Prague Guide

85 Police Officers Supervise Security Every Day The security of passengers in the Prague Metro is now supervised by a police presence which has increased by 70 percent. They will not only protect passengers from aggressors and pickpockets, but also c...

Prague – the beautiful capital of the Czech Republic – has a number of different things going for it. It is seen by couples as a great place to go for a romantic break for the weekend, and is also seen by the younger generation as a great place f...

Taxi drivers in the Czech capital are well known for their insolence. But the man caught by Prague police in early August 2011 was more than that. For many months he had kept stealing credit cards from his customers, and over several months he cashed almost a quarter of a million crowns.

Prague is quite a safe city where violent crime is rare, though petty crime is quite a bit of a problem. So for visitors pick-pocketing and car theft are the worst dangers. To avoid an unpleasant experience we advice you watch your bag in tourist areas, and on the metro and trams.

Only Barcelona and Rome have more pickpockets than Prague, according to a survey made by one of the world’s largest travel servers, TripAdvisor.com, among its users in 2009. Since then the number of victims has dropped slightly, yet the placing has not moved from the top of the list.

Prague is well known for its sexual scene and liberal approach to sex. If you are planning a visit to some nightclubs or strip bars, or you just meet someone for a one night stand, it goes without saying that protecting against unwanted pregnancies and diseases is necessary.

If your passport or other valuables have been lost or stolen, report the loss to any police station. They should give you a standard crime report form to fill out, which they will stamp and return. Do not expect that the crime will be investigated, this is for insurance purposes only.

According to reports from some Prague tourists, local police authorities and card issuing associations, Prague taxi drivers are trying a new card trick to rip off tourists.

If during your stay you are arrested, you should know that as a foreigner you have the right to the presence of an interpreter during any interrogation. Immediately after your arrest, the police on your behalf will notify your embassy, and you might choose also to notify one of your relatives over the phone about your arrest.

The good reputation of Prague is not only harmed by dishonest taxi drivers and pickpocket gangs, but surprisingly also by ticket controllers on public transport. Quite often visitors to Prague are forced to pay an extra ‘tourist tax’ because of their lack of knowledge of local rules in public transport.

According to experiences of visitors to Prague, hotels in Prague try more or less to force ordering a hotel taxi rather than a cheaper common radio cab option.

Tourists are easy targets for scams everywhere in the world, and so it is in Prague. If you know in which particular situation you might be affected and you learn how to protect yourself, your peace of mind while travelling will be satisfied. As a to...

Tourists, especially foreigners are an easy target for pickpockets in Prague. Be careful when visiting tourist-packed places such as Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, and Wenceslas Square.

If you wish to exchange money in Prague (especially in the city centre) please be careful as many exchange offices charge very high commission. When eating in cheaper restaurants please check your bill as sometimes foreigners can be overcharged with extra items added or changed prices.

I must warn the tourists in Prague and other big cities about the pathetic scums who prey on unsuspecting bargain seeking/ greedy Dollar/Euro/Pound Sterling carrying people by offering them a rate sufficiently above the rates offered at other office ...

Police stations have phone lines open 24 hours a day; just call 158 from any phone free of charge. State police are responsible for day-to-day safety. They wear white shirts and dark-grey trousers or skirts.

Is Prague a safe city to visit?  Prague is comparatively safe city; crimes of violence are very seldom. It’s not more dangerous than any other European City. Statistically you are more likely to be robbed in a North American city than in Prague. Don’t be paranoid and just look after your belongings.