An open-top loop with a castle tour and river cruise
A hop-on hop-off bus is not the most exciting way to see Prague, but it is the easiest. The Big Bus pass bundles an open-top route with a castle tour and a river cruise, which makes it a sensible choice for a first day.
The Big Bus pass with a castle tour and river cruise, a shorter historic bus tour and a vintage tram for something different.
An open-top bus loop with a castle visit and a river cruise bundled into a one- or two-day pass. It suits travellers who want to cover a lot of ground without planning each transfer, with the trade-off that traffic can slow the loop.
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A sightseeing bus ride through the historic centre with commentary, rated 4.4 across nearly 3,000 reviews. A gentler, cheaper alternative to the full hop-on hop-off pass when you want a loop rather than a day plan.
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A vintage tram instead of a coach: you ride through the city centre in a historic carriage and can hop off at the stops. Slower and more atmospheric than the bus; check the operating days before you plan around it.
Check availabilityThe pass combines an open-top bus loop with commentary, a guided castle tour and a river cruise, valid for one or two days depending on the option you choose. You can get on and off at the stops along the route, which cover Old Town, the castle district and the main river crossings. Check the listing for the current inclusions, because the bundles change.
Use the bus to get to the castle and then enjoy the castle interiors on foot. The included river cruise is a short sightseeing trip similar to the 50-minute boat tours described on this site. If you prefer a guide, a walking tour covers more detail in the old town.
Traveller feedback
Real reviews of the tours on this page, copied from GetYourGuide. Read them for the details that can change your choice: how busy the boat or bus felt, what the guide did well, what surprised people.
“We returned from the ship at 5:00 p.m. We took the small bus, and after that, there was no bus to take us back to the hotel in the Old City. We had to take a taxi for 800 Czech crowns. This would have made our experience easier. There needs to be coordination with the ship and a return to the last stop.”
Haya · November 2026About: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off with Castle Tour and River Cruise
“It’s good to have an overview of the sites to see and get a feel for the overall layout of a city. Looking forward to using it in other cities we will visit”
Louise · October 2026About: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off with Castle Tour and River Cruise
“The boat tour was the nicest part, but in general, a hop-on hop-off tour is always a great way to explore a city. I would do it again anytime.”
Petra · October 2026About: Big Bus Hop-On Hop-Off with Castle Tour and River Cruise
Reviews come from verified GetYourGuide bookings and are shown with the traveller’s first name and the month of the review. The text may be translated by GetYourGuide.
A full loop takes around one to two hours without stops, depending on traffic and the route.
It is worth it for convenience and for the bundle with a castle tour and a river cruise. It is not the fastest way to move around the centre.
The Big Bus pass listed here includes a castle tour. Check the listing for the exact inclusions, which can vary.
Both options exist. The two-day option is better if you want the cruise and the castle on different days.
Hop-on hop-off buses usually provide audio guides in many languages. The listing shows the languages for each option.
