The Rough Guide to Prague

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This Prague guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Prague travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. 

This Prague guidebook covers: Hradcany, Malá Strana, Staré Mesto, Josefov, Nové Mesto, Vyšehrad and the eastern suburbs, Holešovice and the western suburbs, day-trips to Melník, Terezín and Kutná Hora, Konopište chateau, Karlštejn Castle and Lidice.


Inside this Prague travel book, you’ll find:

 

  • A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks

  • Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip

  • Practical information – how to get to Prague, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more

  • Author picks and things not to miss in Prague –  Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Stavovské divadlo, Convent of St Agnes, Vyšehrad, Prague Castle, UPM, Veletržní Palace, Obecní dům, Church of Sv. Mikuláš, AghaRTA Jazz Centrum, Café Louvre, Josefov, Wenceslas Square, Strahov Monastery   

  • Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots

  • When to go to Prague – high season, low season, climate information and festivals 

  • Where to go – a clear introduction to Prague with key places and a handy overview 

  • Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs

  • Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels

  • Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges

  • Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife  

  • Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity

  • Essential Czech dictionary and glossary of local terms 

  • Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Prague 

  • Fully updated post-COVID-19


The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Prague, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground. 

Book Details

ISBN: 9781839059865
Series: Rough Guides Main Series
Publication Date: 5/7/2024
Pages: 272
Dimensions: 129 x 198mm

Series

This title is a part of Rough Guides Main Series

Practical travel guides series covering countries, cities and regions, with detailed factual travel tips, perfect for independent, long-stay, backpacking and budget-conscious travellers seeking comprehensive travel information and off-the-beaten track experiences


  • Extensive practical travel information including getting there, getting around, climate information, safety tips, accommodation explanations, food & drink advice and shopping essentials 

  • Curated author picks with destination highlights at the beginning of each guide

  • Ready-made itineraries covering every corner of the destination

  • Colour-coded places chapters with detailed coverage of places and sights, presented in a points-of-interest structure 

  • Extensive recommendations for accommodation, restaurants, shops and leisure activities for all budgets

  • Colour-coded detailed maps with marked-up key sights 

  • Insights on history and nature highlights  

  • Easy to use, newspaper-style layout

  • All guides published from January 2021 are printed on paper from responsible sources verified to meet FSC’s strict environmental and social standards

  • Free eBook with each printed guide published from May 2019 


Format: 129 x 198mm

Price: £14.99-£26.99 | $13.99-$34.99

Extent: 616–1208 page

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Reviews

4.1 out of 5, 11 global ratings

Amazon Customer

great

Reviewed on February 26, 2020
Paperback | Verified

great

Amazon Customer

rough guide

Reviewed on January 18, 2020
Paperback | Verified

Always a helpful guide for the visitor and a good read.

Amazon Customer

Disappointed

Reviewed on December 10, 2019
Paperback | Verified

Really disappointing travel guide. The font is so small it’s almost impossible to read.

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