Prague Hop-On Hop-Off Buses

Hopping on a tourist bus is a smart choice for exploring Prague comfortably, economically and without worrying about traffic. These buses have strategic stops that will allow you to see everything there is to see and do in Prague and make it easy to organise your itinerary. Here are the best options.

Prague City Sightseeing: this is a tourist bus with 14 strategic stops in the city, taking you to the main tourist attractions. You can get off the bus at any of the stops and hop on the next bus after visiting one of the attractions. You can book a seat on the tourist bus from just €30

Interesting details about City Sightseeing

• 14 stops near Prague's main attractions.

• 2 combinableroutes included.

• Book by the hour, not by the day, giving you more flexibility to decide when to start using your bus pass.

• Approximately 30% discount on the second day.

• Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your chosen travel date.

• On-board** audio guide**.

• FreeWi-Fi.

• Panoramic bus with air conditioning.

• Buses accessible for pushchairs and wheelchairs.

• Valid for up to one year from the date of purchase.

Red Line

This route has 8 stops and takes 60 minutes if you do not get off the bus. It usually runs on a double-decker bus and runs every 60 minutes. The timetable is generally from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The stops on the Red Line of the Prague City Sightseeing tourist bus are:

• Main train station
• Bruské Barracks – Old Castle Steps
• Prague Castle Entrance – St. Vitus Cathedral
• Strahov Monastery
• Strahov Stadium – Petrin Garden
• Svanda Theatre
• Dancing House
• IP Pavlova Square

Blue Line

This Blue Line tour is the longest and is usually taken on a single-decker sightseeing bus. The tour starts at Old Town Square at around 9:30 a.m. and ends at around 5:30 p.m. The tour lasts about 90 minutes if you don't get off the bus at any point, and buses run approximately every 30 minutes. There are about 9 stops at tourist attractions.

The stops on the Blue Line of the Prague City Sightseeing tourist bus are:

• Republic Square 3
• Wenceslas Square
• Dancing House
• Malostranské nám Square
• Prague Castle – St. Vitus Cathedral
• Strahov Monastery
• Prague Castle from below
• Riverbank
• Old Town Square

This panoramic sightseeing bus tour through Prague's history with a stop at the Castle takes you to discover the best of the city on a 2-hour tour. Unlike hop-on hop-off buses, this is a guided experience with a multilingual audio guide, allowing you to enjoy spectacular views from the comfort of the vehicle and a 30-40 minute stop at Prague Castle.

Book this activity from just €27 and explore Prague in a different and hassle-free way.

Interesting details about the panoramic bus

• Fixed 2-hourpanoramic route.
• Start and end at Old Town Square (Staroměstské náměstí).
• Commentary in 26 languages via audio guide with headphones.
• Stop at Prague Castle to explore on foot for about 30-40 minutes.
• Vehicle with panoramic views of the entire city.
• Tour areas such as the Old Town, the Jewish Quarter, the New Town and the Castle area.
• Audio guide included.

Main points of the tour

During the tour, you will pass many of Prague's most iconic sights, including:

• Old Town Square – starting and ending point.
• Spanish Synagogue and the Jewish Quarter.
• Republic Square and Municipal House.
• Dancing House (Fred & Ginger).
• Prague Castle – with a 30-40 minute stop for free exploration.
• St. Agnes Convent, Strahov, and Petřín Tower.
• Charles Bridge (viewed from the bus).
• National Theatre, State Opera, and Rudolfinum.
• National Museum, New Town Hall, Wenceslas Square and much more.

This tour is ideal if you want to get an overview of the city, hear its stories and get your bearings before exploring specific areas on your own.

Prague, the Vltava River

This comprehensive full-day tour of Prague combines a bus tour, walking tour and river cruise, so you won't miss a thing. Over the course of around 7 hours, you'll explore the best of the Czech capital accompanied by a professional guide, with a traditional three-course lunch and snack on board included.

A comfortable, informative and relaxed way to immerse yourself in the art, history and architecture of Prague, from just €66

Interesting details about the combined tour

• Full guided tour lasting approximately 7 hours.
• Starts in the central Revolucni Street.
• Initial 1-hour tour by air-conditioned bus to the most important monuments.
• Traditional three-course Czech lunch included.
• Cruise on the Vltava River with refreshments on board.
• Guided walking tour of Prague Castle, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter and Malá Strana.
• Available in Spanish, English, French, German and Italian.
• Private option available for small groups.
• Children under 2 years old participate free of charge.

Main places included in the tour

• National Theatre, Wenceslas Square and the Jan Palach memorial.
• Prague Castle – a 9th-century complex with unparalleled views.
• Wallenstein Palace and its gardens.
• Old Town Square – with the famous astronomical clock.
• Jewish Quarter – with the oldest synagogue in Europe and its historic cemetery.
• Kampa Island and the famous John Lennon Wall.
• Cruise on the Vltava River, passing under the iconic Charles Bridge.

This tour is perfect if you want to see the most important sights in Prague in a single day, without worrying about logistics and with the advantage of having a guide who will accompany you at all times.

Another tourist bus option offered by the city of Prague is the Big Bus. This bus has two routes with a total of 18 stops. You can take the entire tour to get an overview of the city, or hop on and off as many times as you like at the attractions that interest you, such as the Jewish Quarter.

Interesting details about the Prague Big Bus

• 18 stops near Prague's main attractions.
• 2 combinable routes included.
• It is contracted by the hour and not by the day, i.e. if you start using the bus at 10 a.m., you can use it until 10 a.m. the following day.
• Approximately 30% discount if you book for 2 days.
• Audio guide on board.
• Panoramic buses with air conditioning.
• Flexible date change on some tickets.

Red Route

The buses on the red route are double-decker buses. They depart every day from 9:35 a.m. from stop 1 at the Hilton Hotel, and the last bus leaves from stop 1 at 5:10 p.m. They run approximately every 30 minutes, and a complete tour, without getting off at any stops, takes about 2 hours.

There are a total of 9 stops, which are as follows:

• Hilton Hotel
• Bruske Barracks
• Prague Castle
• Dlabačov Street
• Švanda Theatre
• Dancing House
• Karlov Stop
• I. P. Pavlova Square
• Main Train Station

Green Route

The green route bus is a single-decker panoramic bus. It departs daily from 9 a.m. on Na Příkopá Street in the city centre, opposite the Church of the Holy Cross, and ends at 5:26 p.m. at the main train station.

If you board this bus and do not get off at any point, the journey usually takes between 50 and 60 minutes, with buses running every 15-20 minutes. It is not wheelchair accessible and does not have Wi-Fi on board.

Like the red route, it has 9 stops, which are listed below:

• Na Příkopá Street
• Hilton Hotel
• Štefánik Bridge
• Old Town Square
• Brusque Barracks
• Lesser Town Square
• Dancing House
• Wenceslas Square
• Main Train Station

Booking a minibus tour of Prague is a convenient way to see the city in a short time, as the tours last around an hour. The minibuses are equipped with headphones, so you can listen to commentary in several languages, including English, about the iconic sites you visit.

Some of the places of interest you will visit include Old Town Square, the Powder Tower, St. Agnes Convent, Masaryk Station, the Dancing House, Charles Bridge and the National Theatre, among others.

This is a recommended option if you are spending a day in Prague and want to see the main places of interest at a glance. It usually runs every day at two different times. Please note that it does not make free stops like the Hop-on, Hop-off buses.

Touring Prague on a tourist bus is a convenient and economical way to get around the city, allowing you to explore its main attractions. The Czech capital, with its rich history, architecture and medieval landmarks, offers a unique visual experience that you can enjoy from the comfort of a tourist bus.

Here are some of the reasons why this option is highly recommended:

• Panoramic view: sightseeing buses usually have open upper decks, offering you the best views of Prague. From the buses, you can see the city's impressive architecture, which encompasses various styles, such as Gothic, Baroque and Renaissance.
• Comfort and convenience: it's a comfortable way to get around the city, especially if you're staying in Prague for a day or two and prefer not to use public transport.
• Informative audio guide: most tourist buses offer narration in several languages about the places you visit, providing useful information and historical context during your tour.
• Flexibility: you can hop on and off the buses as often as you like at the pre-set stops of your choice, giving you the chance to see Prague's attractions at your own pace.

To maximise your travel experience and manage your expenses efficiently, whether you are staying in Prague for four or five days, I recommend purchasing the tourist bus ticket together with the Cool Pass Prague tourist card. The latter provides discounted access to numerous tourist attractions located on the bus routes.

Some of the iconic places you can visit with Prague's tourist buses are as follows:

• Prague Castle: this is the most important architectural complex in the Czech Republic, located next to the Vltava River. The castle is open to visitors from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. It is best to visit early in the morning to avoid crowds.
• The Prague National Museum: located in Wenceslas Square, its imposing neo-Renaissance building is an architectural gem. Its exhibitions range from prehistoric artefacts to contemporary objects, offering you a complete overview of Czech cultural heritage.
• Wenceslas Square: more than a square, it looks like a 750-metre-long avenue in the centre of the New Town. As you walk along it, you will find the best restaurants, shops and museums in Prague.
• I.P. Pavlova Square: an important landmark in the city. Surrounded by historic buildings and modern infrastructure, this square is a hub of commercial activity in the Czech capital. Its name pays tribute to the Russian physiologist Ivan Petrovich Pavlov.
• Jewish Quarter: one of Prague's must-see sites, where you can learn about the Jewish presence in the city and its historical legacy, visit ancient synagogues and the Jewish cemetery.