Prague Castle seen from Charles Bridge

Hop on hop off Prague

Prague is a walking city, but the castle sits on a hill. A bus tour or the historic tram 42 saves you the climb.

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Bus tours start near the Old Town and climb to Prague Castle and the viewpoints. The historic tram 42 runs a hop-on hop-off loop through the center in season.

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Walk down, ride up: take the bus or tram up to the castle, then walk down through Malá Strana to Charles Bridge.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a hop on hop off bus in Prague?

For the castle and the viewpoints, it helps: they're uphill. The Old Town itself is best on foot.

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