Where to Ride: The 7 Best Prague Bus Tours

1.Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off, Castle Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,733 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $36Our pick

Explore Prague by Big Bus on two routes, with audio commentary in 24 languages, an English-guided tour of Prague Castle exteriors, and an optional Vltava River cruise. Use the green route for Old Town sights and the red route for Prague Castle and outer districts. A 48-hour ticket gives you more breathing room.

“Great time, 2x bus routes & the river, easy to swap between them all, we did 2day pass”

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2.Vltava River Lunch Cruise in an Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,865 reviews · 2 hours · from $57

Cruise Prague’s Vltava River aboard a modern open-top glass boat. Enjoy a Czech aperitif, buffet lunch, live accordion music, and views of Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Kampa Island, the Dancing House, and Vyšehrad. Online commentary and maps help you identify the sights, though onboard narration may not always be available.

“The whole trip was excellent. From the moment we boarded, to ordering drinks, the food, the staff and the views from the boat were a highlight of our trip to Prague”

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3.Historic City Center Bus Tour with Top Sights

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,360 reviews · 2 hours · from $20Best value

You’ll spend two hours touring Prague by panoramic bus, passing Old Town, Josefov, New Town, Lesser Town, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle. A 30-minute stop lets you walk near Loreta and the castle district. Recorded commentary comes in 26 languages, with headphones supplied.

“lots of historical places to visit, lots of information to absorb.”

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4.City Highlights By Bus, Boat, and on Foot

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,596 reviews · 105 minutes - 4 hours · from $27

This guided Prague tour combines a 30-minute minibus ride, a 75-minute walk around Prague Castle, a one-hour Vltava cruise, and walks through Old Town and the Jewish Quarter. Choose the full version for the bus and boat, or a shorter castle-focused option. Guides may speak English, German, Spanish, or Italian.

“The tour is great if you have a day and you want to explore the history of the city The tour guide Stephen was great and knowledgeable The variety of bus, boat and walking was great”

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5.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,424 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

See Prague at your own pace on a 24 or 48-hour City Sightseeing pass covering the Old Town, Dancing House, Prague Castle, Strahov Monastery, and more. Use the 25-language audio guide, switch between the Blue and Red routes, and add a 55-minute Vltava River cruise for a different view of the city.

“unfortunately we had a thunderstorm so visibility was bad”

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6.Guided Bus & Walking Tour with River Cruise & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 610 reviews · 6h 30m · from $135

See Prague’s main sights in one 390-minute outing by bus, on foot, and from the Vltava. Your guide leads you through Prague Castle and the Old Town, then serves a buffet lunch during a two-hour glass-roofed boat cruise. Hotel pickup is included when arranged in advance, but you return to central Prague on your own.

“The tour guide was excellent. She spoke brilliant English and was very knowledgeable about the city of Prague. She even helped us find the best way back to our hotel. Very kind and lovely to chat to. Didn’t get her name but if I did I couldn’t Recommend her enough. She was just brilliant. I would advise you that this is a walking tour so be prepared for at least 5 hours of walking. The boat trip was lovely. The best thing about the trip was getting picked up at our hotel in the morning so we didn’t have to waste time looking for the tour start point”

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7.City Sightseeing Prague Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & optional Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 354 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

See Prague from two bus routes with 17 stops, 25-language audio, open-air seating, and a flexible 24 or 48-hour ticket. The Blue Route covers central sights every 30 minutes, while the Red Route reaches Prague Castle, Strahov, and Petrin every 60 minutes. Add a 55-minute Vltava River cruise for bridge and riverside views.

“This tour was very helpful for us to learn where different sites were located. It was very easy to get off and then return at a later time to continue seeing the remaining sites.”

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