Prague: “Do not roam pubs at night in groups”
Amsterdam: “Don’t come if you want a chaotic night”
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, ‘To prevent the disturbance caused by British men enjoying stag parties late into the night as they tour around Europe, the Czech capital city Prague has decided to ban tourist ‘pub crawls’.’,
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, ‘According to CNN on the 15th (local time), Prague, known for its historic architecture as well as its beer, announced on the 14th that it will ban group pub crawls at night to put an end to its reputation as a late-night party destination.’,
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, ‘CNN reported that the legislation was formed due to the recent decline in the quality of life for Prague residents caused by the excessive noise and disturbances from nighttime tourists. Complaints from residents of Prague 1 district, which includes the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Old Town Square and Prague Castle, played a significant role in this decision.’,
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, ‘Prague Deputy Mayor Jiri Pospisil stated, “Prague wants to prevent tourists from getting drunk in a short period of time to welcome more culturally rich and affluent tourists.”‘,
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, ‘The ban on night pub crawls is set to be enforced starting from November. Travel guides will not be allowed to lead pub crawls between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. However, individual groups can still conduct pub crawls on their own.’,
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, ‘CNN reported that this measure in Prague appears to be particularly aimed at preventing stag parties of British male tourists. With the increase in low-cost airlines over the past 20 years, Prague has become a popular destination for British men on stag parties.’,
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, ‘Prague is not the only European country to have issues with British stag parties. In March last year, Amsterdam, the capital of the Netherlands, sent a warning message to young male tourists from the UK, advising them, “If you want to enjoy a chaotic night in Amsterdam, don’t come.”‘,
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