Central Prague on a show night

Start with the ticket

The cabaret is staged in central Prague, and the exact entrance is printed on your GetYourGuide ticket. Open it before you leave the hotel, save the address on your phone and look at the street on a map. One traveller found the directions hard to follow on the night and messaged the organiser, who replied straight away with the exact door. If you are unsure, do the same through the GetYourGuide app well before the start time. The calendar and your confirmation show that time.

Walking in the centre

Central Prague is compact. The Old Town, Staré Město, is the medieval core beside the Vltava, once ringed by a moat that is now the line of the streets Revoluční, Na Příkopě and Národní. The New Town surrounds it, and the Charles Bridge links it to Malá Strana across the river. From most central hotels you can walk to the Old Town's streets. Paving is often cobbled and uneven, so choose shoes that work for both walking and dressing up.

Trams and the way home

Prague's tram network is the largest in the Czech Republic and still serves the city centre as well as the suburbs. It is run by a company owned by the city and forms part of Prague Integrated Transport, the city's joined-up public transport system. Night tram routes take over after the day network stops running, which makes a late return straightforward. Check your route home in the operator's route planner before the show, so you are not searching for stops at the end of the evening.

What smart casual means

Smart casual is the dress code, and it is famously loosely defined: broadly, casual clothes with a few smart elements. In practice, a shirt or a smart top, trousers, a skirt or a dress, and clean shoes are right; a jacket is welcome but not needed. Leave shorts, sports kit and flip-flops for the daytime. Dressing up a little suits the occasion anyway, since most of the room will have made an effort for a night out.

Dinner before, or dinner at the show

If you add the dinner option, you eat at the show: a starter, soup, main course and dessert served during the performance, with vegetarian and gluten-free menus. If you skip it, plan an early meal nearby and arrive with time to spare, then order drinks from the bar. Either way, flag any dietary needs while booking, which gives the kitchen notice.

An hour before the show

If you arrive in the centre early, the Old Town is an easy place to fill the time. Old Town Square is the best known of its sights, and the former Jewish Town, Josefov, lies in the northwest corner of the Old Town towards the river. The Charles Bridge leads across the Vltava to Malá Strana if you want a short walk with a view. Keep an eye on the time and on the route back to the entrance, because the lanes twist and it is easy to lose ten minutes on the cobbles.

Comfort in the room

The sound is loud, and at least one traveller described it as deafening, so pack earplugs if volume bothers you, or choose Category 3 at the rear. Wheelchair users cannot be accommodated, and entry is for over-18s only. Two hours is a long time to sit, so pick a seat that suits your eyes and ears, and see the main guide for how the categories compare.

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