Czech Republic
Big arena nights at fairy-tale prices
Prague delivers major tours at the O2 Arena and a rich club and theatre scene, all in a compact, walkable centre that is far cheaper than western Europe. Public transport is cheap and runs late.
Where it is in Czech Republic
At a glance
The unmissables
Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral above the river.
Insider tip in the PDF
Crossing Charles Bridge early morning before the crowds arrive.
Insider tip in the PDF
The Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square on the hour.
Insider tip in the PDFHistory
Prague was the seat of Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV in the 14th century, who founded its university and built the stone Charles Bridge.
Spared the worst of wartime bombing, its Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau layers survive intact — and the 1989 Velvet Revolution peacefully ended communist rule from its very squares.
Marinated beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce with bread dumplings.
Rich beef goulash mopped up with soft Czech dumplings.
A sweet spit-roasted pastry — a tourist treat rather than an old tradition.
Walkable to everything, atmospheric but busy.
Elegant, local and full of good restaurants and bars.
Modern and close to the O2 Arena for show nights.
Everything above is the teaser. The downloadable guide goes deep — the stuff locals know and first-timers miss, ready on your phone offline.
…and much, much more.
Sort out the essentials in a couple of taps — compare hotels, book things to do and grab a car for the trip.
Live from Ticketmaster — tap any event to plan the trip.
