When I heard the Police Sirens in the background I thought they were coming to arrest Valerie for criticizing the Prague Visitor Pass :) Seriously though one of the joys of Prague is simply wandering around on foot and discovering its hidden alleys and arcades, coffee shops and architecture. No pass needed for that.
My head was spinning, thanks for explaining realistic options for an enjoyable itinerary with a good budget. Obviously, a good reason to schedule with Real Prague Guides. You can eat and sit down for a few minutes, smart woman!
Great video. If you're visiting a new city just try one attraction or maybe two a day as else you'll end up stressed. Visiting a city is about eating, walking, and stopping to smell the roses...
Great analysis of the PVP! I always wonder why people include Zoo's on our tours. Our zebras here in Houston look much like zebras all over the world. Unless there is something rare and special in the Zoo, I would give it a miss or just stay home and go to your own zoo. What is not to be missed in Prague, and is not on the PVP, is an hour in a coffee shop watching people. You may even meet and talk to someone. In most cities, this is well worth the price of a cup of coffee and strudel. As always thanks for the great stuff.
Much better idea.... I'll just hire Valery for five days, and let her figure it all out! She is clearly one of Prague's finest guides, and would most certainly provide a very enriching visitor experience in Prague. Very well done video, Valery!
Excellent video. A great reminder of how many great places there are to see in Prague. One thing I will disagree with you, and you say this at the end anyway, each person decides how long to spend at a given location. For me 1-2 hours (you say 3 hours) would suffice at most of the places, with the Prague Castle as an exception because there are so many places there to visit (I would not miss the Lobkovicz Castle, but a first-time visitor wouldn’t know). Yet I get a feeling of overload when I try to see so many places. I just walk around, see how I feel, and hopefully talk to some people who speak English and ask them about life in Prague (or wherever I am). The human experience is very important to me. And paying extra for a guide who speaks English also helps the experience a lot, complimented by people on the tour who often recommend places they’ve seen.
We are visiting your wonderful city in June to reconnect with my Camino friends from 2013. Thank you for this very useful information. Hopefully your local tourism government office doesn’t cause you any future grief over this. Brent and Sandra, Vancouver Canada
I was wondering if i need to buy this Prague -pass. I appreciate your information and i feel like we couldn't walk all this distance to see the castles and everything in there days. Thank you so much!
Hi Valerie. Your video came at the perfect time. I just spent a whole day researching and analysing if it's worth to get the Prague City Card. You're right. First, you can save money IF you visit the major sights. Secondly, the problem is, to maximise, you really have to rush from one place to another so that you can visit all the major sights if it's even practical. I actually tried various combinations based on the location and the type of sight in order to make them time efficient 🥴... quite an impossible itinerary. Thirdly, you will end up so mentally and physically exhausted ... which makes you think, am I on holiday or not?! Fourthly, perfect recommendation from Valerie that it's also important to spend some time to walk leisurely some of Prague smaller streets and sidewalks and admire the beautiful buildings and architecture. I will be visiting Prague (and other towns) in August, and I don't think I'd be purchasing the Prague City Card. 😊😊. Thanks Valerie. You're a legend 💯💯
This story is actually applicable to ANY tourist place. I don't know one single city where I would recommend anybody getting a visitor pass - it never pays off, unless (indeed) you're running from museum to museum. And somehow nobody does that.
I visited the Zoo and indeed it takes best part of a day to have a look around at everything, not forgetting the 30 minutes bus ride to get there and 30 minutes back
Hi Valerie and guy’s, I will be booking two tours for my wife and I next week for September 😉. Probably the tour with Prague castle and the WW2 and Communist tour👍 with a day in between😘. Is there just three of you🥰
Valerie, great points. I just can't imagine 30 minutes for lunch ??? Praha has so many nice restaurants and it would be a sin not to enjoy them, of course it may take 2 hours for lunch , but who cares ..., I rather skip the exhibits .. From my experience is good to do one big and one smaller exhibit per day in relaxed manner and then have a good foot massage ... The schedules you presented are really not practical, could say crazy, clearly it is geared to just justify the pass, and doesn't take in consideration the ability of people or families with kids
I visited many cities and these tourist passes are mostly NOT worthy. Many museums are closed in summer due to reconstructions and only some % of atractions is owned by city, so you still have to pay in most of places.
Hi, your videos are really helpful. especially this one. I am planning a 48 hr tour of Prague in mid Oct. please guide me, weather i should buy a 48 hr pass or public transport card?
Very informative video. I have been meaning to ask you something; I am a chessplayer, and if I visit Prague I'd most like to spend a day playing chess in a park or cafe - is there somewhere in Prague that is famous for chess??
How about Prague Card, it seems to be sth else, you don't have scripted schedule, you also have discounts on food, free public transport etc. not just museum and attractions, and you get guide book. 4 day card is much cheaper than this visitor pass, specially for students. It is weird because different sites have different prizes. Is it official and if so is it worth to get one ?
I could not use is at all. Because many things on the list were already free and at entrance i always heared we do not accept this card. After complaining they refused to refund. My advise is buy only the local transport cards and pay for events so you don't have to do the where can i use or will someone accept my card tour.
Valery your way of talking is so beautiful but you already told me that we can not send invitation. But I am sure that tourist companies can issue invitation letters all over the world I am much interested if you help me for visit visa from Pakistan thanks
All those passes are the same, not just in Prague: you need to visit so many attractions, always in a hurry, in a short period of time to justify the price. If you want to really learn and appreciate what you are seeing, this pass is not for you. On the other hand, if all you want is to take a superficial look, maybe a couple pictures and hop to the next attraction just to say you have been there then this is exactly what you need.
Not a good way to ENJOY your trip. Book a private tour to get the most VALUE out of your time and to get personalized advice on other attractions you might enjoy.
When I heard the Police Sirens in the background I thought they were coming to arrest Valerie for criticizing the Prague Visitor Pass :)
Seriously though one of the joys of Prague is simply wandering around on foot and discovering its hidden alleys and arcades, coffee shops and architecture. No pass needed for that.
My head was spinning, thanks for explaining realistic options for an enjoyable itinerary with a good budget. Obviously, a good reason to schedule with Real Prague Guides. You can eat and sit down for a few minutes, smart woman!
Great video. If you're visiting a new city just try one attraction or maybe two a day as else you'll end up stressed. Visiting a city is about eating, walking, and stopping to smell the roses...
Great analysis of the PVP! I always wonder why people include Zoo's on our tours. Our zebras here in Houston look much like zebras all over the world. Unless there is something rare and special in the Zoo, I would give it a miss or just stay home and go to your own zoo. What is not to be missed in Prague, and is not on the PVP, is an hour in a coffee shop watching people. You may even meet and talk to someone. In most cities, this is well worth the price of a cup of coffee and strudel. As always thanks for the great stuff.
Much better idea.... I'll just hire Valery for five days, and let her figure it all out! She is clearly one of Prague's finest guides, and would most certainly provide a very enriching visitor experience in Prague. Very well done video, Valery!
It took me about three years to do this stupid list. And still I return every now and then to check if I got everything right. Thanks again! 🤸🥃
Excellent video. A great reminder of how many great places there are to see in Prague. One thing I will disagree with you, and you say this at the end anyway, each person decides how long to spend at a given location. For me 1-2 hours (you say 3 hours) would suffice at most of the places, with the Prague Castle as an exception because there are so many places there to visit (I would not miss the Lobkovicz Castle, but a first-time visitor wouldn’t know).
Yet I get a feeling of overload when I try to see so many places. I just walk around, see how I feel, and hopefully talk to some people who speak English and ask them about life in Prague (or wherever I am). The human experience is very important to me. And paying extra for a guide who speaks English also helps the experience a lot, complimented by people on the tour who often recommend places they’ve seen.
Mark Twain once said "If you tell the truth, you need a fast horse"...........enjoy the ride 😊
Can't wait to take the castle tour with you all next month. I'm so ready
Fantastic! Thank you so much. We just been planning our day and after your video we have a clear understanding...
No pass needed!
Thanks!
I wish you made videos for all the cities I'm planning on visiting in Europe haha your videos are really great and helpful! Thank you!
Valerie you are a gem, the videos are amazing and really helped me plan my 5 day visit in September. Thank you. Might see you there?
We are visiting your wonderful city in June to reconnect with my Camino friends from 2013. Thank you for this very useful information. Hopefully your local tourism government office doesn’t cause you any future grief over this. Brent and Sandra, Vancouver Canada
Streets of Prague always look so lovely and charming 😍😍 I was waiting for this vlog. Looking forward to new uploads
Great post and became your fan....subscribed 😊
Brilliant video!
Muy buena informacion y muy informativos todos tus videos, muchas gracias!!
Absolutely superb, thank you this is so informative
Thank you! Great information! I wish the video had timestamps but i enjoyed watching the full video anyways
Entertaining, insightful, funny. Well done!
I was wondering if i need to buy this Prague -pass. I appreciate your information and i feel like we couldn't walk all this distance to see the castles and everything in there days. Thank you so much!
Thanks so much for this guy's! Going to Prague tomorrow and I was debating if I should get one or not. Think I'm gonna pass (pun intended) :)
Very nice Valerie. Bravo. 👍💯💜🔥
That orange shirt looks good on Valery.
Thank you all for a very informative video.
This video was super helpful, thank you!
Hi Valerie. Your video came at the perfect time. I just spent a whole day researching and analysing if it's worth to get the Prague City Card. You're right. First, you can save money IF you visit the major sights. Secondly, the problem is, to maximise, you really have to rush from one place to another so that you can visit all the major sights if it's even practical. I actually tried various combinations based on the location and the type of sight in order to make them time efficient 🥴... quite an impossible itinerary. Thirdly, you will end up so mentally and physically exhausted ... which makes you think, am I on holiday or not?! Fourthly, perfect recommendation from Valerie that it's also important to spend some time to walk leisurely some of Prague smaller streets and sidewalks and admire the beautiful buildings and architecture. I will be visiting Prague (and other towns) in August, and I don't think I'd be purchasing the Prague City Card. 😊😊. Thanks Valerie. You're a legend 💯💯
Exactly the info I was looking for.
This story is actually applicable to ANY tourist place. I don't know one single city where I would recommend anybody getting a visitor pass - it never pays off, unless (indeed) you're running from museum to museum. And somehow nobody does that.
Rome.
Chicago.
Hi Valerie and guy’s just booked up on your castle tour for the 16/09/22 at 13:15Hrs will book the WW2 and Communism tour soon😉
I visited the Zoo and indeed it takes best part of a day to have a look around at everything, not forgetting the 30 minutes bus ride to get there and 30 minutes back
agreed. the zoo takes a full day.
Great video and advice, we are coming out in September and will be booking some tours with you guy’s 👍
Looking forward to your visit!
Hi Valerie and guy’s, I will be booking two tours for my wife and I next week for September 😉. Probably the tour with Prague castle and the WW2 and Communist tour👍 with a day in between😘. Is there just three of you🥰
@@paultodd7806 Hi Paul! There are eight of us actually. Tell us which days exactly you are coming and we’ll try to plan it so we are your guides 😉
Thanks very informative
Valerie, great points.
I just can't imagine 30 minutes for lunch ??? Praha has so many nice restaurants and it would be a sin not to enjoy them, of course it may take 2 hours for lunch , but who cares ..., I rather skip the exhibits ..
From my experience is good to do one big and one smaller exhibit per day in relaxed manner and then have a good foot massage ...
The schedules you presented are really not practical, could say crazy, clearly it is geared to just justify the pass, and doesn't take in consideration the ability of people or families with kids
I visited many cities and these tourist passes are mostly NOT worthy. Many museums are closed in summer due to reconstructions and only some % of atractions is owned by city, so you still have to pay in most of places.
Thanks! Honesty matters.
Thank you valery
Hi, your videos are really helpful. especially this one. I am planning a 48 hr tour of Prague in mid Oct. please guide me, weather i should buy a 48 hr pass or public transport card?
I would need this if I visited
Olá... Você faz ou indica algum guia que fale português ou espanhol para conhecer Praga? Obrigado.....😊
Btw, I agree that the zoo can take a day to visit it entirely. Unless you have in mind a limited list of certain animals.
I would say that 8 hours is minimum for Prague zoo if you want to really see that and not just rushing around.
Is it the same with Karlovy Vary Region Card?
WE ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS TEAM. PERHAPS VALERY SHOULD OPEN THEIR OWN TOUR GUIDE SCHOOL???🤔🙄➖🌹👌
Perfect 👍🏼
Very informative video. I have been meaning to ask you something; I am a chessplayer, and if I visit Prague I'd most like to spend a day playing chess in a park or cafe - is there somewhere in Prague that is famous for chess??
Another classic RPG-style video! Superb!
I think the Prague pass you get with the Czech hotels for free is better. you get loads of discounts and the zoo half price.
How are the lines(ques) for the most expensive attractions? Does it always have a long wait line?
Even in the shoulder season lines in the castle are big, plus the churches close for services.
Really the weather is the important thing for museums, not a timed ticket.
How about Prague Card, it seems to be sth else, you don't have scripted schedule, you also have discounts on food, free public transport etc. not just museum and attractions, and you get guide book. 4 day card is much cheaper than this visitor pass, specially for students. It is weird because different sites have different prizes. Is it official and if so is it worth to get one ?
Co když chci jít pít s bratrancem, honit holky, koukat na hokej a platit pokuty, protože mám německé značky? Dostanu slevu?
Please make a video on how to buy a monthly transport tickets... its a mess ...
I could not use is at all. Because many things on the list were already free and at entrance i always heared we do not accept this card. After complaining they refused to refund. My advise is buy only the local transport cards and pay for events so you don't have to do the where can i use or will someone accept my card tour.
Y r good! tks
Valery your way of talking is so beautiful but you already told me that we can not send invitation. But I am sure that tourist companies can issue invitation letters all over the world I am much interested if you help me for visit visa from Pakistan thanks
After watching all of your videos, do I really need to come to Prague at all?
Yes 😎
Great video. I'm just afraid that it will not reach the intended audience of potential buyers of the pass :)
All those passes are the same, not just in Prague: you need to visit so many attractions, always in a hurry, in a short period of time to justify the price. If you want to really learn and appreciate what you are seeing, this pass is not for you. On the other hand, if all you want is to take a superficial look, maybe a couple pictures and hop to the next attraction just to say you have been there then this is exactly what you need.
Not a good way to ENJOY your trip. Book a private tour to get the most VALUE out of your time and to get personalized advice on other attractions you might enjoy.
VALERIE DO U TALK IN YOUR SLEEP MINE GOTT !
They dint include beer breaks...and a night or 2 of partying...
😂
VALERIE WHAT ABOUT 50% SLEVA U KALENDU AHOJ ME OWE
You remain me about movie : Jestliže je úterý musíme být v Belgii
You are beautifuuuuuul
Fun facts, Jewish museum is the most expensive due to historical reasons.
Thanks, I’m going Tuesday, I’ll skip pvp and stick with pve (gaming joke)
Hi Valery! Thank you for all the tips! I will be in Prague next month. Can I get a day tour with you on april 15th or 16th? @realpragueguides