When touring the city of Prague, it is best to use the City Transport Authority Network, which covers the entire city and is helpful in getting around to see the sights. The city offers trams, buses, and a metro system—or subway—to enable tourists to explore the wonders of Prague. Of course, touring the compact historical center is still best done on foot, where it is more convenient and easier to appreciate the old city.

Getting Around

Getting around to see the sights is relatively easy. Children under six are permitted free travel, while adults and children older than six will purchase travel passes which last for a certain amount of time and may or may not be transferable. These passes are used on the city trams, buses, and the metro system and are validated by a machine at the entry of each transportation option. Twelve Czech crowns will purchase an adult pass for 60 minutes that is transferable, while eight Kc will buy a 15 minute, non-transferable pass. Children’s passes are six Kc and four Kc, respectively, and work like the adult passes.

It is sometimes cheaper and more convenient to purchase a short term travel pass, which is good for unlimited travel on trams, buses, and the metro and can last from one day to 15 days. Longer term passes can range up to a year and can cost up to 3,800 Kc. There is also the Prague card pass, which offers unlimited public transportation and free admission to museums, galleries, and other attractions.

Popular Places

Some popular attractions include the Charles Bridge, which is one of Prague’s most famous sights, Wenceslas Square, and the Old Town center. The bridge was completed in 1400 and offers baroque architecture, river views, and also lots of tourists in the summer. The earlier in the morning tourists can get there, the better chance they will have of spending some alone time on the bridge. Wenceslas Square is at the heart of Prague and offers museums, shops, restaurants, and pubs.

The Old Town has been a great part of Prague since the 10th century and offers historic sights such as the Old Town Hall and the Astronomical clock, where tourists can enjoy the view from the 60 meter tower.