🎟️ Prague city card: 2026 prices, transport and attractions

Prague Visitor Pass is sold for 48, 72, and 120 hours. An adult two-day card costs 2,700 CZK (as of 09/2026, official Prague City Tourism website). That is roughly €110 per person before you even take your first tram ride.

We gathered the official 2026 prices, what the card includes, and calculated where it pays for itself. We also broke down scenarios where buying individual tickets is the better deal. That way you can decide in a couple of minutes whether you need it at all.

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Charles Bridge at dusk with statues and a tower

How much the Prague Visitor Pass costs

💡 In short:

The card comes in 48, 72, and 120-hour versions, in three tiers: adults, students, and children.
Prague public transport, including the trip from the airport, is included in the price.
Prices and card contents: 09/2026, verified on the official Prague City Tourism website.

The official Prague price list looks like this:

Card version	48 hours	72 hours	120 hours
Adults	2,700 CZK	3,300 CZK	3,900 CZK
Students 15-25	2,050 CZK	2,500 CZK	2,900 CZK
Children	1,350 CZK	1,650 CZK	1,950 CZK

Prices: official Prague City Tourism price list, as of 09/2026.

The longer version is a better deal per hour. Two days cost 2,700 CZK, while five days cost only 3,900 CZK. For the same card you pay less per hour of use. If you have four days in Prague, get the 120-hour version and stop watching the clock.

Students pay a quarter less, but the ticket office will ask for a valid student ID with a photo. The children's version is exactly half the adult price, and no separate toddler fare is needed. For a family of two adults and two children, the savings compared to individual tickets add up quickly.

Where to buy and how to activate the card

The Prague Visitor Pass is sold at Prague tourist centers, at the Old Town Hall priority ticket desk, on the official website, and in the app (Prague City Tourism website, as of 09/2026). You choose the format yourself: a plastic card or an electronic e-Pass on your smartphone.

Charles Bridge and tower silhouettes at dawn

Activation takes a minute. You pick a start date, and the card is valid from that day. At a museum ticket desk, at Prague Castle, or at the zoo, you simply show the pass and get free entry.

The plastic card can be returned at drop boxes by the Old Town Hall and in Terminal 2 of Václav Havel Airport so it can be reused. A nice touch for those who would rather not collect souvenir plastic.

What's included: transport and more than 70 attractions

The card covers admission or a discount at more than 70 sights and experiences (official card list, as of 09/2026). It includes Prague's most famous landmarks: Prague Castle, the Old Town Hall, Zoo Praha, seven city towers, Vyšehrad, the Jewish Quarter, museums, and galleries.

Experiences are a separate category. The list includes guided tours, a Vltava river cruise, the retro tram 42, and even a home game of the HC Sparta Praha hockey club at O2 Arena.

Transport is simpler than it seems. You ride the metro, trams, and buses without limits, including the route from Václav Havel Airport. The Petřín funicular is also included, and on its own it costs as much as a separate trip. Individual tickets are sold at DPP fares, and for a family with three days of travel that is real money (as of 09/2026).

Tours and tickets in Prague

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The widget above shows tickets for individual sights. Sometimes that is cheaper: if you are only going to Prague Castle and the zoo, compare the total with the price of the card itself.

Prague visitor pass or Prague CoolPass

Prague has a second product, Prague CoolPass. It is cheaper and includes more than 90 sights (praguecoolpass.com, as of 09/2026). But it does not include city transport or the airport transfer, and in Prague that is half the value of the card.

To give you a sense of scale: the metro, trams, and buses are the main way to get around here, and parking in the center is expensive and scarce. If you stay in the center and walk all day, you will barely notice the difference. If you plan to move around the city and go to the airport, the Prague Visitor Pass is the smarter choice.

Which sights make the card pay off

The list below is based on the official card list, and we break down each sight separately. Tickets outside the card are also available: see tickets for Prague Castle and other sights. That way you can compare in a minute what works better for your case.

City tours

Walking tours are fully included in the card. The themes vary: history, the Cold War, hidden spots and courtyards of Prague. The format is lively, with a guide and questions along the way.

Red rooftops of the Old Town and Prague Castle

Muzeum Karlova mostu

Muzeum Karlova mostu sits right by the bridge and explains how it was built and rebuilt over time. This is also where you get your ticket for the boat trip: the dock is right at the museum entrance. It is easy to combine two card items in one outing.

Sightseeing boat on the Vltava in sunny Prague

Vltava cruise with a drink

A boat ride on the Vltava is included in the pass. Through headphones you listen to the history of Prague and Charles Bridge, and the boat goes into canals that resemble Venice. Every guest gets a free drink and ice cream or a pastry. The catch: boats depart once an hour, with a gap between trips.

Národní technické muzeum

The National Technical Museum in Prague spans several floors and works well for both adults and children. Exhibits cover transport, photography, printing, and astronomy. It is a convenient way to spend a rainy two hours without spending anything beyond the pass.

Spitfire aircraft and steam locomotive in the transport hall

Prague Castle

Prague Castle is a separate half-day trip: St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and Golden Lane. Entry is fully included in the pass. The catch: you cannot return to the cathedral the next day using the pass.

Žižkovský vysílač

The TV tower in Žižkov looks questionable until you go up. From the observation deck you can see all of Prague, and inside there is a restaurant with panoramic views. Pay attention to the sculptures on the columns: they really are unusual.

What to see if you have time left

Distant and seasonal spots are easy to leave for the second day. The weather in Prague changes quickly, so some plans are easy to shift, and the pass acts as insurance here: entries are already paid for.

Smetana Embankment and the Vltava in Prague at sunset

Petřín funicular

The Petřín funicular and the observation tower are included in the pass. Besides the tower, the hill has an observatory and a mirror maze, so you can easily spend a couple of hours here. The ride up and down is also covered by the pass.

Zoo Praha

Zoo Praha lies on the right bank of the Vltava and is considered one of the strongest zoos in Europe. The grounds are large, and the historic section is interesting in its own right. Plan at least half a day here, otherwise you will end up rushing along the paths.

Retro tram 42

The historic tram 42 runs through the center as a sightseeing route. You board an old carriage and look at Prague without rushing. For the pass this is a free item; separately, the ride is sold as an attraction.

When the pass does not pay off

The pass is not universal. If you are in town for one day, you will not see many sights anyway, and you will pay for transport separately according to the DPP price list. In that case it is cheaper to buy two or three tickets individually.

The second case: you came to Prague to work and spend the whole day in one district. The pass is not needed; one metro ride is enough. And the third case: you only need long-distance trips around Czechia, not sights in the city. Here the pass is not about your needs.

⁉️🤔 Frequently asked questions

How much does the Prague Visitor Pass cost?

An adult 48-hour card costs 2,700 CZK, 72 hours costs 3,300 CZK, and 120 hours costs 3,900 CZK. Students aged 15-25 pay from 2,050 CZK, and the child version starts at 1,350 CZK. Before buying, check the prices in the Prague City Tourism price list (as of 09/2026).

Does the card include public transit?

Yes. The card gives unlimited travel on the metro, trams, buses, and city trains, including the trip from Václav Havel Airport and the funicular to Petřín. You don't need to buy a separate transit pass. This is exactly what sets the Visitor Pass apart from the Prague CoolPass, which doesn't include transit.

How many hours should I get the card for?

Choose the option that matches the length of your trip. For a weekend, 48 hours is enough; for four or more days, look at the 120-hour version: the extra cost is small, but the card lasts almost three times longer. Get the 72-hour version if your trip fits within three days.

Does the card pay for itself?

The card pays for itself if you visit several major attractions during your trip and use transit actively. In Prague, the pass covers two expense categories at once: admissions and transit. If you're in town for one day and only want to see the Old Town, it's cheaper to buy individual tickets.

Can I visit the same attraction twice?

No. Each attraction and experience is available once during the card's validity period, but there's no limit on how many attractions you can visit per day.

In short: what's worth booking

If you have two or three days and want both transit and attractions: get the Prague Visitor Pass for 48 or 72 hours.
If you're only going to two or three places: compare the card with individual tickets, see tickets for Prague Castle and other attractions.
If your trip lasts four days or more: get the 120-hour version, it's the best value per hour.

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Prague Visitor Pass: what's included and when the card pays off