Prague City Sights: 1-Hour Bus Tour with Audio Guide

Summary

Explore Prague’s heart by bus with stories in your language

You’ll ride through Prague’s Old Town, New Town, and Lesser Town on a comfortable bus tour with audio commentary in your language. See landmarks like Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, and the National Theatre—all without leaving your seat. It’s an easy way to get oriented and soak up local life you’ll remember long after the hour ends.

What’s the experience like?

“Is that the Dancing House?” someone asked behind me as we curved along the Vltava. I’d only been in Prague for a few hours, honestly still jetlagged, but this 1-hour bus tour felt like a gentle way to get my bearings. The city was waking up—tram bells, a whiff of pastry from somewhere, that soft golden light on the Old Town Square. Our driver nodded at us in the mirror; he didn’t say much, but his little smile when we passed the Powder Tower made me think he’s done this route a thousand times.

I picked English on the headphones (26 languages is wild), and suddenly there was this calm voice telling me about St. Agnes Monastery and how old some of these stones are. We rolled past Republic Square and I caught a glimpse of locals hurrying to work—one woman balancing coffee and an umbrella, which made me laugh because it wasn’t even raining yet. The bus windows fogged up a bit near Wenceslas Square; I wiped a circle to see better and realized how much of Prague you can actually take in without stepping off.

We didn’t go up to Prague Castle (that’s for another day), but seeing Charles Bridge from across the river—just for a moment—felt kind of magical. There was something about hearing snippets of history while watching people cross Manes Bridge or kids chasing pigeons near Rudolfinum Music Hall. It’s not flashy or dramatic, but if you want a quick orientation or just need to sit down after hauling luggage through cobblestones…this is it. I still think about that first glimpse of Petrin Hill poking out above the rooftops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Prague City Bus Tour

• Bus tour through Old Town, New Town, Lesser Town
• See Old Town Square
• View Spanish Synagogue
• Pass St. Agnes Monastery
• Pass Republic Square
• Pass Municipal House
• Pass Powder Tower
• Pass Masaryk Railway Station
• Pass State Opera House
• Pass National Museum
• Pass Wenceslas Square
• Pass New Town Hall
• Pass Charles Square
• Pass Dancing House
• Cross Vltava Bridges
• Pass National Theatre
• Pass Charles Bridge
• Pass Rudolfinum Music Hall
• View Petrin Hill and lookout tower
• Pass Manes Bridge
• Pass Lesser Town
• Pass The Straka Academy
• Pass Jewish Quarter
• Pass The Old New Synagogue

Top questions

Where does the Prague 1-hour bus tour start?

The tour starts and ends at Old Town Square in central Prague.

Is there live commentary or audio guide on the bus?

The tour includes recorded audio commentary via headphones in 26 languages.

Do I have to get off the bus during the tour?

No, you stay on board for the entire 1-hour route; no stops required.

Which areas of Prague does this city tour cover?

The route covers Old Town, New Town, and Lesser Town but not Prague Castle.

Are children or infants allowed on this bus tour?

Yes, infants can ride on an adult's lap or in a stroller; suitable for all ages.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

No hotel pickup is included; meet at a central location near public transport.

What’s included

Your hour-long city experience includes a comfortable coach ride through Prague’s historic districts with audio commentary available in 26 languages—all starting from Old Town Square so you can just show up and settle in for the ride.