Czech Republic · EuropePrague
The golden city - medieval spires, world-class beer, and fairy-tale squares
from $55/day Extremely safeculturehistory
Quick Facts
Capital
Prague
Population
10.9 million
Best airport
Václav Havel (PRG)
Beer consumption
Highest per capita in the world (188L/person/year)
Avg temp (spring)
15°C / 59°F
Safety
Extremely safe
Vibes
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Best Time to Visit
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Daily Budget
Backpacker
$55
per day
Mid-range
$120
per day
Luxury
$350
per day
Top Experiences
🏰$15
Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral
The world's largest castle complex with a Gothic cathedral that took 600 years to complete
🌅Free
Charles Bridge at Sunrise
Walk the 14th-century stone bridge lined with Baroque saints before the tourists arrive
🕐Free
Old Town Square Astronomical Clock
Watch the 600-year-old orloj perform its hourly procession of apostles on the stroke of noon
Must-Try Food
Svíčková (beef sirloin)
Slow-braised beef in cream sauce with bread dumplings and cranberry - the Czech Sunday classic
Trdelník
Spiral pastry rolled in sugar and cinnamon, cooked over an open flame - tourist staple for good reason
Pilsner Urquell (at source)
The original pilsner from Plzeň, unfiltered and unpasteurised as poured in Prague's best pubs
Getting Around
🚇
Prague Metro$1.50/ride
3-line metro covering the whole city - buy a 24-hour pass for unlimited rides
🚃
Tram$1.50/ride
Historic trams connect Old Town to suburbs - tram 22 is the tourist favourite
🚗
Bolt / Uber$5–15
Both operate in Prague - always cheaper than street taxis
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Czech Railways (ČD)$10–30
Excellent intercity trains to Brno, Plzeň, and international routes
Cultural Tips
Czechs are reserved and private - don't expect immediate warmth but they'll open up over a beer
Beer is drunk at any time of day - ordering beer at lunch is completely normal
Tipping 10–15% is appreciated but round up rather than leaving coins on the table
Prague is extremely safe but Old Town has pickpockets on tram 22 - keep bags close
The Czech language has different words for formal and informal address - 'Dobrý den' (formal hello) goes a long way
Czech Republic is now officially called Czechia - locals don't mind but prefer the shorter name
Hidden Gems
Žižkov Television Tower - brutalist 216m tower with babies crawling up it (David Černý installation) and the best Prague view
Vinohrady neighbourhood - bohemian residential area with Art Nouveau villas, wine bars, and zero tour groups
Loket Castle - dramatic castle on a granite spur over a river bend, 1 hour west of Prague, used in Casino Royale (2006)
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