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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