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Which Prague Card is right for your trip?

Three Prague Cards cover the city — but each one covers very different things. We compare them side-by-side so you pick the card that actually saves you money on your trip.

Which Prague Card, in 30 seconds

Prague Visitor Pass is the only official Prague Card and the only one with full public transport + airport transfer built in. Best for classic 2–3 day sightseeing.
Prague CoolPass has the widest attraction list (80+) and duration options up to 6 days on Tiqets. Best for museum-heavy trips and stays of 4+ days. No public transport.
Go City Prague is the only Prague Card with a Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off (24 h) and starts cheapest at €44. Three tiers: Essentials (pick 3), Explorer (pick 3–7), All-Inclusive (1–5 days).

The three Prague Cards at a glance

Three Prague Cards, three different bets. Pick the one that matches your trip.

Prague Visitor Pass

By Prague City Tourism

Official
from / adult · 48 h
  • Public transport: ✓ Full DPP
  • Airport transfer: ✓ Airport Express
  • Free attractions: 70+
  • Duration options: 48 / 72 / 120 h
  • Hop-on-Hop-off bus:
  • Rating: ★ 4.3 (230)

Prague CoolPass

Successor of the classic Prague Card

Widest choice
from / adult · 1 day
  • Public transport:
  • Airport transfer:
  • Free attractions: 80+
  • Duration options: 1–6 days
  • Hop-on-Hop-off bus: 400 CZK off · City Sightseeing
  • Rating: ★ 3.7 (98)

Go City Prague

Essentials · Explorer · All-Inclusive

Cheapest start
from 44 € / adult · Essentials
  • Public transport:
  • Airport transfer:
  • Free attractions: 33 (Essentials picks 3)
  • Duration options: 30 days from first use
  • Hop-on-Hop-off bus: ✓ Big Bus 24 h
  • Rating: ★ 3.8 (20)

Go City has three tiers: Essentials, Explorer and All-Inclusive. All three are detailed on the Go City page →

When no Prague Card is actually the smart choice

Nobody wants a €100+ card to sit unused. If any of these describes your trip, buy individual tickets instead:

1-day visitor with 1–2 sights

A single-day DPP transport ticket costs 120 CZK (~€5) and individual attraction entries run €5–15. Buy them separately and skip the Prague Card.

You'll mostly walk the old town

Charles Bridge, the Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock face, Malá Strana lanes, Vyšehrad walls — all free to walk through. No Prague Card pays off for that.

Beer + coffee tour

Prague's beer culture is the trip for many visitors — and no Prague Card covers it in a way that beats booking a specific brewery tour directly.

You're on a business trip

Weekday evenings only? Museums close between 17:00 and 18:00 and you'll be lucky to hit two. A Prague Card rarely breaks even.

Top Prague attractions — and which Prague Card covers them

The 8 sights most travelers put on their Prague list. Free-entry marks show which Prague Card gets you in without paying.

Prague Castle Circuit
Prague Castle Circuit

St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, St. George's Basilica.

Regular entry: €18
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass ✓ Go City —
Old Town Hall + Astronomical Clock
Old Town Hall + Astronomical Clock

Tower with lift, stateroom tour, best view of the Old Town Square.

Regular entry: €24
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass — Go City —
Charles Bridge Towers
Charles Bridge Towers

Panoramic climb at both ends of Charles Bridge — Old Town Bridge Tower + Lesser Town Bridge Tower.

Regular entry: €18
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass — Go City —
Petřín Lookout Tower + Mirror Maze
Petřín Lookout Tower + Mirror Maze

Miniature Eiffel Tower + Mirror Maze — funicular ride included with public transport.

Regular entry: €22
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass ✓ Go City —
Jewish Museum (7 sites)
Jewish Museum (7 sites)

Spanish Synagogue, Maisel, Pinkas, Klausen, Old-New Synagogue + Old Jewish Cemetery.

Regular entry: €24
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass ✓ Go City ✓
Vltava River Cruise (1 h)
Vltava River Cruise (1 h)

One-hour scenic cruise through the historic center — Prague Venice.

Regular entry: €22
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass ✓ Go City ✓
Historic Tram Line 42 (24 h)
Historic Tram Line 42 (24 h)

Vintage tram loop connecting the main sights — one-time 24 h ride.

Regular entry: €18
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass — Go City —
Municipal House + Powder Tower
Municipal House + Powder Tower

Art Nouveau interiors, guided tour of the ceremonial halls, Gothic city gate.

Regular entry: €21
Visitor Pass ✓ CoolPass — Go City —
Full attractions directory →

How to pick the right Prague Card — decision tree

Answer these in order. The first "yes" is your answer.

1. You're arriving or leaving via Václav Havel Airport — and you'll use metro / tram / bus during your stay?
→ Prague Visitor Pass. The Airport Express both ways + full DPP is worth €30+ alone.
2. You're a museum-heavy planner staying 4 or more days and don't mind walking?
→ Prague CoolPass 4/5/6-day. Cheapest per-day rate above 3 days, and the only Prague Card that includes the National Museum.
3. You want a Big Bus hop-on-hop-off included and a fast overview in 1–2 days?
→ Go City All-Inclusive. The only Prague Card with Big Bus HOHO built in.
4. You're on a weekend trip (48–72 h) doing classic sightseeing with 5+ paid attractions?
→ Prague Visitor Pass 48/72 h. Break-even lands around 5 attractions + transport.
5. You know exactly the 3 things you want — Prague Castle Highlights, a river cruise, and the HOHO bus?
→ Go City Essentials (€44). Cheapest way if you're that selective.

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Why trust this Prague Card comparison?

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