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Visiting the Karel Zeman Museum, Prague: planning guide and tips

The special effects-focused Karel Zeman Museum is one of Prague's quirkiest museums. Here's everything you need to know about visiting – including opening times, ticket prices and accessibility information. Karel Zeman Museum: History and overview The Karel Zeman Museum in Prague is a hands-on tribute…

Golden Lane, Prague: A guide to the castle’s most colourful street

Golden Lane is one of the most photographed spots inside Prague Castle, Czechia, thanks to its rows of brightly painted houses that look straight out of a fairytale. This short cobbled street has a long and curious history, once home to castle guards, craftsmen, and…

Vladislav Hall, Prague: guide to visiting hours, access & tickets

The Vladislav Hall in Prague Castle is one of the grandest medieval interiors in Europe. This guide gives you what to plan for, including its history, how to reach it, when it is open, how much it costs, and what else to do in the…

St Wenceslas Chapel, Prague: guide to visiting hours, tickets & planning tips

The St Wenceslas Chapel in Prague is one of the most richly decorated Gothic chapels in Europe, located in St Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle, Czechia. This guide gives direction for visiting, including how to gain access, when it's open, ticketing options, what to expect,…

Waldstein Garden, Prague: guide to visiting hours, access & best times

The Waldstein Garden (Valdštejnská zahrada) in Prague is a beautiful early Baroque garden offering merciful calm, formally-arranged greenery, sculpture and architecture just below Prague Castle. This guide gives you what to know to plan your visit, including the garden's history, opening hours, entry, how to…

London Dungeon: guide to tickets, hours & visitor tips

The London Dungeon offers an immersive theatrical journey through 1,000 years of London’s darker history. To make the most of your visit, here’s a clear, practical guide on booking, timing, access, and nearby sights. A short history and overview of the London Dungeon The London…

Oceanário de Lisboa: practical guide to tickets, hours and visiting tips

The Oceanário de Lisboa is one of Europe’s largest and most impressive aquariums. This practical guide explains how to get there, when to visit, how to book tickets online, and what else to see nearby in Lisbon’s modern Parque das Nações district. If you'd prefer…

The Jeronimos Monastery in Belém, Lisbon.

Jerónimos Monastery Lisbon: practical guide to tickets, hours and visiting tips

The Jerónimos Monastery in Lisbon is one of Portugal’s most important historical landmarks. This guide gives clear, factual advice for first-time visitors: how to get there, when to go, ticket information, and nearby sights for planning a full day in Belém. To skip the information…

Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits: practical guide to hours, tickets and parking

If you are planning your first visit to the Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits in Los Angeles, California, this guide gives the concrete details you need: how to get there, when to go, how to pay, where to park and what else to…

The Temple of Vesta in the Roman Forum, Rome.

Why a private tour of the Colosseum & Roman Forum is often the best choice

Rome’s ancient heart — the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, Palatine Hill — is one of the greatest historic sites on earth. But with crowds, heat, logistics, restrictions, and layers of history, things can blur together. A private tour sharpens the experience in ways that often…