Prague Tourist Passes Compared: Visitor Pass or Go City?
Prague has one official pass and two from Go City. The Prague Visitor Pass is the only one with trams, the metro and the airport. Go City's passes lean on guided tours, and only the All-Inclusive gets you inside Prague Castle.
Types of tourist pass
Official transport-and-sights card
Tap on for trams up to the castle and the airport bus, and show it once at each of 70+ experiences for 48, 72 or 120 hours.
In Prague: Prague Visitor Pass
All-you-can-fit day pass
Pick 1-5 days and pack them with the castle, the zoo, Aquapalace and guided walks.
In Prague: Prague Go City Pass
Pick-a-few pass
Choose 3-7 of 20 tours and attractions and use them over 30 days.
In Prague: Prague Go City Explorer Pass
Which pass for your trip?
Prague Visitor Pass
- A long weekend arriving by plane, with the castle and a few towers. It covers the airport bus and the trams up to the castle, plus the castle circuit.
Prague Go City Pass
- One big sightseeing day: the castle in the morning, Prague Zoo after lunch. Only the All-Inclusive has both castle entry and the zoo.
Prague Go City Explorer Pass
- A week in Prague with a beer tour, a river cruise and the TV Tower. 30 days to use a handful of picks at your own pace.
No pass needed
- Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the castle grounds on foot. All free. Buy the 450 CZK castle circuit if you want inside.
The passes compared
Prague Visitor Pass
- Attractions
- 70+
- Price
- 2,700 CZK (48h)
- Time to use
- 48, 72 or 120 hours
- Best for
- 2-3 days using trams and the airport
- Only pass with public transport and the airport
- Prague Castle circuit included
- 2,700 CZK needs a busy plan
- No guided tours or beer experience
Prague Go City Pass
- Attractions
- 30
- Price
- €64 (1 day)
- Time to use
- 1-5 days
- Best for
- One packed day with the castle and the zoo
- Prague Castle, Prague Zoo and Aquapalace
- Tours, river cruise and hop-on bus
- No public transport
- No Madame Tussauds
Prague Go City Explorer Pass
- Attractions
- 3-7 of 20
- Price
- €54 (3 picks)
- Time to use
- 30 days
- Best for
- A slow week with a few tours
- 30 days, no rush
- Madame Tussauds and the beer experience
- No castle entry (tour only)
- 3 small picks may not beat door prices
Which big sights are on which pass?
| Sight | Visitor Pass | Go City | Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prague Castle (main circuit) | Included | Included | Not included |
| Prague Zoo | Not confirmed | Included | Not included |
| Žižkov TV Tower | Not confirmed | Included | Included |
| Madame Tussauds Prague | Not confirmed | Not included | Included |
| Trams, metro and airport | Included | Not included | Not included |
| Charles Bridge | Not included | Not included | Not included |
Worth knowing before you buy
Castle entry splits the passes
The Visitor Pass and Go City's All-Inclusive get you inside Prague Castle (450 CZK on its own). The Explorer only has the guided highlights tour.
Only one pass rides the trams
The Prague Visitor Pass covers trams, the metro and the airport. With either Go City pass, you buy transport tickets separately.
Go City is tour-heavy
The Jewish Quarter walk, the castle tour, a river cruise and the Pilsner Urquell Experience are what Go City adds.
Old Prague is free to see
Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock from outside and the castle courtyards cost nothing.
Prague Castle and Charles Bridge are packed from late morning. Check how busy they are right now on beatthecrowd.co before you set off.
Check live crowds in Prague →How pass companies make money
A pass in Prague is a bet: the seller wins if you slow down, you win if you plan. Here's the business behind Prague Visitor Pass, Prague Go City Pass and Prague Go City Explorer Pass.
Attractions such as Prague Castle (main circuit) give pass sellers a discount in return for guaranteed visitors.
Rainy days, late starts and skipped sights all count in the seller's favour.
Each extra day or pick on Prague Visitor Pass is only a saving if you'd really use it.
Other ways to save
- Prague Go City Essentials Pass
From €44 for 3 set attractions: one of the castle tour, Old Town tour, river cruise, hop-on bus or beer tasting, plus two more.
FAQs
Which Prague pass is best?
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The Prague Visitor Pass if you'll use trams and the airport. The Go City All-Inclusive for one packed day with the castle and the zoo. The Explorer for a slow week of tours.
Which Prague pass includes Prague Castle?
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The Prague Visitor Pass and the Go City All-Inclusive include the main circuit (450 CZK on its own). The Explorer has only the guided highlights tour.
Which Prague pass includes public transport?
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Only the Prague Visitor Pass, including the airport.
Is a Prague pass worth it for 2 days?
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Only if you'll visit the castle and several paid sights. The centre is compact and many landmarks are free.