Discover Prague’s Christmas Spirit with a Local Touch

Explore Prague with our incredible locals

Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Prague with locals

A Fairytale Christmas in Prague

Step into a winter wonderland! A Prague Christmas is pure magic, with twinkling lights and festive markets. Discover the city's unique Christmas traditions with a local who knows all the secrets.

• Prague's Enchanting Christmas Markets

  Prague's Christmas markets are legendary. The main ones in Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square are dazzling, but a local guide can show you smaller, cozier markets where you can find unique handmade gifts.

• A Taste of Czech Christmas: Festive Flavors

  Savor the taste of a Prague Christmas! Warm up with Svařák (mulled wine) and munch on Trdelník (chimney cake). A local can help you discover the best stalls for these traditional festive treats.

• The History of Christmas in Prague

  Christmas has deep roots here. While traditions evolved, the spirit of generosity and family remains. The 'Velvet Revolution' in 1989 also brought back many religious Christmas celebrations to Prague.

• Ježíšek: The Czech Christmas Gift-Bringer

  Forget Santa Claus! In the Czech Republic, Baby Jesus (Ježíšek) brings the gifts. Children listen for a bell, signaling that Ježíšek has come and left presents under the Christmas tree.

• Good King Wenceslas' Christmas Connection

  The famous carol 'Good King Wenceslas' is about the 10th-century Duke of Bohemia, a patron saint of the Czech state. His statue overlooks the main Christmas market on Wenceslas Square in Prague.