Prague Hints and Tips
spotted, tested and tasted by a local
Prague insider blog
Besides guiding my small group tours, I also like writing about some less known facts that usually only locals know.
To help travellers avoid local tourist traps and make them feel prepared for their Prague vacation. Everything I write about in this blog are things recommended by me, regular Prague local. So don’t worry, no tourists’ traps, no commissions for recommendations.
Should you have any questions or need help, or if there is a topic you think I should write about, please drop me a line.
Where to stay in Prague: 5 tips for hotel locations, sightseeing and friendly downtown neighborhoods
Is the Old Town better than the New Town? Is it safe there? Will you need a taxi or public transport to get to the sights…? Learn from a local and find the best hotel for you.
4 unusual things to do in Prague Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
This small area under Prague Castle is full beautiful Baroque, Renaissance houses, churches and palaces but also full of tiny, charming, hidden gems often missed by tourists. Let me take you for a short tour around some of them.
Prague christmas markets 2023: 4 tips and recommendations from a local
Do you know that the green metro line is “Christmas markets line”? And do you know where local go to visit Christmas markets? Learn from the new blog post!
7 bizarre traditions you may experience during typical Czech Christmas
Czech Christmas is full of unusual and bizarre customs. Who brings the gifts and why do we keep carp scales in the wallets all year round?
How to get from Prague airport to the city center? There are 3 easy ways!
There are 3 easy ways how to get from / to Prague airport. For every budget. Day or night.
4 easy tips how to read the Astronomical clock in Prague
How to read the Astronomical Clock? How does it work and how to understand what it really shows you?
5 hidden gems of Prague Old Town. Discover them with a local!
Let me take you for a short tour of Prague Old Town. We will squat, look up, we will walk through Prague back alleys and discover their secrets that only locals know about.
Easy trip from Prague: Nelahozeves, hidden gem of Czech countryside only 40 minutes from Prague!
Hop on a train and enjoy Nelahozeves Castle, one of the finest Renaissance estates in the Czech Republic. It´s open to public.
What you shouldn’t miss in Prague: 6 unforgettable highlights and hidden gems
What you shouldn’t miss in Prague? These are my recommendations on what to see and experience here during your Prague visit. 6 highlights + hidden gems in their neighborhood. Wish you happy and easy planning!
How to “survive” Prague without being ripped-off or act like a typical tourist? Learn from a local!
How to “survive” Prague without being ripped off right on the first day? I wrote a guide book for you: Prague Survival Guide. Anybody who books a tour with me will get a free copy as a gift!
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