We're considering a visit to Prague next spring with our 7-year-old son. He's a good traveler, doesn't expect the typical "kids stuff," re: restaurant menus, entertainment, etc. But before we commit, I want to make sure that Prague is going to be an appropriate place to take him (we plan to go for a week and do some day trips out to the countryside). I've read a lot about the raunchy stag parties on weekends and wasn't sure if this was going to be an issue. Is this overblown? Is there going to be enough to do to merit a week stay there?
Posted by
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
290 posts
I go to Czech Rep at least once a year (twice this year!!!) to visit my husband's family & wouldn't worry about those stag parties, which mostly are happening after a 7 yr old's bedtime. Since you are a proper concerned parent, I don't think you'll be taking your son into the hospodas(pubs) in the late afternoon through the night time where that kind of element is, so no worries. Adults can cover Prague easily in about 3 full days, but with kids, stretch it out to a week, so kids don't overload in this new atmosphere. There are quite a few fun things to do with kids in Prague. Here's a website which can help you out on fun ideas:
http://www.travelforkids.com/Funtodo/Czech_Republic/prague.htm
Posted by
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
290 posts
Just a side note, Czechs are very strict with their kids & feel they should be seen but not heard. And they insist respect to elders. I'm sure your son is very well behaved, but Czechs do not tolerate "scenes" made by children, even if it is because they are tired. You can get some ticked off reactions. That's why it is very important you gear this trip to your son's needs. Be sure he sleeps and eats at normal times. Also, the elderly expect seats on all public transportation to be offered to them if all are taken. If your son is sitting down & no seats are available, expect the elderly to flash his senior citizen card in his wallet at him if your son doesn't get up or if you don't offer your seat when the old timer boards the bus/tram/train. These old folks do not speak english, so that's how they try to communicate they want the seat. Its also polite to offer a seat to any women that looks 40 or over. I felt very old last January when I was offered a seat on the 17 tram!
Posted by
Danville, VT
12040 posts
This 31 year-old kid really wanted to see the marionette performance of "Don Giovanni". If he is interested, you shouldn't have any trouble finding it.
Don't worry about the stag parties. Although I found Prague packed with tourists, the yobs didn't overwhelm the crowds.