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Shoutout to the free walking tour in Prague that saved my whole trip
Honestly, I was down to my last 20 euros for the day in Prague and feeling pretty stuck. I joined a 'free' walking tour in Old Town Square, figuring I'd just leave a small tip. The guide was amazing and showed us hidden courtyards and local bakeries I never would've found. I ended up spending that 20 euros on amazing food instead of a boring bus ticket. Has anyone else had a tour guide totally change their budget day in a city?
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patricia_gonzalez3mo agoMost Upvoted
Wait you only had 20 euros left for the whole day? That's wild lol. Glad the tour worked out though, those guides are the best.
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rowan_thomas841mo ago
Have you ever had one of those days where you're literally counting coins for a sandwich? I've been there with 15 bucks in my pocket and a whole day ahead in a foreign city. It's actually kind of freeing in a weird way, forces you to get creative. Those guides really do know their stuff, they showed me a hidden bakery where I got a massive piece of bread for practically nothing. Honestly, some of my best travel memories came from being broke and having to rely on locals.
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lilyp373mo ago
Free tours are never really free though, are they? You still have to tip, and the guides often push certain cafes or shops for their own cut. I found one in Berlin that spent more time outside a specific souvenir stand than at the actual monument. @ruby_henderson36 has a point about good free things, but a lot of these tours are just ads you walk through. I'd rather read up and explore on my own time.
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