Preparation file

Preparing for Prague

Prague is walked, ridden by tram and paved with stones that shine. The center is small; what needs attention is the tourist traps and your choice of shoes.

Last updated: 2026-08

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Everyday etiquette

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Voices are quiet and queueing is taken seriously. Beer culture is strong, but being loud with a drink in the street is not welcome.

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Getting around

The tram network is dense and reaches everywhere in the center; the metro has three lines. Most distances in the center are walkable.

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Weather and clothing

Winters are cold and snowy, summers mild. The cobbles are slippery in rain and snow; your shoes matter more than your clothes.

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Money and cards

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The currency is not the euro but the Czech koruna. Cards work almost everywhere; cash is only needed at small kiosks and markets.

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Practical notes

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Sockets are type C/E at 230 V. Tap water is drinkable. Pharmacies are marked "LÉKÁRNA".

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Safety and tourist traps

Violent crime is low; the real risk is to your wallet. A restaurant with no prices on the menu, a currency office in the center and a street taxi are the three classics.

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In an emergency

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Emergency call: 112One number for police, ambulance and fire. It is the same across Europe, so there is nothing to look up on arrival.
Reporting a theft: A report at a police stationAn insurance claim does not move without it. On a group tour, do it with your tour leader.
Pharmacy: The "LÉKÁRNA" signLarger cities have one open at night; the rota is posted at the door.
Lost passport: Your country's missionReport the loss to the police first, then apply to your mission. On a group tour, tell your tour leader immediately.

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