Prague: City tours by hop-on hop-off bus & tram

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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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.

You can get on at any stop. Only the City Sightseeing tours require you to start your journey at the starting stop (Old Town Square).

Hop-on/hop-off bus: 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
Charles Bridge
Old Town Square
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.

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.

Hop-on hop-off providers in Prague

Big Bus Prague

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.

There is a multilingual audio guide on board.

Optionally, in addition to the bus trip, you can also take a River trip on the Vltava. This takes place daily at 12:00/ 13:00/ 15:00/ 16:00 and 17:00 and lasts approx. 60 minutes.

Timetable Green Line

First departure: 9:10 a.m.
Last departure: 4:40 p.m.
Frequency: every 15-20 minutes
Duration: approx. 50 minutes
Starting stop: Na příkopě

Timetable Red Line

First departure: 9:35 a.m.
Last departure: 5:10 p.m.
Frequency: every 30 minutes
Duration: 1 hour
Start stop: Hilton Hotel

Routes & Stops

2 Routes
18 stops in Prague
Map with all stops

The buses on the green line mainly travel through the Old Town and the New Town. The red line is a little more extensive, so you can also use it to reach sights a little further out.

Contact Big Bus Prague

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).

City Sightseeing Prague

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

The buses are painted red and the top can be opened in good weather. Also City Sightseeing offers 2 routes in Prague as well as the possibility of a River cruise on the Vltava. The boat sails between 01 October and 31 March.

A multilingual audio guide is available on board the buses.

Unfortunately, we are not aware of any timetables from this provider.

Timetable Blue Route

Duration: 1 hour
Starting stop: Platz der Republik

Timetable Red Route

Duration: 1 hour
Starting stop: Main station

Routes & Stops

2 Routes
20 stops in Prague
There is a double-decker bus on the red route.
Map with all stops

Contact City Sightseeing Prague

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).

Prague City Tourism

An environmentally friendly alternative to a bus tour is Tram No.42.

The popular historic tram runs daily on a circular route through the entire city centre. The ticket is valid for 24 hours. A bilingual audio guide (English and Czech) is available on board.

Timetable

First departure: 10:00 a.m.
Last departure: 6:00 p.m.
Duration: 40 minutes

Unfortunately, we do not have a specific timetable or a map with the stops.

Contact Prague City Tourism

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

• E-mail: tourinfo@prague.eu
• Phone: +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).