Keep it down!
Prague, the best place for a stag do in our opinion, is the very definition of a quaint place. At least if you stick to the postcard parts. (Like any big city, it can get pretty un-quaint in certain neighbourhoods, but let’s keep the fairytale ball rolling. 😄)
Czechs value that charm a lot. And in Prague, charm naturally goes hand in hand with calm. So expect quiet hours to be enforced everywhere between 10 PM and 6 AM. Sounds restrictive? Not really. You can still go wild, just not under someone’s window.
Fun fact: it used to be quite popular for locals to dump a bucket of water on loud party-goers from their windows. Just saying. You’ve been warned. 😅 And since fines can crawl as high as 10,000 CZK (around 400 EUR), you’d better behave. Or bring a towel. 🙂
A very elegant solution? Hire our Prague Beer Bus. You can enjoy pint after pint while cruising through Prague at night. With the windows closed, there’s zero risk of breaking the rules.
No casual strolls with a beer in hand
Beer prices in Prague might be cheaper than water, but that doesn’t mean you can pull a can out of your backpack and sip it wherever you go. Actually, it’s quite the opposite.
Prague officials have been cracking down on drinking in public, and most central spots are now off-limits, including main streets, squares, and parks. So don’t even think about downing a drink while strolling through Old Town, squeezing your way across the always-freaking-crowded Wenceslas Square, or crossing Charles Bridge with a pint in hand.
We’ve covered public (non)drinking in Prague in a special blog post: have a look! There’s even a hilariously confusing map you can save to your phone if you’re up for a little game of “Where can I legally have this beer?” 😅
Again, fines can climb up to 10,000 CZK, so stick to drinking in bars, on restaurant terraces, or during private activities. And just a heads-up: the legal drinking age is 18, in case you’re bringing any youngsters to your stag do. 😄
Sorry, sharks are not welcome
Excited about that shark costume that just arrived in the mail? Well… sorry to break it to you, but you might want to save it for your nephew’s next birthday party instead. Prague’s had enough people in Teletubbie costumes roaming the streets and inflatable penises flooding the city centre.
If you’re planning to do costumes, keep it stylish: think fun but classy (like a cool suit!), not circus on tour.
Need some guidance? Click here. We’ve put together a whole piece on Prague stag do costume dos and don’ts.
No pub crawling or taking a leak in public
We know. It sounds like we’re cutting all the fun out of your weekend. But here’s another no-no. Since October 2024, the once-famous organised pub crawls have been banned between 10 PM and 6 AM. If you activate your inner logistics manager, though, you’ll realise there’s still plenty of time for chaos without the banned mega-crawls.
👉 Go private: Our local guide takes your group out the right way: fully legit, fully local. This Prague Pub Crawl with a strip show experience is one of our bestsellers, because only locals know where the real gems are hidden.
And if you’ve had one pint too many and nature calls, head to the nearest fast-food joint or open bar and use their toilet. You might think you’ll get away with it outdoors (and you might… once), but it’s still illegal and can cost you up to 5,000 CZK (around 200 EUR). So yeah, it’s totally worth paying 10 CZK (about 30 cents) to pee like a gentleman.
Careful with those Insta pics
Does your soon-to-be groom love filling the ‘gram when he’s on a trip? No problem. Just make sure he’s not posing right in front of government buildings, embassies, police stations, or military sites. Or, to put it better: it’s totally fine to take a photo of them (imagine leaving without a snap of Prague Castle!), but make sure no guards, gates, or security features end up in the shot.
And if your group of tech geeks brought a drone along, double-check you’ve got the right permit before sending it up. You can find all the specifics here.
Watch out for scams and tourist traps
It wouldn’t be one of the most charming European (or even global!) capitals without a bit of extra “tourist fun.” Yes, tourist traps exist, and you’ll want to dodge them at all costs. Be ready for fake weed and absinthe dealers, shady money exchange offices with their “0% commission” signs, and unlicensed taxis that’ll happily charge you triple. Unfortunately, pickpockets are a thing too, so keep an eye on your stuff, especially in night trams, on the metro, and in Prague clubs.
How to do it right? Stick to official exchange offices (like those with Exchange in blue letters — for example, at Kaprova 14/13), book your transfers through trusted local providers, or through us 🙂, and use Bolt, Uber or Liftago instead of random street taxis. And if someone offers you “green stuff” on Wenceslas Square, just smile, say no, and keep walking. 😎 If you really want to do your homework before coming to Prague, watch as many episodes of Honest Guide on YouTube. The guys behind it have been mapping Prague’s scams for ages and you’ll learn how to do Prague right!
Bring the girls truly Czech gifts
And what about the ladies left behind or the family and friends who’ll be dying to hear all your Prague stories? Make sure you bring them something truly Czech, not just scammy knick-knacks.
What to skip: matryoshka dolls (they’re Russian, not Czech), bottles of suspiciously neon absinthe, and those trdelník cones you’ll see everywhere (more a shopping snack than a souvenir, but you get what we mean 🙂). That’s one way to spot a tourist caught in a trap. They have nothing to do with Czech traditions. You’ll do yourself a bigger favour by stepping into a local bakery or confectioner’s and trying the real Czech deal. Our pastries are amazing!
As for souvenirs, you can’t go wrong with Czech beer (like Staropramen), Becherovka, Slivovice, anything made of Bohemian crystal, or maybe a piece of art from DOX or another local gallery. There’s plenty to choose from.
Let’s wrap up with some extras
There are a few other things worth knowing before you head out for a stag night: little “specialities” that go beyond the obvious.
Smoking in bars and restaurants is totally banned, and lighting up can cost you up to 10,000 CZK. Littering or leaving bottles on the street? That’s another 5,000 CZK. Thinking about climbing statues for a funny photo? Don’t. It’s considered vandalism and is fined up to 10,000 CZK again.
And if you suddenly feel like taking a dip, head to the pools in Podolí, not the nearest fountain. Getting in (or getting naked) will only be fun right up until the police show up. Fine? You guessed it: 10,000 CZK. 😅 As for drunk driving, that’s a hard no. In Czechia, we have a 0.0‰ tolerance.
Want to make sure your party is 100 % legal and still 1000 % fun? Hit us up. We’ve been around for years and finding ways to follow the rules without killing the vibe is our daily bread.
