What
you should not do in Prague
Taxi
Taking
a taxi on streets in city center or attractive places, such as the
airport or railway stations, can result in payment of high amounts.
It is advisable to call taxi phone services, such as AAA Taxi –
tel. 3311 3311.
Pickpockets
In
Metro stations, mainly in the city center, you may find groups of
6 or 7 well-dressed males of darker complexion, waiting for people
to get into the car; they surround entering victims and almost with
the use of violence try to steal from them.
In well-known streetcar lines such as number 22, you may find traditional
pickpockets using unawareness of tourists and stealing wallets left
in their pockets or open bags. No violence involved.
Money
exchange
You
may be approached on the street by persons /males/ offering you
bargain exchange of money at rates higher than official rates. The
money offered by these people are either fake, of other currency
or older currency.
You may find Exchange Offices offering high exchange rates with
high hidden commissions. Usually you cannot take the exchange back.
One of the companies on which several articles about unsatisfied
clients have been written is CHEQUEPOINT.
Banks are recommended for money exchange. In case of Exchange Offices
it is advisable to ask for the real amount of money received.
False
ticket inspectors
Prague
public transportation works with tickets for a certain period of
time - From 15 minutes to a year. There are occasional inspectors
checking the tickets. In case your ticket is expired or not marked
at all, you should pay a penalty. You may find illegal inspectors.
In case you are sure your ticket is valid and you should not pay
any penalty, go with the inspector to the nearest police station.
Restaurants
There
are restaurants in Prague with a low quality of services, trying
to overcharge. And in some cases there is even nobody to complain
to. It is recommended to go to places with good references (they
even do not have to be expensive).
In
Prague it
is not usual to communicate with the police
in foreign languages. Many cases remain unresolved. Following the
precautions listed above, avoid problems while staying in Prague
and enjoy one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.
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