9 tips when traveling to Prague

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Here are 9 tips when traveling to Prague.

1. Never change money on the street, it is dangerous (fake money, criminal offence)!!! Use a bank, exchange bureau or an ATM (“bankomat”). The best rates usually offer at the exchange bureau on the corner of Kaprova and Maiselova Street - www.exchange.cz

2. The Emergency number is 112 from any telephone (free of charge). When dialing this number you can reach the fire dep., police, doctor etc.

3. Prague demands to be wandered through, so bring some comfortable shoes.

4. Take advantage of the cheap and efficient public transport service (trams, buses, metro). Tickets are sold in tobacco kiosks, metro stations, etc. Buy two or three tickets, than you can any time use the tram going your direction.  Tickets cannot be purchased directly on vehicle! More info and map of transport on:  www.dpp.cz/en

5. Taxi mafia - drivers tend to overprice and swindle. Taxis ordered through a dispatcher are much cheaper. Reputable Taxi AAA, phone: 14 0 14, out of Prague - call 222 333 222 (they can tell you the price beforehand). If you need to take a taxi in the street, first ask the driver to switch on the taximeter and ask for a receipt. Say some word in Czech (dobry den, prosim,  etc.) so he would think you know Prague. The maximum price for a taxi (rates for the year 2011) is: Waiting for 1 minute - 6 CZK, starting fee – 40 CZK Fare for 1 km – 28 CZK. The fare must be marked in the car. Usual prices: from airport to hotel about  500-700 CZK, from hotel to Prague Castle about 200 - 300 CZK.

6. A simple pocket calculator may turn out to be very helpful (converting currency, kilometers, Celsius etc.).

7. Giving a tip - we usually round the price up or give about 10 % of the price as a tip for the services.

8. Make sure your appliance (shavers, hairdryers, camera charges, laptops, etc.) have a switch to change the voltage to 220V. If not, you will need a converter. Please come prepared. The plugs are not readily available here.

9. Avoid the tourist traps. Restaurants and shops near the main sights (Charles Bridge, Astronomical clock, Castle) are usually the most expensive.