Prague: 10 Shocks of Visiting Prague

Prague is one of the best cities to visit in Europe. There is culture with operas, plays, music, concerts, bars, restaurants, and so much more! But there are also a few not so nice things that might surprise travelers to Prague. Here we go through tourist information on Prague to help you know some of the culture shocks that travelers have when they visit Prague for the first time.
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[@zralokvemigraci]

If you’re interested in coming to Prague, I recommend looking up HONEST GUIDE. So much useful information on Prague from locals!

[@Jardalkoholik]

Sorry for the park infront of the train station - its called Sherwood for a reason :D but its getting better. Just few tips: dont buy trdelnik, dont buy matroshka, dont change money at the airport (best exchange company is at Kaprova street, 14), dont use common taxi (use bolt or uber), go outside Prague for few days.

[@ericatlas]

Courtesy HONEST GUIDE!

[@Jardalkoholik]

@@ericatlas I live in Prague, so I knew those things before Honest Guide videos :D

[@Jardalkoholik]

@@ericatlas I live in Prague, so I knew those things before Honest Guide videos :D

[@Jardalkoholik]

@@ericatlas I live in Prague, so I knew those things before Honest Guide videos :D

[@tomnovotny9953]

@@ericatlas Yes we know about the traps because we live here but not the tourists and you Jarda if you nu about this before the Honest Guide why didn't you post it on youtube. I think you are just big-noting your self

[@talatpamuk1708]

Another shock: One of the best zoos of Europe (maybe the whole world) that provides animal with really natural habitats and great care is just outside north of city center

[@DaweSlayer]

So you probably mean main city zoo in Troja district. And i think entrance costs like one beer at Old Town Square :) And of course buses are going there.

[@talatpamuk1708]

@@DaweSlayer Exactly 😎

[@beth12svist]

I know I'm late to the party but: If you do go there seriously plan to spend the whole day in Troja. Not only is the zoo itself quite big and super-interesting, but there are other things to see - right next to the zoo there's a chateau/palace with lovely gardens, and further up the hill there's the botanical garden (also quite extensive).

[@gentlemanjim480]

I had my wedding reception at Troja Castle (I am Czech). Amazing. And the zoo is just opposite, I love it. My kids love it even more.

[@4thbalanceofpower]

One of the most beautiful cities in the world.

[@jayscomedytraveladventure434]

Prague is officially on my list now, I love how medieval it looks

[@MrSonofsonof]

Ah, yes, the sunrise. Back in the early 90s I worked as a construction labourer in Prague. On one job we were working on the roof of an office block. We started before dawn, and you could see the sparking trams down on the street. Then the sun would come up over the castle, and everyone stopped working just to look at it. It made the day quite tolerable.

[@matejpolak6638]

I wish more tourists went to other awesome neighbourhoods too: Letná, Žižkov, Karlín, Smíchov, Vinohrady,... . The Old Town is beautiful but if that's all you visit, you're missing out

[@chriscze6153]

Zizkov is pretty popular with tourists/foreigners, so is Vinohrady. They're both beautiful neighborhoods but both have the largest influx of foreign/expat-targeted shops and restaurants outside of the very city center so I tend to avoid them. Dejvice, Karlin, and Letna/Holesovice are my favorite neighborhoods.

[@matejpolak6638]

@@chriscze6153 With foreigners and expats certainly, tourists not so much. Tourists usually come visit Prague for 3 to 4 days (often as a stop of their "Eurotrip") and they spend it all in Old Town, Malá Strana and Hradčany areas. Some even venture to parts of New Town, but that's about it, really. That's why the old streets, already very narrow, are so crowded and touristy.

[@TheXHolly]

I wishnot so many tourists came here 😅. Don't take me wrong, tourism is good, but too much and the city and locals suffer. And Prague suffers

[@antonincooper346]

As a Czech who lives in Prague, I thank you for this video. Well done! (btw your pronunciation was actually pretty good)

[@simonepeverelli883]

One of the most beautiful city in Europe. I took there my class for a school trip some years ago and the students were enthusiastic!

[@robinhood1972]

The one thing that shocked me most about Prague was how clean the city is... easily the cleanest city we have visited in Europe.

[@zralokvemigraci]

I really really wish (and I’m not at all alone) that tourists wouldn’t get drunk in the streets and make so much noise and throw rubbish all around and not recycle when possible. It’s the main reason why locals sometimes frown upon tourists. And also to be honest, with covid the city became more livable because the huge crowds were gone...

[@10jpmorgan]

Here in the Netherlands, we have the same love/hate relationship with tourists in Amsterdam.

[@chrishager3822]

Prague is great. Two things of note, the vendors near the Church of Tyn behind the clock have great gnochi and smoked ham. It's expensive because it is a bit of trap so close and there are places to get it cheaper im sure but hard to pass up with the view. Also the doughnut cones with chocolate and ice cream are amazing as well. It's a Prague specialty so you will see them about every 5 feet. Just make sure you look at the vendor and get the ones using charcaol.

[@sujaytomar]

You summed up Prague precisely... Also for someone visiting Prague for first time, I would suggest "the honest guide" Janek and honza.. they have a whole channel dedicated to this amazing city and its a must watch for tourists IMO

[@Puzzleguy]

Prague looks different this year. We don't have Christmas market and no tourists, only locals. Now it is even more beautiful, when nothing and no one distracts you.

[@DeeAnnieFL]

Prague looks so magical

[@tamararussell-czwartacky7105]

One of my favorite places on earth. 💚

[@2011littlejohn1]

I'm British and have lived in Prague for 10 years. I've been all over the world and for a capital city this is the least violent place I've ever lived in.

[@danielcejka2903]

i am from Prague, and its amazing reading for me, thank you :)

[@luxuryhotelroomtours6687]

Such an amazing city. I was lucky enough to arrive on the day the astronomical clock opened back up after a 6 month closure. Very exciting. Can’t wait to go back!

[@michaela9912]

As a Prague local the city is very sad and quite how everything is closed and without tourists 😔 We miss you guys from all around the world!

[@hatemfarsi2491]

miss you too

[@tosht2515]

Not only is there a Beer Spa, there’s also a Beer Museum in Prague but they do not employ docents and it isn’t an actual museum but if you spend enough time there, you will learn a great deal about Czech pivo. 😀🍺👍

[@johnnygomez7063]

You can also buy beer cosmetics . shampoos, soaps etc. :-)

[@FoxyRhino]

Prague was the first place I visited in Central/Eastern Europe and I loved it. Hoping to get to Bratislava soon (meant to visit in March 2020 but had to cancel)

[@Originalman144]

Bratislava is a nice little city. I stayed at Hotel Marrols. Fun time and good prices for food and drink in the city.

[@jirichladek3380]

4:51 I am taking this path every day when I go to work. I can confirm there are sometimes weird things going on like junkies arguing or homeless fighting but if you mind your business you are safe

[@enriquesanchez2001]

One of my favorite cities anywhere! I felt so comfortable there! ♥♥♥♥

[@LeoFtravels]

Prague was part of my 17 day roadtrip last year... absolutely loved it

[@woltersworld]

awesome! i remember the videos

[@wagneroliveira9875]

Congratulations on the video. You're very creative. It puts a lot of emotions into your speech.

[@olinkabawseladie7380]

I was born in Prague and lool u r very right about the main train station 🤣 but also about everything else in your video 🤗 so if one is a beer lover, Prague is the spot lol but also if you are a lover of good food and great Architecture and history. Prague is beautiful around Xmas time but also in summer time😊 I'm so glad y'all love Prague. I'm proud and I'm sure I'm speaking for all of the locals when saying, you are always welcome and we will gladly share the beauty of our town with you guys as long as you treat it with love and respect 🤗🤗

[@ADBProductions_]

Coming here in mid September and I can’t wait. Especially can’t wait to go to all the cool and cheap neighborhoods that are little visited by tourists.

[@katherinerohrbacker145]

Locals refer to the park in front of the main train station as Sherwood Forest.

[@ashleyd4563]

I've always been enamored with Prague! I've been wanting to visit since I was 15. Hopefully someday soon 😊

[@ianharris3502]

Prague lives in my mind rent-free!

[@janieparker2374]

Just arrived in prague yesterday! Thank you!

[@sofiiakovorotna3400]

Thanks for the video

[@elainebines6803]

Yes, Prague is beautiful. I'm glad you mentioned about the pickpockets. I watched them work! They do hand signals to each other and point at certain tourists - especially where the department stores are and of course when the clock strikes at the clock tower. However, in saying that, it hasn't put me off, as I've visited four times so far, from the UK. As long as you are aware, is the main thing. My favourite part of Prague is the Jewish quarters.

[@woltersworld]

I agree. They haven't turned me off Prague either. Such a great city

[@loris7964]

Had to rewatch love prague and will be back for a week this summer doing day trips to outer cities I missed last time

[@johnhoward9638]

Happy New year woltersworld hope you and your family are doing well and be safe. From John from 🇨🇦👍✌️🎄☃️🎅🏼⛄️❄️🥂

[@chriscze6153]

I've lived in Prague for the last two years - basically avoid Karlova street and look for restaurants outside of Prague 1. I think if any tourist does that they'll be fine.

[@FoodXBert]

I can't wait to go back to Prague. I'm now in Tirana, Albania.

[@daz1227]

Oh man I loved Tirana! I worked in a Hostel there for a month and absolutely miss it!

[@FoodXBert]

@@daz1227 it's a great place. Amazing food and nice people. I just love all the Balkans. Have u been to any other places in south east europe?

[@daz1227]

@@FoodXBert Yeah I went to Romania and Serbia as well. Also around Hungary, Croatia and Greece.

[@SantiRalf]

@@daz1227 nice👍

[@FoodXBert]

@@daz1227 I got to get over to Romania also. I love Serbia and Hungary also. Croatia and Greece is a bit touristy but great for the amazing beaches.

[@macconmara7252]

I love that no matter where you go you always are positive and find the good in everything! Your positive attitude towards life is fantastic!

[@Haris6131]

Amazing video man. As a local, its great to hear so many great compliments and its also great you show everyone how to not get ripped off.

[@ZForce5496]

The train stations in Prague sound like Penn Station in NYC. You’re lucky if Amtrak gives you ten minutes.😀

[@indonesianprincess]

Love Prague!! Went in Dec a few years ago it was 65 degrees everyday... I was a little disappointed b/c the Christmas feel wasn't really there but awesome trip and city none the less. We have a wonderful shot of an antique car driving through the castle district in our living room.... so weird one street with no one on it but its a great pic and one of my fav trips to date!! 🥰

[@yaowsers77]

the train thing reminds me of penn station in nyc! we always have to run when the finally post the track number and it's a mad dash trying to catch the train back to jersey.

[@TravelAdventureswithEricB]

Love prague can't wait to go back,some guy named Mark Wolters videos made me wanna go there.Merry Christmas Mark and Jocelyn...

[@woltersworld]

thanks Eric!

[@andrewbennett6089]

I spent 17 days in Czechia and most of that was in Prague. Please also visit the Vyšehrad Castle, it was one of the highlights of the trip and worth spending half a day at. For food, go to Klašterní šenk and the restaurant just across from it for the aforementioned dill soup, plus rabbit with spinach and a black beer, and: U Kroka (garlic soup / česnečka) U Parlamentu (svíčková na Smetaně) Klášterní pivovar Strahov (brewery goulash)

[@chriscze6153]

Yes yes yes! Vysehrad castle and its neighborhood, Vyton, are amazing - I am also quite impressed you stumbled upon the Brevnov monastery and its breweries. That's one of my absolute favorite places in Prague and a real hidden gem.

[@andrewbennett6089]

@@chriscze6153 I am Catholic, so visiting churches and monasteries was important to me, though anyone could appreciate the solitary beautiful setting out there in Břevnov. I could have spent all day there just enjoying nature and Serenity, walking up the trails and nearly getting lost. There was also an old semi political art exhibit in one of the buildings. The black beer was unbelievably delicious, way lighter than you would expect, and the rabbit and spinach was possibly the single best meal I had in the country.

[@nataliats114]

Your video made me want to give the city a second try, maybe during week days. I loved the pubs and restaurants but the touristic areas were so damn crowded.

[@johnnygomez7063]

Hi Walter - here are my few questions and comments a s a person born here and living here for 38 years = all my life: 1.) Where is craft beer for a 1 USD??? (22 CZK) I have NEVER met such a place for all my life for sure. Common price in a typical Prague "City style pub"/beer restaurant is usually around 50-55 CZK (2,2-2,5 USD), for a 0,5 liter of beer, and 55-65 (2,5-3 USD) for the same amount of a small regional producer in chains like Budvarka (Budvar), Potrefená Husa(Staropramen), Šalanda(Krušovice), Pilsner Urquell Original Restaurant (Pilsner Urquell), Originál Gambrinus (Gambrinus), Bernard Pub(Bernard) - these all are chains, and many more single pubs. This are common Prague prices. In touristic areas are the price ofcourse much higher. 2.) Main train station - the city council has been trying to do something with it - Phase 1 (finished) - renovation of the historical roofing over the platform Phase 2a (finished from 3 sides, completed by this summer) - renovation of historical facade of the huge historical so called "Fanta Building" - Mr. Fanta designed the whole railway statiom around the year 1909. Phase 2b (next step) - renovation of the inner areas in the left and right wing ( central inner part already renovated) Phase 3 - (in process) prolong the underpass to the other side of the raiway station to the university and newly built office buildings Phase 4a (2nd next step) - building a new tram tracks from the National Musem (Venceslas Square) to main entrance of the so called "New Building from 1970´s" of the railway station and connect it with the tracks going to Žižkov area.. Phase 4b - renovation of the park in front of the entrance to the railway station nicknamed "Sherwood" (Guess Why?) and eleimination of all that strange and non-welcomed individuals occupiing all the park benches... (to clean the place from them).

[@russellblake9850]

the One thing that shocked me about Prague, and I wish I knew ahead of time, is that places have two street numbers, one the street number, and one is some tax number.

[@eduardohilario]

I really like your content! Is so good to dream about travelling during these locked times! Thank you Mark!

[@woltersworld]

thanks Eduardo

[@LizMillerDesign]

Prague is amazing! I visited in the Autumn of 2017. Gorgeous autumn leaves. Take the tour around the city in the classic car, it's really not that expensive! 40 Euros. it was fun! And I went to the Absinthe House with a Van Gogh mural on it, so affordable and nice! Also found an amazing vegan restaurant in the outskirts! It does get super crowded at the Astronomical Clock when it goes off!!! 😮 I wish I could travel back to Europe! ❤️

[@BronzeBellaBria]

I wanna go here solely because of your videos, Mark! Happy holidays!

[@PumkinSeedandSpice]

I really miss Prague! I didn’t get a chance to try the beer when I was there but next time I definitely will. I can’t wait to travel to Europe again

[@billyb86]

*sighs. I miss Prague. This was my first international city I got to visit a couple of years ago. Your videos helped me and my gf immensely. Thank you for the great/informative content. Happy holidays to you and the family!

[@woltersworld]

I'm really glad we could help.

[@MrJweb19]

Thank you for the vids! Do more please. Prague looks beautiful

[@woltersworld]

I have more but my drive with my new B roll got fried so I'm hoping the drive can be saved so I dont have to show the same background videos and pictures over and over.

[@josephreynolds6879]

My wife and I are currently planning a trip to Prague post-COVID. Definitely watching all of your Prague videos for tips.

[@alexnikki515]

Prague is my favorite city ever. The architecture is beautiful and I’m dying to go back once the world opens back up.

[@johnnygomez7063]

there are even more beautiful areas then in the "touristic ghetto"

[@frednich9603]

Looks amazing Mark! Can't wait to get there someday.

[@woltersworld]

one day Mark... one day!

[@Zralock79]

About the number of tourists... I started to avoid places that are overcrowded. I really hate it!

[@jirikozel3801]

Thank you Wolters for your sincere passion for all Czech

[@WZbytovsky]

2020, the first year since 2013 that I have not been to Prague.......

[@mikehess4494]

Dekuji from Cocoa Beach Florida

[@adl9961]

Hello cool video and tell me, great fellow👍

[@TomGuideKrakowPoland]

Very nice to see Prague. greetings from little Prague, Krakow🤗☘️ Tom Guide Krakow

[@woltersworld]

Love Krakow

[@TomGuideKrakowPoland]

Thanks and always welcome, Wolters☀️

[@DaweSlayer]

@@woltersworld Some Polands say that Krakow is better then Prague and quite similar architecture, but I haven't look at anything about Krakow yet. Greetings from near Prague.

[@obviouslya1945]

Great to see you guys traveling again. Be safe!

[@chrisobrien6249]

I think this is a video he made a few years ago

[@CollinsTweakrealestatefi-lu3ex]

I wish I can travel to Prague

[@georgiancrossroads]

Mark (every video) on Prague: The duck! Oh my the duck! Thanks for mentioning the Honest Guides. With Wolters World and Honest Guides you can't go wrong. (Meanwhile Georgia calls.)

[@vivreaucanada-livingincana2813]

Congratulations. Great images is an excellent video.

[@alexanderc7213]

Prague has been on my bucket list for a while (along with Budapest and Vienna). Hopefully 2022, if not 2021. I take it this is archive footage?

[@johnnygomez7063]

all this 3 cities are different: Prague is romantic and has its romantic soul and has perfect and very clean public transport to any part of the city Vienna is expensive and has no soul... and very smelly public transport Budapest is very dirty and totally non-maintained (just very few streets are fixed) - the public transport has very huge differences in quality.

[@Pyrochemik007]

Do not visit just prague. Go through countryside, visit castles, mountains, try local cuisine. Rent a bike, fish in pond or hunt a deer with local hunter/fishing associations. Go swim in local lakes, visit international move festival in Karlovy Vary, ride a historic train. This country truly opens to you through activities, whether you climb rocks, sail a river in canoe or walk through our forests. So many people visit for a short period of time, and in the end see only crowded prague and airport. Other cities are even cheaper, not crowded and still have plenty t offer. Public transport reaches EVERYWHERE, even the smallest vilage in mountains has a bus coming twice a day.

[@alexanderc7213]

@@Pyrochemik007 Thanks for the input. Yes, believe me, if I'm there, I'll visit anything that is nearby because who knows if I'll visit that area a 2nd time,

[@Pyrochemik007]

@@alexanderc7213 Spend 14 days. Rent a room in a small pension in a remote village and rent a bike, or just walk with backpack. That is the best way to know the country. If you wanna see into what you are going, try Kingdom Com Deliverance (medieval RPG), it depicts czech nature very well.

[@jussim.konttinen4981]

I was there before Google maps were the thing. We were drunk on a modern highway bridge. In the morning we found our way and suffered a hangover on Charles Bridge, with Jesus. 2:40

[@cimvictimlip1986]

Thanks for a great video about our city.

[@PWBERRETT]

Great video Mark. Prague is awesome. I wish though you had mentioned the Paternostr elevators. I also hope that you are not spending Christmas away from your family. Cheers and Merry Xmas. PS Don't forget to touch the Honest Lamp for good luck.

[@stephenbrown4211]

I loved Prague when I went for Xmas two years ago with my wife & daughter. We stayed in a beautiful 400 year old hotel literally yards from the Charles Bridge. Cross the river and check out the John Lennon wall and there's even a John Lennon pub. Never did find out the connection though. And yes it is cheap. Even the Hard Rock Cafe prices are cheaper when you compare to Euro's or British Pounds.

[@staslocovai]

Prague is never enough 3 times and each time is as good as a first time

[@Zergcerebrates]

Which of these cities do you like more Vienna, Prague or Budapest?

[@gueman99]

If you have an NHL or AHL jersey or T Shirt wear them. The Czechs love there hockey and when I went I wore my NHL jerseys and didn’t buy many beers and found many folks that wanted to talk to me about all the Czechs that played for them.

[@YouthWorking]

Hey Walters. Which one best for diversity. Prague or Vienna? Will be travelling with group of young people from all types of background.

[@janav3527]

Please, if you visit the Czech republic and want to go to some concert, theatre, opera, ... Please! Wear something better than T-shirt, jeans and sneakers. It's really impolite. Thank you

[@51TGM71]

Smore more tips: - You can easily buy ticket for the tram or metro from the app "PID Lítačka" (dont forget to validate!). - Uber works great in Prague and is very cheap, the local taxi app "Liftago" is very good as well (never just hail a cab on the street). - It is not allowed to drink in public everywhere in Prague, especially in Prague 1/city center. Check out where it is okay and where it is not at: news.expats.cz/expats-info/where-you-cant-drink-in-prague/ - Dont miss out on amazing areas of Prague like Zizkov, Vinohrady, Prague 6 and Prague 7 and more. - Dont miss out on the many fantastic parks like "Riegrovy Sady", "Letna", "Vitkov", "Parukarka", "Havlíčkovy sady" and "Stromovka". - And spend time at and around Vysehrad, especially the parts south of the castle since it is very unexplored by tourist but still very nice.

[@rafaelcrespocruz2411]

I had a wonderful week in Prague. Not a single complaint at all. Hopping that next year, I can return.

[@mr.meanstotravel]

Prague is SO high on my list of places to visit! We had wanted to visit this year, but we all know how that turned out...

[@JarppaGuru]

5:56 yes tourist traps. you need know prices. local people are poor so go same place where they go xD. but living 1 week in prague eventually cost more than home. flight ticket not free xD

[@BronzeBellaBria]

Omg that woman around 7:40 just touched everyone's food!

[@susandoeberl8077]

Awesome video I so want to go here.

[@shaunyip2153]

Hey, Mark! Good advice. But why is there such a short time in announcing which track your train is leaving from? Ten minutes sounds like quite a rush to me.

[@drakulkacz6489]

There are too many trains for not enough railways. So they sometime had to improvise and change the platform at the last moment. But if you are local, you know - for example - that if you want to go to South Bohemia (and to Austria maybe), that will be one of the last two platforms. So you don´t have to wait in the hall and you are staying already in the coridor under those platform and waiting between when the sign comes. I´ve experience just once that they used different platform for the train.

[@petebondurant58]

“Amorous relationship…” 😉

[@lantran8967]

How many days do I need to see everything?

[@va734]

Apart from being more beautiful, i found Budapest to be better in everyways

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

Eating, drinking and making merry 'til dawn is exactly what I'm looking for. I'm going to Prague. A 56 year old, 6'2" crazy, white haired Canadian in a kilt. They won't know what hit them. Did I hear BAGPIPES???

[@ReylanReario]

I love Prague! I saw your video saying its one of you favorite places, so me and my wife went there last October 2018, and it is really a great place. We plan to go back after this Lockdowns, and boy seeing you now there, Ahoj!

[@peepa47]

Yeah the park in front of main station is an embarrassment, a lot of homeless people and junkies. Maybe take the metro, just one stop to Venceslav square. And if you want to come here, I highly recommend thge channel Honest guide, where you can find great tips for restaurants and other interesting things. And also what tourist traps and scams you want to avoid

[@lauryrodriguez7229]

I’m moving to Prague in less than six months to finish uni and I can’t wait 😭 seems like a beautiful place

[@martinconnelly1473]

The best way to get from the airport to the city is on the "airport bus" 119. Out of the terminal and cross the road and the bus stop is there. There are also ticket machines to get a ticket. When you get a ticket it needs validating when you get on the bus. Stick it in the yellow machine (they are at the bus stop and on the bus as well). The 119 takes you to the metro terminus. It's worth downloading a public transport map to a mobile phone as well. If you have a contactless pay app on your phone the ticket machines should accept it for payment. Tickets are good for all public transport for a given time from validation. A 90 minute ticket should get you anywhere you are going. Since you are going to be in Prague for a while buy a few extra tickets as well for later as sometimes it can be hard to find someone selling them outside of the metro stations.

[@olinkabawseladie7380]

Or you can also download an app called Bolt which is similar to Uber but a cheaper version 😊

[@tommyedodson2412]

With it's great and cheap transportation system, highly recommend staying outside of the main tourist area (we enjoy Praha 5 near the Andel Station) to save a lot of hotel costs plus less noise.

[@ronniedove2891]

Definitely want to visit one day

[@WD-zk6fg]

An old business professor used to say Prague was better than Paris. I haven't been to europe so I wouldn't know. He was also German so maybe he was a little biased lol, glad to see your channel again keep it up man!

[@sueKay]

I like both but Paris is so so busy and a lot of people have no time for tourists there. If I could pick which of the two I'd go back to it would be Prague.

[@WD-zk6fg]

@@sueKay good point. I wonder how long it will be before Prague is the same way?

[@ianastati471]

They are so different. Id say the only common thing in two is that both are European capitals

[@jimgood1949]

What is Bratislava like, is it also worth a visit?

[@tosht2515]

@Jim G If you ever visit Vienna, you have to take a side trip to Bratislava. It’s a nice day trip and you can definitely cover the city in a long day but I took it slow and spent three nights. Nice looking small capital city. Great food and drink. Super nice people. Affordable.

[@ericatlas]

Excellent small town feeling city...definitely worth a visit.. expense is no more than 55EUR per day..

[@tosht2515]

@@Pidalin Nah. You are confusing Bratislava with another city. Everyone describes Bratislava as pretty, beautiful, quaint, cute, small...no one calls it a “shithole” as you claim. Pull up some recent videos on Bratislava and you’ll see.

[@LaloSalamanca13]

Parking prices were absurd. we had to park our car 5-6 km from the place we stayied in the commercial building garage. that was a bit bummer. Prague zoo was the best I have ever been. animals seem to be happy there.

[@matejpolak6638]

On the other hand, Prague has good and ridiculously cheap public transport, so the incentive is to park your car on the outskirts and get to the centre by metro

[@ticnatz]

And don't forget the word ćesnitka. A vital word. Just as important as yes, no, & please. Garlic soup!

[@CofIQ]

Česnečka! :) [tchesnetchka] coming from česnek - garlic. Funny you remember this, mustve been one hell of česnečka (or hangover that it cured..?:) ).

[@ticnatz]

@@CofIQ I knew I spelled it wrong (Google translate was of no use). So I just tried my best. I used to go to Prague all the time, but the best česnečka is to be found in Pilsen.

[@CofIQ]

@@ticnatz haha, dont worry about the spelling. I didnt mean to be nitpicky. I really like the idea it made such a strong impression on you that you recall the name. Where should I go in Pilsen to have the best česnečka in the world? :)

[@ticnatz]

@@CofIQ Not the brewery restaurant. There is a place attached to the PIlsen beer museum call Na Parkánu. Great beef tartar as well. Česnečka is off the charts. Unfiltered, unpasteurized beer from the Pilsner Uquell brewery is also available. I used to be a bus driver and brought groups there (Prague & Česky Krumlov as well) all the time. I don't work anymore, but I do miss my frequent visits.

[@stevenchapman136]

@@ticnatz I think I visited that place when we went years ago. I tried the Olomouc cheese- was glad to have a great dark pivo to wash it down. Not as bad as I thought it would be, but pretty bad.

[@offthebeatenpathadventures1348]

I never really thought of Prague. The food alone sounds great.

[@chriscze6153]

It's very heavy and most Czechs do not actually eat this kind of food - the ones who do eat it once or twice a year, and I confirm once a year is more than enough. But my favorite Czech dish is "zelnacka", a meaty but also veggie filled soup. The best dish of the region is halusky, a Slovakian type of gnocchi dish, and can be found in many places in Prague too (but shhhh Slovakians will say it's crap, but it's not). If you travel to Czech Republic or Slovakia I highly recommend these two.

[@morgan97475]

Lovely city. Disappointing about the the graffitti but the architecture is still gorgeous. We are looking forward to going there again.

[@brianmatyas4114]

A quick question Mark. Have you or the family ever been to Mackinac (island or city)? If you do go, especially during the summertime, it may turn out to be a good travel video. Also interested in a video specifically on Niagara Falls. I know you've done several on Canada as a country.

[@sherryschumacher1881]

When my friends and I were at the train station, waiting for the gate info for our train to Vienna to show up on the board along with a lot of other folks going on the same train, a friendly man came up and said to follow him to where the train to Vienna would depart from. So, about 30 or 40 of us followed him to the train departure area and then he demanded payment (I think 5 or 10 euro per person, if I remember correctly) from everyone. It was a helpful service but I think everyone assumed that this guy was just being nice (naive, I know). I look forward to going back to Prague someday.

[@Michaela-pi7kw]

I would not pay for it, even such a horrible sum, it was a scam. Prague is not Egypt or similar region, where you can expect giving "bakshish" to people for a service you did not ask for. He was a jerk :-) hope you did not pay, you were in majority and would beat him up :-)

[@sueKay]

Would love to see you team up with Honest Guide Prague to do a video! Prague is quite possibly my favourite city in the world. I absolutely fell in love with the place. The people were lovely, the food was fantastic and we had great service everywhere. As a photographer it was close to paradise. The few scams we saw were so blatantly obvious they were easy to avoid (and I always avoid exchange offices when abroad anyway), Only time we got scammed was when my mother was unwell on a walk and we had to get a taxi and the driver ripped us off (which we knew but getting back to the hotel was more important), but we've experienced far far worse in other countries. I had hoped to get back there this year, but I'll be aiming to visit in 2021 instead.

[@woltersworld]

We were talking about meeting up this past summer as I was going to be back in Prague, but covid hit and i had to cancel the trip :( but when we get back we will definitely hook up with them again. They crack me up.