Prague is one of the most captivating cities in Europe. It feels like walking through a baroque dream. While you can spend an entire weekend here just wandering the streets, there are a few things to avoid to ensure your trip is as stress and chaos-free as possible. Every hour the clock chimes, music plays and figures dance around the dials.
Tourists flock to the square during this time and create a mob around the clock, sometimes so thick you can barely see much of anything. Wait a few minutes after the show has finished. Although the buildings which adorn the street have stunning baroque facades, this once historic street has been overtaken with cheesy souvenir shops selling silly tchotchkes from China at engorged priced. There are so many people in Prague trying to take advantage of the many tourists who come here that even the most Czech looking souvenir on this street is no doubt from overseas.
The architecture is not worth the hubbub and you end up fighting your way through this densely frustrating street to even see much of anything. This is the oldest market in the city, dating back to Although it originally only sold produce to feed the people of the city, in later years it has begun to sell souvenirs and other handmade Czech goods from local artisans. But be sure to taste test some of those amazing fruits and veggies too! I thought they were merely a gift from the restaurants and would be free of charge.
Boy, was I wrong! This is, unfortunately, a pretty common scam in Prague, especially in popular tourist restaurants. A post shared by World's Oldest Restaurants oldestrestaurants. Taxis are another common scam in Prague. Catching a cab outside popular tourist areas or from the train station means leaving yourself vulnerable to dishonest drivers. Almost none of them use the meter, even the reputable companies, and when you arrive at your destination they seem to make up a fee out of the blue which is often far, far more than you were originally quoted.
If you have a Czech SIM card or have a good international plan on your phone and can access the internet, and take advantage of UBER which has recently launched in Prague. We used this a lot while we were there and had absolutely no issues! If you are interested in exploring the city on your own, consider renting a car. AutoEurope has a big variety of cars in Czech Republic and since there are so many places out of town which can be a little difficult to get to on public transport, having your own car is a great way to find unique adventures.
