Prague Travel & Vacation Guide

Experience the thrill of bungee jumping from the Zvikov Bridge, just a short drive from Prague. K.I Bungee Jump, operating since 1993, offers a safe and exhilarating adventure for those daring enough to take the leap. An unforgettable experience awaits!

There are many places to go to for a drink in Prague, and the casinos are always a good choice. Palais Savarin is highly recommended even if you do not gamble since the interior is simply amazing. If you are a fan of James Bond, then head to Banco Casino, as it is one of the casinos which appear in the movie Casino Royale.

Get acquainted with Prague’s atmospheric Old Town, New Town, and Jewish Quarter on a walking tour of the Czech capital. Learn about the history that has shaped modern Prague, and experience life as a local.

Experiencing local musicians playing live in the city you are visiting is a great way of getting a sense of the country's cultural tradition. There are countless places where you can catch local acts. Palác Akropolis is a historic theatre that hosts alternative rock bands and live DJs. Don't miss their excellent café, restaurant and bar.

Many people imagine the Czech Republic to be a prominent beer producer — and rightly so. If there is one place where you should take the opportunity to sample some of the best beers in the world, it's here. There is a wide selection of pubs where you can begin your tasting, and even a museum dedicated to the beverage. You can take a tour of the Czech Beer Museum, taste some local beers, and even bottle your own beer.

Kampa Park is a beautiful park and the best tranquil retreat if you want some peace and quiet. Enjoy your time together and do not forget to bring some bread for the swans who make frequent appearances around Kampa island.

The iconic Karlův most was built in 1357 under the guidance of Charles IV, and up to the 19th century it remained the only bridge connecting both sides of Prague. Take a stroll over the bridge and learn the names of the 30 saints whose statues stand sentinel there. Take some time to visit the Charles Bridge Museum close to the bridge itself. It is located in the several rooms of the original Crusaders hospital and Church of the Holy Spirit.

Shortly after the assassination of singer John Lennon in 1980, this stone wall, located across from the French embassy, was converted into an impromptu memorial with a painting of the singer's face, candles, and song lyrics from The Beatles. Soon, political graffiti criticising the totalitarian regime began to appear. Despite the authorities' countless attempts to whitewash the wall, they never truly managed to keep it clean for long. Today, the Lennon Wall is an endless tribute to the freedom movement. It has lots of graffiti, drawings, and messages, and anyone who comes here is free to leave their contribution. This is also a great spot for photos.

You have probably heard of Absinth, the notoriously strong liquor. At this Absintherie you can try many different varieties of the drink, as well as various products containing it. Choose between everything from Absinth ice creams and slushies to real cocktails and special beers.

Relax listening to some smooth jazz after a day of sightseeing at Agharta Jazz Centrum located in the heart of the Old Town. Do not forget to have a look at the schedule and make a reservation since it tends to get crowded.

Bar No.7 is a cool and cosy bar ideally located in the heart of Prague. You can come here for quiz nights, listen to good music and order nice drinks.

Tucked away in an elegant, traditional basement space, Bugsy’s has been picked as one of the world’s best by international trade bodies. The cocktails are reason enough to visit this bar.

The Déjàvu Music Club is a club that is always buzzing. This is the place to go for a wild night out with well-crafted drinks and a whole lot of dancing. Daily Happy Hour gives you 50% off from 6pm to 8pm.

For those seeking a nightlife spot to truly let loose, Double Trouble Bar is often hailed as the perfect destination. Don't be surprised to see people dancing on the bar; instead, join in the revelry and dance until the early hours of the morning.

Golf and Games is a great place to warm up for the night by playing black light golf, foosball, billiard, Jenga, air hockey, pinball and more while having a beer or cider.

Inside the Ice Pub Prague the temperature is minus 7 degrees. To make sure you don't turn into a boozy icicle, the maximum time to visit the ice bar is 30 minutes which gives you enough time to try the ice shots. This will likely become your most memorable pub experience.

If you take a stroll from the market square Havelské tržiště in the Old Town, across Michalská street, you will find several antique shops and stores displaying typical Prague artwork along the way.

If you like design you can pay a visit to the Artěl shop. Here you can find unique items ranging from crystals and jewellery to toys and decorations. The Artěl crystal is famous throughout the whole world.

Czechia is deservedly well-known for its cut glass, and a wide range is on offer at the shops around Staroměstské náměstí (Old Town Square). If you are looking for some serious glass masterpieces, get an appointment at Rony Plesl Studio or the Artěl Design Store.

The work of young Czech designers can be found at Qubus Design Studio on Ramova 3. Anyone looking for modernist designs (in cubism or functionalism traditions) can pay a visit to the shop of the Kibista gallery on Ovocný trh 19, also close to the Old Town Square.

Even though there are no clearly defined shopping areas for smaller shops with designer clothing, you will encounter a small concentration of them on Karoliny Světlé and Bartolomějská streets, in New Town. Boutiques like Leeda and Never Enough & The Dudes are a good starting point.

If you enjoy an old-fashioned market you can visit the Farmers Market Heřmaňák in Holešovice — just outside the city centre. This is a great place to bring the whole family, and you can find everything from cheese to baked goods here. The same organisation holds farmers markets by the Vltava river on Rašínova nábřeží (very central) and in Kubánské náměstí (further out). See their official website for dates and times, especially around holidays.

Prague’s main shopping areas are situated in New Town: on Václavské náměstí (Wenceslas Square), and, immediately below, in the pedestrian mall Na Příkopě. There are large individual shops and chain stores such as H&M, Zara, and Marks & Spencers, as well as several large department stores.

At the Palladium Shopping Center you can find a wide range of shops spread over five floors. You will most probably find what you are searching for, whether it be toys or clothes, among the 180 shops here. You can also take a break at one of the restaurants or cafes.

Prague is appealing in any season and has lots to offer throughout the year. The city is at its busiest during the summer months of July and August. Late spring and early fall are a little less crowded, whereas the slowest times are during the cold months of November, January, February and March, so if you don't mind the cold and prefer fewer tourists, this would be a good time for you to travel to Prague. For extra cosiness, hit the Christmas markets in late December. If you are thinking of coming to Prague in early spring, try to schedule your trip around Easter when Prague is decorated and Easter markets are open.

The Czech Republic can be visited visa-free for up to 90 days by citizens of Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Malaysia, Israel, UAE and most countries in America. If you are unsure whether or not you need to apply for a visa, we recommend contacting the embassy or consulate in your country. International (non-Schengen) travellers need a passport that is valid for at least 3 months after the end of their intended trip in order to enter the Schengen zone. Citizens of Schengen countries can travel without a passport, but must have a valid ID with them during their stay.

Václav Havel Airport Prague is located 20 kilometres to the northwest of the city centre. There are minibuses with shared fares. They take you to Metro A Station Dejvická and to Metro B station Námešti Republiky in Central Prague. Terminal 1 serves flights outside the Schengen Area, and Terminal 2 within the Schengen Area. The cheapest connection to and from the airport is by bus. Number 119 will drop you at the Metro A station Dejvická, and bus number 100 at Metro B station Zličín (change to Metro B to get to the city centre). You can buy a transfer ticket, valid for 75 minutes, in the flight terminal or at the ticket vending machine at the bus stop. The bus runs between 4 am and midnight. Lines 907 and 910 run through the night. The Airport Express runs via Terminal North 1 — Terminal North 2 — Nádraží Holešovice Metro and the train station. Change to metro line C to get to the city centre.

The underground, buses and railway operate daily from 4am to 0:15am (night service every 30 minutes). Tickets can be purchased from ticket vending machines and tobacco shops and are valid for 30 or 90 minutes, 24 or 72 hours. You can choose to get an e-ticket or receive it as a text message. In trams, you can pay with contactless payment cards — the machine is in the middle of each tram.

For tourists, a taxi journey in Prague often turns out to be an expensive treat. If you want to travel by taxi then call a reliable taxi firm, such as AAA. Their phone number is 140 14, plus you can use their mobile app. Bolt and Uber ridesharing apps are available in Prague, too.

In Czechia, the power plugs and sockets are of type E, with two round pins like in most other countries in continental Europe. The standard voltage is 220–230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.

You can find out which pharmacies in your area are open around the clock by calling +420 224 946 982.

The Main Post Office is located at Jindřišká 14, in a beautiful Neo-Renaissance building.