Prague Visitor Magazine

22/03/2020

Who is that masked man? It's Honest Guide's Janek and Honza take to the streets of abandoned Prague this week to show you what it's like.

You may have seen it on their Instagram before, but now here’s a video proof: the calendar plate on the Astronomical Clock is a fake!

15/03/2020

Great photos at a very strange time for all of us...

13/03/2020

🛑 UPDATED: Prime Minister Babis has announced new measures which will close the borders to the Czech Republic. These measures ban Czech citizens and foreigners with Czech permanent or longer than 90-day residence permit from leaving and tourists from entering. 👉👉 Full article here: https://www.pragueresident.com/closed/

🛑 UPDATED MARCH 14: Prime Minister Babis has announced new measures which will close the borders to the Czech Republic. These measures ban Czech citizens and foreigners with Czech permanent or longer than 90-day residence permit from leaving and tourists from entering. 👉👉 Link to the full story here: https://www.pragueresident.com/closed/

13/03/2020

The Ministry of the Interior released this table to help clarify the restrictions that start at midnight on leaving and entering the Czech Republic for citizens, foreign residents and tourists during the State of Emergency.

The "risk" countries mentioned in the graph are Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, France, Iran, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United States

12/03/2020

We've been sent so many questions (especially from visitors currently here) about the State of Emergency. Here is all info from the Ministry of the Interior, along with a link to additional statements.

The government of the Czech Republic declared the state of emergency in its entire territory for 30 days with effect from 12th March 2020 from 2 pm.

12/03/2020

All the passenger bus, train and ship transport to all neighbouring countries will be banned and air traffic will be reduced as of Saturday.

12/03/2020

🛑 BREAKING: The Czech Republic has declared a 30 day state of emergency. Restaurants and pubs must close between 8 pm to 6 am. Gyms, wellness and entertainment facilities must close from tomorrow. Events with over 30 participants are cancelled. Foreigners from 13 named countries are barred from entering the country, issuance of Czech visas and acceptance of visa applications has ceased, and border crossings with Germany and Austria have been limited to 11 border crossings.

The Czech government declared a 30-day state of emergency over coronavirus across the country, citing a threat to the health of the population

12/03/2020

CAN'T STOP THE PARTY - Epic Nightclub is opening their Lounge Bar from Thursdays through Saturdays. While it's not the full nightclub experience because of the government's COVID-19 restrictions on crowd size, it still promises to be a good night!

11/03/2020

There's still lots to do in Prague - and the castle is still open - just not the exhibitions.

Exhibitions and indoor tourist routes at Prague Castle have been closed over the new coronavirus outbreak but the castle complex remains accessible.

11/03/2020

Apparently not invincible. 🤨

Cast and crew for the Marvel TV series arrived in the Czech Republic last week, but have been sent back to Atlanta in the wake of Prague’s developing coronavirus situation

10/03/2020

A bit of bad news if you're in Prague and looking to visit the state-run castles and other heritage sites...

The Czech National Heritage Institute (NPU) closed all state-run castles, chateaux and other heritage sites with all-year operation as of today and postponed the start of the main season indefinitely over new coronavirus, its spokeswoman Jana Hartmanova told CTK today. The NPU runs about 100 heritag...

10/03/2020

🛑 As you may have heard, The National Security Council has decided to ban theater, concerts, film screenings and other events such as exhibitions and fairs or sports and religious events where the number of participants exceeds 100 people. This will take effect from today 18 hours.

The Czech Republic is banning events with more than 100 participants over new coronavirus as of 18:00 today and cancelling lessons at elementary and secondary schools as of March 10.

09/03/2020

NOT AGAIN! 🤬: Unfortunately vandals took to Charles Bridge again last night. Police are investigating and restoration is already under way. Thanks to Janek Rubes for the photos.

08/03/2020

Janek and Honza from Honest Guide host a student meetup and learn what life is like as a Study Abroad Student.

Every year thousands of study abroad students come to Prague for a semester. This week, Janek and Honza meet with them to chat about life as a student.

01/03/2020

IMPOSTER! - It's true... the plate on the Astronomical Clock isn't the original. This week, Honest Guide shows you where the original is... along with other cool stuff!

You may have seen it on their Instagram before, but now here’s a video proof: the calendar plate on the Astronomical Clock is a fake!

16/02/2020

Would you eat in a restaurant if you found out it had no running water and electric was supplied by an extension cord from a nearby building? Honza from Honest Guide did - and it's pretty much what you would expect.

This week, Janek and Honza stumble across a restaurant in Old Town that's not hooked up to electricity or water and still serving food. Sound bizarre?

14/02/2020

Oh dear. We guess if you’re looking for a last minute Valentine’s Day option and you want to get rid of your current girlfriend or boyfriend... thanks once again for the tip, Honest Guide.