This compact, practical and entertaining travel guide to Prague will help you discover the best of the destination. Our slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for travellers on short trips. It covers all the key sights such as the Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square, restaurants, shops, cafes and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest independent recommendations from expert authors. This Prague guide book has been fully updated post-COVID-19 and it comes with a free ebook.
The Pocket Rough Guide Prague covers: Prague Castle, Hradcany, Mala Strana, Stare Mesto, Josefov, Wenceslas Square and northern Nove Mesto, Narodni trida and southern Nove Mesto, Vysehrad, Vinohrady, Zizkov and Holesovice.
Inside this guide book to Prague you will find:
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EVERY TYPE OF TRAVELLER
Experiences selected for every kind of trip to Prague, from off-the-beaten-track adventures in Vysehrad to family activities in child-friendly places, like Prague Castle, or chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas, like Mala Strana.
INCISIVE AREA-BY-AREA OVERVIEWS
Covering Hradcany, Wenceslas Square, Stare Mesto, and more, the practical Places section of this Prague travel guide provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink, sleep and shop.
TIME-SAVING ITINERARIES
The routes suggested by Rough Guides' expert writers cover top attractions like Prague Castle and Charles Bridge, as well as hidden gems like Petrin and Obecni dum.
DAY-TRIPS
Venture further afield to Vysehrad or Zizkov. This travel guide to Prague tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive.
HONEST INDEPENDENT REVIEWS
Written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our expert writers will help you make the most of your trip to Prague.
COMPACT FORMAT
Packed with pertinent practical information, this Prague guide book is a convenient companion when you're out and about exploring Golden Lane, St Vitus Cathedral and Old Town Square.
HANDY PULL-OUT MAP
With every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map of our Prague travel guide makes on-the-ground navigation easy.
ATTRACTIVE USER-FRIENDLY DESIGN
Features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout.
PRACTICAL TRAVEL TIPS
Includes invaluable background information on how to get to Prague, getting around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and a handy language section and glossary.
FREE EBOOK
Free eBook download with every purchase of this guide book to Prague to access all the content from your phone or tablet for on-the-road exploration.
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