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Prague Guide Book DISCOVER PRAGUE! Discover PRAGUE Guide TRANSPORT TO THE AIRPORT AN INSIDER‘S GUIDE TO VISITING BEAUTIFUL PRAGUE TAXI SHUTTLE PRIVATE TRANSPORT SHARED DOOR-TO-DOOR max. 4 persons CZK 550 (€ 21) 2 persons CZK 450 (€ 17) 1 person CZK 290 (€ 11) MINIBUS PRIVATE TRANSPORT SHUTTLE-BUS max. 8 persons CZK 780 (€ 30) TO/FROM CITY CENTRE STOP 1 person CZK 140 (€ 5.50) EXTRA Free Water, Free Wi-Fi, Guide Book and Map, BONUS Free Tour Voucher, Cash or Card payment Call us on freephone 800 870 888 or +420 222 554 211 email us at [email protected] or book online at our website. TOP SIGHTS • TOURS • MAPS • EXPERT ADVICE WWW.PRAGUE-AIRPORT-TRANSFERS.CO.UK DINNER Rental ON THE RIVER of a limousine CRUISE Spoil yourself and hire a top class luxury limousine to travel from the airport, to a wedding, for a romantic tour of Prague or simply for Including a buffet dinner, aperitif and live music on board. a luxury transfer from your hotel to the theatre or restaurant. Free pickup from your hotel at 6.20pm. Cruise starts at 6.40pm and fi nishes at 10pm. Although Prague is a beautiful city no matter what time of day, it‘s especially HUMMER H200 LINCOLN TC120 enchanting by night. When the sun goes down, twinkling lights illuminate the (max. 17 persons) (max. 8 persons) city‘s ancient buildings, which are best seen from the River Vltava running through the city‘s centre. On our Prague river cruise, you‘ll travel down the 1-hour rental: CZK 4 650 (€ 179) 1-hour rental: CZK 1 990 (€ 77) Vltava, passing famous sights like Charles Bridge, Lesser Town, the Church of St Nicholas, Prague Castle and the National Theatre - all while enjoying dinner and live music on board. Dinner is a buffet of both hot and cold dishes, and you‘ll also receive a welcome drink included in the cruise price. Upon boarding the boat you will be welcomed by our hostess who will take care of you during the cruise. The hostess does not substitute for a guide; nevertheless, she will provide you with at least the basic information on the cruise programme and assist you if you have any inquiries. There are also professional barkeepers and catering staff looking after you. CADILLAC ESCALADE FORD EXCURSION SPECIALSP C DEAL (max. 20 persons) (max. 14 persons) CZK 690 (€ 26) WITH A FREE PICKUP 1-hour rental: CZK 4 990 (€ 192) 1-hour rental: CZK 3 900 (€ 150) +420 222 554 211 www.prague-airport-transfers.co.uk +420 222 554 211 www.prague-airport-transfers.co.uk Contents Introduction 4 History of Prague ................................... 6 Accommodation ...................................10 Brief Facts about Prague .................. 6 Our Hotel Picks ...................................11 Trip Planning ............................................7 Safety .........................................................12 Money and Costs .................................7 Watch out for Pickpockets .............12 Best Time to Visit ................................ 9 Dishonest Taxi Drivers .....................12 Clothes & Packing ............................... 9 Scams in Prague Restaurants .......13 Advice for Saving Money .................. 9 Health.....................................................13 Activities 14 Suggested Itineraries ......................... 16 Puppet Show ...................................... 22 Prague in One Day ............................ 16 Výstaviště Exhibition Grounds ..... 22 Prague in Two Days ...........................17 National Technical Museum ......... 22 Prague in Three Days ....................... 18 Pedalos ................................................. 23 Prague in One Week ........................ 19 Toy Museum ........................................ 23 Popular Activities ................................20 Prague Zoo .......................................... 23 The Best Place for a View Aquapalace ......................................... 23 over the City ........................................21 Railways Toy Museum ..................... 23 Activities for Families Public Holidays ..................................... 24 with Children ......................................... 22 Annual Events and Festivals ...........26 Transportation 28 Prague Public Transport ...................30 Reservation and Tickets .................36 Prague Airport ....................................30 Main Bus Station...............................36 Getting to The City............................30 Vintage Car Tours ..............................36 Prague Metro ......................................30 Horse and Carriage Trips ...............36 Prague Trams .......................................31 Segways Tours .....................................37 City Buses .............................................31 Cycling ....................................................37 Map – Metro, Trams and Trains Intercity Transfers .............................38 of Prague Integrated Transport ... 32 Excursions and Transfers Taxis .......................................................34 Organized by Prague Airport Public Transport Fares ....................34 Transfers ...............................................41 Main Train Station ............................ 35 Prague Taxi Services ........................43 1 Contents Shopping 44 What Souvenir to Buy? ......................46 Czech Marionettes ............................48 Czech Crystal, Glass, Porcelain Absinthe ...............................................48 and Ceramics ......................................46 Handicrafts and Gifts ......................48 Beads and Jewellery Design Shops......................................49 Imitations ............................................ 47 Shopping Malls ..................................50 Czech Garnet ......................................48 Restaurants and Cafés 52 Czech Cuisine ........................................54 Expensive Restaurants ....................57 Tipping in Restaurants ...................54 Czech Traditional Restaurants ......59 Cheap Restaurants ...........................54 Vegetarian Restaurants ..................62 Restaurant Picks ...............................55 Famous Cafés ......................................62 Pubs and Bars 64 Pubs .......................................................66 Bars ........................................................ 70 Entertainment and Nightlife 72 Museums ...............................................74 Rock Clubs ............................................82 Galleries ................................................75 Blues and Jazz Clubs ....................... 83 Cinema ...................................................76 Discos .................................................... 83 The Performing Arts ..........................76 Adult Clubs .......................................... 84 Best Theatres in Prague ..................78 Casinos ................................................. 85 Church Concerts .................................81 Massage and Spa .............................. 85 Sights 86 Top Sights ............................................... 87 Prague Castle and Hradčany ........... 92 Neighbourhoods ..................................88 Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) ........ 92 2 Sights Prague Castle Courtyards ...............94 Prague Gheto .................................... 132 Belvedere ............................................. 97 Mysterious Jewish Quarter ..........133 Prague Castle Gallery ...................... 97 Franz Kafka ........................................134 St. Vitus Cathedral ............................98 Pařížská Street .................................134 Loreta......................................................104 St. Agnes Convent ...........................135 Strahov Monastery ............................106 Petřín Hill ..............................................138 Schwarzenberg Palace .....................108 Petřín Look-Out Tower ..................139 Old Town (Staré Město) ...................110 Hall of Mirrors ..................................139 Charles Bridge..................................110 Nebozízek Restaurant ...................139 Old Town Square ............................. 115 Vrtba Garden ....................................139 Astronomical Clock ........................ 118 Petřin to Strahov Walk ..................139 St. Nicholas’ Church ....................... 118 Lesser Town .........................................140 Little Square (Malé náměstí)...... 118 St. Nicholas’ Church ........................141 New Town (Nové Město) .................124 Church of Our Lady Wenceslas Square ..........................125 Victorious ...........................................142 Na Příkopě .........................................126 Nerudova Street ..............................144 Municipal House .............................128 Lennon Wall ......................................146 Dancing House.................................130 Žižkov Television Tower ................ 147 Old Jewish Quarter Josefov ........... 132 Vyšehrad ............................................148 Tours and Excursions 150 Prague Walking Tours ........................151 Excursions .............................................156 4-hour Free Prague Kutná Hora ........................................158 Walking Tour .....................................152 Karlovy Vary ......................................160 6-hour Superior Tour Český Krumlov .................................162 of Prague ............................................154 Terezín .................................................164
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