FAQs

What is public transport like in Prague?

Prague has excellent public transportation heavily used by residents and travelers alike due to the fact that it is very cheap and fairly easy to navigate.There are buses, trams and a metro system (with 4 lines) that access all parts of the city as well as to the suburbs surrounding Prague. For more details about how to buy a ticket for any of these three means of transportation in Prague and how to navigate within the city, see this article here which gives you more information.

How walk-able is Prague?

Prague is an excellent city for walking. Much of the most famous and popular landmarks in Old City and New City are located within a 1 square kilometer walk of each other and it really doesn’t make sense to use another form of transportation such as taxi or even the public transportation as walking in Prague will give you a much better view of the striking architecture and quaint shops.

What are drinking rules/laws in the Czech Republic?

While Czechs and local Prague citizens love a drink, they also are very respectful of their neighbors and do not like to create problems for anyone.
This includes no drinking on the streets in the more central areas of Prague and you could face a hefty fine of about 10,000 CZK or about 400 Euros.
Alcohol is available for purchase whenever stores are open (which can be 24/7).
Typical Czech bars usually close about 10-11pm (22:00-23:00) during the week and a bit longer on the weekends.
Bars and clubs found in more touristy and youth-favored areas of the city tend to stay open to the wee hours of the morning. 

What is the drinking culture in Prague? What are drinking rules/laws in the Czech Republic?

If you haven’t heard it before, Czechs are consistently named as the largest consumers of beer per capita, year after year. But you probably already knew that if you are interested in visiting us in the Czech Republic. But each region of the Czech Republic brings with it different preferred drinks, such as wine in Moravia, herbal liquors like Fernet Stock and Becherovka and fruit liquors such as slivovice (from plums) and medovina (from honey).
While Czechs love a nice ‘pivo’ (beer) after work or on the weekends, they are very respectful of the ‘zero-tolerance’ law of no drinking and driving and if they have to drive will have a non-alcoholic beer instead. 

Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is always a smart choice when booking any trip, holiday or vacation. It can save you a lot of hassle and headache later on if you need to make last minute changes to your flights or bookings.

What does travel health insurance cover?
At a minimum, your travel insurance should be ‘comprehensive’, providing cover against personal accident, death, medical expenses, emergency repatriation and personal liability, with a minimum coverage which will be specified in the insurance contract. Look for coverage of cancellations, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.

What is the best thing to buy in Prague?

There are a lot of beautiful and unique items that can be purchased in many of the touristy and souvenir shops in Prague.

Some of the more expensive, but worthwhile mementos include any of the exquisite glass art such as glass bottles and dishes as well as fine jewelry made from glass. If you are looking for something a bit more fun, why not have a look at the wooden puppets which are handmade and have a long and culturally significant history in the Czech Republic.

And if you are looking for usable/edible treats to take home with you, then try some of the local delicacies such as Slivovice, a plum alcohol made in Moravia; Czech wine, also made in Moravia; oplatky cookies, made famous in spa towns such as Karlovy Vary; pickled cheese or Czech pâté.

How safe are my belongings whilst on the trip?
While we take all the precautions we can to make sure you and your belongings are safe, you can never be too sure. Travel insurance is a must and a lockable bag or money belt will always help too.

What is the best way to carry money?
We recommend having access to money from a variety of sources – cash, cards and travel money cards are all commonly used.
See this page for more details about staying safe while traveling in Prague. 

What type of luggage do you recommend I take?
If you are staying in Prague for the entire trip, then a traditional suitcase if just fine as you will only be moving from the airport to the hotel. If you are taking one of the longer trips, you might want to think about what luggage or suitcase is convenient for you to carry in and out of the hotel several times.

What should I pack?
Whenever you are traveling to a new place you should be sure to pack any and all necessary items that you may not find in your new location. This could be medication, beauty products and of course documents and visas. There are of course full operational pharmacies and beauty shops in Prague, but in order to ensure you have exactly the products you prefer, it’s best to pack these ahead of time.