11 Best Things to Do in Prague (+Prices!), 2024 Update

Hi traveler! Thinking about heading to Prague? What a unbelievable concept, I need to let you know! 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, it’s a lovely metropolis with a wealthy historical past. It is without doubt one of the most visited European cities, with roughly 8 million (!!) guests annually. Considering that the inhabitants of town is 1,3 mln individuals, 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, but it surely’s additionally a thriving metropolis with loads of common points of interest that draw individuals from all around the world.

Being an actual metropolis, Prague has lots to supply vacationers. Whether you’re seeking to celebration, uncover its wealthy historical past, attempt its wonderful beer, or just discover, Prague will depart you with memorable experiences.

Now let’s go make yours! 🙂 

1. Admire the Old Town (and find out about it!)

NOTE: I’m going to attempt to match A LOT of information on this first part, so please learn this half particularly rigorously, okay?

You will see all the things described in 1.1, 1.2 and so forth in case you go for a basic strolling tour, however I’ll nonetheless define the primary Old Town elements beneath for individuals who is not going to do the tour (it’s best to, I’ll even offer you a free choice!). 

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 seems SO charming!

First issues first – I HIGHLY advocate taking a strolling tour of the Old Town in order that you may study all its tales from a information, not simply by gazing on the lovely buildings. 

Free strolling excursions are those I all the time take myself because it proved to be probably the most fascinating strategy to study in regards to the historical past of town. Why? The guides work on ideas solely (that means, you determine on the finish how a lot the tour was price to you), so these excursions are by no means boring – they’re filled with fascinating information that may truly be enjoyable to study!

I personally took this free strolling tour and completely LOVED it – so fascinating! If you’re on the lookout for a free strolling tour on a selected matter/in one other language, please try this hyperlink – it will provide you with all of them accessible on a given date, and with opinions! P.S. Always ebook on-line upfront, they’ve restricted availability!

NOTE: Your basic tour ought to embody the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock (extra on the clock beneath), The Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, Powder Tower, John Lennon Wall, and extra. 

1.2 See the Old Town Square (and take a look at to not get upset 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’s 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’ll get all of the historic information 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 day by 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 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 individuals felt in 1410 once they first noticed it. I guess it was such a magical expertise for them! By the way in which, you will note 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 presently 225.00 kč (~9 EUR). With your ticket, additionally, you will be capable to 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 produced from 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 totally 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 note some sculptures have been very “touched”), musicians and the entire festive environment round it. 

PRO TIP: If you’ll be able to, come early within the morning or late at evening to benefit from the view of Prague Castle and the river with no crowds!

3. Explore the Prague Castle

Did that Prague Castle is the biggest fort on this planet? The complicated is over 570m in size! 

Located up in Mala Strana (about 15 min strolling from Charles Bridge), Prague Castle is without doubt one of the finest Prague sightseeing factors! This UNESCO World Heritage Site is without doubt one of the finest issues to do in Prague and it has a posh of palaces and nice buildings of various architectural types!

The complicated was initially constructed within the ninth century – it later grew into many buildings and cathedrals. This can also be the place the place the President of the nation works from. 

UPDATE: We have simply written an article on the finest tickets and excursions to Prague fort, make sure to test it out if you’re planning on visiting!

Now, it could 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 beneath:

What you’ll be able to go to without spending a dime:

• Walk round contained in the complicated 
• See altering of the guards 
• Prague Castle Gardens 
• Enter the western a part of the St. Vitus Cathedral (to see the primary view, with out coming into inside)

FUN FACT: Did that Czech Republic is, in truth, one of many LEAST non secular nations on this planet?

What will not be free:

• Everything that requires coming into inside (interiors of cathedrals and palaces)
• Golden Lane (it may also be visited without spending a dime after 6 pm, however all the things will probably be closed, so it’s not enjoyable)

Here is a tremendous video that visually sums up all the things I mentioned above, test it out for a greater understanding of what’s included within the worth and the place to purchase tickets in case you 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 truly am altering my thoughts. I took a guided tour myself (this one) and although it helped us to get acquainted with the place and noticed EVERYTHING, I personally assume 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 truly fascinating 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 supply right here.

If you want to go at your individual tempo, getting an audio information and listening to information that you’re keen on would be the finest 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 pupil, convey your ID for a 50% low cost. 

PRO TIP: If you find yourself going by your self, please purchase your ticket NOT while you arrive (there will probably be a veeerrrry lengthy line), however upfront. This ticket helps you to skip the road and provides you an intro of 20 minutes, which I believe is an ideal different between the two above! 🙂 Price: 16 EUR. P.S. Please bear in mind you’ll nonetheless should be within the safety line, nobody can skip that one.

PRO TIP 2: If you don’t thoughts strolling for 10 further minutes, I can share a secret tip with you on the way to decrease the wait within the safety strains! 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 strains are tremendous lengthy. Meanwhile, in case you go down the hill for 10 minutes from the subsequent tram cease referred to as “Pohořelec”, you’ll attain one other safety management entrance with manner much less individuals! 😉 

PRO TIP 3: There are eating places contained in the complicated 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 could be as a result of the Czechs have produced beer because the 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 individuals drink 188 liters of beer per individual per 12 months. Yes, which means roughly 0,5lt (19oz) per individual per day!

Did 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 a wide range of Czech beers whereas additionally having a choice 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’s 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 probably 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 can purchase your beer from one of many stalls (it’s a kiosk with beer and snacks, not a restaurant) or you’ll be able to even include your individual 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 yow will discover beavers, they hang around on the sting of the island in the summertime. 
• Riegrovy Sady Park – this place can host over 1000 individuals and it’s fairly common to observe a soccer match, for festivals and so forth. Expect chilly beer (or wine if you need) and nice meals from all around the world! 
• Výtopna – a railway-style restaurant within the Old Town Square the place you get your meal served by mannequin practice automobiles. They serve many sorts of Prague beer;
• Lókal – this place, additionally situated within the Old Town Square and close to the Old Town Hall, serves probably the most scrumptious conventional dumplings and a terrific number of regional Czech beers. It’s additionally one of many high eating places in Prague!
• U Kunštátů – one of many high craft beer gardens in Prague, situated close to the Old Town Square and Old Town Hall

PRO TIP: Another native alcohol it’s best to attempt is Becherovka – it’s an natural drink, often drunk for digestive help.

P.S. There can also be a enjoyable new factor referred to as Beer Spas, try extra information about it my Unusual Things to do in Prague submit 😉 

5. Admire the view of Prague from one of many viewpoints

Prague is wonderful on this manner – it affords a number of viewpoints to town and listed here are some most well-known ones you’ll be able to 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 affords a pleasant 360 view of town. The worth is presently CZK 135 (€5). Tickets could be bought on the official web site. 

5.2 Metronome (Letna Park)
Those epic photos 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 most important statue of Stalin on this planet. The statue isn’t 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 simply 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’ll be able to go for a guided tour for just one EUR further right here. 

5.4 Charles Bridge Tower
Not many individuals find out about this one which is shocking since it’s situated in actually probably the most crowded place within the metropolis! And sure, you’ll get to see the view proper on the bridge and the fort. 

The entrance is 150 CZK (~€6) and you should buy it on-line right here. PRO TIP: Apparently, you may get it from 75 CZK (~€3) in case you come within the first hour after opening (test the official web site, the schedule is totally 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 big infants (actually) crawling up the tower? That’s the one! 🙂

Kudos to the Czech sculptor David Černý and his artwork – due to him you will note a number of fascinating artwork objects across the metropolis. Babies crawling the TV tower is certainly one of them 🙂 

The tower itself affords 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’ll be able to see a tremendous view of town with out the crowds and luxuriate in your dinner on the similar time! 

6. Try the native meals, yum!

Ok, now as we mentioned the beer, it’s time to transfer on to Czech meals, lets?

In this part, I’m going to let you know a bit about the primary dishes it’s essential attempt, the place to attempt them, and a bit in regards to the common etiquette in eating places (ideas and so forth.)

SPOILER ALERT: For all my vegetarians on the market – don’t fear, I will provide you with some choices of good eating places too, however sadly you gained’t be capable to attempt a lot 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 usually are not 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 based mostly 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 note it actually all over the place, often topped up with ice cream. Trdelník is definitely not from Czech Republic in any respect, it’s truly initially from Hungary 🙂 But hey, it’s nice as avenue meals!

If you’re a true foodie and want to attempt probably the most conventional dishes and have somebody defined all the things, I can extremely advocate this meals tour!

If you’re on the lookout for a particular expertise, do this 3-5 programs medieval dinner with limitless drinks. Not solely will you get a terrific ambiance and meals, however additionally, you will be entertained alongside the way in which by performers – there are swordsmen, jugglers, and extra! 

Now, I perceive this submit is getting more and more lengthy, so I’m truly going to jot down a separate submit about the most effective eating places in Prague (the place I’ll cowl the most effective eating places by location), however for all my vegans and vegetarians – I received one other submit for you on probably 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 discovered 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 depart 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 high 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 objects of pure historical past, arts, music, and extra. The important constructing has a cupola with an exquisite view of town – take the elevator all the way in which as much as see it. The important corridor itself is a symmetrical heaven, I’m positive all Instagrammers want to snap a pic there!

PRO TIP: There is a second, extra trendy a part of the museum which you could attain by a tunnel. It affords 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’s best to go to sorted by curiosity:

• National Technical Museum (it’s huuuuge, we discuss it intimately in Things to do in Prague with youngsters submit)
• Franz Kafka Museum – extremely really useful 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 submit
• Museum of Communism – go to for a terrific overview of the 41 years of Czechoslovakian communist historical past
• House of the Golden Ring (often known as Prague City Museum) – you’ll find out about Prague within the time of Charles IV. and Rudolf II. Check out their lovely animation of Prague within the seventeenth century!
• Jewish Museum in Prague – one of many largest collections of Jewish artifacts on this planet 
• Strahov Library – a really lovely library very near the Prague fort 

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 all the time needed to do it, however didn’t know the place and the way a lot. I then figured it out, let me let you know all I do know: 

Here is a Google map pin the place you’ll be able to hire 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 individuals (actually cool!), boats that seem like classic automobiles and extra. At the tip of the day they do the identical factor, so it’s only a alternative of esthetics. 🙂

PRICE: The worth ought to be round 300 CZK/hr (~12 EUR), however it’s going to barely rely upon the boat and the corporate. 

You may take a cruise, that is one thing that a number of vacationers do as properly!

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 generally for the evening 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 court docket and was the primary defensive construction within the capital for hundreds of years.

Vyšehrad is an exquisite historic fort proper over the River Vltava financial institution. It is manner 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 take pleasure in 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 evening lengthy 

Nightlife in Prague is unquestionably one thing else and in case you nonetheless have the power to discover at evening, you’re in the correct place! Or, if you’re coming particularly for events (there are a lot of bachelor/ette events taking place), Prague may even have a factor or two to supply!

Start from Dlouha Street. This is the place yow will discover a sure sort of partying that would put the most important celebration cities in Europe to disgrace! 🙂 It may be very near the Old Town and that’s the place Prague’s important 3 golf equipment are situated (good for pub crawls, huh!)

FUN FACT: Kafka lived on Dlouha Street sooner or later 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 believe it is without doubt one of the oldest golf equipment on the market)
• Karlovy Lázně – 5 story nightclub, should be one of many largest 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 correct manner
• Vzorkovna – darkish, filled with smoke and unusual wall writings, they’ve nice stay music too
• Hany Bany – The place the place children from universities collect

11. Escape town for a day

If you’re nonetheless longing for extra, Prague environment have a number of totally different locations to go to too! I’m going to advocate the primary ones which are simply reachable by automotive/public transportation. If you’ll be able to, it will be very handy to hire a automotive, however I’m additionally going to advocate some nice organized excursions for every choice beneath:

11.1 Kutná Hora 

Are you as much as witnessing skeletal stays of ~70,000 individuals 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’ll have an interest to see, it’s a as soon as in a lifetime alternative imo (there are extra ornate decorations product of bones on this planet, 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 practice.

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 identified for its sizzling and mineral springs all around the metropolis. If you’re feeling like it’s time to take a break from the hustle and bustle of the massive metropolis, I extremely advocate staying in Karlovy Vary in a single day, they’ve tons of tremendous good spa motels!

The city is 1,5-hour away by automotive (127 km) from Prague, in any other case, it’s 2h 10 min by practice. 

If you don’t want to consider the transportation and put together your agenda, you’ll be able to take this Prague to Karlovy Vary day tour. For the worth of ~€70 you’ll get a 3-course lunch, knowledgeable information within the metropolis and a resort pick-up/drop-off. 

11.3 Karlstejn Castle

Karlstejn Castle is a big Gothic fort 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 presently 220Kč (~8.5 EUR). 

The fort is situated 30 km from Prague which is a couple of 45-minute practice trip (+30 min stroll from the practice 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 keen on swimming or rowing.

The most snug manner of getting there and having fun with the fort although is taking an organized tour that takes care of the transport out of your resort (~50 EUR per individual). 

NOTE: There can also 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 technique and I believe that charming city deserves not less than 1 full day of visiting with no rush. 

Practical information about Prague

Last however not least, right here is a few tremendous necessary information on finest lodging choices, recommendations on transportation, costs within the metropolis and foreign money trade 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: in case you want extra choices/a few of these ones are booked out already, we now have a complete submit on lodging within the metropolis, it’s damaged down by finest areas and, after all, costs – test it out right here)

Luxury (€150 and up):

• Grand Hotel Bohemia – This is without doubt one of the high 5-star motels in Prague, Czech Republic and it affords free Wi-Fi, satellite tv for pc TV, trendy 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 affords good views of town as properly!

Middle-priced (from €50 to €150):

• MOODs Charles Bridge – This is a 4-star boutique resort within the Old Town, good for these questioning the place to remain in Prague for a terrific worth! Set a 6-minute stroll from the Astronomical Clock, it affords the company free Wi-F and a health club
• Hotel Prague Golden Age – This resort is in a UNESCO-protected Fifteenth-century constructing and affords rooms all with unique furnishings and Renaissance frescoes, a really basic strategy to spend your keep. Nice views of Prague included!

Budget (as much as €50):

• Hostel Downtown – It is a colourful and energetic embellished hostel within the middle of Prague that features free Wi-Fi, a shared lounge for all of the company, and three computer systems if wanted.
• Hostel Kaiser – It is a contemporary resort when it comes to home equipment, décor, and furnishings whereas being very snug and with a terrific worth! Each room consists of free Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, and extra.

Where to vary cash in Prague, Czech Republic

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 often known as Czech Crown (CZK). Here is a common concept 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 properly in regards to the so referred to as “0% commission” locations that in truth cost you anyplace from 20 to 40%!

HOW TO AVOID THE EXCHANGE SCAM: Honestly, I’d not even use the trade locations in any respect within the first place (simply withdraw cash from ATMs, I’ll clarify which of them beneath). But if it’s important to, use the really useful exchanges beneath and ask them BEFORE handing cash to them – “I want to exchange 100 EUR, how much money will I get?”. This will enable you to perceive how a lot cash you’re truly shedding (all of them cost fee, that’s how they generate profits, however 5% is acceptable-ish, whereas 20% will not be). 

Remember – when you want money in some locations, most of them settle for playing cards – so, even when it’s essential withdraw cash, it shouldn’t be lots. 

Here are the trade locations in Old Town I like to recommend so that you can trade cash: Nekazanka trade, Franz Kafka sq. Exchange

Guess what, the ATMs are additionally difficult and might cost you extra cash if you’re not cautious. Watch this video and don’t withdraw cash from Euronet ATMs. In reality, even massive banks do the hidden charges trick defined within the video, however I discovered that Raiffeisen financial institution was truly okay, so I can advocate it. 

So yeah, backside line – simply pay with the cardboard the place doable and if the terminal asks you during which foreign money you wish to pay, all the time 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 probably the most handy methods of getting from the airport to Prague:

By taxi
I’m including this feature first as that is probably 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 trip utilizing this promo code – ​​RLN3YM). The worth goes to be 15-20 EUR if you’ll town middle. 

If you need somebody to satisfy you with the signal and no ready time, then Welcome Pickups I can extremely advocate, you can even make certain that your driver will communicate English. The trip has a €27 flat price. 

Last however not least, there’s additionally a shuttle bus that runs each hour and it’ll ship you to the resort for the worth of 11 EUR, however I’d say it’s only price 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 have to (there will probably be a change to the metro sooner or later). A 90-minute ticket prices CZK 32 (€1.20) and the trip is about 50 min. 

How to get round Prague, Czech Republic

Prague is a really pedestrian-friendly metropolis, because of this I like to recommend strolling across the city in case you can. But listed here are the most effective 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 strains that go across the whole Prague, so you’ll be able to effectively save a while.

There is an choice 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 programs – 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 trip utilizing this promo code – ​​RLN3YM). A ten-minute trip will price you about CZK 120 (€5). 

By electrical moped (scooter/motorcycle)

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 using will probably 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 several cities – you don’t rely upon public transportation and it’s also inexpensive (plus, you’ll be able to depart your bike anyplace 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’s not laborious in any respect, the one draw back to utilizing it in Prague specifically is that they’ve too many cobblestone streets which makes the trip 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 start out after which 5 CZK per minute. 

I don’t assume 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 manner of attending to level B if you end up drained/bored. 🙂 

Is Prague costly?

Now that roughly in regards to the high issues to do in Prague, have you ever been questioning how a lot it’s essential pay per day in Prague as a way to go to all these points of interest and style some wonderful Czech meals and beer as properly?

Let me share an concept of how a lot you’ll roughly pay for two individuals:

• The 24-hour transportation ticket for every type of public transportation – €4.30 per individual
• A basic cup of espresso in a café – €2
• Meal for two – ~€22
• Accommodation for two – €120 per evening (this one actually relies upon)
• An common museum entrance price – €10 per individual

How many days to spend in Prague, Czech Republic

I like to recommend you keep not less than 2 days, which will probably be sufficient to go to all the most effective issues to do in Prague, take pleasure in some nice meals, and see town at darkish with all of the castles and the primary 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 high issues to do in Prague in case you soar on the hop-on hop-off bus across the metropolis or be part of a 4-hour strolling tour to the primary 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 is not going to solely prevent some money and time, however may even assist to have a tremendous time within the metropolis! 

Just to wrap up – you will have my listing of finest issues to do within the metropolis above and the second half is a number of sensible information 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 high issues to do in Prague is a good place to begin so that you can create your good 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 submit them within the feedback beneath, I’m all the time blissful to reply! 

Yulia

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