What to Buy in Prague: The Best Souvenirs from the Czech Republic

If you want to bring something from Prague as a gift for your friends or as a small reminder of your visit, don’t limit yourself to magnets and tea cups. Here’s a list of traditional products to help you find the best presents from the Czech Republic.

Czech Cosmetics

Manufaktura

Manufaktura is a well-known Czech cosmetics company. They use mostly natural ingredients—mineral salt from Karlovy Vary, local herbs, Moravian wine, and Czech beer. Besides soaps, creams, and shampoos, you can also buy herbal teas, wooden toys, and handmade jewelry in their shops.

Where to buy Manufaktura cosmetics?

Manufaktura stores – Melantrichova 17 / Celetná 12 / Karlova 26 / Mostecká 17

Botanicus

Botanicus is another excellent option. They offer a wide range of organic cosmetics, soaps, oils, candles, honey, and teas. Ingredients are grown without commercial fertilizers or chemical sprays in the company’s gardens in Ostrá nad Labem. During summer, you can visit these gardens and the nearby craft center. In Prague, you can find a Botanicus shop in Tynsky Dvur, a few steps from Old Town Square. The store is aromatic, so allow at least an hour to explore.

Where to buy Botanicus cosmetics?

Botanicus shop – Týn 3

Ryor

Ryor is a family-run Czech cosmetics brand, originally producing products for professional beauticians. Today, they also offer high-quality products at affordable prices for home use. Popular lines include Cannabis Derma Care and Original Beer Cosmetics.

Where to buy Ryor cosmetics?

Ryor shop – Národní třída 25

Dermacol

Dermacol is a well-known Czech makeup company. Founded in the 1960s at Barrandov Film Studios, it developed one of the world's first high-coverage makeup products. Today, Dermacol also offers body and skincare products. Their Aroma Ritual shower gels are especially popular for their fragrance.

Where to buy Dermacol cosmetics?

Any dry goods store (DM, Rossmann, Teta) or at Studio Dermacol shops – NC Palladium, Náměstí Republiky 1078 / Quadrio, Spálená 2121

Food and Drinks

Becherovka

Becherovka is a herbal bitter from Karlovy Vary with a secret recipe dating back over 200 years. Originally created in 1807 to aid digestion, it is now enjoyed as a shot, in cocktails, or as a hot drink. The most popular cocktail is Beton (“concrete” in Czech), made by mixing Becherovka with tonic and a lemon slice.

Where to buy Becherovka?

Any supermarket in the city or duty-free shops at the airport.

Beer

Brewing beer has a long history in Czech lands, with the first documented brewery in 993 at Břevnov Monastery. Today, there are more than 400 breweries. Famous brands include Pilsner Urquell, Velkopopovický Kozel, Budějovický Budvar, Krušovice, and Staropramen. Craft beer lovers can visit small brewpubs to taste and purchase unique beers.

Where to buy Czech beer?

Craft beers – at pubs directly. Common brands – at any supermarket in the city or duty-free shops at the airport.

Kofola

Kofola is a typical Czech soft drink, created in the late 1950s as an alternative to Coca-Cola and Pepsi. Its unique flavor comes from fourteen herbal and fruit ingredients, combined with caffeine. Compared with Coca-Cola, Kofola is less sweet and has a more pronounced citrus taste.

Where to buy Kofola?

Any supermarket in the city.

Chocolate Studentská Pečeť

Studentská Pečeť chocolate is a perfect gift for children and adults. Created in 1975, it combines milk or dark chocolate with peanuts, raisins, and jelly. Today, it comes in many varieties, including white chocolate, cherries, pears, or cranberries.

Where to buy Studentská Pečeť?

Any supermarket in the city.

Oplatky (SPA Wafers)

Sweet round wafers, flavored with cinnamon, hazelnut, or chocolate, are typical for Karlovy Vary and Mariánské Lázně. People have been making them since the 18th century. You can taste fresh wafers at SPA towns or buy Opavia Kolonada wafers in supermarkets in Prague.

Where to buy oplatky?

In Karlovy Vary – Karlovarské Oplatky stall in Hot Spring Colonnade. In Prague – at any supermarket.

Hermelin

Hermelin is a soft, creamy cheese coated in white mold. Variants include pepper, herbs, garlic, and poppy seed flavors. Brands like Král Sýrů and Sedlčanský are popular. At local restaurants, Hermelin is often served marinated (nakládaný) or fried (smažený) and is delicious.

Where to buy Hermelin cheese?

Any supermarket in the city.

For Kids

Krtek

Krtek (Little Mole) is the most famous Czech cartoon character. Since its debut in 1957, generations of children have adored it. You can buy Krtek plush toys, puzzles, pillows, bags, t-shirts, or books at local toy shops.

Where to buy Krtek toys?

Sparkys Palladium – Náměstí Republiky 1078/1

Sparkys Quadrio – Spálená 2121/22

KOH-I-NOOR

A box of Koh-i-noor pencils, pastels, or wax crayons makes a perfect gift. The factory in České Budějovice has been operating since 1848. Stores sell creative supplies for children and professional art materials.

Where to buy Koh-i-noor products?

Koh-i-noor Hardtmuth shops – Na Příkopě 24 / Vodičkova 31 / Na Poříčí 23

Marionettes, Puppets, and Wooden Toys

Czech lands are famous for hand-crafted wooden toys. They are stylish, durable, and perfect gifts. For adults, traditional marionettes and puppets are hand-carved from wood, depicting witches, animals, political figures, and fictional characters.

Where to buy wooden toys?

Czech Toys and Marionettes in Ungelt – Týn 10

Toy shop "U Zlatého Lva" – Celetná 32

Something Special (and Expensive)

Bohemian Crystal

Glassmaking in Czech lands dates back to the 13th century. Bohemian crystal, made with a significant amount of lead, is world-renowned. Popular brands include Moser, Ruckl, and Bohemia Crystal.

Where to buy Bohemian crystal?

Moser stores – Na Příkopě 12 / Staroměstské náměstí 603/15

Dana Bohemia – Národní 43

Debut Gallery – Malé náměstí 12

Czech Porcelain

Czech porcelain production dates back to the late 18th century. Today, it is valued for exceptional quality and glaze. Unique pink porcelain is made by coloring the porcelain mass itself, not just the glaze. Famous brands include Thun, Rudolf Kämpf-Leander, and Český Porcelán Dubí.

Where to buy Czech porcelain?

Dana Bohemia – Národní 43

Český Porcelán – Perlová 1

Dům Porcelánu – Jugoslávská 567/16

Garnet and Moldavite (Vltavín)

Jewelry with Bohemian garnets or moldavite makes a luxurious gift. Garnets are deep red and often set in silver. Granat Turnov is the largest producer and sells rings, earrings, and bracelets, sometimes combined with moldavite—a green stone with a fern-like pattern.

Where to buy Czech garnet?

Granat Turnov shops – Karlova 8 / Panská 1 / Dlouhá 28

This list should help you decide what to bring back from the Czech Republic. If traveling with carry-on luggage only, remember that liquids and gels are limited to 100 ml per item and one liter total. Duty-free shops at airports can pack liquids like Becherovka or Manufaktura cosmetics in sealed safety packages for your trip.

If you want to make the most of your visit to Prague, there are plenty of exciting activities and tours to explore the city’s history, architecture, and culture. From guided walking tours through the Old Town to boat trips along the Vltava River, you can discover hidden gems and iconic landmarks. Check out a curated selection of top Prague experiences on the GetYourGuide platform to plan an unforgettable trip.