Ana & Sammy

CZECH OUT PRAGUE

Prague is a walking-friendly city, particularly if you're staying close to the action. Should you find yourselves further out, public transit (particularly the metro) and taxis / ride-share are quick and efficient.

Bolt: Ride-share app (similar to Uber) and notably cheaper than taxis. Download the app and set-up your account ahead of time.

Tram / Metro / Bus: Tickets are valid on all three (metro, tram, bus) and are sold at metro stations, DDP info offices, newstands, and kiosks (likely need cash / coins).

Options include: individual ticket (90 mins unlimited), short-term (30 mins unlimited), one-day pass, three-day pass.

Airport Express (AE) Bus Line: direct transfer between the airport and the main train station (located near city center)
Operating Hours: 5:30-22:00
Duration: ~40minutes
Fares: Ages 18+ (100 CZK) / 6-15 (50 CZK) / <6 (Free)
Additional Info: link.

Currency: Czech Koruna (Crowns) / CZK.
1 CAD= ~17 CZK
1 EUR= ~25 CZK
1 MKD = ~0.40 CZK

Cash: Mastercard and Visa are widely accepted, but cash is useful in a few instances.

i.e. Taxis (surcharge if paying by card), souvenir shops, few restaurants/pubs can be cash-only, etc.

Top Sites to See

- Old Town Square
- Astronomical Clock (catch a 45-second performance on the hour, every hour / located in Old Town)
- Church of Our Lady Before Tyn (located in Old town)
- Charles Bridge (connects Lesser Quarter with Old Town)
- John Lennon Wall (located in Lesser Quarter)
- Prague Castle (located in the Castle District)
- St. Vitus Cathedral (located in the Castle District)
- Old Royal Palace (located in the Castle District)
- Wenceslas Square (New Town)
- Vyšehrad (Fortress / free admission)
- Petrin Lookout Tower (located in Lesser Quarter)

Things to Do

Ecotours: offer guided walking, biking, scootering, or Segway tours around Prague (link).

Boat Tour: Prague Boats offer a number of sightseeing and restaurant tours down the Vltava (link).

Beer Spas:
Beer Spa Bernard (link).
Grand Relax Czech Beer Spa (link).
Original Beer Spa Prague (link).

Prague Zoo: Open 9:00-21:00 daily (link).

Football (soccer) Game:
Slavia Prague (link).
Sparta Prague (link).

Museums: National Museum (link), Museum of Communism (link), Franz Kafka (link), Madame Tussauds (wax museum / link), Slivovice R. Jelínek (link).

Cafés

Café Imperial: Breakfast available, we recommend the eggs benedict. Located in Petrská Čtvrť (link).
Ana & Sammy certified.

Kavárna Obecní dům (Municipal House Café): Located in Old Town (link).

Cafe Slavia: Located in Old Town (link).

Lunch / Dinner

Lokál Dlouhááá: Great place for a traditional meal. Reservation recommended and located in Old Town (link).
Ana & Sammy certified.

Kuchyň (Kitchen): Homemade Czech meals with a view. Located near the Prague Castle (reservation recommended / link).

Pubs

U Fleků: Eight-dinning halls, a brewery, live music, and a one-stop shop for those looking to drink their way through Prague (cash only / link).
Ana & Sammy certified.

The Pub Praha 1: Beer and Competition anybody? Tap your own beer right at the table, while the big screens show the consumption leader board. If my grandparents can do it, so can you (Old Town / reservation recommended / link).
Ana, Sammy, Grandpa, Grandma, & Cousin Riško certified.

Výtopna Railway Restaurant: Have you ever had your beverages served via rail? Located in Wenceslas Square and reservation recommended.
Ana, Sammy, Grandpa, Grandma, & Cousin Riško certified.

For those looking for a traditional meal, we've listed our favorite Slovakian/Czech dishes below.

Lunch / Dinner

Svíčková: beef tenderloin coated with creamy vegetable sauce, and served with bread dumplings.

Pečená Kachna (Baked Duck): traditionally served with red cabbage and dumplings.

Pečené Vepřové Koleno (Pork Hock): pork knee generally served with home-made bread, mustard, sauerkraut, and peppers.

Smažený Sýr (Fried Cheese): served with fries typically and tartare sauce.

Čerstvě Tatarák (Beef Tartar)

Hovězí Guláš (Beef Goulash)

Řízek (Schnitzel)

Desserts

Palačinky: Czech crepes.

Trdelník: Czech doughnut / churro hybrid.

Veterník: pastry with caramel whipped cream and custard.

Drink

Pivo (Beer): the Czech's drink the most beer per capita in the world. So... when in Rome?
Sammy's Recommendations: Plzeň / Pilsner Urquell, Budvar / OG Budweiser, Staropramen.

Kofola (non-alcholic pop): Slovak not Czech. If you're lucky, you'll get it on tap/draft.

Slivovica (Plum Brandy shot): Moonshine anyone? This stuff will get ya.

Becherovka (38% shot): less likely to get ya.

Medovina (10-20% honey shot): even less likely to get ya.