Tour & Activity Scams in Prague

Free Walking Tour Tip Pressure and Commission Upsell

Self-styled free walking tours depart from Old Town Square multiple times daily, advertised with colorful umbrellas and enthusiastic guides. The tours are genuinely free to join but conclude with aggressive tip-solicitation where guides publicly shame those who give less than 200-300 CZK per person. Guides also steer groups to specific restaurants, bars, and souvenir shops where they collect referral commissions, meaning advertised local recommendations are paid placements rather than genuine picks.