Perfect Honest Prague Guide For First-Timers

[@carltwigg3946]

Lived and worked in Praha from 95-97, loved it there. Prices then were amazing cheap for someone coming from Canada. Went back for the first time in 2019 for the first time since 99, city/country had changed massively. English is now the 2nd language in place of German and Russian. The locals loved hearing me speak my Czech, many thought I was an old Czech who had left the country in past and was returning home for a visit. The city, country, people hold a ver special place in my heart. I had the pleasure (luck) of meeting Havel in February of 96 at an event at the Rudolfinium hosted by the Canadian Embassy. Ahoj from Kanada!

[@berus66]

You experienced the best times in Prague, after the revolution when everybody was doing what they wanted, creative, free, still kind and fun, mainly locals and those that came to teach English etc. Lovely times. Would go back to those times right away.

[@stormstereo]

What an amazing time to live there. I envy you. I had the privilege to visit shortly in mid 1993 or 1994 while the two new countries still had the same currency bills differentiated by a sticker attched to the Slovakian ones. In Praha, there was not a billboard or public advertisement to be seen. Had some gasoline-tasting Absinth in the Bunkr "club" and met a fantastic Canadian at a hostel. Still in touch via socials to this day.

[@jj9749]

Was living there too at that time

[@Pidalin]

@@berus66 And it was mainly time of absolute freedom, I remember 90s only as a little kid, but I still miss that time around 2000 where there was no censoreship, we had absolute freedom and everything new was better than older one.

[@paradoxparade1]

"Cheap" obviously depends on which country/city you're from. Compared to NYC, Prague is still cheap.

[@mikelupe4435]

Your work doesn't go unnoticed, and it is greatly appreciated. You should have a TV Show. Keep up the good work !!

[@kandigloss6438]

nah, KZbin is fine, no gatekeeping through services you have to pay extra for of a show that is only available in certain regions. Also another issue with TV networks is that they would most likely want to use the show as an advertising revenue source and try to get them to give positive reviews to places that paid money to the network.

[@Zombot012]

After visiting Prague 6 times in the last 2 years, I intend to actually move there, work there, and live there. I hope I can find the right job to pay my rent and enjoy the best city I've ever been to. It's so much more than the Old Town and the castle, it's everything about it! There is no better public transport anywhere, the locals don't bother you and are pleasently cold and minding their own business, and the most important thing for me - all the metal bands play there on their European tours.

[@Pidalin]

"all the metal bands play there on their European tours" Not always, sometimes they skip Czechia or they play pretty far from Prague, like Rammstein in 2023, but they returned in 2024, so mostly you just wait another 1 or 2 years. I saw pretty much all those big bands several times, I don't even go to bands like Iron Maiden anymore, because I saw all of them several times. 😀

[@kenwolcott6680]

Bumped into Janek this morning near the square. He was nice enough to take a selfie with me even though he was in a hurry to get somewhere. Thanks Janek and Honza for all your great recommendations.

[@michaelbond4807]

Janek and Honza, i am coming to Prague in mid-July, 2024 with about 8,000 other PhD psychologists for the International Congress of Psychology . Your Honest Guide postings are a boon - bright, lively, informed commentary, voiced with clear, accessible English and inspiring joie de vivre. you have reduced my anxiety about visiting your charming city and given me and my colleagues the real stuff - i am so grateful! thanks, guys.

[@steve83803]

Unlike most cities in the UK Prague is spotlessly clean, I remember waiting at the Strizkof metro station once and there was an office with blacked out windows on the other platform. A couple of leaves blew in and the next thing a lady came out of the office with a dustpan and brush, swept up the leaves and went back in.

[@tocov]

Pasta Fresca is SO GOOD! I've been to Prague 5 times and went there each time. And I'm still not done. Beautiful, very nice staff, very very good food.

[@wesmcgee5628]

Will be visiting Prague with my Son in January for the first time. Stumbled across this channel while researching our trip and what a help its been. Ive been binging them for the last few days

[@mor5219]

I visited Prague in January and planned my trip basing on your recommendations, I guess I don't have to say that it was totally mesmerizing ;) Hope to come back one day, cheers!

[@Miss.Lawliet]

Hi there, I’m planning on visiting Prague in January. Do you have any tips for clothing? I’m from the middle east and not sure about Prague’s weather 🥹

[@michaelveras9859]

Janek we just spent 3 days in Prague and wanted to thank you for the U Pinkacu and Pasta Fresca recommendations. Your city is absolutely beautiful and is one the best European capitals I have visited. Your videos have been most valuable on planning our trip to Praha and avoiding getting taken on at tourist traps. Many thanks.

[@GooLagg]

I was in prague for the first time a month ago, I did use a lot of your advice on my trip but I could've really used this video then, I was literally in all of the places mentioned in the video

[@Rubaszny_Barnaba]

Oh my! Thank you soooo much!!! I've visited Kolacherie, U Kocoura, 420 restaurant, Mincovna (mentioned in different clip) and all of this was sooo good! U Kocoura stole my heart and Kolacherie serves such deiciuous coffe.... once again, thanks a lot, you are making visiting Prague so much easier!

[@andywessel]

You are doing a fantastic job. Watching your videos and exploring Prague beyond the touristic places, Prague has become one of my favourite cities. I have been with my wife, by buddies and even solo with my to little boys aged 8 snd 10. prage worked every time. My kids love Prague and want to go back and they have travelled all over Europe. Thanks for all the tips and great videos. I recomend ypu to anyone just mentioning Prague.

[@Nosgarth]

So glad to see Mincovna and Roesel in this list, they are 2 of my absolute favorites in the tourist area (thanks to you guys for showing them in previous videos!) and despite having been to Prague many times now, I still like to do the tourist walk and often will go to Mincovna just to go eat without doing the tourist stuff just because its always SOOOO good!

[@nolank19]

Fantastic video. I visited/lived in Prague as a student for a semester back in 2022, and I naturally visited most of these places. Janek is 100% correct in saying a lot of these places are hidden gems, usually without large crowds of tourists. Don’t get me wrong, the old town square, Charles bridge and old town in general are great, but it’s worth seeing the quieter parts of the city and meeting locals for a truly enriching experience!

[@jwbeaton]

We went to Praha winter 2022 and planned our 1 week visit 100% on Honest Guide! We watched the videos and made an extensive map of Praha based on the recommendations (and avoided the tourist traps and scams!). Kafe & hrnky was a highlight for sure. Sunny winter day, very relaxed, got to check out the mug-making workshops upstairs. We stayed on Bridge st at a hostel, and explored widely from there (on public transit, of course!). A couple GOOD surprises not on our Honest Guide list - the state museums - the Auto Technical and Agriculture, which are side-by-side - if you have children, these places would give a welcome affordable break from regular tourist activities.

[@Czech-ingIn-wz3sq]

My family & I will be spending a month in Prague for my work (arriving next week). Your videos are amazing & have helped us plan so much! Thank you ❤

[@jamiemoseley8327]

Kolaches are actually very popular in Texas! There were lots of Czech immigrants way back when, who brought them with them. You can also buy some with meat inside.

[@Seawater195]

I heard that there is a town in Texas called Frydek (please correct me if I'm wrong) - I also heard that it was founded by Czech immigrants during WW2 I think, which would make sense because the town I come from is called Frýdek-Místek, Czechia. Is this true tho?

[@clays4337]

yes, Texas is mentioned on the board at said kolac place

[@yakub81]

@@Seawater195 Czech immigrants began settling in this area in the 1850s. They named their new community Frydek after a town in their homeland. When two people died in 1885, they were buried here on land owned by Jan Pavlicek. By 1890, when Pavlicek officially deeded the land to be consecrated by the church, there were thirteen graves in the cemetery. In 1907 the citizens erected a school building here. Used also as a church and nuns’ home, the structure was moved to the center of town in 1916. The cemetery remains as a reminder of the area’s Czech heritage.

[@Seawater195]

@@yakub81 Interesting - thanks for the info!

[@drgeorgiades]

Hey Janek and Honza. Děkujeme za vše. As a Czech expat coming to Prg in August. Hope to see you guys around a dáme si pivo. Inpersonally love these "slow" episodes by the way. Literally I have taken notes abou a number of places and I myslel have sent 15yrs in Prague. The whole family is bi- and tri-ilingual so we re excited

[@nimmen]

About the statues on the bridge: Who can resist petting that dog. It's such a good boy!

[@roirenaud2695]

There is another dog, by the statue of John of Matha, Felix of Valois and Saint Ivan. This dog is guarding christian captives in Turkish prison :-)

[@JF1908x]

I’ve been to Prague a million times, will be there next month again, and even I learn something from every video :)

[@oslaskid]

I have been to Prague quite a few times now and I still like watching your videos and seeing new places I have walked past totally oblivious as to what is there. Was there in march to see a band from England called All My Thorns support the Czech band Stoleti XII at Palac Akropolis in Zizkov, it would be nice to see an episode on gig venues at some point. Also the classical music scene there. Palac Akropolis was great by the way. easy to get to on tram, great staff, very friendly and good venue. Back in Prague later this year. Can't wait. One day I will bump into Janek and Honza!.

[@andreasplaymusic]

I'm a local from Prague, but I highly recommend this video to my friends from abroad. These guys are world-class! Thanks to Honest Guys! 😁😍💯

[@jessicasedai5788]

Love the slow-paced episode, for what it's worth! This is likely how we will enjoy the city so very helpful, Thank you!

[@smikusko]

I’m watching this as I’m about to board a flight to Prague. :)

[@ariadne_8510]

I liked this episode so much that I watched it twice in a row 🥰. It reminded me when I visited Prague in 2019 following your videos and your book. Such good memories 😍 I definitely loved this slow episode ♥

[@Ivee_dodo]

Please do more of these 'slow' episodes!

[@stevedownie1378]

Yes, this was their best episode in a while!

[@birbdoggoguardian]

Janek said in Czech version of this video that people on their Instagram voted in a poll that they want them to release longer videos & that him and Honza will be doing more of them from now on. :)

[@stephenrmunday4869]

I truly enjoy your videos and the way you pass along information in order to enjoy your city more as a local than a tourist. I arrive in Prague in a couple of weeks, 1 October to be exact, and your videos have been most helpful. Really nice touch to add a word or phrase to the end of your videos. Where ever I travel I feel that it’s important to at least try to speak the language. I found that doing so breaks down any barriers. Keep up the good work.

[@NazeehYauqoob]

when Janek said "tourism" at 7:55, behind him was a visual cue that would be memed for ages to come.

[@gokhankaraca8864]

You are great person mate, hope the best for you. Thanks for making our memories great in Prague. I will visit with my wife this summer.

[@frasermackie19]

The honest guide paperback book was a life saver when I visited a couple of years ago. I recommend anyone planning to visit, check the book out. Some free advertising for you guys haha

[@Coachiggs]

let me know where I can find one...they've been out of print for a while...do you want to sell it?

[@frasermackie19]

@@Coachiggs ah, crap. Sorry about that, had no idea it was out of print. I’ll be keeping my copy as a wee momento, but if you do find it, it is a wee gem.

[@NickOlm]

Same here. No way to find it in English

[@PedroGonzalez11111]

There’s an online version now, the book is outdated

[@patstevenson6447]

Before we went to Prague a year ago these KZbins were invaluable. Thanks for all the tips. Prague is now my favorite city I've visited in Europe.

[@mpcdejong]

Great to (finally 😊) see the pasta place with the small entrance, which I found by chance when I visited Prague. Back in 2012! Keep up the great videos guys!

[@SandeepRonghe]

This channel is amazing! Myself and 4 other friends are looking to travel to Prague, and other towns in Czech Republic in September this year!

[@FalkiPL]

If you ask me, this episode was perfect. I wanted to say "pity I can't use those recommendations", but that would be a lie of sorts, because we spent a week in Prague 2 months ago and your vids were priceless treasure trove of advice 😍

[@sfagan9686]

Thanks!

[@stprk]

Janek and Honza, you have the best information. You helped us a lot in our first trip to Prague in December. Now we are planning our second for next Spring. Thank you. 🖖

[@DavidNelsonATX]

I fully expected 420 to be a cannabis based restaurant. Also, I noticed you didn’t reference American Embassy also known as McDonalds on your tour. Nicely done video. We’ve made that walk several times and missed your recommendations. I guess we’ll have to return to visit them.

[@Pidalin]

That's a nice exmaple of how they target only tourists, because for Czechs, 420 means nothing, nobody knows it is somehow related to cannabis.

[@spiderpate7780]

⁠@@Pidalinthen they are not that deep in cannabis culture because it is known thing for a stoners

[@Pidalin]

@@spiderpate7780 Not all people who smoke constantly google some nonsenses about weed culture, they just smoke it. 🙂 And people who don't smoke it can't know about some 420.

[@justme7303]

@@spiderpate7780 I'm not a stoner (ever, even though I grew up in the60's/70's) and I immediately thought of the stateside reference to 4-20 LOL!!!

[@RebelSol67]

Thank you. I'll be there in a couple weeks :). Can't wait.

[@nicholasjenner2640]

I love this channel. Janek is very good.

[@PokhrajRoy.]

Janek, you always have the best suggestions!

[@dingodash4096]

Also, your guides and advice make every trip to Prague pleasant and wonderful. Every two years, like today, I come to this country to attend an MLP-related convention at the near Krakov Centre. Every time either me or the "herd" know a place or two were to hang and have a nice meal and some cider or beer and the city is very much alive during the night as it is during the day. Thank you!

[@marcforsyth9610]

Love it! Always appreciate your dedication to make the videos so enjoyable, entertaining and interesting!!

[@noah.kcovers]

Loved this slow episode, it was chill and calming. Thanks for the useful tips!

[@ciganyweaverandherperiwink6293]

You deserve every one of those subscribers-- and more. What a great channel. Thanks for being you, for all your hard work, pre-production, the editing, your integrity and dedication to sharing useful and fascinating information in such an easily digestible, memorable and exciting way. 🍻

[@TheEmmaHouli]

Yes! I love these slow videos that are just showing good places to eat and drink around the centre, I am always so embarrassed when friends and family come over and I have no idea where to bring them in the centre cos I never go there lol

[@shywalker404]

Amazing episode as always, I love the slower style as this would match how I would actually visit and walk Prague

[@urnotdaniel7124]

Hello Mr honest guide I was in prague a few days ago and I really enjoyed it I went to a few places you recommended, but I couldn't stay away from some tourist traps

[@alubiarz]

Last time I was in Prague was over 20 years ago. You made me want to visit your beautiful city again. Maybe after the high tourist season :) Greetings from your neighbor, Poland. Loooove your channel! Excellent work

[@Readwithshoukat]

Hi Janek, thanks for this video. I am coming to Prague as student for my masters in September. It was very helpful.

[@zz12233]

Great episode! Love the look at all the beautiful places to stop and eat - nothing beats delicious food in an amazing location.

[@DarrenS-q4v]

We called in Coffee and Mugs last year in the hope the daughter could create her own mug. Unfortunately once created they have to be put in the kiln which isn’t the same day. So you have to come back a day or more later to collect. Unfortunately, we left it too late in our trip and wouldn’t have had time to go back.

[@OscarShaitanTigreros]

We loved Prague, our experience was 90% an awesome experience thanks to your suggestions and videos. We definitely want to go back!!! hopefully next time I can spot you around!!

[@pontusfranander]

When you said 420 i thought i meant something else😂 keep up the good work! We visited Prag last year, and thx to your recommendations we were more than happy, visited most of your places you recommended and we were more than pleased. This year we will come back, but this time on two wheels!🏍🍺 Grettings from Sweden 😃🍻

[@isthorify]

I'm more of a hiker. But after watching your videos I wanted to try the city trip and I have to say, you're actually a tourist trap - but in a very good way. I had three goals: Kolacherie, Pils, Vegan's Prague and was able to visit things from your other videos (Jizerske Pekarny for example) in addition to your first-timer tour. So I had a great time on one of the hottest days in July. 🙏

[@razu1976]

Excellent video! My wife and I are visiting tomorrow. Looks amazing! ❤

[@beatrizrodrigues5006]

Thank you for the video! Please do a video of activities to do during winter! We are going in November and are afraid that most the activities you recommend are not suitable for winter

[@kioumim]

I love reading, collecting books, so it would be amazing to have a video where you show us the libraries around the city! Libraries are places i always make sure to visit whenever i travel, as many hold so much history and just some interesting facts✨️

[@DanielBausK]

Danke!

[@NJungen]

Loved the video! We've been visiting central and European countries more and more the last couple of years and soon it will be the Czech Republic and Slovakias turn 👍

[@holznewman6821]

The slow walk was wonderful. Yes, do more of these.

[@10jpmorgan]

Well-made video, and not just for first-timers! Loved it!

[@antonivanchenko6087]

Thank you. I’m gonna visit Prague for the first time and I already love it. Really good video.

[@jessfernandaa]

I followed most of our advices and recommendations and my fiance and I had a GREAT time in Prague last month!! Thank you!!! I really wanna go back to the city soon 😍😍

[@jeffbenjamin1745]

I watched many of these videos and I still got scammed by the metro ticket inspectors. I walked up to the ticket machine, saw “30 minutes” for 15 czech crowns. We were only going one stop away so I bought two. We validated the ticket and an inspector immediately approached us. I gave them our tickets and he said “these are for seniors only” and said it will be a 1000 crown fine each. We had not even boarded a train yet. I said, “ok, I’ll go get new tickets” and started walking toward the machine to buy different tickets. He grabbed me by the arm and pulled me back and said he will call the police if I resist. I didn’t resist anything; I just started walking back to the vending machine. Let me repeat, I got a 80€ fine for doing nothing more than buy the wrong ticket. I did not even go into the train terminal yet! After paying 80€ I went to the vending machine to see if I made a mistake. Nowhere does it say anything about tickets for seniors only. I am so soured by the experience that I don’t know if I will be back. They have any army of ticket inspectors scamming tourists, but don’t try to stop real criminals. They just want their money.

[@georgiancrossroads]

Thanks Janek. I am anything but a first tiimer and have been visiting Prague since 2000, but I learned several useful things from this video. (By the way Celetne often has puppet festivals that anyone can attend.)

[@rletourneau1]

You are wonderful!!!! Thank you so much! We are visiting Prague for the first time, and this advice was all invaluable.

[@reissemiller104]

Great video! When I visited Prague in 2022, I brought your book (Honest Guide Prague) from Kafe Damu & got it stamped and signed by one of the Waiters at Grand Cafe Orient.

[@HarrySwettenham26]

Great video. After following your channel for a few months, I decided to book at trip to Prague, arriving Tuesday. I will definitely be trying some of the places you recommended.

[@SMETRAVELADVENTURES]

Another wonderful video. You really are a great presenter. Please make lots more slow ones like this. Your great. Thanks for keeping KZbin great to come back to watch. ❤

[@chuyjaume]

Great video as always! But you should really do one about hotels, airb&bs or best places to stay!

[@ginnyanderson3845]

Could you do more videos similar to this as well as a video on hotel accommodations you might recommend? Coming to Prague later this year and cannot figure out where would be the best place to stay.

[@mak200161]

seeing your videos for so many years finally here in beautiful prague

[@samfernandes50]

Thank you both. These slow paced videos are quite cool! Good idea.

[@yaronstienstra]

great video guys! i've been to Prague a couple times and i'm planning to go again soon with my fiancée. We will absolutely be visiting many of these places

[@wiwindamayanti9952]

It looks like it summarized their previous videos, but I love it. This is how to enjoy the city slowly..

[@Goshu1]

I really like this format. I get reference points and in theory i could use this video for a somewhat guided tour.

[@justinhignite8944]

Great video! I’m visiting in a couple months, I’m so excited to check out some of these places. Thank you!

[@sebastianchampagne1318]

I'm heading to Prague next month and this video is beautiful! thanks

[@stephaniep8017]

Love the video. Planned visit in March. Thanking you 😊

[@kateconlon5424]

I am going to Prague in December and this guide is very helpful. Thank you

[@luismedina8746]

Im here right now, staying by old Town. Your advise has definitely help a lot.

[@felisin]

I am travelling to Prag tomorrow and I can‘t wait!!! Thanks for your vids!

[@orjuela1991]

Visiting Prague later this year. Looking forward to it!

[@davidlynch9049]

Awesome. 😎 Thanks for the great tour. My girlfriend and I are heading to Prague for 3 days in September. We want to avoid the tourist traps, and your videos are very helpful. Of, course, we want to visit the tourist sites, just not get taken advantage of.

[@silarojda]

Coming this end of august to Prague 💃🏻 Your videos will help a lot . Hope to meet you there Janek, so we can thank you in person 🫶🏻

[@timbyrne914]

I second picking up a guide to the statues. The Czech wikipedia article covers most of the same ground, but if you don't read Czech you have to Google translate it and read all that from the phone screen. The booklet is cheap and a nice souvenir, and it's a nicer experience than trying to use your phone. Amaze your friends with your knowledge of this sandstone orgy of post-Westphalian Catholic idolatry.

[@KasraKasra-wu3ol]

Love the video and the honesty 🙏 miss Prague and I have to go back as soon as possible 🇨🇿 thanks for creating these videos

[@wrnhfx]

Just back from a 4 day break and absolutely loved Prague and made all the more enjoyable by the extremely helpful videos from Janek and the crew. Only hiccup was the bus from airport to the metro is no longer the 119, it looks to have been removed but the 59 worked perfectly. Wish the UK travel system was as good. Can't wait to return and do a slow walk from old town to the castle. We missed so much 😞

[@RichardNeve]

Even the official map of the transport system in metro station Mustek next to the pay machines references the 119 and not the 59!

[@chriskench1883]

Seen several of your videos before visiting Prague for the 1st time this week, great videos by the way and loving it here great place to visit

[@Finn_Dutch]

Such a great video! Im visiting Prague next week and this was super helpful😊

[@andreyshepelev2610]

It's great to know the hidden spot of the cities from the locals point of view ! Thanks so much

[@vivianmpadilla2958]

You are a very good communicator, great videos, lots of tips that I will use in two months when be there in Prague! Dekiji!

[@lucianoferreira8903]

Loved this long episode!

[@Pwrginger]

I love the slow pace of this episode. Would love more in the same style!

[@Amacott99]

So fantastic…I loved this.

[@hubertp163]

Nádherný, great! One of your best videos. Thank you!

[@cpux64]

Perfect timing, because I'm actually going to go to Prague in a few days!

[@stormstereo]

Such perfect timing! We're going to be in town within short. Thank you guys!

[@henrykrinkle5353]

I've got to visit Prague now . . . love your tours!