travel pass (Transport in Prague)

Member Name: corman

Product:	Transport in Prague
Date:	14/06/01 (116 review reads)
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Advantages: easy to get round, easy to work out

Disadvantages: pickpockets

There is so much to do and see in Prague and it is unarguably one of the most beautiful cities in the world - I've visited a lot of places and it certainly ranks in the top 3. There was a bit of a heat wave when I was there last Easter, so consequently I never got round the many museums and galleries that Prague has which was a shame, but it's a good excuse to go back!

There's something for everyone really. Shopping, from designer to touristy tat, nightlife with cheap bars, beer and clubs, history dating back many centuries as well as cultures and religions. With so much to see and do across the city, you obviously need to get around quickly, particularly if you've just got a few days or a weekend to cram it all in.

It won't take you long to work out how to get from A to B in Prague using either the trams or the underground. The best value for money though is to buy a travel pass which will cover pretty much any mode of transport in Prague. You can buy the travel passes at kiosks in the underground stations, which is probably the easiest place to find them, or at tourist information shops and they should be able to give you maps of the underground and the various places that you can go and visit on them as well. They're probably of more use to those staying for more than 3/4 days who want to explore a little more, but are pretty inexpensive all the same even for a couple of days. I was in Prague for 10 days and found that just after a couple of days I could use the transportation system pretty easily. There are maps and voice-overs on trams and underground trains which tell you which stop you're at and what the next stop is, so provided you know where you're going, you shouldn't have to ask anyone! Remember though to punch a hole in them (this includes one-off tickets as well) as otherwise you will be fined. There are stamping machines as you go through the turnstiles on the underground and also onboard the tr
ams.

On a cautionary note however, beware of pickpockets on the underground as they are rife. Always keep your bag in front of you and never put anything valuable in your pockets. These guys are pros!

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