Visit Prague - The DON'Ts of Visiting Prague
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- čas přidán 8. 12. 2017
- Prague has so many tourist sights and amazing experiences for tourists that you really should visit. However, there are some things that tourists should avoid or not do when they do go to Prague. And this is our list of things that tourists shouldn't do when they go to Prague, The Czech Republic.
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When you come to Prague, DONT take a taxi, use uber and public transport and DONT eat and drink on the old town square, the restaurants are a rip off
... or at least be aware you will pay extra for the view. It's not so different to other places, Brussels' Grand'Place is going to be more expensive than neighbouring streets, too, as will be an apéritif on the Champs Elysées in Paris or a coffee on Venice's Piazza San Marco. I live in Brussels, and I can assure you, I don't go for a Friday Night drink to the Grand'Place. I will, however, try at least once a year to just sit there and soak in the atmosphere with a warm or cold drink. And I will spend a leasurely hour at Caffè Florian on the Piazza San Marco, paying €6 for a coffee, if I can afford it and if I feel like it. I didn't do it when I was on a tight student budget, though, as a coffee there could pay me a pizza elsewhere.
I took a cab to the airport from the city center and it was under 15€, not that bad of a ripoff
Glad to hear :) There are of course taxi drivers with good intentions but they are unfortunately overshadowed by shady taxi drivers who see tourists as easy victims. So I would recommend using public transport or uber just to be safe, or you could also ask your hotel to call you a verified taxi. Hope you had a nice stay in Prague:)
Dank Boi
: very silly advice-99.9% of prague taxi drivers are honest. Just do not take those that hang around main sights with cars parked.- those are typically 'thieves'
But generally, there is no need to use taxis with great and efficient public transport system in Prague.
"I took a cab to the airport from the city center and it was under 15€, not that bad of a ripoff"
...that is regular price locals would pay as well - not sure why everybody is expecting prague taxis should be like 0.0000001EUR/km and any price they pay being 'ripoff':):(
Thanks, I'll have to Czech it out.
I'll get my coat.
+Conway79 lol
cute!! lol
Someone just had to do it.... haha
Badum tish
Prague was my first time traveling alone. I stayed for 6 days and planned to see almost everything, from the Jewish town, the castle and cathedrals, to the parks, museums and restaurants, and even just walking through the streets where people live. I have never seen such a beautiful elegant city and the Bohemian culture is both intriguing and fascinating. I'm looking forward to coming back and exploring it more.
Excellent
I'll be visiting Prague for 6 days this week and I am really excited about that.
Don't take a taxi... you will get ripped off 90% of the time
Lesson 1: don't let them rip you off
Don't take the street taxi, except if you are Czech.
I fell in love with prague right away when i came out of the metro the first night: streets made of old stones; gas public street lights, medieval houses, Skoda trams, castle over the hill... beautiful.
TheLanciaFan Sounds like you time traveled, lol
@@TruePT 😂
Thank you Marc, for visiting our beautiful Prague and making this video :)
Warhorse Studios one question: do Czech people speak German? Because this summer I go to Czech
Some do. Not everyone, but quite often you will find people who speak German, especially in Prague, yes.
Lots of good whores there.
wtf bude čeština do KC? :D
VaMa emm nechtěl by jsi Danovi nebo někomu napsat radši na mail nebo fb a neptat se ho v komentáři pod videem o turismu?
As a tour guide in Prague, I think these are all great tips :) I'll add on : Don't be afraid to leave the Old Town area and explore other parts of the city! So many tourists just stick to the central area but the whole city has so much offer.
1. Never use ATMs in Prague (otherwise they'll rip you off). 2.Don't carry your wallet in back pocket. It seems that pickpocketing is the national sport there. 3. Don't buy anything in Staromestske namesti (Old Town Square) and Prazsky hrad (Prague castle) areas, unless you are really rich. 4. Don't use Taxis if it's not absolutely necessary. Prague taxi drivers will try to cheat every foreginer. The final remark: Prague is believed to be relatively cheap; however, the Czech capital city is much more expensive than any city in neighbouring Poland or Slovakia.
Greetings from Prag. One DON'T is DO not change money on the street ONLY in the Bank. Every bank will do that without any problems but a lot of Exchange places rip your ass off
yes! and don't take the "auto conversion" that ATMs offer. Just take the money out in CZ not via dollars. Such a rip off
Well, this "auto conversion" is a problem all over Europe. You MUST choose between charging your account with the account's currency, getting local money converted by an obscure company, or you debit your account with the amount in foreign currency directly. Do ever take the second choice!!!
Hello...just to ask if it's better to exchange from Prague Bank the Kuwait Dinar I have to bring with me or I would exchange it in Euro here in Kuwait coz Czech coruna exchange sometimes not available here.
When I first came to Prague, the city brought me to tears as it is so beautiful. Run, don't wait to Prague.
About the tipping, it is absolutely ok, if you don't tip at all. Usually we just round the number up and thats all. (for example you would pay 85 crown you would make it 90), that's how we do that in Czech republic, we are too lazy to count some procentage. And by the way, nice video.
I lived in the Czech Republic for over 4 years (3 of them in Prague) and whenever I see your videos, Wolter, I feel nostalgic. Prague is a true gem of a place and I miss it dearly. Because Prague is a primate city, most tourists don't venture outside of the capital (with probably some exceptions going to Cesky Krumlov), which is a shame. There's so many great places around the republic. Brno, Olomouc, Kutna Hora, Telč, Adršpach, Karlovy Vary, Mělník, Vrchlabi, and the medieval areas of Nové Město nad Metují are all well worth a visit.
drinking game: take a shot every time he says prague
Brittish I don’t think you want to be charged with murder.
You must be a great pal to hang out with 😂
Normie
I've bad 20 xhots and in fucded
Oscar crazy crazy crazy
Just got back from three weeks in Prague and Czech Republic...absolutely fantastic. Went into the city many times and day tripped to many surrounding towns while there. Hit most all the high spots and not expensive....less than 1/2 US price for dinners.
You guys really, genuinely seem to enjoy CZ and Prague, which makes me so happy! I don't see many travellers here on youtube even mentioning our small country, let alone visiting so often :) Merry Christmas!
I love the fact that u love Prague just as much as me. I've already been there 5 times,and I'll come back again,again and again just as you do.
+Renzo Castellano and again and again and again:)
10 more DONT's of Prague:
1) Don't use Taxis, they see just bag of gold. Buy tickets for mass transportation, they are all valid for bus, tram and metro.
2) Don't drink more than you are used to.
Enough of drunks demaging historical statues, getting robbed or in trouble in here already.
3) Don't stay in center, travel to outskirts (via masstrans.) for cheaper prices and the real look of the Prague.
4) Don't be a loudmouth in public transportation, you can talk, but if whole wagon can hear you, just shut up.
5) Don't try to ask old people for help. 50s and up are not great english speakers, try people in their 20s.
6) Don't be a sheep. Standing in the middle of the street/way will grant you a wish you haven't wishrd for.
7) Don't litter. Simple, aint it?
8) Don't fund beggars, just don't.
9) Don't underestimate the traffic. There is a whole load of idiots, behind the wheel in here.
10) Don't be a dick in general.
Do older people speak german sometimes?
@@Dario31d mostly russian (during communist period it was most learned second lenguage)
I was there in 2018 never had anything but good experience with cab drivers, polite and helpful in every way. Taxi unbelievably cheap and honest took at least 6. One was when I got lost it was a busy friday evening and hard to get a taxi when finally one was free charged me next to nothing for a 1l2hr. drive to hotel felt obligated to give him a good tip. In heavy traffic I thought I'd be getting back to hotel forever instead taxis have a special lane just for them sped all the way cost me $3.00 all the while I saw the meter running. Meters are always visible to passengers. From airport to hotel ride about 45 min. cost me $20 a beautiful car too. In Japan the same ride cost me $100 from airport to destination. Never had a bad experience.
thank you for all the good things you said about my country. i haven't been there
my self for over a decade and when i finally visited CZ and Prague this year i was amazed how much everything improved!
✓
I miss Prague. Awesome city.
Also if you gonna go to Prague, be carefull at those places where you can exchange money. Because they should give you +/- 27Kč (Czech crown) for 1 Euro, but there are places (expecially in Prague) where they give like 20Kč or even less and they don't commit any crime. Right now it is kinda big deal here and laws will change so it is illegal, but who knows when...
Not anymore, the exchange rate changed. Just make sure to check the exchange rate online and compare it to the exchange offices. Currently it's about 26 czk for 1 euro.
Kilum, that's not entirely true.. there are still more and more places popping up just to scan tourists.. they go as far as giving you up to 45% Commission fee
Anybody who is not suspicious of an alleged 45% exchange "fee" is either the most gullible sucker on earth or just plain DUMB!
Now it has changed 😁
Unfortunately it didn't change there are still places that exchange for 1euro to 20ck just came back from Prague
Loved Prague! Architectural masterpiece! Totally wonderful sightseeing!
I have a definite "do" for Prague though! DO use local trams for transportation, its awesome! especially if you want to go up to the castle from the city centre!
mortalitasi thankyou i didn't realise that and been at least three times 🙄
take a tram 23 and sit at the very back, you'll love it!
And don't get caught without a ticket. They're cheap anyway.
I want to travel there for 6 days. How much Will The tram cost us for 6 Day/ 2 adults. Thank you
www.dpp.cz/en/fares-in-prague/
Also, Prague is also on the top of my favorite European locations. Absolutely amazing city.
Absolutely love Prague! One of the most beautiful and fun places I've been to in Europe. Enjoy!
+Nick Barnets I agree Nick. It really is great
It so nice to see someone not from Czech republic enjoying themselves in our country! Thank you for visiting our wonderful Prague!
Don't say we sound like Russians :D there are several historical reasons why we don't like that comparison
Am re-watching all of these videos because I'm visiting Prague in just a few weeks. It looks wonderful and I can't wait!
Great job man, you got almost everything covered well, was real pleasure to watch your videos! 😊
I love your videos Wolter. Very good work. Always so informative.
I lived in Prague for a year as a exchange student, and these do's and don'ts are actually pretty accurate, especially the last one!
And when you seek out the *_Dancing House_* @6:27, don't miss the *_National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror_* which is only two blocks to the east. Many visitors have never even heard of this museum. Another fantastic video, Mark. Love Prague!
Thanks Tosh!
Tosh T interesting
parenthesis to topic "Heroes od the Heydrich Terror"
I can recommand you this movie.
www.imdb.com/title/tt4190530/
It's about biggest successful assassination of the Nazi leader during whole WW2. (The operation was led by Czechoslovaks. )
I'm reading (listening to) the novel about his assassination. Definitely will check that out.
The museum is in the church where Gabčík and Kubiš were eventually cornered and killed by germans. You can still see the bullet holes on the outside of the building around basement windows.
I am Czech and live in Prague and this is very accurate ! Never take taxis and if you want to take pictures move to side and do not randomly stop all of a sudden to take it, making people behind you have to walk around you or almost bump into you!!!
Thanks mate - that advice sounds great and really appreciate your enthusiasm.
It is always a great pleasure and honor to host such an amazing tourists as Wolt is. I love my city and I do appreciate I am not the only one. And about the "Eastern Europe" crap, yes, he is absolutely right :)
Thank you Wolter for another super video.I,as a half Czech,half German have "wieder eine Gänsehaut".Děkuji :) Have a nice day.
I was in Prague just last week with my school class and I just loved it there! I want to come back one day!
Great video! Love this city and wish more people knew how great it was. Lived in Prague for six months now and can't say enough good stuff about it! Really beautiful, easy to get around, great food, great prices and a fantastic location if you want to travel in more of Europe. As he said, it's right in the centre of Europe and there are some very good (and cheap) companies that will take you to other countries. I especially recommend looking at trains (like those by regiojet) to surrounding European countries, as the prices are very good. My last piece of advice is that while Charles Bridge is beautiful, you will do much better to go to the bridge either side of it. You will get great views of the bridge without nearly as many tourists and will certainly see more of the bridge than if you were on it (too many tourists to see much).
Old, beautiful Europe...
Thank you for giving a honest review. I am from Prague and couldn't say it better. It is indeed HEART OF EUROPE!
I'm from Prague and just wanted to say thank you for your kind words. Prague really is amazing and it warms my heart seeing you saying all those kind words.
But you've forgotten one thing - don't take a cab in Prague. Most probably you are going to get robbed in a daylight and cabbies have their ways to actually make it legal. Use public transport - the net and usage of buses, trams and Underground is so sofisticated you'll get anywhere. Or Uber.
Don't forget to try the duck while your're there. Believe me you'll feel like you're in paradise, especially when you combine it with the beer.
Duck, Duck, Duck... and more Duck :) love the duck!
You mean the subbohemian duck?
Very nice Prag .Wolters your videos are great, short good resum to get an idea of the visit. I like videos.Thank your Wolters , increadable all you do everywhere ,countries, cities, and helpfull informations about the don ts ,the cost, weather.....
Great video. Very precise. This city is amazing
Beautiful background setting for this video. Safe travels.
Was hoping you’d post this video, thanks!!!
+Andrea Orbegozo you are very welcome :)
I love prague this city is so beautiful! thanks woltersworld
As a local person I have to say thank you! Especially for that part with eastern Europe, haha :D couple of things I would add up - don't use the taxi, use Uber or Bolt if you have to (although I would recommend public transport cause it is cheap, clean and very convenient). Use only ATMs of the reputable banks, or exchange money in the bank, never go to these "Exchange" places, cause they usually scam you (solid exchange rate should be around 25, 26CZK=1EUR). And try to look out for some less-touristy sights and places, we have plenty of them here, it's not just the castle and the bridge! If you want some inspirations, I highly recommend to watch some videos from the channel Honest guide, these guys are really great! Enjoy Prague!
Great video! I live in Old Town so to be honest, yes, loud tourists are the worst... and trust me that the singing and screaming on streets is serial. Every 10 or 15 minutes a group comes through our street in Dlouha.
And also want to thank you for all the UPs for our country and city!!
Cheers from Prague, Dlouha!
The last part when you said "don´t call the Czech republic an Eastern Europe country" is so true :D Also, don´t be afraid to ask for help if you need it. People usually know at least a little bit of English. Learn some czech words, it´s funny but also nice when somebody tries to speak czech. All you need -> Jedno pivo, prosím = One beer, please; Mockrát děkuji = Thank you very much :D
I adore Prague, I can't wait to go back some day. Portugal is next on the list!!
Fabulous city sir. You are amazing and keep enjoying us with more information like this.
Some great advice - my video on Prague coming soon
Man I love your videos! there all just great
The best city I've been to, by far the best. Most beautiful, astonishing european architecture... There is some kind of feeling that you sense only in Prague and nowhere else, you sense it's power, rich culture and history. Been there like 7,8 times, every time is like different town and of course, different experience. Good experience only, honestly.
This year's Christmas Markets in Prague are just awesome!
It looks nice, but it is crazy overpriced compared to what you pay for. For example, you pay 3 times more for a trash wine in a tent than for a normal wine in a restaurant one street away. If you want to go to those countries especially for a christmas market, i would say Bratislava, Budapest, Krakow is a way better choice. Having said that, during a normal season, praha is the way to go.
It was avesome like every year, but my uni has buildings around Old towns squaire and it was impossible to not to be late for lessons in half an hour 😃
Christmas Markets in Budapest because winter is the best season to soak in the Baths. Rudacs is my favourite.
One of my favourite cities in the world as well!
Your videos are awesome. The Ireland vids helped me out a lot when planning my vacation.
Thanks for the video, we’re booked up to visit between Christmas and new year 2019 for three nights.
Really looking forward to it.
I fell in love with this city as well ❤️❤️😍
I was once in Prag for a shot trip. The City is so beautiful.
Fantastic review of my city, even the bad stuff. I 100% agree with it all.
Perfect timing. I leave for Prague next week. Thanks for the tips!!!!
+asianinky awesome. Glad we can help.
great video, very informative for a short-term visit. Thanks
Just been to Prague the other week and it is a beautiful city, the food is AMAZING :D
Thank you Mark we are here now, we have found the service very good! Yes, the tourist are everywhere we have tried to stay off the main paths! Beautiful city! Thanks for the tips love your videos! Cara & John
What a superb video and you really know how to hold an audience!
Nice video mark. I love prague... and how i miss the vibe of that place...
Don't just visit Prague
There are loads of places outside Prague that are beautiful too.
My next destination 😍
maria fernanda castillo respect your beautiful whte God given royal bloodlines
I was there a few weeks ago. People are very nice. Restaurant service was good. Food was excellent. It's a beautiful place to visit.
This brings back memories of my last holiday abroad.
I've been to Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, and Czech Republic. Prague is definitely in top three cities that I've visited
Walter I want to TY for your advices. Thanks to you and the other fellows, Maybe I had one of my best times in Europe. And yes, don't forget the Chezc Beer. The best dark beer ever I had. Thanks again.!!!
Mala Strana District is my favorite. Much older than the Old City on the other side of the Charle's Bridge. :-)
Remember that when you drink beer in the true Czech place, they come with the new one at once if you don't say STOP.
"Bramboraky" - potato pancakes are my favorites.
If you are deciding to visit Prague for a vacation I really recommend also trying to visit Brno if you got the time, it has a beautiful center like Prague but less crouded and way more outside statues and monuments
You are so right , cool guy!
Perfect video.
Spot on! Thanks for visiting ;)
Ty for complementing my country
Thanks for the advice 🙌🏽
I love the after hour club Studio 54!
Thank you...my son is visiting Prague right now...i sent him your vid!
dont miss the opportunity just to go exploring! as soon as you leave the busy main streets, there are hundreds of old little shops, and just so much to discover. if you love shopping for antiques and oddities, you can spend days on that alone
@wolters world I really appreciate your interest about Prague! Thank you for beautiful video. As a Prague guy, I'm pleased. :)
Most beautiful city in the WORLD! Czech /Slovak people are so very nice. Try the Kolache...Holushki, etc. Great food. Beautiful architecture. Relatively safe. Clean. Nice people.
I've been in Prague a few times and everything you said is very true👍
Good job!great video!!
You are a awesome guy.
My favorite city! And that comes from a Dutch person living in New Zealand
I love Prague. One of my favourite European cities.
Great video 👍
You know what Marc? I was scared when I saw “dont´s in/from Prague, bcs there was - in a past lot´s of not really nice and not objective videos made, but what a lovely video! Sooo huge thank to You! Huuuge one!
Veronika (from close to Prague;)
The Czech Republic is my favorite country.. so far😃
Ohhh, the Spanish Synagogue. Dekuju.
Your awesome 👏 ill go to Praque next year
You should list the restaurants you recommend on the destinations. I know that things change, but at least we would have a place to start, and yes, Prague is on my list. Keep up the good work,
Perfect timing for this video!
I'm going to Prague in two days :)
Lucky! I hope you have a great time and a safe trip.
Enjoy! And watch Honest Guide on CZcams, they do great videos about this city.
have a great trip!
Neil Sahay Enjoy your trip 😊
How was it Neil? :)
I love Prague! I've been there 4 times
thanks to honest guide
Well said. Greetings from Prague !