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- Capitale
- Prague
- Valuta
- CZK · Czech koruna
- Lingue
- Czech
- Prese
- Tipo C, E · 230 V
Numeri di emergenza
I 5 posti migliori
- Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral · Prague
Huge castle complex with the cathedral, Golden Lane and views over the city.
- Charles Bridge and Old Town Square · Prague
Medieval bridge with statues and the square with the Astronomical Clock; go early to avoid crowds.
- Český Krumlov · Český Krumlov
UNESCO-listed medieval town on a river bend with a large castle.
- Kutná Hora · Kutná Hora
Sedlec Ossuary (bone chapel) and St. Barbara's Church; easy day trip from Prague.
- Karlovy Vary · Karlovy Vary
Spa town with colonnades and hot springs you can drink from.
Come spostarsi
Trasporti pubblici
PID Lítačka
Official Prague app for metro, tram, bus and funicular tickets and day passes. A ticket becomes valid one minute after activation, so activate before boarding. Inspectors fine 1,000 CZK on the spot for invalid tickets.
App per corse con conducente
Bolt
Widely used in Prague and Brno, with upfront prices. Usually the cheapest way to get a car.
App per corse con conducente
Uber
Available in Prague and Brno, with upfront prices.
Taxi
Liftago
Czech app that books licensed taxis at a price shown in advance. Prague sets a maximum taxi rate per km; avoid street hails and touts at the airport.
Treni
České dráhy / RegioJet / Leo Express
ČD runs most trains; RegioJet and Leo Express are cheaper, modern options on main routes such as Prague to Brno, Ostrava and Český Krumlov. RegioJet and FlixBus also run buses.
Monopattini elettrici
Rekola / Lime / Bolt
Bike and e-scooter sharing in Prague, paid per minute in the app (varies).
Soldi e contanti
Valuta: CZK · Czech koruna
Cards and phone payments are accepted almost everywhere in Prague and other cities, including most pubs and taxis. Some chains accept euros but at a poor rate. Withdraw koruna from bank ATMs (avoid Euronet), always choose to be charged in CZK, and never change money on the street.
Mance
Tipping is optional but polite, especially in restaurants. Locals round up or add about 5-10% for good service. By law service is included in listed prices, so there is no compulsory service charge unless it is clearly stated on the menu.
| Ristoranti | Round up or add about 5-10% for good service. Tell the server the total you want to pay when paying. |
|---|---|
| Caffè e bar | Round up to the next 10 or 20 CZK. In pubs, leaving a few coins is common. |
| Taxi e app di corse | Round up; not needed with app rides. |
| Hotel | About 20-50 CZK per bag or per night is appreciated but optional. |
| Tour e guide | Free walking tour guides rely on tips; a few hundred koruna per person is common. |
| Consegna di cibo a domicilio | Round up or a small tip in the app. |
Costo del servizio: cosa c’è di vero
Prices on the menu must include service. Some restaurants add a service charge or a 'couvert' (bread or table charge); this is only valid if clearly shown on the menu before you order. Check the bill for items you did not order such as bread, nuts or sauces.
Tattiche di pressione a cui fare attenzione
Some Prague restaurants in tourist areas print 'Service is not included' or 'Tip not included' in English on bills or menus, or hand back a card terminal set to a high tip, to make tourists think a tip is required. This is a known tourist trap: service is included by law and a tip is voluntary. Pay the total you want and say: 'Děkuji, to je v pořádku' (Thanks, that's fine).
Frasi utili
- Zaplatím, prosím. I'd like to pay, please.
- To je dobré. Keep the change.
- Je spropitné v ceně? Is the tip included in the price?
Galateo
- Say 'Dobrý den' when entering shops, small restaurants and lifts; 'Na shledanou' when leaving.
- Take off your shoes when entering someone's home; hosts usually offer slippers.
- When toasting ('Na zdraví'), look the other person in the eye.
- In busy pubs it is normal to share a table; ask 'Je tu volno?' (Is this free?) first. A new beer often arrives automatically until you put a beer mat on your glass.
- Carry ID at all times; it is a legal requirement.
- Keep quiet and cover shoulders in churches.
Truffe e come gestirle
Bad-rate currency exchange offices
Dove: Old Town, Wenceslas Square, Charles Bridge area
Come funziona: Booths advertise '0% commission' or a high 'buy' rate, but the actual sell rate is very poor.
Come evitarla: Use bank ATMs instead. By law you can return within 3 hours with the receipt to cancel an exchange; ask the exact amount you will receive before handing over money.
Street money changers
Dove: Tourist streets and stations
Come funziona: Changers offer great rates and hand over counterfeit notes or old foreign currency (e.g. Belarusian roubles, old Hungarian forints).
Come evitarla: Never change money on the street.
Overcharging taxis and airport touts
Dove: Airport, main station, Old Town
Come funziona: Street taxis and touts in 'official taxi' clothing overcharge or use rigged meters.
Come evitarla: Use Bolt, Uber or Liftago, or the official taxi stands with posted rates. Ask for a printed receipt.
'Service not included' on the bill
Dove: Tourist restaurants in central Prague
Come funziona: Menus or bills say service is not included to pressure tourists into tipping, sometimes with extra items like bread or nuts charged.
Come evitarla: Service is included by law; tip only what you want and query items you did not order.
Fake plain-clothes police
Dove: Streets near tourist areas
Come funziona: Men claiming to be police ask to check your currency and passport, then steal money. Czech police do not check tourists' cash.
Come evitarla: Refuse, offer to go to a police station, call 112 to check.
Bar and club overcharging
Dove: Nightlife areas, strip clubs
Come funziona: Huge bills, minimum spends, or big penalties for 'lost' consumption cards.
Come evitarla: Check prices first, keep your consumption card safe, and check the bill.
Dynamic currency conversion at ATMs
Dove: Euronet and other independent ATMs
Come funziona: The ATM offers to charge you in your home currency at a poor rate and adds fees.
Come evitarla: Use bank ATMs and decline conversion; choose CZK.
Sicurezza
- Pickpocketing is common in Prague: on airport buses and metro, trams to Prague Castle (22 and 23), Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and at the Astronomical Clock.
- The park in front of Prague main station (Vrchlického sady) is best avoided after dark.
- Drink spiking has been reported in bars and clubs; do not accept drinks from strangers.
- Carry your passport or ID card; police can fine you if you do not have it.
- Activate or validate public transport tickets before riding; fines are 1,000 CZK on the spot.
- Report thefts to police within 24 hours for insurance.
Diffusione dell’inglese
Widely spoken by younger people and in Prague's tourist areas; older people more often speak German or Russian. Outside Prague, English can be limited.
Fonti
- GOV.UK Foreign travel advice: Czechia, safety and security
- Wikivoyage: Prague
- Wikivoyage: Czech Republic
- Wikipedia: List of tipping customs by country
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