Hop On Hop Off Prague - Bus Tours

Routes And Stops Covered By Prague City Bus Tours

Prague hop on hop off buses mainly use two routes, making it easy to move between the historic centre, Prague Castle and neighbourhoods beyond the Old Town.

City Sightseeing Prague Red Route: Prague Castle and Hillside Sights

The City Sightseeing open-top buses in Prague operating through the Red Route take you towards Prague Castle and the higher parts of the city. It is particularly useful if you want to combine the historic centre with sights around Hradcany and Strahov.

Key stops and nearby sights include:

• Prague Castle
• Strahov Monastery
• Strahov Stadium and Petrín Garden
• Dancing House
• Malostranské námestí
• I. P. Pavlova Square

The bus schedule of the route is from 10:35 AM to 04:35 PM with a frequency of 30 minutes and the bus takes around 60 minutes or 1 hour for a complete loop, depending on the season.

City Sightseeing Prague Blue Route: Central Prague and Riverfront

City Sightseeing Prague tourist buses operating through the Blue Route are convenient for exploring central Prague, including the Old Town, Wenceslas Square and the riverfront. It is ideal for first-time visitors who want to explore central Prague, see its historic squares and enjoy the riverside atmosphere.

Major stops include:

• Republic Square
• Wenceslas Square
• Old Town Square
• River Bank

For this route, the schedule of buses is from 09:37 AM to 04:07 PM, with a frequency of 30 minutes. A full loop takes around 90 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes. The schedule varies depending on the season.

Big Bus Prague: Red and Green Routes

Big Bus Prague offers a separate sightseeing bus experience with Red and Green routes. Selected tickets combine the bus tour with a one-hour Vltava River cruise.

The Red and Green routes are different from City Sightseeing Prague's Red and Blue routes, so check the operator and route map when choosing your ticket.

1. Red Route: Approximately one hour for a complete loop, with buses generally running every 30 minutes. The schedule lists departures from 9:35 AM to 5:10 PM, depending on the season.

2. Green Route: Approximately 50 minutes to one hour for a complete loop, with buses generally running every 15 to 20 minutes. The timetable lists departures from 9:10 AM to 4:00 PM, which can change depending on the season.

Want to See Prague From the Vltava?

Some Prague hop-on hop-off tickets include a one-hour river cruise. It is a useful addition if you want to see the city from a different perspective rather than spending the entire day on the road. The cruise gives you views of the bridges, riverside architecture and Prague skyline from the Vltava.

Some tickets also combine the bus and boat tour with a guided experience around Prague Castle like City Sightseeing Prague Hop-On, Hop-Off With Cruise And Castle Tour, making them a practical choice if you want to fit several sightseeing experiences into one booking.

Want a Nostalgic Way to Explore Prague?

Looking for a different way to explore Prague? The Vintage Tram No. 42 offers a historic transport experience rather than a standard sightseeing bus tour. It is ideal for travellers who enjoy classic vehicles and want to add a touch of Prague's transport history to their visit.

The tram operates from 09:30 AM to 06:15 PM, with a frequency of every 30 minutes. The last departure is from Dlabacov is at 05:30 PM.

How To Make The Most Of Prague Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

Use the Double-decker Bus for Prague Castle

Prague Castle can take several hours if you explore the complex properly. Use the sightseeing bus to get close to the castle area, then allow enough time to explore the courtyards, St. Vitus Cathedral and Golden Lane rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.

Walk the Centre Between Bus Rides

Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and the Jewish Quarter are close enough to explore on foot. Hop off, spend a few hours walking through the historic centre, then again join your Prague sightseeing bus tours when you are ready to move farther across the city.

Add the River Cruise to Break Up Your Sightseeing

Take a combo ticket for Prague hop on hop off with river cruise and use it after several hours of walking around cobbled streets. A one-hour cruise on the Vltava gives you a chance to sit back while still sightseeing. It also offers a different angle on some major Prague landmarks.

Consider 48 Hours If You Want a Slower Itinerary

A 24-hour ticket works well if your priority is seeing Prague's highlights in one sightseeing day. A 48-hour ticket makes more sense if you want to visit museums, spend longer at Prague Castle or add a river cruise without rushing between stops.

Things to Know

Before making a Prague itinerary, you have to remember that the city is more than Old Town Square and Charles Bridge. One of the must-visit Prague tourist attractions is obviously the Prague Castle that sits above the Lesser Town, while areas such as Strahov and Petrín give you a different view of the city. The best days here usually mix walking with time spent simply sitting in a café or watching the city go by.

Charles Bridge is particularly atmospheric early in the morning, before the busiest crowds arrive. Old Town Square becomes livelier later in the day, while the streets around the Jewish Quarter are worth exploring at a slower pace. If you have an extra day, leave some time for neighbourhoods beyond the main tourist centre rather than trying to tick off every landmark.

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