Introduction

Prague is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe at the moment and this has much to do with the fact that it is replete with a huge amount of culture to absorb. From castles to churches and from museums to art galleries, there is something for everyone in this magical city. Obviously this popularity does mean that certain areas of the city do become crowded with eager tourists rather regularly, but getting away from the crowds is easy. Simply take a detour down a side alley or a tram to a less well known part of town and you will immediately see the real Prague.

The locals can sometimes seem slightly abrupt with tourists, but this is usually simply because they are so used to the crowds of tourists constantly visiting their city. Don’t mistake this abruptness for rudeness – they are simply trying to get on with their day to day life in a city where they sometimes feel like the foreigners. Try speaking a few words of Czech to them – you will immediately notice that they become far friendlier.