Tourist information

When you are ready to be surrounded by Gothic architecture and famous cultural attractions, you will find yourself in need of Prague tourist information. It is estimated that more than 4.1 million visitors travel to this city annually since the entire historic centre was deemed a World History Site back in 1992.

Climate is the first thing you may be interested in if you are seeking tourist information. The city enjoys an oceanic climate that is extremely comfortable in the summer. July and August see an average temperature of 24.6°C, perfect for sightseeing. May and June are considered the wet months but it only rains an average of 10 days per month. Winters are cold and you shouldn't expect to see much sunshine. Snow arrives mid-November and generally sticks around until March but accumulations are rarely enough to hinder foot travel.

The Prague Card is something nearly all travellers purchase who intend on doing any sightseeing. It gives you free entry into more than 50 attractions for 4 days as well as discounts at many other places. The official currency here is the Czech Crown (CZK or Kc) however, many hotels, restaurants and supermarkets will also accept euro and British pounds but don't expect a favourable exchange rate.

A foreign currency exchange facility will offer the best rate. After that, your ATM card is the best option. Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, even most fast food restaurants and cafes offer this option.

If you are seeking Prague tourist information regarding language, you will find that this is truly a global city full of many languages. Although Czech is primarily spoken here, English, German, Slovakian and Russian are just as common.

As you would expect out of most popular tourist destinations, pickpocketing is common as is begging. Don't keep wallets, identification, money, etc. in back pockets and keep your eyes on your belongings. The worst places for pickpocketing are Old Town Square, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge. Never attempt to exchange currency with street vendors, there are enough legit places to go. If you need the police you can call 158 or dial 155 for an ambulance. Alternatively, 112 can be called for an emergency anywhere in the European Union.

Getting around Prague is on the minds of most people seeking tourist information. This is called one of the most pedestrian-friendly cities in the world as you can get nearly everywhere on foot. It should be noted that you can be fined 1000Kc to cross a street in Prague when a red man is showing on the light.

There are an abundance of bus and tram lines as well as three metro lines all operated by the Prague Integrated Transport ( PID). Schedules are posted everywhere and they are typically kept. Tickets can be purchased at ticket machines, convenience stores and tobacco shops.

Taxi service should be discussed in these Prague tourist information guide as well. Whenever possible, order a cab. If you absolutely must hail one on the street, negotiate a firm price first, not an approximate price. Also, if you flag one, make sure it has a logo form one of the main companies. If in doubt, wait for another to come along.