Prague: Hop-on/Hop-off

Hop-on/hop-off bus
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Here you can find information about sightseeing tours by hop-on/hop-off bus in Prague. We provide information about several providers, their routes, timetables and prices.

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Big Bus Prague

Hop-on/hop-off Prague: Big Bus
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The dark red double-decker buses of Big Bus Prague travel daily on two routes through the city. Slightly smaller, single-decker panoramic buses travel along the green routes.

  • First departure: 9:10 a.m.
  • Last departure: 4:40 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 15-20 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 50 minutes
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  • First departure: 9:35 a.m.
  • Last departure: 5:10 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 1 hour
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In addition to the bus tour, you can also book an optional river cruise on the Vltava. This takes place daily at 12:00, 13:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00 and lasts approx. 60 minutes.

If you have any questions for the company or feedback, you can contact Big Bus Prague using the following contact form: Contact form

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

There is a multilingual audio guide on board.

Ticket validity: 24-48 hours
Rating: 3,9 (2775 Rezensionen)
Price: from 32,00 EUR

Red seat on the hop-on hop-off bus
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If you buy your bus ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone or print out. You then show your voucher to the bus staff when you get on the bus for the first time. You can start your round trip at any bus stop.

City Sightseeing Prague

Hop-on / Hop-off Prague: City Sightseeing
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City Sightseeing is probably the best-known provider of hop-on hop-off tours in the world. These buses are also small and manoeuvrable panoramic buses. This makes them ideal for the sometimes narrow streets and heavy traffic of Prague.

  • First departure: 09:37 a.m.
  • Last departure: 17:37
  • Frequency: every 30 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 90 minutes
  • First departure: 10:35 a.m.
  • Last departure: 4:35 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 60 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 1 hour

In addition to the bus tour, you can also book an optional river cruise on the Vltava. This takes place every hour and lasts approx. 60 minutes.

  • Summer (01.04. - 30.09.): 10 a.m. - 8 p.m.
  • Winter (01.10. - 31.03.): 12 - 18 h

If you have any questions for the company or feedback, you can reach City Sightseeing by email:

  • E-mail: info@hoponhopoffprague.com

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

A multilingual audio guide is available on board the buses.

Ticket validity: 24-48 hours
Rating: 3,6 (980 Rezensionen)
Price: from 0,00 EUR

Tourist in front of hop-on hop-off bus
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When you buy your bus ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone or print out. Then show your voucher to the bus staff when you board the bus for the first time.

For City Sightseeing you must begin your journey at the start stop (Old Town Square).

Prague City Tourism

Hop-on / Hop-off Prague: Prague City Tourism
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The popular historic tram no. 42 runs daily on a circular route through the entire city centre. An English-language audio guide via app is available on board. You will also receive a multilingual information brochure.

  • First departure: 10:00 a.m.
  • Last departure: 5:20 p.m.
  • Frequency: every 40 minutes
  • Duration of the tour: 45 minutes

If you have any questions for the company or feedback, contact Prague City Tourism by email or phone:

  • E-mail: tourinfo@prague.eu
  • +420 221 714 714

If you have any questions about ticket booking, please contact Tiqets.com or GetYourGuide Customer Service (depending on where you booked your ticket).

Ticket validity: 24 hours
Rating: 4,0 (40 Rezensionen)
Price: 15,00 EUR

Prague Tram No. 42
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If you buy your tram ticket online, you will receive a voucher that you can save on your mobile phone or print out. You then show your voucher to the staff when you get on the tram for the first time. You can start your round trip at any stop.

Hop-on/Hop-off: Places of interest

The charming capital of the Czech Republic scores with its picturesque location on the Vltava River, architectural highlights and a rich history. There is much to discover. You can reach the following popular Prague sights with the hop-on hop-off bus of both providers:

  • Prague Castle
  • Old Town Square
  • Charles Bridge
  • Jewish quarter
  • Wendelsplatz
  • Petrin Hill
  • National Museum
  • St. Nicholas Church
  • Loreto
  • Dancing House

Just get off at the nearest stop, visit a place of interest and then continue your journey.

There is not a separate stop for every sight. However, Prague's Old Town is very well laid out, so you only have to plan a short walk to the next sight.

Is a Prague city tour worth it?

A hop-on hop-off tour of Prague is a popular way to explore the beauty of this historic city in a convenient and flexible way.

Thanks to the hop-on hop-off principle, you can get on and off as often as you like and decide for yourself which sights you want to spend more time on. The stops are also strategically located so that you have as short a walk as possible. Prague has a lot to offer, so you can visit as many interesting places as possible.

You don't have to get information about the city yourself from guidebooks or the internet. During the journey, informative audio commentaries in different languages provide you with interesting details and historical facts about the places you visit. This is a relaxed way to learn more about Prague's history and culture.

Prague: Charles Bridge in the evening
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The hop-on hop-off buses are often very comfortable and equipped with amenities such as air-conditioned interiors and outdoor seating. This guarantees a pleasant ride, especially on hot days. The open roof terrace also offers a breathtaking view of Prague's famous landmarks and architecture.

It also saves you time and effort when looking for public transport or navigating the often complex street network of a foreign city. The well-signposted routes and fixed stops make it possible to reach the most important sights without getting lost.

All in all, the hop-on hop-off tour in Prague offers a relaxed and fun way to explore the city. The itinerary can be customised so that you can tailor your stay in Prague to suit your needs.

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