twentieth century, very interactive! Funnily sufficient, we nearly missed it (there have been hardly any indicators for that), so I’m very grateful for a pleasant worker who directed us to the tunnel once we have been about to go away!
PRICE: CZK 200 (€8). You can test the up to date worth right here. Admission is free each first Monday of the month.
Here are another cool museums that it is best to go to sorted by curiosity:
- National Technical Museum (it’s huuuuge, we speak about it intimately in Things to do in Prague with youngsters put up)
- Franz Kafka Museum – extremely beneficial for anybody who learn any of Kafka’s books (or for these to learn). Read extra about it in our Unusual Things to do in Prague put up
- Museum of Communism – go to for an excellent overview of the 41 years of Czechoslovakian communist historical past
- House of the Golden Ring (also referred to as Prague City Museum) – you’ll study Prague within the time of Charles IV. and Rudolf II. Check out their stunning animation of Prague within the seventeenth century!
- Jewish Museum in Prague – one of many greatest collections of Jewish artifacts on the earth
- Strahov Library – a really stunning library very near the Prague citadel
8. Take a paddle boat alongside the Vltava River
Riding a paddleboat on the Vltava is unquestionably one of many unmissable and most stress-free issues to do in Prague in case you’re out on a sunny day! I visited Prague a few occasions and at all times wished to do it, however didn’t know the place and the way a lot. I then figured it out, let me inform you all I do know:
Here is a Google map pin the place you may lease the boats (not essentially this explicit one, however the entire leases are in the identical place).
They have various kinds of pedal boats for all tastes – you will have the well-known swan, then you will have regular boats with seaside chairs (the one I took), you will have the “party” boats for 5-6 folks (actually cool!), boats that appear like classic vehicles and extra. At the top of the day they do the identical factor, so it is just a selection of esthetics. 🙂
PRICE: The worth needs to be round 300 CZK/hr (~12 EUR), however it is going to barely rely on the boat and the corporate.
You may take a cruise, that is one thing that loads of vacationers do as effectively!
I like to recommend you select between happening a 2-hour lunch panoramic cruise alongside the river or having fun with a nighttime cruise with dinner included. They are each good choices, however my choice is usually for the night time cruise since you’ll get to see the Czech landmarks and castles with a magical contact from an Open-Top glass Boat!
9. Visit the historic Vysehrad fort
The fort, which was constructed within the tenth century, was the seat of the royal courtroom and was the principle defensive construction within the capital for hundreds of years.
Vyšehrad is a gorgeous historic fort proper over the River Vltava financial institution. It is approach much less crowded than the points of interest I discussed earlier than and I positively advocate visiting when you have extra time or/and if you can be staying in New Prague or additional South (you can be very shut on this case).
If you wish to take an organized tour across the fort with a information that is aware of the native historical past, I like to recommend this 2.5 hours Vyšehrad Castle tour. You may even get pleasure from some unforgettable views of Prague from up there!
PRICE: from CZK90 (€3.5) fundamental entrance price. Check the up to date costs right here.
10. Party all night time lengthy
Nightlife in Prague is unquestionably one thing else and if you happen to nonetheless have the power to discover at night time, you’re in the fitting place! Or, if you’re coming particularly for events (there are various bachelor/ette events occurring), Prague may even have a factor or two to supply!
Start from Dlouha Street. This is the place you could find a sure sort of partying that might put the largest celebration cities in Europe to disgrace! 🙂 It may be very near the Old Town and that’s the place Prague’s primary 3 golf equipment are situated (excellent for pub crawls, huh!)
FUN FACT: Kafka lived on Dlouha Street in some unspecified time in the future and he hated it as a result of he couldn’t focus (it was too loud) so he needed to transfer out. 🙂
Here are some nice nightclubs:
- ROXY Prague – completely situated subsequent to the well-known Lokal pub!)
- Chapeau Rouge – I feel it is among the oldest golf equipment on the market)
- Karlovy Lázně – 5 story nightclub, have to be one of many greatest in Central Europe!
Here are a few nice bars (however I’ve an extended listing within the devoted article)
- Hemingway Bar – Place to style and drink absinth the right approach
- Vzorkovna – darkish, filled with smoke and unusual wall writings, they’ve nice reside music too
- Hany Bany – The place the place kids from universities collect
11. Escape town for a day
If you’re nonetheless longing for extra, Prague environment have loads of completely different locations to go to too! I’m going to advocate the principle ones which might be simply reachable by automotive/public transportation. If you may, it will be very handy to lease a automotive, however I’m additionally going to advocate some nice organized excursions for every possibility under:
11.1 Kutná Hora
Are you as much as witnessing skeletal stays of ~70,000 folks very symmetrically (I ought to even say, properly) organized in a chapel? Kutna Hora is the place then!
It does sound creepy, I do know, but when that is one thing you’d have an interest to see, it’s a as soon as in a lifetime alternative imo (there are extra ornate decorations fabricated from bones on the earth, however I haven’t seen something of this scale!).
Kutná Hora is situated 84 km from Prague which is 1 hour away by automotive or 1h 20 min by prepare.
If you wish to take an organized tour to Kutná Hora, I like to recommend this tour – it’s about €45 and it consists of transportation and all entrance charges.
11.2 Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary is a legendary spa city recognized for its scorching and mineral springs everywhere in the metropolis. If you are feeling like it’s time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the large metropolis, I extremely advocate staying in Karlovy Vary in a single day, they’ve tons of tremendous good spa resorts!
The city is 1,5-hour away by automotive (127 km) from Prague, in any other case, it’s 2h 10 min by prepare.
If you do not need to consider the transportation and put together your agenda, you may take this Prague to Karlovy Vary day tour. For the worth of ~€70 you’re going to get a 3-course lunch, an expert information within the metropolis and a resort pick-up/drop-off.
11.3 Karlstejn Castle
Karlstejn Castle is a big Gothic citadel constructed by, you guessed it, Charles IV within the 14th century. They have many alternative tickets on the location which might get a bit complicated, however the fundamental one is at the moment 220Kč (~8.5 EUR).
The citadel is situated 30 km from Prague which is a few 45-minute prepare experience (+30 min stroll from the prepare station).
P.S. If you will have a while, there’s a good forest round and the Berounka river flows close by if you’re focused on swimming or rowing.
The most snug approach of getting there and having fun with the citadel although is taking an organized tour that takes care of the transport out of your resort (~50 EUR per particular person).
NOTE: There can be Český Krumlov, I see different websites embody it within the listing, however I do NOT advocate visiting it as a day journey, the highway is 3 if not 4 hours a method and I feel that charming city deserves a minimum of 1 full day of visiting with no rush.
| 📅 How many days: | 2-4 |
| 📍 Best neighborhood: | Old Town |
| 🍽️ Dinner for two: | €28 |
| 👶 Family pleasant rating: | Great |
| 🚕 Average taxi worth: | €8 |
| 💵 Avg resort worth: | €70 |
| ✈️ Cost of touring: | Medium |
Practical data about Prague
Last however not least, right here is a few tremendous necessary data on greatest lodging choices, tips about transportation, costs within the metropolis and foreign money alternate secrets and techniques:
Where to remain in Prague, Czech Republic
Here are some choices with nice opinions and good costs I’ve discovered that you’ll love:
(UPDATE: if you happen to want extra choices/a few of these ones are booked out already, we’ve a complete put up on lodging within the metropolis, it’s damaged down by greatest areas and, after all, costs – test it out right here)
Luxury (€150 and up):
- Grand Hotel Bohemia – This is among the prime 5-star resorts in Prague, Czech Republic and it gives free Wi-Fi, satellite tv for pc TV, fashionable furnishings, and bathtubs in all bogs, all present in every of the spacious rooms. Plus, it’s additionally very near Wenceslas Square and the bridge, two of the details of town!
- Hotel Waldstein – It is situated very near Prague Castle and is about in a 14th-century constructing. All the rooms have a flat-screen satellite tv for pc TV, free tea/espresso making services, and extra. Plus, it gives good views of town as effectively!
Middle-priced (from €50 to €150):
- MOODs Charles Bridge – This is a 4-star boutique resort within the Old Town, excellent for these questioning the place to remain in Prague for an excellent worth! Set a 6-minute stroll from the Astronomical Clock, it gives the visitors free Wi-F and a gymnasium
- Hotel Prague Golden Age – This resort is in a UNESCO-protected Fifteenth-century constructing and gives rooms all with authentic furnishings and Renaissance frescoes, a really traditional technique to spend your keep. Nice views of Prague included!
Budget (as much as €50):
- Hostel Downtown – It is a colourful and vigorous embellished hostel within the middle of Prague that features free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge for all of the visitors, and three computer systems if wanted.
- Hostel Kaiser – It is a contemporary resort by way of home equipment, décor, and furnishings whereas being very snug and with an excellent worth! Each room consists of free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and extra.
Where to vary cash in Prague, Czech Republic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G2QXEWVF5ZI
Prague, though it’s a part of the European Union, doesn’t use Euros as a result of it has and makes use of its personal foreign money which is the Czech Koruna also referred to as Czech Crown (CZK). Here is a basic thought of what the conversion charges are (click on on the hyperlink to see up-to-date charge):
ATTENTION: There are so many scams with exchanging cash within the metropolis, it’s ridiculous! Just watch the video above – it explains very effectively in regards to the so referred to as “0% commission” locations that in actual fact cost you wherever from 20 to 40%!
HOW TO AVOID THE EXCHANGE SCAM: Honestly, I might not even use the alternate locations in any respect within the first place (simply withdraw cash from ATMs, I’ll clarify which of them under). But if you must, use the beneficial exchanges under and ask them BEFORE handing cash to them – “I want to exchange 100 EUR, how much money will I get?”. This will assist you to perceive how a lot cash you’re really dropping (all of them cost fee, that’s how they generate profits, however 5% is acceptable-ish, whereas 20% shouldn’t be).
Remember – when you want money in some locations, most of them settle for playing cards – so, even when it’s good to withdraw cash, it shouldn’t be rather a lot.
Here are the alternate locations in Old Town I like to recommend so that you can alternate cash: Nekazanka alternate, Franz Kafka sq. Exchange
Guess what, the ATMs are additionally tough and might cost you extra cash if you’re not cautious. Watch this video and don’t withdraw cash from Euronet ATMs. In truth, even massive banks do the hidden charges trick defined within the video, however I discovered that Raiffeisen financial institution was really okay, so I can advocate it.
So yeah, backside line – simply pay with the cardboard the place potential and if the terminal asks you by which foreign money you wish to pay, at all times go for the native foreign money (CZK on this case), that is how you’ll keep away from all of the hidden conversions and so forth.
How to get from the airport to the Prague middle
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is about 18 km from Prague metropolis middle and it takes about 40 minutes to get there by automotive. Let’s see that are essentially the most handy methods of getting from the airport to Prague:
By taxi
I’m including this feature first as that is essentially the most handy on this case. I like to recommend utilizing one of many taxi apps like Uber or Bolt (get 3 EUR off your first experience utilizing this promo code – RLN3YM). The worth goes to be 15-20 EUR if you will town middle.
If you need somebody to fulfill you with the signal and no ready time, then Welcome Pickups I can extremely advocate, you may also ensure that your driver will communicate English. The experience has a €27 flat price.
Last however not least, there may be additionally a shuttle bus that runs each hour and it’ll ship you to the resort for the worth of 11 EUR, however I might say it is just value it if you’re touring alone.
By public transportation
There are a few buses departing from the airport (191,119 and 100). Use Google maps to see which one you will have (there can be a change to the metro in some unspecified time in the future). A 90-minute ticket prices CZK 32 (€1.20) and the experience is about 50 min.
How to get round Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is a really pedestrian-friendly metropolis, that is why I like to recommend strolling across the city if you happen to can. But listed below are one of the best methods to maneuver round Prague:
By public transportation
The public transportation system is excellent and full in Prague – they’ve many buses, trams (I particularly like trams there!), and metro traces that go across the complete Prague, so you may effectively save a while.
There is an possibility of buying a ticket for twenty-four hours or 72 hours beginning at CZK 115 (€6) that can be utilized on all the general public transportation methods – buses, trams, and subways.
You can get the tickets at any yellow ticket merchandising machine or go to a ticket workplace on the metro station. a 90-minute ticket prices CZK 32 (€1.20)
You can test extra particulars on public transport tickets right here.
By taxi
There are taxi apps like Uber or Bolt (get 3 EUR off your first experience utilizing this promo code – RLN3YM). A ten-minute experience will price you about CZK 120 (€5).
By electrical moped (scooter/bike)
If you feel snug driving a scooter within the metropolis, I can advocate you a cool motor-sharing app referred to as Be-Rider. When you put in the app, the primary 15 minutes driving can be freed from cost, then it’s about 0,2 EUR per minute, see the total worth listing right here.
We love taking scooters once we are in numerous cities – you don’t rely on public transportation and it is usually inexpensive (plus, you may go away your bike wherever and take one other one if you end up able to go once more!). When we lived in Barcelona, we used them nearly every day!
By electrical scooter (kick scooter)
I attempted it myself, it isn’t exhausting in any respect, the one draw back to utilizing it in Prague particularly is that they’ve too many cobblestone streets which makes the experience fairly bumpy. 🙂
If you have already got the Uber app, you don’t even have to register – there are a few manufacturers on the market, however the one by Uber appear to be extra quite a few. The worth was 25 CZK to begin after which 5 CZK per minute.
I don’t suppose it ended up actually saving us some huge cash (as a vacationer you are likely to get misplaced and simply go slower), so I can advocate it as a enjoyable approach of attending to level B if you end up drained/bored. 🙂
Is Prague costly?
Now that you understand kind of in regards to the prime issues to do in Prague, have you ever been questioning how a lot it’s good to pay per day in Prague with the intention to go to all these points of interest and style some wonderful Czech meals and beer as effectively?
Let me share an thought of how a lot you’d roughly pay for two folks:
- The 24-hour transportation ticket for every type of public transportation – €4.30 per particular person
- A traditional cup of espresso in a café – €2
- Meal for two – ~€22
- Accommodation for two – €120 per night time (this one actually relies upon)
- An common museum entrance price – €10 per particular person
How many days to spend in Prague, Czech Republic
I like to recommend you keep a minimum of 2 days, which can be sufficient to go to all one of the best issues to do in Prague, get pleasure from some nice meals, and see town at darkish with all of the castles and the principle sq. fantastically lighted!
If you’re simply stopping by and have lower than a day earlier than leaving to your subsequent journey vacation spot, you may wish to benefit from the prime issues to do in Prague if you happen to bounce on the hop-on hop-off bus across the metropolis or be a part of a 4-hour strolling tour to the principle websites to get a taste of Prague.
Conclusion
Phew, I do know I are likely to get into particulars, however I sincerely hope it was helpful and my issues to do in Prague information won’t solely prevent some money and time, however may even assist to have an incredible time within the metropolis!
Just to wrap up – you will have my listing of greatest issues to do within the metropolis above and the second half is loads of sensible data which incorporates resort suggestions, quick transportation overview, and another ideas like the place to eat and the way to save cash.
I hope this text in regards to the prime issues to do in Prague is a good place to begin so that you can create your excellent itinerary and I want you a good time on this wonderful metropolis!
If you will have any questions or wish to share another issues to do in Prague, Czech Republic please put up them within the feedback under, I’m at all times joyful to reply!
Yulia
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