🗺️ Souvenirs from Prague: 11 gifts with prices and where to buy them

A fridge magnet gets one glance and is forgotten, while a garnet or Bohemian glass stays for years. A genuine Czech souvenir is recognized by three signs: garnet, Bohemian glass, porcelain. For a gift like that you go to a specific store, not the first stall by Charles Bridge.

We put together 11 souvenirs that tourists actually bring home from Czechia. For each item there is a pointer on where to look for it and an honest price level. We checked the store information on the official manufacturer websites and the tourist portal of Prague.

Make expensive purchases at brand stores. There you will get a certificate. Visitors from outside the EU can also get help with tax free there. The budget for each gift is collected in the table in the "Where to buy souvenirs" section.

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1. Jewelry

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Jewelry with Czech garnet starts from a few dozen euros.
Buy from the official manufacturer Granát Turnov or in boutiques on Pařížská Street.
Prices and where to buy: 09/2026, verified on the official Granát Turnov website.

Czech garnet is valued for its deep red color, and local gold has a soft lemon tone. Jewelry with this stone is sold under the Granát Turnov label. The manufacturer from the town of Turnov has been making it for more than 70 years (as of: 09/2026, official website). Large stones are rare in nature. Garnet is mined small, usually up to 5 mm, but in very rich tones.

You can buy jewelry on Pařížská Street, where boutiques of well-known brands are located, and in jewelry salons in large shopping centers. Diamonds, sapphires and pearls are also sold here, but garnet remains the most recognizable gift. A certificate of origin for the stone will only be given to you by a major seller.

The catch: the stones are mostly small, large specimens are rare.

2. Czech glass

Green Bohemian glass goblet, close-up of the stem

Bohemian glass has been made in Czechia for several centuries, and local craftsmen have brought the craft to the level of art. Handmade vases, pitchers, goblets and wine glasses are famous throughout Europe. Prices vary greatly: a small glass costs pennies compared with a large vase. The range depends on the thickness of the glass and the complexity of the decoration.

Look for items in Bohemian glass galleries in central Prague. There you will be shown both simple souvenirs and collectible pieces. Ask the seller whether you can take the purchase in checked baggage.

The catch: glass is fragile, take large items in your carry-on.

3. Inexpensive souvenirs

Glass souvenirs on a shelf in a souvenir shop

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The most popular souvenir in Prague: glass mugs with pictures, figurines, candle holders and beads. Some items imitate malachite. When blowing, craftsmen mix green, yellow and coral glass and get a pattern without stone. A gift like this costs a few euros, so it is convenient to bring for colleagues and distant relatives.

Who it's for: those who need many small gifts at once.

4. Koh-i-Noor pencils and pens

Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth store window in Prague

Koh-i-Noor Hardtmuth has been making pencils and pens in Czechia for more than a century. In Prague the company has a brand store opposite the Powder Tower. A set of graphite pencils is bought as a practical gift for a student, artist or colleague. A single pencil costs less than a cup of coffee in the center (as of: 09/2026, official store).

The store is easy to reach on foot from Old Town Square. Here you can choose both a cheap souvenir and a gift set in a wooden box.

5. Czech porcelain

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Czech porcelain is built on hand painting and holds its own next to Japanese and English porcelain. The classic pattern is called cibulak, or onion pattern: blue curls on white glaze. The dishes are fired from pure raw materials and painted by hand, so every set is slightly different from the next one.

Look for a painted set at the Dům porcelánu brand store at Jugoslávská 16. The selection is huge: from a single platter for a few hundred crowns to large sets for tens of thousands. For a gift, one pitcher or platter will be enough.

The catch: porcelain is heavy and fragile, so putting it in a suitcase is risky.

6. Tonak hats

Tonak hats and berets are made in Nový Jičín, and the company itself has been operating since 1799 (as of 09/2026, official website). The brims of wool models hold their shape, and rabbit down is added for softness. Look for the brand store in the Koruna Palace shopping center on Wenceslas Square.

The selection is wide: felt hats, berets, caps, and winter models. Pick your size in person, because hats barely stretch.

The catch: warm models get little wear in summer.

7. Czech beer

Can of Pilsner Urquell beer on someone's lap

Czechia is considered the home of good beer, and in Prague it's easy to take rare varieties home. Buy a couple of bottles each of Pilsner Urquell, Budvar, and Svijanský Máz, and a connoisseur will be surprised by a Novoměstský keg. For rare brands, head to Vodičkova Street, which runs off Wenceslas Square. In the shops there you'll find varieties that aren't in ordinary supermarkets.

A folklore evening with dinner and drinks will show how Czechs drink beer at the table, if you want the experience rather than the bottles.

The catch: bottles are heavy and fragile, and they break easily in a suitcase.

8. Marionette puppets

Marionette puppets with price tags in a Prague shop window

Marionettes have been made in Prague since the 17th century, and for many families the craft is passed down through generations. The puppets depict historical figures and book characters: Jan Žižka, Švejk, Hurvínek, Princess Libuše. The specialty shop under Charles Bridge looks like a theater, but prices there are steep.

Cheap marionettes are sold at the Havelské tržiště market, in the Palladium shopping center, and in the shops on Golden Lane. A simple puppet costs a few euros, while an artisan's original work can run into the thousands. For a child, get a small Švejk; for an adult, a collectible puppet works well.

The catch: near Charles Bridge, the same puppets cost several times more than at the market.

9. Soft Krtek

Plush Krtek in a souvenir shop window in Prague

Krtek, the chubby mole from Czech cartoons, has become a national mascot. He was created by artist Zdeněk Miler. Mugs, glasses, T-shirts, and caps with the mole are sold in all of Prague's souvenir shops. Soft toys are inexpensive and go over well with children.

Who it's for: parents with young children.

10. Ceramic house

Smetana Embankment and the Vltava in Prague at sunset

The ceramic house replicates an old Prague townhouse with a tiled roof. Czech children collect these houses, so the gift works both as a toy and a keepsake. You'll find models in different sizes in souvenir shops.

The catch: ceramics break easily, so you'll need soft packaging in your luggage.

11. Sweet souvenirs

Two trdelniks with sugar and almonds in hands

Prague sells treats you won't find anywhere else. The main souvenir: trdelník, yeast dough baked over an open flame on metal rollers. The warm roll is coated in caramel with nuts, making a dessert every child loves.

The second dessert: vánočka, a braided bun with raisins, almonds, and dried apricots. People also pick up koláč with berries and quark, dusted with powdered sugar and poppy seeds. You can put together this set at any pastry shop in the Old Town.

A river cruise with coffee and cake will brighten your trip if you want to try desserts with a view of Prague.

The catch: trdelník is only good fresh, so you can't bring it home.

Where to buy souvenirs

Street market with stalls and passersby in Prague

The main shopping spot is Havelské tržiště market. It has been operating since 1232 and remains the only surviving market in the Old Town (as of 09/2026, Prague City Tourism). Vendors sell fruit, wooden toys, ceramics, and costume jewelry. Prices start at just a few crowns for small items.

For antiques and vintage finds, head to the flea market on Kolbenova Street. You'll find musical instruments, cameras, silver, and rare paintings there.

The Palladium shopping center brings together hundreds of shops. It's easy to knock out your entire shopping list here, from small souvenirs to branded clothing and jewelry.

If you're coming for a shopping weekend, hotels in central Prague on Trip.com will cut down your travel time with purchases.

Souvenir	Who it's for	Budget	Where to look
Garnet jewelry	adults	from a few dozen euros	Granát Turnov, Pařížská Street
Bohemian glass	for the home	from a few euros	glass galleries in the center
Koh-i-Noor pencils	a student, a colleague	less than a cup of coffee	shop near the Powder Tower
Czech porcelain	family	from a few hundred crowns	Dům porcelánu, Jugoslávská 16
Tonak hat	adults	mid-range price	Koruna Palace, Wenceslas Square
Beer	adults	from a couple of euros per bottle	shops on Vodičkova
Marionette	a child	from a few euros	Havelské tržiště, Palladium
Trdelník	kids	a couple of euros	Old Town pastry shops

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to bring gifts from Prague?

The budget depends on what you pick. Small items like a mug or a marionette cost a couple of euros, while garnet jewelry and porcelain push the total into tens or hundreds of euros. A modest amount covers gifts for colleagues, but plan for more when buying for close family and friends.

Where can I buy genuine Czech garnet?

For garnet, go to the official producer Granát Turnov or to jewelry salons on Pařížská Street. Ask for a certificate of origin for the stone.

Can I get tax free on souvenirs?

Yes, but only for residents of non-EU countries and above the store's minimum amount. Tax free is not available to EU residents. Ask for a tax free receipt on the day of purchase and keep the packaging. At departure, you need to show the goods at customs, otherwise the refund will not be issued.

What should I bring a child from Prague?

For kids, people bring a marionette, a plush Krtek, a ceramic house, and sweets. The marionette and the house last as keepsakes, while trdelník is best eaten on the spot. For a gift, pick a small Švejk or the little mole.

What hats do people bring from Prague?

Most often people buy wool and felt Tonak models, as well as berets. The brand store operates in the Koruna Palace shopping center on Wenceslas Square.

In short: what to book

If you're short on time, get gifts at Havelské tržiště market, where souvenirs fit any budget. If you want one expensive item, look for garnet jewelry or a Czech porcelain set. If you're traveling with kids, add a marionette, Krtek, and trdelník.

Airport transfer from Prague will save you time with luggage.
Prague tourist card for 2-4 days covers transport and some museums.

What to bring home from Prague: garnet, porcelain and 9 more gifts with prices