Passes to Prague

If you plan to visit the capital of the Czech Republic, it is a good idea to consider purchasing a pass to Prague.
Although it is a fairly human-scale city, it is home to many attractions worth visiting.
A relatively in-depth visit can therefore cost quite a bit in entrance fees.

Prague passes allow us to save-even a lot-on the price of entrance tickets, and they also save us quite a bit of time in that regard.

For Prague, there are two main passes.
They both offer good savings options, but it is important to compare them to decide whether and which one to purchase, based on the type of travel you prefer.

What are the passes to Prague?

There are two main passes to Prague:

• Prague Card (also called CoolPass)
• Prague Pass (formerly Citypass)

Tourist passes often change names over time, and they all have similar-sounding names.
For the sake of clarity, let's look at them individually in detail and then reflect on when one or the other pass for Prague is more worthwhile.

Prague Card (CoolPass)

The Prague Card, also known as CoolPass, is the ideal For those who plan to visit many attractions Of the city.
The price varies depending on the number of days you will need the pass and allows for good effective savings if you buy it for 3 or 4 days.
In addition to admission to museums and churches then it also provides access to sightseeing tours, allowing you to explore the city.

Let's see together what the Prague Card includes and useful details.

How it works

The Praga Card has a variable period of validity: you can activate it for 2, 3 or 4 consecutive days. You can buy it online and use it within one year of its purchase.

To take advantage of its benefits, you will need to show your physical Prague Card, which can be obtained at Prague tourist information points, by showing the voucher you receive with your purchase.

What it includes

The Prague Card includesfree access to 60 of the city's attractions, including the most important ones, while there are discounts for others. Unlike the Prague Pass, there are no queue-jumpers.

In addition to access to museums and historical monuments, other experiences are also included in the price.
Interesting is the possibility of taking a boat tour on the Vltava River. Also included is a sightseeing bus tour, which you might consider to see the city: to some it may perhaps seem a bit too "touristy," but even leaving it out and devoting yourself to other destinations could provide good savings.
A final item included in this card is the Prague Cool Pass app, which will give you access to interactive navigation around the city.

Cost

The cost varies depending on the number of days you want to use the card. Children under 6 do not need to take the card and can enjoy the benefits for free.

Discounts are available for children and youth between 6 and 16 years of age and for students up to 26 years of age: always remember to bring documents with you to prove the age of minors or to show that you are a student!

• Rate for 2 days: 71€ - reduced: 51€
• Rate for 3 days: €81 - reduced: €58
• Rate for 4 days: 88€ - reduced: 64€

Does it pay off?

The Prague Card has a high price, but it has a good variety. There is the duration to consider: it is a card that I would mostly recommend to those who plan to visit many attractions during the trip. In any case, two days can be a bit short, forcing you to be on a very tight schedule, especially if you plan to visit attractions that take a long time.

It is easy to imagine how as a result it may be difficult to achieve real savings: it may therefore be more convenient to perhaps purchase the 4-day card, since the supplement does not cost much, allowing you to visit everything more leisurely. Better to consider buying the card with a shorter validity.

Where to buy the Prague Card

This card can be purchased online, through an easy-to-follow wizard.

Once you arrive in Prague, you must pick up the physical pass by showing the voucher that will arrive on your phone when you purchase.
The points where you can pick up are:

• Central Bohemia, Old Town Information Center - Husova Street, 21
• Charles Bridge, Tourist Information Center - Mostecká Street, 4
• Florenc Bus Station Tourist Information Center

Prague Pass (formerly Citypass)

The Prague Pass (or Prague Digital Pass), the current name of the historic Citypass, can be useful For those who want to see the city's main attractions and explore Prague quietly. It is also great if you want to save time, because it allows you to Skip the lines for two major attractions for which there is free admission, while for the others it allows you to get a discount on the entrance fee.

Let's take a closer look in detail at the prices and benefits offered by this option.

How it works

The Prague Pass is totally digital and can be purchased online, on the link we provide above. When purchasing, you will need to select your arrival date and the dates with the time slots in which you want to visit the attractions.

Once you have completed your purchase, explained step by step on the site, you will receive an email with instructions to follow and discount codes, which you can use on the same platform for the attractions you want.

What it includes

Included in the Prague Pass are free and queue-skipping admissions to Prague Castle and the Astronomical Clock; for queue-skipping, you must book your visit at the time of pass purchase.
Also included is a panoramic boat tour on the Vltava River and anaudioguide app for the city.

You will also be entitled to 10% discount on 5 attractions of your choice, to be booked on the platform that distributes the pass, Tiqets.

Cost

The standard price of the pass is 43€.
Then there are discounted prices: 16-year-olds, for example, pay 34€, while for teens and younger children there are further decreases depending on the age group.

Does it pay off?

The Prague Pass is more flexible in terms of time, giving a margin of about a month. The financial savings are modest, but if you are in a family it will multiply and be more significant. It may be right for you if you want to take your time to visit Prague's main attractions: in addition to the lower cost and the consequent fewer accesses included, it is not as time-restricted as the other card. However, some considerations need to be made.

The attractions for which queue-jumping is included are among the most visited, but in case you are also willing to wait in line and buy tickets without priority admission, the cost-effectiveness goes down a bit: in this case you save mostly in terms of time.

In addition, you have real financial savings the moment you take advantage of the discounts for at least two or three attractions. However, the discounts are valid only on Tiqets, so you should first consider whether the offers on the platform interest you. This reasoning is especially important due to the fact that there are some attractions, even major ones, for which single tickets are not sold on Tiqets; rather, guided tours with two or three attractions or exhibits are offered, in which what you are looking for is also included. To be checked on the platform to make sure there are proposals that may really interest you.

Where to buy the Prague Pass

The Prague Pass can be purchased online, on the Tiqets platform, where you can find the procedure explained step by step.

Prague pass: which one is worthwhile?

The choice of which pass to Prague to buy (and whether or not to buy it) depends on the type of trip you plan to take.

If you are in Prague for more than a weekend and plan to visit several attractions, I would recommend the Prague Card, which allows substantial savings in tickets.
This card offers a wide choice of attractions, you just decide on the duration.
Obviously, the maximum yield is had by buying the 4-day "big" version, so you have time to see many things and get substantial savings.
In fact, consider that some major attractions take a long time: Prague Castle, for example, can be visited in half a day.

For shorter trips (2 days, the classic quick weekend) perhaps better the evaluate the Prague Pass: more flexible with timing, but modest savings,
Includes fewer attractions, only the signposted ones. Costs less accordingly and is suitable for short trips where time is limited.
The option of a boat ride on the Vltava River is excellent, allowing you to appreciate the city by embracing it from a truly impressive vantage point.

Therefore, the first evaluation criterion is really the length of the vacation and what you can plan in the visit itinerary, in the time available.
Prague is a beautiful city, which requires about 4 days to be visited satisfactorily, optimized properly by the Prague Card.