Perfect Honest Prague Guide For First-Timers

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0:00 Prague Castle Without Tourist Traps
0:33 Kolacherie
1:06 Grand Café Orient
1:35 Mini Markets
2:17 Divadlo v Celetné
2:43 Karolinum Bookshop
3:12 Pasta Fresca
3:36 The Old Town Square
5:49 420 restaurant
6:38 Las Adelitas
7:36 Kafe DAMU
8:12 Bageterie Boulevard
8:59 Charles Bridge
11:16 Restaurant Options
12:24 Farmer's Market
13:16 U Kocoura
13:45 Kafe & hrnky
14:37 Vegan's Prague
15:36 Prague Castle
16:58 Czech Word
Thank you for your support!
Janek Rubeš & Honza Mikulka, Prague based journalists
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@carltwigg3946 Ай бұрын

Lived and worked in Praha from 95-97, loved it there. Prices then were amazing cheap for someone coming from Canada. Went back for the first time in 2019 for the first time since 99, city/country had changed massively. English is now the 2nd language in place of German and Russian. The locals loved hearing me speak my Czech, many thought I was an old Czech who had left the country in past and was returning home for a visit. The city, country, people hold a ver special place in my heart. I had the pleasure (luck) of meeting Havel in February of 96 at an event at the Rudolfinium hosted by the Canadian Embassy. Ahoj from Kanada!

@berus66 Ай бұрын

You experienced the best times in Prague, after the revolution when everybody was doing what they wanted, creative, free, still kind and fun, mainly locals and those that came to teach English etc. Lovely times. Would go back to those times right away.

@stormstereo Ай бұрын

What an amazing time to live there. I envy you. I had the privilege to visit shortly in mid 1993 or 1994 while the two new countries still had the same currency bills differentiated by a sticker attched to the Slovakian ones. In Praha, there was not a billboard or public advertisement to be seen. Had some gasoline-tasting Absinth in the Bunkr "club" and met a fantastic Canadian at a hostel. Still in touch via socials to this day.

@jj9749 Ай бұрын

Was living there too at that time

@Pidalin 29 күн бұрын

@@berus66 And it was mainly time of absolute freedom, I remember 90s only as a little kid, but I still miss that time around 2000 where there was no censoreship, we had absolute freedom and everything new was better than older one.

@mikelupe4435 Ай бұрын

Your work doesn't go unnoticed, and it is greatly appreciated. You should have a TV Show. Keep up the good work !!

@nimmen Ай бұрын

About the statues on the bridge: Who can resist petting that dog. It's such a good boy!

@michaelbond4807 Ай бұрын

Janek and Honza, i am coming to Prague in mid-July, 2024 with about 8,000 other PhD psychologists for the International Congress of Psychology . Your Honest Guide postings are a boon - bright, lively, informed commentary, voiced with clear, accessible English and inspiring joie de vivre. you have reduced my anxiety about visiting your charming city and given me and my colleagues the real stuff - i am so grateful! thanks, guys.

@Zombot012 Ай бұрын

After visiting Prague 6 times in the last 2 years, I intend to actually move there, work there, and live there. I hope I can find the right job to pay my rent and enjoy the best city I've ever been to. It's so much more than the Old Town and the castle, it's everything about it! There is no better public transport anywhere, the locals don't bother you and are pleasently cold and minding their own business, and the most important thing for me - all the metal bands play there on their European tours.

@Pidalin 29 күн бұрын

"all the metal bands play there on their European tours" Not always, sometimes they skip Czechia or they play pretty far from Prague, like Rammstein in 2023, but they returned in 2024, so mostly you just wait another 1 or 2 years. I saw pretty much all those big bands several times, I don't even go to bands like Iron Maiden anymore, because I saw all of them several times. 😀

@Ivee_dodo Ай бұрын

Please do more of these 'slow' episodes!

@stevedownie1378 Ай бұрын

Yes, this was their best episode in a while!

@birbdoggoguardian Ай бұрын

Janek said in Czech version of this video that people on their Instagram voted in a poll that they want them to release longer videos & that him and Honza will be doing more of them from now on. :)

@frasermackie19 Ай бұрын

The honest guide paperback book was a life saver when I visited a couple of years ago. I recommend anyone planning to visit, check the book out. Some free advertising for you guys haha

@Coachiggs Ай бұрын

let me know where I can find one...they've been out of print for a while...do you want to sell it?

@frasermackie19 Ай бұрын

@@Coachiggs ah, crap. Sorry about that, had no idea it was out of print. I’ll be keeping my copy as a wee momento, but if you do find it, it is a wee gem.

@NickOlm Ай бұрын

Same here. No way to find it in English

@kenwolcott6680 Ай бұрын

Bumped into Janek this morning near the square. He was nice enough to take a selfie with me even though he was in a hurry to get somewhere. Thanks Janek and Honza for all your great recommendations.

@smikusko Ай бұрын

I’m watching this as I’m about to board a flight to Prague. :)

@NazeehYauqoob Ай бұрын

when Janek said "tourism" at 7:55, behind him was a visual cue that would be memed for ages to come.

@mor5219 Ай бұрын

I visited Prague in January and planned my trip basing on your recommendations, I guess I don't have to say that it was totally mesmerizing ;) Hope to come back one day, cheers!

@jamiemoseley8327 Ай бұрын

Kolaches are actually very popular in Texas! There were lots of Czech immigrants way back when, who brought them with them. You can also buy some with meat inside.

@Seawater195 Ай бұрын

I heard that there is a town in Texas called Frydek (please correct me if I'm wrong) - I also heard that it was founded by Czech immigrants during WW2 I think, which would make sense because the town I come from is called Frýdek-Místek, Czechia. Is this true tho?

@clays4337 Ай бұрын

yes, Texas is mentioned on the board at said kolac place

@tocov Ай бұрын

Pasta Fresca is SO GOOD! I've been to Prague 5 times and went there each time. And I'm still not done. Beautiful, very nice staff, very very good food.

@andywessel Ай бұрын

You are doing a fantastic job. Watching your videos and exploring Prague beyond the touristic places, Prague has become one of my favourite cities. I have been with my wife, by buddies and even solo with my to little boys aged 8 snd 10. prage worked every time. My kids love Prague and want to go back and they have travelled all over Europe. Thanks for all the tips and great videos. I recomend ypu to anyone just mentioning Prague.

@GooLagg Ай бұрын

I was in prague for the first time a month ago, I did use a lot of your advice on my trip but I could've really used this video then, I was literally in all of the places mentioned in the video

@JF1908x Ай бұрын

I’ve been to Prague a million times, will be there next month again, and even I learn something from every video :)

@jwbeaton Ай бұрын

We went to Praha winter 2022 and planned our 1 week visit 100% on Honest Guide! We watched the videos and made an extensive map of Praha based on the recommendations (and avoided the tourist traps and scams!). Kafe & hrnky was a highlight for sure. Sunny winter day, very relaxed, got to check out the mug-making workshops upstairs. We stayed on Bridge st at a hostel, and explored widely from there (on public transit, of course!). A couple GOOD surprises not on our Honest Guide list - the state museums - the Auto Technical and Agriculture, which are side-by-side - if you have children, these places would give a welcome affordable break from regular tourist activities.

@Nosgarth Ай бұрын

So glad to see Mincovna and Roesel in this list, they are 2 of my absolute favorites in the tourist area (thanks to you guys for showing them in previous videos!) and despite having been to Prague many times now, I still like to do the tourist walk and often will go to Mincovna just to go eat without doing the tourist stuff just because its always SOOOO good!

@PokhrajRoy. Ай бұрын

Janek, you always have the best suggestions!

@DavidNelsonATX Ай бұрын

I fully expected 420 to be a cannabis based restaurant. Also, I noticed you didn’t reference American Embassy also known as McDonalds on your tour. Nicely done video. We’ve made that walk several times and missed your recommendations. I guess we’ll have to return to visit them.

@Pidalin 29 күн бұрын

That's a nice exmaple of how they target only tourists, because for Czechs, 420 means nothing, nobody knows it is somehow related to cannabis.

@drgeorgiades Ай бұрын

Hey Janek and Honza. Děkujeme za vše. As a Czech expat coming to Prg in August. Hope to see you guys around a dáme si pivo. Inpersonally love these "slow" episodes by the way. Literally I have taken notes abou a number of places and I myslel have sent 15yrs in Prague. The whole family is bi- and tri-ilingual so we re excited

@RebelSol67 Ай бұрын

Thank you. I'll be there in a couple weeks :). Can't wait.

@steve83803 Ай бұрын

Unlike most cities in the UK Prague is spotlessly clean, I remember waiting at the Strizkof metro station once and there was an office with blacked out windows on the other platform. A couple of leaves blew in and the next thing a lady came out of the office with a dustpan and brush, swept up the leaves and went back in.

@Czech-ingIn-wz3sq Ай бұрын

My family & I will be spending a month in Prague for my work (arriving next week). Your videos are amazing & have helped us plan so much! Thank you ❤

@TheEmmaHouli 21 күн бұрын

Yes! I love these slow videos that are just showing good places to eat and drink around the centre, I am always so embarrassed when friends and family come over and I have no idea where to bring them in the centre cos I never go there lol

@nicholasjenner2640 Ай бұрын

I love this channel. Janek is very good.

@mpcdejong Ай бұрын

Great to (finally 😊) see the pasta place with the small entrance, which I found by chance when I visited Prague. Back in 2012! Keep up the great videos guys!

@FalkiPL Ай бұрын

If you ask me, this episode was perfect. I wanted to say "pity I can't use those recommendations", but that would be a lie of sorts, because we spent a week in Prague 2 months ago and your vids were priceless treasure trove of advice 😍

@juangago685 Ай бұрын

Pablo Neruda took his name from Jan Neruda, my mind just blown up!!!

@Mindbeing4us Ай бұрын

Hi Janek, thanks for this video. I am coming to Prague as student for my masters in September. It was very helpful.

@holznewman6821 Ай бұрын

The slow walk was wonderful. Yes, do more of these.

@noah.kcovers Ай бұрын

Loved this slow episode, it was chill and calming. Thanks for the useful tips!

@oslaskid Ай бұрын

I have been to Prague quite a few times now and I still like watching your videos and seeing new places I have walked past totally oblivious as to what is there. Was there in march to see a band from England called All My Thorns support the Czech band Stoleti XII at Palac Akropolis in Zizkov, it would be nice to see an episode on gig venues at some point. Also the classical music scene there. Palac Akropolis was great by the way. easy to get to on tram, great staff, very friendly and good venue. Back in Prague later this year. Can't wait. One day I will bump into Janek and Honza!.

@10jpmorgan 19 күн бұрын

Well-made video, and not just for first-timers! Loved it!

@nolank19 Ай бұрын

Fantastic video. I visited/lived in Prague as a student for a semester back in 2022, and I naturally visited most of these places. Janek is 100% correct in saying a lot of these places are hidden gems, usually without large crowds of tourists. Don’t get me wrong, the old town square, Charles bridge and old town in general are great, but it’s worth seeing the quieter parts of the city and meeting locals for a truly enriching experience!

@marcforsyth9610 19 күн бұрын

Love it! Always appreciate your dedication to make the videos so enjoyable, entertaining and interesting!!

@ariadne_8510 Ай бұрын

I liked this episode so much that I watched it twice in a row 🥰. It reminded me when I visited Prague in 2019 following your videos and your book. Such good memories 😍 I definitely loved this slow episode ♥

@zz12233 Ай бұрын

Great episode! Love the look at all the beautiful places to stop and eat - nothing beats delicious food in an amazing location.

@jessicasedai5788 17 күн бұрын

Love the slow-paced episode, for what it's worth! This is likely how we will enjoy the city so very helpful, Thank you!

@urnotdaniel7124 Ай бұрын

Hello Mr honest guide I was in prague a few days ago and I really enjoyed it I went to a few places you recommended, but I couldn't stay away from some tourist traps

@pontusfranander Ай бұрын

When you said 420 i thought i meant something else😂 keep up the good work! We visited Prag last year, and thx to your recommendations we were more than happy, visited most of your places you recommended and we were more than pleased. This year we will come back, but this time on two wheels!🏍🍺 Grettings from Sweden 😃🍻

@SandeepRonghe Ай бұрын

This channel is amazing! Myself and 4 other friends are looking to travel to Prague, and other towns in Czech Republic in September this year!

@hubertp163 Ай бұрын

Nádherný, great! One of your best videos. Thank you!

@stprk Ай бұрын

Janek and Honza, you have the best information. You helped us a lot in our first trip to Prague in December. Now we are planning our second for next Spring. Thank you. 🖖

@mak200161 5 күн бұрын

seeing your videos for so many years finally here in beautiful prague

@Taru_FinnDutch 10 күн бұрын

Such a great video! Im visiting Prague next week and this was super helpful😊

@andreasplaymusic 18 күн бұрын

I'm a local from Prague, but I highly recommend this video to my friends from abroad. These guys are world-class! Thanks to Honest Guys! 😁😍💯

@shywalker404 Ай бұрын

Amazing episode as always, I love the slower style as this would match how I would actually visit and walk Prague

@mokkorista Ай бұрын

Very helpful for non local Czechs as well. Thanks 🙏

@alubiarz 5 күн бұрын

Last time I was in Prague was over 20 years ago. You made me want to visit your beautiful city again. Maybe after the high tourist season :) Greetings from your neighbor, Poland. Loooove your channel! Excellent work

@nicholastully7865 Ай бұрын

A really love vlog. Having done that walk it brought back happy memories. Thank you

@herbie1975 Ай бұрын

Nice episode. I enjoyed it. Thanks😊

@brjnskjaard7287 Ай бұрын

One of the best videos you have done Thanks

@Wharferine Ай бұрын

Thank you. Your vids are excellent and informative.

@amandabradley6256 25 күн бұрын

So fantastic…I loved this.

@stormstereo Ай бұрын

Such perfect timing! We're going to be in town within short. Thank you guys!

@heidiAfami 4 күн бұрын

You are just simply amazing! thanks soooo much for these videos!

@lucianoferreira8903 Ай бұрын

Loved this long episode!

@SMETRAVELADVENTURES Ай бұрын

Another wonderful video. You really are a great presenter. Please make lots more slow ones like this. Your great. Thanks for keeping KZfaq great to come back to watch. ❤

@michaelveras9859 Ай бұрын

Janek we just spent 3 days in Prague and wanted to thank you for the U Pinkacu and Pasta Fresca recommendations. Your city is absolutely beautiful and is one the best European capitals I have visited. Your videos have been most valuable on planning our trip to Praha and avoiding getting taken on at tourist traps. Many thanks.

@henrykrinkle5353 Ай бұрын

I've got to visit Prague now . . . love your tours!

@KasraKasra-wu3ol Ай бұрын

Love the video and the honesty 🙏 miss Prague and I have to go back as soon as possible 🇨🇿 thanks for creating these videos

@cpux64 Ай бұрын

Perfect timing, because I'm actually going to go to Prague in a few days!

@cahirpl Ай бұрын

Thank you Janek and Hamza, brillinat video as always. Really need to go back to Prague and have a snyt !

@Kacper-p9b 11 күн бұрын

When you’re recommending Las Adelitas, as the honest guide, I think u should mention „special prices for tourist” (approximately +50% to the original prices when you want to eat outside). The staff said that creating different menus (same food/drinks different prices) for tourists is a common practice in Prague, so the topic might be great for a video. However I’m not sure if they were telling the truth.

@isthorify 4 күн бұрын

I'm more of a hiker. But after watching your videos I wanted to try the city trip and I have to say, you're actually a tourist trap - but in a very good way. I had three goals: Kolacherie, Pils, Vegan's Prague and was able to visit things from your other videos (Jizerske Pekarny for example) in addition to your first-timer tour. So I had a great time on one of the hottest days in July. 🙏

@MichaelAndersen_DK Ай бұрын

This is an instant Honest Guide clasic. I love this slow theme!

@chriskench1883 7 күн бұрын

Seen several of your videos before visiting Prague for the 1st time this week, great videos by the way and loving it here great place to visit

@orjuela1991 Ай бұрын

Visiting Prague later this year. Looking forward to it!

@HarrySwettenham26 Ай бұрын

Great video. After following your channel for a few months, I decided to book at trip to Prague, arriving Tuesday. I will definitely be trying some of the places you recommended.

@kirschrot77 Ай бұрын

Thank you for this video, very well done!!!

@vivianmpadilla2958 Ай бұрын

You are a very good communicator, great videos, lots of tips that I will use in two months when be there in Prague! Dekiji!

@jaggerpranoy Ай бұрын

Love your videos. Just came back from Prague your videos helped avoid some traps and what to eat/check out.

@gokhankaraca8864 Ай бұрын

You are great person mate, hope the best for you. Thanks for making our memories great in Prague. I will visit with my wife this summer.

@yaronstienstra Ай бұрын

great video guys! i've been to Prague a couple times and i'm planning to go again soon with my fiancée. We will absolutely be visiting many of these places

@jessfernandaa Ай бұрын

I followed most of our advices and recommendations and my fiance and I had a GREAT time in Prague last month!! Thank you!!! I really wanna go back to the city soon 😍😍

@kenji4330 Ай бұрын

very nice video, this might be very useful as i hope to visit Prague either this year or the next one

@berus66 Ай бұрын

Gotta bring my French friends for a trip to my hometown, next spring 😉 great job honest guy, I follow you to know what’s up and how Prague is changing. Love your channel 🙏😉

@OscarShaitanTigreros Ай бұрын

We loved Prague, our experience was 90% an awesome experience thanks to your suggestions and videos. We definitely want to go back!!! hopefully next time I can spot you around!!

@timbyrne914 Ай бұрын

I second picking up a guide to the statues. The Czech wikipedia article covers most of the same ground, but if you don't read Czech you have to Google translate it and read all that from the phone screen. The booklet is cheap and a nice souvenir, and it's a nicer experience than trying to use your phone. Amaze your friends with your knowledge of this sandstone orgy of post-Westphalian Catholic idolatry.

@EuTrabalhoParaSagres510 28 күн бұрын

I have no vacation days from work this summer... Oh well, looks like im gonna be sick for a week 😂

@carollamoon5998 Ай бұрын

really perfect! 🤩👏✨ thanks guys! ^__^ 💖💖💖

@kioumim 19 күн бұрын

I love reading, collecting books, so it would be amazing to have a video where you show us the libraries around the city! Libraries are places i always make sure to visit whenever i travel, as many hold so much history and just some interesting facts✨️

@georgiancrossroads Ай бұрын

Thanks Janek. I am anything but a first tiimer and have been visiting Prague since 2000, but I learned several useful things from this video. (By the way Celetne often has puppet festivals that anyone can attend.)

@reissemiller104 Ай бұрын

Great video! When I visited Prague in 2022, I brought your book (Honest Guide Prague) from Kafe Damu & got it stamped and signed by one of the Waiters at Grand Cafe Orient.

@NJungen Ай бұрын

Loved the video! We've been visiting central and European countries more and more the last couple of years and soon it will be the Czech Republic and Slovakias turn 👍

@Goshu1 Ай бұрын

I really like this format. I get reference points and in theory i could use this video for a somewhat guided tour.

@bryanpastor2894 Ай бұрын

Loved the slow episode. Its just what I needed

@Nickerman88 Ай бұрын

I love the slow pace of this episode. Would love more in the same style!

@jimihenrik11 24 күн бұрын

Watching this in my hotel bed in Prague. Actually just parking through to hungry 6 from Germany, but we decided to take 2 nights break and visit the city for a day.