Prague

Take part in entertainment with locals or grab that discount card you need for some extra shopping etc. Check out our various useful tips in this section.

Dos and don'ts The Czechs are, in general, a reserved people and they intensely dislike people who air their grievances loudly. They're also a proud people and if you speak out, you'll be met with a frosty silence. Tipping is an art - neither too little nor too much. For travellers, a tip between 5 and 8% is fine.... [Read more]

Emergency number and poilce If you need an ambulance in Prague, call 155. If you need assistance from the police or fire brigade, the number to call is 158. In both instances calmly explain in English what the problem is and where you are. The emergency centre will then send the assistance you need right away. ... [Read more]

Public Holidays 1 January: New Year's Day 1 May: Labour Day 8 May: Liberation Day 5 July: The coming of the Slavic apostles Cyrillus and Methodius to the Czech Republic 6 July: Master Jan Hus 28 September: National Day of the Czech Republic 28 October: Independence day 17 N... [Read more]