Practical Prague

The unglamorous stuff that makes or breaks a trip. Transport, money, scams, SIM cards — written straight, updated often.

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transport

Accessible Prague — wheelchair and mobility guide

Prague accessibility guide: metro stations with lifts, accessible trams, cobblestone reality, and which major attractions work for wheelchair users.

airport

Prague airport to city — every option compared

Every way from Václav Havel Airport to Prague city centre compared: bus 119 + metro, AE bus, taxi, Uber/Bolt, private transfer. Prices and times.

timing

Best time to visit Prague — month-by-month guide

When to visit Prague: weather, crowds, and prices by month. Shoulder season wins for most. Full monthly breakdown with honest crowd and weather tradeoffs.

money

Currency and money in Prague — CZK, ATMs, exchange, and the DCC scam

Czech koruna vs EUR, where to get CZK in Prague, which exchange offices are honest, ATM fees, and the DCC trap that costs tourists millions.

language

Czech language basics for Prague visitors

Czech is hard but locals love the effort. 15 essential phrases with pronunciation, where English works in Prague, and where it doesn't.

metro

Prague metro guide — lines, tickets, and how to use it

Complete guide to Prague's metro: lines A, B, C, key stops, ticket types, prices, how to validate, and which line to take for main attractions.

electricity

Plugs and voltage in Prague — adapters and what you need

Prague uses Type C/E plugs and 230V 50Hz. UK visitors need an adapter; US visitors need an adapter and should check device voltage compatibility.

timing

Private vs group tours in Prague — when is it worth paying extra?

When a private Prague tour beats a group walking tour — and when you'd be wasting money. Real 2026 price gaps and clear decision rules.

safety

Safety in Prague — a realistic picture

Prague is one of Europe's safer cities. This guide covers where petty crime happens, which areas are fine at night, and realistic precautions to take.

scams

Scams to avoid in Prague — the complete 2026 guide

Scams Prague tourists encounter: rigged exchange offices, taxi overcharging, fake police, dance club traps, menu swap. How each works, how to avoid.

connectivity

SIM cards and eSIM for Prague — staying connected in 2026

Best SIM cards for Prague: Czech prepaid options from O2 and T-Mobile, eSIM alternatives like Airalo and Holafly, and wifi reality in hotels and cafés.

taxi

Taxis, Uber, and Bolt in Prague — what to know in 2026

How taxis work in Prague in 2026: official cabs vs Uber vs Bolt, price expectations, airport taxi scams to avoid, and how to get a fair ride.

tipping

Tipping in Prague — what's expected and what's not

When and how much to tip in Prague: restaurants, cafés, beer halls, taxis, hotels, and tour guides. Local norms, not tourist inflated expectations.

food-traps

Tourist menu traps in Prague — what to watch for

How Prague's Old Town restaurants overcharge tourists: inflated menus, bread charges, cover charges, menu swap. How to spot them and where to eat instead.

transport

Prague trams and buses — how the surface network works

How Prague's tram and bus network works: key routes, night trams, tickets, how to board, and which lines tourists actually use.