Jak se vede?
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is the capital of Czech Republic. The official language of the Czech Republic is Czech. Want to learn a few basic phrases to get around? This video is a great 5-minute crash course.
Things to Do in Prague
Charles Bridge
Prague Castle
According to the Guinness Book of World Records, it is the largest ancient castle in the world!
Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral
350 CZK to tour St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, “The Story of Prague Castle” exhibition, St. George’s Basilica, Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower, and Rosenberg Palace
250 CZK to tour St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane with Daliborka Tower
The Starbucks by the Castle has one of the best views in Prague
Palace Gardens under Prague Castle (only open April – October; 100 CZK entrance fee)
Mala Strana
St. Mikulas Church
Wallenstein Garden (only open April – October) they have several peacocks walking about - including an albino peacock
Kampa
John Lennon Wall
The smallest “street” in Prague
Franz Kafka Museum
Museum Kampa
John Lennon Wall
It has been called Lennon's since the 1980's, when people filled it with John Lennon-inspired grafitti and pieces of lyrics from Beatles songs. Why? Lennon was a hero to the pacifist youth of Central and Eastern Europe during the totalitarian era.
Old Town Square (after you cross Charles Bridge, just follow the crowds through the streets. Mostly everyone is walking straight to Old Town Square)
Old Town Hall Tower and the Astronomical Clock
You can walk to the top of Old Town Hall Tower for about $5 USD. There are elevators there if you don’t want to walk up the steps.
Church of Our Lady before Tyn (open Tuesday – Friday 11:00 to 5:00; Saturday 10:00 to 5:00; Sunday 10:00 to 12:00; recommended 25 CZK donation entrance fee)
Wenceslas Square and the National Museum
Czech Beer Museum (Every day 11am to 8pm) 280 CZK for tour with beer tasting; 480 CZK with tour, beer tasting, and bottling your own beer (must email visit@beermuseum.cz beforehand)
Petřín Park
Petřín Tower (150 CZK)
Kinskeho Zahrada
Letna Park (also has a great view of Prague)
Stalin beer garden (summers only)
Havlicek Gardens (November – March 06:00 – 10:00; April – October 06:00 to midnight)
Vyšehrad – the oldest seat of Czech princes
November – March: Open from 09:30 to 5:00
April – October: 09:30 to 6:00
90 minute guided tour for 120 CZK/person
Dancing House (you can go up to the rooftop bar for scenic views)
Municipal House (290 CZK entrance fee)
Riegrovy Sady (has a beer garden on the premises)
Frantiskanska Zahrada
April 15 to September 14 7:00 - 22:00 every day
September 15 to October 14 7:00-20:00 every day
October 15 to April 14 8:00-19:00 every day
National Theater
You can buy tickets for performances held at the National Theater, the Estates Theater (Mozart debuted Don Giovanni here), and the Karlin Music Theater
Jewish Quarter Tour
Tour of the Old New, Maisel, Pinkas, Klausen, and Spanish Synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery, Ceremonial Hall, and Robert Guttmann Gallery: 530 CZK
Tour of the Maisel, Pinkas, Klausen, and Spanish Synagogues, Old Jewish Cemetery, Ceremonial Hall, and Robert Guttmann Gallery: 350 CZK
National Gallery Prague – Schwarzenberg Palace (open Tuesday –Sunday 10:00 to 6:00; 220 CZK entrance fee)
Zizkov Television Tower (open 09:00 to midnight; 250 CZK entrance fee)
Prague Zoo (November – February 09:00 to 4:00; March 09:00 to 05:00; April – May, September - October 09:00 to 06:00; June –August 09:00 to 7:00) 200 CZK entrance fee
Naplavka Farmer’s Market | Saturdays 8-2
How to Get Around
Public transportation is really quick and easy around Prague. Buy tickets at any potraviny (just ask the cashier if they have metro tickets or jizdenky). I recommend buying the 30 minute tickets that are 24 CZK each. If you don’t want to go to a potraviny, you can also download the metro app PID Litacka and purchase tickets there.
When entering the tram, look for a yellow box to time stamp your ticket. Occasionally, there are metro police on the trams who will fine you if you haven’t time stamped your tickets.
If you have mobile pay (i.e. Apple/Google Pay) or a contactless card, you can also pay for the ticket on the tram. Look for an orange box (typically in the middle of the tram).
Uber is available in the city. However, don’t be surprised if you get a couple of cancellations prior to actually getting an Uber. Bolt works much better in the city.
Restaurants (Tipping is now starting to become normal in Prague. You can typically round up to the nearest 10 or tip 10 percent if you are a large group)
· Manifesto Market – 2 locations: one in Florenc (much bigger, better food options IMO) and one in Smichov (pop-up; to close after 2019 holiday season); both areas are cashless so bring a card
Hotel U Krize (Czech)
U Maleho Glena
Czeck and Slovak Lounge (Czech)
Ferdinanda (Czech)
Angelato (Ice Cream) honestly the best in Prague
Modry Zub (Vietnamese)
Nase Maso (butcher shop that has really good burgers)
Mr. Hot Dog
Sia Restaurant (Asian Fusion)
Good Eats (Sandwiches, Omelets, and Salads)
Bread Gap (Sandwiches and Salads)
Café Savoy (European) major touristy restaurant – best to reserve a table
Wine O’Clock Shop (Italian/Mediterranean) - must reserve in advance
Alebrijes (Mexican)
L’Osteria (Italian)
Carmelita (Italian)
Luka Lu (Eastern European)
Pastar (Italian)
Gruzie (Georgian)
Cisty Stul (Mediterranean/Czech)
J.J. Murphy’s Irish Pub (Irish)
La Loca Restaurant (Mediterranean fusion)
Piknik Park (Italian)
Bad Jeff’s BBQ (American)
Mississippi Grill (American)
SmetanaQ (Brunch)
Bars and Nightlife
Anonymous Bar
Kasarna Karlin
Bar Cobra
Hemingway Bar
Cash Only Bar
La Bodeguita
Vinograf
T-Anker
California Republic
Black Angels
Al Capone’s
Written by Taj Johnson and Edited by Raquel KingTaj’s Personal IG: @tahjadore
The purpose of my work was never to destroy but always to create, to construct bridges, because we must live in the hope that humankind will draw together and that the better we understand each other, the easier this will become.
Alphonse Mucha