At a glance
| Best for | Multi-day visitors doing Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, and using public transport |
| Cost | 2,700 CZK (48 h), 3,300 CZK (72 h) or 3,900 CZK (120 h) for adults |
| Public transport | Included — unlimited DPP metro, tram, bus, and the Petřín funicular |
| Where to buy | Official booths (Old Town Hall, Václavské náměstí, airport) or online via GYG/pragtour.eu |
| Best time to activate | Morning of your first full sightseeing day, not on arrival evening |
What the Prague Visitor Pass actually covers in 2026
The Prague Visitor Pass (officially called the Prague City Card or Prague Official City Pass) is issued by the Prague City Tourism office and bundles free or discounted entry to 70+ attractions with unlimited use of the DPP public transport network (metro, tram, bus, funicular).
The headline inclusions at no extra charge:
- Prague Castle — Circuit B: St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, Golden Lane. Ticket value: 250 CZK (≈ €10).
- Petřín lookout tower + mirror maze: 220 CZK (≈ €9) combined.
- Jewish Museum combined ticket (Pinkas Synagogue, Maisel Synagogue, Spanish Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Old Jewish Cemetery, Old-New Synagogue): 600 CZK (≈ €24).
- Old Town Hall tower including Astronomical Clock viewing platform: 250 CZK (≈ €10).
- National Museum on Wenceslas Square: 250 CZK (≈ €10).
- Mucha Museum: 260 CZK (≈ €10).
- Museum of Communism: 290 CZK (≈ €12).
- Franz Kafka Museum: 260 CZK (≈ €10).
- Prague Zoo (standard ticket): 350 CZK (≈ €14).
- Unlimited DPP public transport for the duration of the pass (metro, tram, bus, funicular to Petřín).
Some of the 70+ attractions are discounted rather than free. The discounts are useful but not the reason to buy the pass — the free admissions are what drive the maths.
What is NOT included: Prague Castle Circuit A (adds the St. Vitus Treasury, Powder Tower, Story of Prague Castle exhibition — separately priced at 350 CZK), Lobkowicz Palace (separate commercial ticket at 390 CZK), the Clementinum library hall tour, and most river dinner cruises.
Prices for 2026
Adult prices below are taken from the official site (praguevisitorpass.eu) and are listed in CZK only; check it for the current price in euros:
| Duration | Adult price | Student price | Child price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 48 hours | 2,700 CZK | 2,050 CZK | 1,350 CZK |
| 72 hours | 3,300 CZK | 2,500 CZK | 1,650 CZK |
| 120 hours (5 days) | 3,900 CZK | 2,900 CZK | 1,950 CZK |
The pass activates on first use, not purchase date. Buy it in advance via GYG to avoid queuing at the Prague City Tourism booths (main locations: Old Town Hall, Václavské náměstí 59, Rytířská 12).
You can purchase on GYG here: Prague Official City Pass with public transport.
Break-even calculation
Let’s run three realistic visitor profiles against the 72-hour pass price of 3,300 CZK (about €132 at 25 CZK to the euro).
Profile A — The curious first-timer (most common):
| Attraction | Price pay-as-you-go |
|---|---|
| Prague Castle Circuit B | 250 CZK (€10) |
| Petřín tower + mirror maze | 220 CZK (€9) |
| Jewish Museum combined | 600 CZK (€24) |
| Old Town Hall tower | 250 CZK (€10) |
| 72h DPP transport pass | 350 CZK (€14) |
| Total | 1,670 CZK (≈ €67) |
Pay-as-you-go total: 1,670 CZK vs Visitor Pass at 3,300 CZK. The pass does NOT pay off here. You are 1,630 CZK short.
Profile B — Add two more museums:
Add Mucha Museum (260 CZK) + Museum of Communism (290 CZK) = 2,220 CZK total. Still 1,080 CZK short. Add one more sight — National Museum (250 CZK) — and you’re at 2,470 CZK pay-as-you-go, still 830 CZK below the pass price. The pass still does not pay off.
Profile C — Heavy sightseer (3 days, 8+ attractions):
Castle B + Petřín + Jewish Museum + Old Town Hall + National Museum + Mucha Museum + Museum of Communism + Franz Kafka Museum + DPP 72h = 2,730 CZK (≈ €109). The 72h pass at 3,300 CZK costs you about 570 CZK more than paying as you go, even if it removes the ticket queues. Even this heavy profile does not break even.
Honest verdict: at the official prices, the 72h pass only breaks even if you get through well over ten of the paid sights above in three days, which is hard to do. Most visitors do 4–6 attractions and don’t break even. Treat it as a convenience purchase, not a saving.
Who should buy it
Buy it if:
- You are spending 3+ days in Prague and plan to visit Prague Castle, the Jewish Museum, Petřín tower, and many additional paid sights (and you accept that the pass is mainly about convenience).
- You rely on trams and metro for more than 2 days — the 72h DPP pass alone costs 350 CZK (€14), which offsets only a small part of the pass cost.
- You hate the admin of buying individual tickets at each entrance — the pass removes friction, especially at Castle queues.
- You’re 2 people: the pass is sold per person, so the maths do not improve for a couple.
Skip it if:
- You are in Prague for only 1 day. A 48h pass at 2,700 CZK requires far more sights than one day allows — not realistic.
- You only want to walk the Old Town, visit one synagogue, and have one river cruise. Pay individually.
- You already have a skip-the-line tour booked for Prague Castle — you’ll pay twice (tour + pass) for the same entry.
- You prefer cafés and restaurants over museums. The pass provides zero food or drink discounts worth noting.
- Your children are under 6 — they enter free everywhere in Prague.
Where to buy
Official booths: Prague City Tourism offices at Old Town Hall (Staroměstské náměstí 1), Václavské náměstí 59, Rytířská 12 (near Old Town Square), and the airport arrivals hall.
Online in advance (recommended to skip activation queues): Prague Visitor Pass via GetYourGuide — mobile voucher, instant confirmation.
How to use it
Activation: tap the card at the first DPP validator (metro gate or tram reader), and the clock starts. If you want to delay start to the next morning, activate it on your first transit ride rather than on arrival.
At attractions: show the card or mobile QR at the ticket desk. Most major sights have a dedicated “card/pass” queue lane — faster than the regular ticket line. At Prague Castle, go to the queue marked “online / skip-the-line” at the main gate on Hradčanské náměstí.
Public transport: the pass works on all DPP lines (metro lines A/B/C, all trams, all buses, and the Petřín funicular). It does NOT cover the heritage tram Line 42 (separate 75 CZK ticket), river ferries, or suburban trains.
Petřín funicular: the DPP transport inclusion covers the funicular — no extra ticket needed.
Old-New Synagogue: since 1 January 2024 the Old-New Synagogue is included in the single Jewish Museum ticket, so there is no supplement or separate ticket. With the Visitor Pass, entry to all 6 sites is free (one visit per site).
Ticket-buying channels for the Visitor Pass
| Channel | Where | Cost | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Town Hall booth | Staroměstské náměstí 1 | Face value | Queue 10–20 min peak |
| Václavské náměstí booth | Václavské náměstí 59 | Face value | Usually faster than Old Town |
| Rytířská booth | Rytířská 12, near Old Town | Face value | Small booth, short queues |
| Airport arrivals desk | Terminals 1 and 2, Václav Havel Airport | Face value | Open 08:00–22:00 |
| GetYourGuide (t421615) | Online, mobile QR | Face value | Instant, no queue |
| pragtour.eu (official) | Online | Face value | Instant, no queue |
| Hotel concierge | Your hotel | Sometimes a markup | Instant, but verify price |
Recommendation: Buy online via GYG or pragtour.eu before you travel. You receive a mobile QR code immediately, skip the activation queue at the booth, and can activate at the first DPP validator on your way into the city.
How it fits into a wider Prague trip
The Visitor Pass is built for multi-day, multi-attraction visits, so plan your days before deciding on duration. Our 3-day Prague itinerary or the 4-day Prague itinerary both naturally hit a good number of paid attractions, spreading Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, and museum visits across Hradčany, Josefov, and Nové Město.
Since the pass includes unlimited DPP transport, it also makes sense if you’re staying somewhere further from the centre — check our Prague metro guide to see how well your neighbourhood connects to the Castle and Old Town. If you’re weighing this against the private alternative, see our Prague CoolPass review and the full pass comparison.
Visitor Pass vs buying tickets separately
If you only care about Prague Castle or the synagogues and don’t need the transport bundle, it can be cheaper to buy direct: see our Prague Castle ticket guide, Jewish Quarter ticket guide, and Old Town Hall tower tickets for standalone pricing, or the combined tickets guide for bundles that sit between single tickets and a full pass.
Frequently asked questions about the Prague Visitor Pass
Does the Visitor Pass include Prague Castle?
Yes — specifically Circuit B (250 CZK value): St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane. Circuit A (which adds the Treasury, Powder Tower, and the Story of Prague Castle exhibition) is not included and costs 350 CZK extra.
Can I skip lines with the Visitor Pass?
At most sights, yes — there is a dedicated “card holders” queue at Prague Castle’s main entrance and at the Jewish Museum ticket office (Maisel Synagogue). At the Old Town Hall tower and Petřín, the queue for pass holders is the same as for pre-booked tickets, which is shorter than the walk-up cash line.
Does the Visitor Pass cover public transport?
Yes, unlimited use of the full DPP network (metro, trams, buses, trolleybuses, ferries, airport links and the Petřín funicular) for the duration of the pass — 48h, 72h, or 120h from first activation.
Is the Prague Visitor Pass the same as the Prague Card?
“Prague Card” is an older brand name that some travel sites still use. The current 2026 product is officially called the Prague City Card or Prague Visitor Pass, sold by Prague City Tourism. The competing commercial product is the Prague CoolPass (sold by a private operator). They are different products — see our full comparison.
Can I buy the pass at the airport?
Yes, there is a Prague City Tourism desk in the Václav Havel Airport arrivals hall (Terminal 1 and Terminal 2). Opening hours are approximately 08:00–22:00. Alternatively, buy online before arrival and receive the QR code immediately.
Does the pass expire if I don’t use it the same day?
The clock starts on first use (first DPP validation), not on purchase date. If you buy in advance and don’t activate it on arrival day, the hours have not started. You can buy days or weeks before your trip.
Is there a family option?
Yes — the child pass costs half the adult price (1,350 / 1,650 / 1,950 CZK for 48 / 72 / 120 hours). Children under 6 enter all Prague City Tourism-covered sights free, so there is no child pass to buy for the youngest. Check the number of paid attractions your child will actually visit before buying.
What happens if I underestimate how many days I need?
The pass cannot be extended once purchased. If you bought a 48h pass and are enjoying Prague more than planned, buy a fresh 72h or 120h pass from the Prague City Tourism booth or via the GYG app. The new pass activates independently. You cannot combine or stack passes for a single continuous period.
Does the Visitor Pass work for Lobkowicz Palace?
No — Lobkowicz Palace is a privately operated institution separate from the official Prague Castle ticket system. Neither the Visitor Pass nor the CoolPass includes it. The admission is 390 CZK (≈ €16) adult, payable at the palace desk.
Can I pause the pass if I leave Prague for a day trip?
No. The 48h/72h/120h clock runs continuously from first activation. If you use the pass Monday at 9 AM and take a day trip Tuesday, the time window continues running through your absence. Plan your pass activation for the morning of your first full Prague day — not on arrival evening.
What is the best time to activate the pass?
Activate at the start of your first full sightseeing day — not on arrival evening. If you arrive Tuesday at 8 PM and activate immediately, your 48h pass expires Thursday at 8 PM, giving you only 1.5 full sightseeing days. Activate Wednesday morning for 2 full days.
Is the Visitor Pass better than paying for public transport separately?
Rarely — the transport portion alone (a 72h DPP pass is around €14) is much cheaper bought on its own. The Visitor Pass only makes sense if you use a very large number of the included attractions on top of transport; see the break-even calculation above.
