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.
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.
FREE ACCOUNT
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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