Planning a father-son trip to Prague - any game for Switch set in Prague?

[WhisperingShadow]

I'm starting to plan a trip to Prague next summer with my 10-year-old son. We are also interested in learning more about the city's history and culture.

I'm also looking for some game recommendations set in Prague or the Czech Republic. We think it would be fun to play a game about some of the places we'll be visiting together. I recently read an interesting trivia about the game Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, that it takes place in Prague.

Now for the trip, for those who have visited with kids before - any tips for traveling there with a 10-year-old? Are there any particularly family-friendly neighborhoods, museums or sights we should focus on?

We'd love to hit some of the top attractions but also want to make sure we find things that will interest and entertain a 10-year-old too. Any recommendations for fun parks, playgrounds or kid-friendly restaurants would be greatly appreciated!

Any insights would be very helpful as I start planning our itinerary. Looking forward to starting our trip preparations - thanks in advance for any suggestions!

 

[Fien]

I don't have kids, but past year I visited Prague and some things which I visited myself should be fun for kids too:

Museum of Fantastic Illusions (with a lot of optical illusion decors to take photos):
https://muzeumfantastickychiluzi.cz/cs/

Museum of Senses (also optical illusions but also things to do/feel like a vortex tunnel, pin bed, room with mirrors, puzzles):
https://museumofsenses.cz

Museum of Bricks (Lego Museum, there's also a room you can play with Lego):
https://museumofbricks.cz/

Vytopna Restaurant (restaurant where all the food is transported to your table using miniature trains):
https://www.vytopna.cz

Cibien's Corner (Gaming museum with a lot of playable arcades, consoles and PC's):
https://muzeumher.cz/game-world/

 

[AncientBoi]

As far as a game, wasn't there a game called: "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?" [1990?]



oops, upon relooking at the question, you said for Switch. My Bad. But, I tried.

 

[WhisperingShadow]

I don't have kids, but past year I visited Prague and some things which I visited myself should be fun for kids too:

Museum of Fantastic Illusions (with a lot of optical illusion decors to take photos):
https://muzeumfantastickychiluzi.cz/cs/

Museum of Senses (also optical illusions but also things to do/feel like a vortex tunnel, pin bed, room with mirrors, puzzles):
https://museumofsenses.cz

Museum of Bricks (Lego Museum, there's also a room you can play with Lego):
https://museumofbricks.cz/

Vytopna Restaurant (restaurant where all the food is transported to your table using miniature trains):
https://www.vytopna.cz

Cibien's Corner (Gaming museum with a lot of playable arcades, consoles and PC's):
https://muzeumher.cz/game-world/

Thank you so much for these fantastic recommendations! I showed them to my kid, and he's excited to see them, especially the Museum of Fantastic Illusions. I also noticed that the websites aren't in English, which could be why they didn't show up in my usual Google searches. May I know if you spoke Czech when you visited last year?

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As far as a game, wasn't there a game called: "Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego?" [1990?]



oops, upon relooking at the question, you said for Switch. My Bad. But, I tried.

That's alright, @AncientBoi. I remember playing, "Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego" on my old Windows 95 PC back in the day! I spent countless hours tracking down Carmen to all corners of the globe. What version of Windows did you play on?

 

[The Real Jdbye]

I'm starting to plan a trip to Prague next summer with my 10-year-old son. We are also interested in learning more about the city's history and culture.

I'm also looking for some game recommendations set in Prague or the Czech Republic. We think it would be fun to play a game about some of the places we'll be visiting together. I recently read an interesting trivia about the game Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, that it takes place in Prague.

Now for the trip, for those who have visited with kids before - any tips for traveling there with a 10-year-old? Are there any particularly family-friendly neighborhoods, museums or sights we should focus on?

We'd love to hit some of the top attractions but also want to make sure we find things that will interest and entertain a 10-year-old too. Any recommendations for fun parks, playgrounds or kid-friendly restaurants would be greatly appreciated!

Any insights would be very helpful as I start planning our itinerary. Looking forward to starting our trip preparations - thanks in advance for any suggestions!

This channel has a lot of information about Prague that you might find useful: https://www.youtube.com/@HONESTGUIDE/videos
Also, careful not to be scammed, scams are very common there (the channel also has advice for common scams and how to avoid them), you even get scammed on the border crossing fees.

 

[WhisperingShadow]

This channel has a lot of information about Prague that you might find useful: https://www.youtube.com/@HONESTGUIDE/videos
Also, careful not to be scammed, scams are very common there (the channel also has advice for common scams and how to avoid them), you even get scammed on the border crossing fees.

Thank you so much for sharing the YouTube channel! I already subscribed, and the videos are fun to watch and very informative. I also wish the YouTuber continues to make videos for other countries as well.

 

[Fien]

Thank you so much for these fantastic recommendations! I showed them to my kid, and he's excited to see them, especially the Museum of Fantastic Illusions. I also noticed that the websites aren't in English, which could be why they didn't show up in my usual Google searches. May I know if you spoke Czech when you visited last year?

No, I don't speak Czech. I only speak Dutch and a little bit English. That little bit of English was enough for my one-week stay in Prague back then

Most of the websites do have a English page by clicking on the flag. I found the museums with Google search "Museum Prague", in the Dutch Google it then shows a list of museums And the restaurant was a tip I got from someone on my Facebook-list after I posted that I was in Prague.

This channel has a lot of information about Prague that you might find useful: https://www.youtube.com/@HONESTGUIDE/videos
Also, careful not to be scammed, scams are very common there (the channel also has advice for common scams and how to avoid them), you even get scammed on the border crossing fees.

I didn't experience scams while I was alone during the whole trip. But if you drive a car in the city, pay attention. Some no-entry signs are inconspicuous and the police are behind them ready to issue a fine.

In 2018 they didn't let me go if I can't pay in cash after I missed a sign and drove up the Petrin Hill. Some Euros I found in my bag that were more valuable than the fine in Czech crowns saved the situation. And last year I missed one in the city center where there was about 300m of the street forbidden for cars, also police waited behind. This time I only got a warning.

 

[WhisperingShadow]

Thank you, @Fien for the warning on inconspicuous street signs and the associated fines from police. I am not worried about speaking only English, but it would also be nice to learn a few commonly-used words and phrases in the Czech language.

With regards to the tour, I think it would be better to have a local tour guide. With a local guide, we would not only be able to communicate better, but also avoid the scams and pickpockets.

I am now looking for a local tour guide that offers a customized tour, to take us to places that interests me and my 10-year-old kid. I came across this site that offers what we need https://gowithguide.com/czech-republic/prague but would also ask members here if they’re familiar with them. Thank you again for your help!

 

[Ondrashek06]

Hey there, I'm a native Czech and we visit Prague frequently. Money exchange scams are incredibly common over there -- please just pay with card or exchange your money back at your bank before you leave, you'll save yourself a lot of headaches.

Here are various tips:
- Avoid those big flashy signs with "EXCHANGE 0%". These exchange rates are always designed to rip you off, and even if there's a list of good rates, there's usually a catch like "exchange rate only applies when exchanging 100000 CZK or more".
- Avoid any ATMs marked with "Euronet", again, a withdrawal there is riddled with various traps that'll ensure you get ripped off too. Also add a withdrawal surcharge on top of that. Use ATMs marked with actual bank logos.
- Avoid any taxis, they bank on unknowing tourists that have no idea about the public transportation system, which is usually quite good over there. An 1-day full-priced ticket for all Prague transportation (bus, tram, metro, cablecar, ferry) runs you 120 CZK (about $6).
- If you do purchase a ticket, MAKE SURE TO STAMP IT ON THE CORRECT SIDE. The correct side has a big orange arrow on it. Stamp it on the incorrect side and inspectors are guaranteed to slap you with a huge fine for trying to use the same ticket twice by stamping it on both sides.
- Most "no entry" signs will say "Vstup zakázán" or "Zákaz vstupu".

 

[WhisperingShadow]

Hey there, I'm a native Czech and we visit Prague frequently. Money exchange scams are incredibly common over there -- please just pay with card or exchange your money back at your bank before you leave, you'll save yourself a lot of headaches.

Here are various tips:
- Avoid those big flashy signs with "EXCHANGE 0%". These exchange rates are always designed to rip you off, and even if there's a list of good rates, there's usually a catch like "exchange rate only applies when exchanging 100000 CZK or more".
- Avoid any ATMs marked with "Euronet", again, a withdrawal there is riddled with various traps that'll ensure you get ripped off too. Also add a withdrawal surcharge on top of that. Use ATMs marked with actual bank logos.
- Avoid any taxis, they bank on unknowing tourists that have no idea about the public transportation system, which is usually quite good over there. An 1-day full-priced ticket for all Prague transportation (bus, tram, metro, cablecar, ferry) runs you 120 CZK (about $6).
- If you do purchase a ticket, MAKE SURE TO STAMP IT ON THE CORRECT SIDE. The correct side has a big orange arrow on it. Stamp it on the incorrect side and inspectors are guaranteed to slap you with a huge fine for trying to use the same ticket twice by stamping it on both sides.
- Most "no entry" signs will say "Vstup zakázán" or "Zákaz vstupu".

@Ondrashek06 Thank you so much for providing these great tips for traveling to the Czech Republic. Tips from native Czechs are always super helpful. I tend to avoid taxis too when traveling, preferring to get around by train and bus instead whenever possible. Public transportation is usually cheaper and a nice way to see more of the local scenery. I'll only take a taxi if I really get lost, or it's late at night Again, thanks for sharing your advice - it's much appreciated!

 

[Ondrashek06]

@Ondrashek06 Thank you so much for providing these great tips for traveling to the Czech Republic. Tips from native Czechs are always super helpful. I tend to avoid taxis too when traveling, preferring to get around by train and bus instead whenever possible. Public transportation is usually cheaper and a nice way to see more of the local scenery. I'll only take a taxi if I really get lost, or it's late at night Again, thanks for sharing your advice - it's much appreciated!

One last tip -- payment terminals and ATMs love to ask you whether you want their conversion rate. Basically, it's letting you pick between the conversion rate of the terminal/ATM and your bank's rate.

Your bank's rate is always the better one. It's basically banking on tourists that have no idea of this and just pick whatever option to get it done the fastest.

To pick the bank's rate, you either press "decline conversion" or in the case where it presents 2 currencies, press the local one (CZK).