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History, quirky art, local pubs and cheery architecture make Prague a love-at-first-visit destination.
Relevant posts to help you get to know the city and get excited for your trip!
What to do in Prague for those who want to see incredible sites and learn about the local culture.
Recommended tours and experiences that are unique to the destination. Additionally, find more tours on Get Your Guide.
Beef cheek, pork knuckle, and hearty dumplings are popular traditional Czech dishes found throughout the city. However, there are a huge variety of cafes and restaurants worth a try as well! If you don’t know where to start, check out these Arrival Plans favourites below. As for tipping, 5-10% is common.
For convenient access to most of the popular tourist sites, as well as shopping, nightlife, and restaurants, book your accommodation within the orange zone on the map.
On a mid-range budget, cost per day is about 1720 Kč. This includes accommodation, tours, attractions, food and drinks, and miscellaneous items.
Average prices (CZK)
Water Kč 10
Coffee Kč 60-70
Beer (pint) Kč 40
Wine (glass) Kč 80
Lunch Kč 100-150
Dinner Kč 200-250
The best time to visit is from May-December during the warmer months and when the Christmas markets are open. As for how long you should visit, the ideal trip length is 5 days. Furthermore, see the current weather and upcoming events and holidays below.
May: Prague Beer Festival
September: Fringe Festival
October: Signal Festival
December: Christmas Markets
Getting into Prague is easy by plane, train, and bus from Europe. In many cases, if you are travelling from another continent, a stopover in another country is common. The main airport is Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). While there, you can use local taxis, UBER, and a convenient public transportation system.
Travel Tip: use Skyscanner to find flights and compare prices and Omio for bus and train routes.
Emergency Number: 112
Calling Code: +420
Outlet Types: C & E
Travel Insurance: Get yours with Safety Wing
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