PRAGUE TRAVEL TIPS FOR FIRST TIMERS | 20+ Must-Knows Before Visiting Prague + What NOT to Do!
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Do NOT visit Prague without watching this video first! Here are all the important must-knows for first time visitors to Prague, including where to stay, how to get around, what attractions to visit, and more.
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We’re leaving in less than a month. Is your map available? I can’t figure out where it is! The video is very helpful!
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CZECH HERE Airport Express bus is already 200 CZK = 8 EUR, common public transfer ticket for 90 mins is 46 CZK = 2 EUR - you will ride on double articulated Trolleybus - the longest in the world directly to metro station - its the last stop - sooo easy, there is a direct lift to the platform of the metro - soo easy even if you have giant luggage.... and its more usefull than the AirportExpress.
Venceslas square has been in transition fo fully wolking place - lower half of this 700m long square is already fully walkeable, upper half is in renovation, ride on band new Prague trams Škoda 52T - they are simply mazing!
OMG YOU STUPID - The astronomical Apostel show is AMAZING - ITS BEEN RUNNING WITHOUT ANY CHANGE SINCE YEAR 1410 !!!! --- iT CAUSED THAT MR. HANUŠ WAS BLINDED NOT REPLICATE IT ANYWHERE ELSE!!! And you say its boring ??? Slap you face!!!
The 100gram Old Prague ham stand is NO longer in the square
OOOOh god this video is soooo outdated!!!
Regarding mentioned Budweisr - its CZECH BRAND since medival time - STOLEN BY AMERICANS IN 19th century - shame on you. THE ONLY ORIGINAL BUDWEISER IS THE ON MADE IN CZECH REPUBLIC = DO NOT SUPPORT COMPANY WITH STOLEN BRAND IN US and A...!!!!
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0:27 PRAGUE TRAVEL PLANNING TIPS
Great video!
4:05 PRAGUE TRANSPORT TIPS & GETTING AROUND
10:37 PRAGUE ATTRACTION TIPS
Great info- I am planning a trip and potentially to Prague....I was a bit overwhelmed. Your video has a lot of insights. Thank you. BTW, how cold is it in Nov?
15:50 PRAGUE FOOD & DRINK TIPS
21:48 PRAGUE TIPS FOR ONCE YOU ARRIVE
Prague is the best city I go to.For the most 4 times in every year.
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Just a few notes. It's a bit distracting that you use so much AI generated video content that is not always accurate and also it's noticeable it's an AI - there are many fake travelers who just create entire videos this way so you should not overuse it that much. My habit is to skip them but you at least give mostly valid information.
I noticed it has been trend to underrate the astronomical clock for a simple reason, people don't understand what it is, how it works and how old it is. I'm not sure what kind of show do you expect but if you look at it by the eye of a traveler 400 years ago it must have been really spectacle but now with modern tech all around us it can feel underwhelming for people who cannot appreciate how old and still working by the same design it is.
Beer spa is another overpriced tourist trap and you had in in beer recommendation section instead of traps. No, Czechs don't bath in a beer and it's not a beer either in the spa. Just waste products from a brewery tourists are willing to overpay for.
Regarding absinth - there are only about 2 legit bars to try it and both are in touristic area as you correctly pointed out it's not traditional here. We don't drink it so you should skip it too along the trdelník which costs the same as a lunch menu in proper restaurant but since it targets non-returning customers they do it for max. profit so expect just the cheapest ingredients and ice-cream substitutes from cheap fat - that thing couldn't even be called an ice cream by Czech food laws. Please don't support shady business.
I would be carful with bold statements like beer shouldn't cost more than X. It really depends what kind of beer and what type of restaurant it is let alone this type of information will not age well.
The situation with currency and ATM's more complicated. Even some bank owned ATMs can charge you more than Euronet and DCC can be better for you if your bank charges you extra for payments in foreign currency and has bad exchange rate to CZK. But this comes down from repeating guides whiteout understanding how it works. Those Czech guides speak only from their rather limited view of what worked for them but you don't know what terms regarding this are valid for a traveler from the other side of the globe.
Some scams you mention are not in Prague at all - cups and ball for example and some that you mentioned are exaggerated. People in costumes are banned for a few years.
The only scam or rather tourist trap tourists may encounter are bad exchange rates and overpaying for restaurants/food/drinks and souvenirs when staying in Old Town. Just check in advance what prices are "normal" and either travel a few tram/metro stops away or accept you will pay more for worse service.
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➡️ Old Town Hall Ticket: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-old-town-hall-astronomical-clock-entrance-ticket-t209055?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=PragueTips
I walked 531 miles between south of France, Paris and Brussels within 33 days of my vacation last month in Europe. Walking is no big deal for me .
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Not me seeing this literally the day after I get back from Prague 🤣
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➡️ Beer Spa: https://www.getyourguide.com/czech-republic-l169019/prague-beer-spa-bernard-with-beer-and-massage-option-t469337?partner_id=8J15F09&utm_medium=online_publisher&placement=content-middle&cmp=PragueTips
I'm living in Prague now. Beautiful city!
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Went to Prague this summer and had a great time. We didn’t need cash unless you are taking a free walking tour to tip the guide. The only negative experience we had was at the Beer Museum restaurant where they were very scammy, wouldn’t recommend.
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going in a few weeks, great video with lots od advice ,cheers !!
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Heading to Prague in 2 weeks. In your video you suggest getting some cash, which we had planned to do. How3ver, can you suggest an appropriate amount per day? We will be there for 3.5 days. So the equivalent of. $50? More? Less?
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Also want to add the metro is easy and FREE for those over 65 years old. Don't need a ticket just get on and of course keep your license or passport handy if asked to prove your age.
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I was just in Prague and loved it but I have a question. I belong to a Prague Facebook group and some are insisting that you MUST have travel medical insurance to travel there. Personally my understanding is it only applies if you are applying for a VISA and wants to stay more than 90 days but I would love to know if you had heard this? Thanks
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I went to Prague solo for my birthday June 2024 loved it had so much fun did a day trip to Kunta Hora saw the bone church ate lots of great food😊❤
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