📝 Essential Planning Tips & Info

• Language — English is widely spoken in tourist areas, but learning a few Czech words like Dobrý den (hello) and Děkuji (thank you) is always appreciated.

• Payment Options — Card payments are accepted at most places, but I would advise carrying some Czech koruna for tipping, market stalls, or public restrooms (which often charge a small fee).

• Weather — Pack layers and a light rain jacket; Prague’s weather can change quickly, even in summer.

• Tickets — Popular attractions like Prague Castle and the Astronomical Clock Tower can get busy — buy skip-the-line tickets or go early.

• Validate Public Transport Tickets — You must buy and validate before boarding or face on-the-spot fines.

🇨🇿 Cultural Etiquette

• Be Quiet on Public Transport — Locals value quiet, especially on trams and the metro.

• Don’t Write on the Lennon Wall — It’s tempting, but locals frown on tourists adding graffiti to this historic mural.

• Respect Church Spaces — Many churches are active places of worship; be discreet with photos and remove hats inside.

• Tip in Cash — Rounding up or leaving 5–10% in cash is appreciated — hand it directly to your server.

• Cross at Crosswalks — Jaywalking is both illegal and frowned upon, especially with strict police in Old Town.

• Don’t Block Narrow Streets or Bridges — Prague’s historic streets get crowded; be mindful not to clog walking paths while taking photos.

• Be Courteous About Absinthe Culture — While trying absinthe is a fun tourist experience, excessive, rowdy behavior is considered disrespectful.

• Sort Your Trash — Recycling is serious here, with clearly marked bins for paper, glass, plastics, and mixed waste.

• Ask Before Photographing People — This is basically good etiquette everywhere.

• Avoid Loud Nighttime Behavior in Residential Areas — Prague is popular for stag and party groups, but locals push back against late-night street noise in neighborhoods.