Traveling to Prague is a dream of many. But sometimes, a dream can become a nightmare. Especially if you ignore these travel suggestions.
We work in Prague as tour guides. We know what Prague looks like every day, every season. We also meet travelers from all over the world on daily basis and hear what makes them happy and what surprises or disappoints them in the Czech capital. This video is an attempt to tackle the topic: Travelling to Prague – Expectations vs. Reality
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I had the worst experience in Prague, CZ
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46 Comments
It's very crowded in late December
Oh guy’s 😂😂😂😂, unfortunately you will never please everyone. But I found Prague very reasonable food and drink wise, even came back with some Crowns😳. We ate well because we kept away from main tourist spots to find restaurants. Yes it was a busy in September when we came but as Valerie say’s if your prepared to walk and get off the main tourist routes it’s a lot quieter. In the two times I have been to Prague once just after the Velvet Revolution and September this year I found the Czech people very friendly and more than a lot of places in Europe or New York. Great video guy’s love the bit about the Plague🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Happy New Year for You Valeria!
I am in Prague now. And before this I travelled to Denmark and Sweden. So yes, it feels super cheap to me now haha. It is very crowded but I’ll stay until February so I don’t mind
This is a really well done video! We are excited to see Prague… and your videos are helping the build up! We are able to spend more time so we get to wander more. Good Health and Enjoy!
Czech people are a bit grumpy. But after a beer or three they are much nicer.
Its a good place to go.
The video is excellent. Like tourist traps everywhere it can be pricey if you dont move out of these areas. During the summer its lovely.
I didnt know about the plague thing. Very interesring.
You probably should include a mention of the Czech sentence with no vowels. Translated it is Put your finger in through your neck. Czech is one of the very few European languages where you can have full sentence with no vowels. Its difficult for Czechs to say this so dont try it unless your Czech is very good. Czech people love it when you ask them about this. Might be useful
A gem, but not hidden, for sure. I love it in shoulder season and on weekdays to avoid the drinking festivals. Happy New Year! I hope 2023 brings so much adventure and growth to your channel and ours. Cheers from Turtle and Bear, a father and son team of anthropologists world travelers and your fellow Youtubers.
Im in Prague now, I am kind of disappointed the weather wasn't cold enough and being Australian im the opposite of a Czech person in personality however everyone is nice enough
I’m visiting right now as I type (new years). And have been here in the summer. Yep very crowded here.Agree time shifting to wake up very early is helpful. Walk the popular streets like 7-9am and you see very few tourists.
Šťastný nový rok Vám všem ❤
Vyborny!!!!
I’m moving there for school soon could you make a video for students or what I should pack for the weather? And if you have any videos I should watch please let me know! Love your videos
I went Prague in April. It was busy and expected it. Who's daft enough to eat and drink in a main town area and expect it to be reasonably priced??
I was just there December 6-12. We watched your videos and even took one of your free walking tours. From an American that currently lives in a big city and being well traveled, I found Prague very affordable. Only twice was our meal over 30$, but that was due to having to resort to a tourist restaurant since everything was full due to the weekend and the World Cup (FYI, I suggest that you make reservations for dinner during the weekends, we were turned away a few times). As you said, stay away from the tourist traps and Prague is quite affordable. Our trio including hotel flights and breakfast from the USA was only $820 a person, I can’t fly to many destinations in the USA for that.
I have been to cities with better customer service, but people are honest, friendly if you get to know them, crime is low, food is good, sights are beautiful and prices moderate. And, yes, Budapest and Berlin are better party cities, but for drinking beer and just relaxing, Praha is just right.
So please share here which mainstream clubs do you dislike? 🙂
The only real annoyance I had in Prague were the bathroom attendant ladies, but I think I'd feel pretty miserable if my entire existence was collecting 5 CZK at a time from tourists looking to do business at your makeshift hole-in-the-wall pee place.
II have travelled the world several times over. Sadly, I missed your beautiful city due to the political climate at the time. Having seen your amazing video's, I feel I have been there though. Prague is a gem of a city given it's history and architecture even in locations outside of Prague thanks to you and your cameraman. I am shocked as just how big and diverse Prague is. To say Prague is picturesque is a gross misunderstatement!!! GREAT VIDEO!🙏👌
wonderful video, valery…you are such a great representative for Prague…so how many marriage proposals from visiting tourists have you received over the years? btw, how would you describe most tourists? superior? pushy? smug? friendly? nice? cheap?
Just go to Kraków 🙂
In Korea, the Czech Republic was recognized as a country with low prices. But currently traveling, I don't feel that way. This is not a Czech problem. It's the media's fault. Why? Should the price of beer be the standard?
But I hope you don't worry. I love this country so much. Whether it's expensive or not, I'm willing to take a long flight. The satisfaction of Koreans who traveled to the Czech Republic was not affected by poor media information. Love🇨🇿
i know the joke at 6:43 and i believe it is a very very antisemitic one, it goes "thats also why the Jew has a nose bigger than his wallet, so he can sniff you out"
If you're a tourist, some Czech people may act a bit grumpy towards you, especially those who live close to the city centre. That's usually because of huge crowds of British, German and Scandinavian students that come to the city during weekends to get drunk and high for cheap and expect everyone to respect them no matter what. Some of those people are usually pretty loud and act very privileged towards locals. But don't worry, if you show the local people some respect you'll probably have no struggle getting along with us. Especially when you try to learn few Czech words, locals will find it pretty cute and will probably try their best to talk to you in some international language. However Prague is not a cheap place anymore, even for the locals. The inflation hit our country really bad and there's plenty of people struggling to pay their bills. However, if you know where to eat and drink, you could still be pleased by low prices, even in the city centre. I personally recommend grabbing a beer or coffee in Skautský institut (hidden gem right on the Old Town square. If you spend more than 2 days in Prague and wanna experience some authentic local beer culture, definitely go to Dejvická nádražka, which is probably the cheapest pub in the city (beer for 30 CZK – 1.2 EUR).
She's great!
Give me suggest about hallal restaurant in there ..
When is the best month for Travelling to there and with a good weather ( not really hot)
Trop de russes parvenus… beaucoup de touristes. Mentalité spéciale.
Prague looks like every other spot out there is. Packed full of people.
Prague girl are really beautiful..im watching from philipines
Who are these people who still think Prague is a "hidden" gem? It is a gem indeed (such a dreamy and lovely city), but be prepared to battle hordes of tourists 🙂 That shouldn't stop you from enjoying your visit, though, including getting lost in its intricately complex, charming streets. I also visited other cities – the Czech Republic is such a beautiful country
As a typically grumpy German, grumpy Czech people are simply dear to my heart! 🙂
very well done, everyone should do a video like this of their own city!
What about LGBT prague, how is it ? Is it safe ? welcoming ? Gay friendly ?
Loved your honest reviews and findings. Such a gem 💎 going to Prague soon and am already excited 😀
I read the articles you linked and it seems like a tourists are complaining about the tourists which is hilarious to me. Czech people don't like rude people and because Prague is packed with disrespectful tourists, that is what people get back. I am Czech and I came to Prague for 10 months after 12 years in Florida, what I have learned here is, if you are polite you will receive it back, the only sad part is many people here aren't polite. Czech people are usually nice to each other but the people living here who aren't Czech look down on Czech people and treat them the way and of course that is going to make the Czech people more and more miserable. One thing which is very important to me is, if you want to receive smile, smile first, say thank you, start sentence with would you be so kind and learn some Czech. Few months ago a Spanish tourist was sitting in a restaurant next to us, giving hard time to Czech waiter for not speaking Spanish, he said I speak, Czech, Russian, German, English sorry I don't speak your language but we will figure out your order, the Spanish tourist looked annoyed and I bet he thought the waiter was rude, based on his face expression. I personally don't like to live here because I am too American now but Prague is beautiful city and you should learn few Czech words while visiting it may makes your experience much better.
Here's my take. First of all, you should never travel anywhere with preconceived ideas about the place. The locals have their mundane daily duties and it's not their job to make you feel better on your holiday. You'll be gone in a week and another group of tourists will arrive. Many of them will be rude or drunk, behaving like they own the city. Besides, when dealing with the hotel staff, cashiers or waiters you're likely to meet also many immigrants. Their attitude will be shaped by their own culture. Sometimes it's actually a plus but sometimes it isn't. I think the real draw of Prague is that the historical centre is so extensive that you can always find some nice corner even outside the beaten path. But there are also dirtier, run down places and remnants from the communist era. When I compare Prague to certain western European cities (which I won't name for political correctness sake) I would rather stay in Prague. Even when it comes to safety a grumpy face is always better than a sexual assault or a knife attack. Don't expect some cheerful Disneyland-type town, just a regular busy capital with some nice architecture.
I visited the Astronomical clock and Charles bridge around 6-7 am in the morning and it was beautifully empty for photos.
Thank you for your insights.
Generally, if a person is not a rude person and acts as an entitled jerk, they will experience politness. We are treated, generally, as we treat others. A kind smile and a warm greeting will result in the same towards me. The golden rules, almost always, applies around the world and with the human beings. Be kind and smile and enjoys your visit. (don't be an A-hole and act as a guest in some else's house).
I was in Czechia in the middle of May, and had a wonderful experience. I visited Brno and Prague, and didn't have a problem in either location. I fully expected the crowds to be overwhelming simply because of the tourist destinations. It's amazing how many tourists go to a tourist destination and are discouraged when they find it full of tourists. I agree with the suggestion to get out of the old city in Prague, as there is much more to see and do. You really don't have to travel far, just a few streets is often enough. Ride the trams or metro and explore more of the city.
My comment is an unpaid and unsolicited endorsement of Real Prague Guides, but they are genuine and honest and knowledgeable. They have many free tours available where you pay the guide at the end based on your experience. I have been on two of the walking tours with Nico, and thoroughly enjoyed both, especially the Ghosts and Legends tour (which is done at night for extra effect), and I highly recommend it. With enough advanced notice, they are able to create a custom tour for you based on your personal wish list. I don't know for sure, but it never hurts to ask, depending on what you want to experience. Just visit their website for the up-to-date information on private tours.
Very good video and helpful also❤
Never had any issue in Prague. Our local tour guide was very helpful and friendly. We stayed at 4S which is situated right by Charles Bridge. Also only went to 4S recommended restaurants where the wait staff were helpful and accommodating as the concierge would try to steer us away from going to certain restaurants which I caught on quickly. We plan to go back for a longer stay and make sure to have some coins with you for use of public restrooms.
Good video; what I like about Czech people is the dry, ironic sense of humour, and their matter-of-fact approach to life.
I've noticed that if you ignore them being grumpy they eventually stop being grumpy. It's like grumpy-introduction-phase, just don't give a damn and they're fine after that. Also being a bit grumpy back sometimes works xD
I just looked up the weather yesterday in Prague and it was 55 degrees and it’s august. Sounds like Chicago weather
We are going on a Euro trip and we will be passing by Prague for half a day starting from 11 am till about 5pm. What do you suggest we should do if it is our first time in Czech and we are only staying for a very short period of time. I'd like to ask locals because they know the city inside out. Where should we go to eat lunch and what is the best thing to do during the day?
Wow interesting video ❤❤❤❤