Prague

• Best use: Prague is easy when the route starts early and stays selective. The winning day is Charles Bridge, one hill or museum, and one Czech meal—not every medieval landmark.
• Starting point: Charles Bridge at dawn → Malá Strana → choose Nový Svět/castle exteriors or Letná. Use Vyšehrad as the quieter alternative.
• Big mistake: Letting Old Town promoters, exchange booths, and a long attraction list turn a compact city into a rushed checklist.
• What to skip: Skip the Astronomical Clock crowd, generic ‘medieval’ shows, and Český Krumlov or Kutná Hora on a short window.

Getting back before pickup

Set your accommodation as the start and end of the outing. Check both journeys, waiting and any connections before leaving. Set a leave-by alarm that gets you back with time for rest and preparation before your required crew pickup. Cut the extra stop if the return becomes uncertain.

Activate an app ticket and wait until it is valid before boarding or entering the metro paid area; the normal activation delay is one minute. Keep a charged phone and the ticket available throughout the trip. Follow validation instructions for the paper ticket you buy. Ticket activation. Pay in CZK when offered a card-conversion choice, checking your provider's fees separately.

A 90-minute adult ticket costs CZK 46 in PID Lítačka or CZK 50 on paper. A 24-hour ticket is CZK 140 in the app or CZK 150 on paper. Compare the tickets with your actual city journeys before buying.