Get the most out of the Prague MegaPass

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If you’re visiting Prague for the first time, you’ll want to check out all of the city’s most iconic and popular attractions. One simple way to do that is to get a Prague MegaPass, a one-stop shop for entrance to some of the coolest things to do in Prague. Want to know how it works and how to get the most out of it? Read on.

How the MegaPass works

MegaPass offers three tiered city passes, which are customizable according to your preferred sights and attractions. All of them include, at a minimum, entrance to Prague Castle with a guide, a panoramic river cruise on the Vltava, 2 audio guides, and a 3 GB e-SIM. Each pass has a validity of 3 days, though tickets to individual attractions like the castle or tours will be limited to a specific date within that period, which you’ll be able to choose via email. When you confirm your preferences, you’ll receive tickets for your specific date, saving you the time and hassle of having to wait in line to buy tickets at popular attractions like Prague Castle.

The Prague City Pass Classic

In addition to the included features mentioned above, the Prague City Pass Classic includes one additional attraction of your choice including several walking tours, entrance to the Astronomical Clock, the National Museum, or admission to Charles Bridge tower. Even though the validity of the pass is 3 days, the Classic pass is ideal if you’re visiting for only one or two days and have time only for some of the best attractions.

A good way to plan a weekend around the Classic Pass is to spend one day on the castle side of the river, visiting everything that there is to see in Prague Castle as well as enjoying the Prague Castle audio guide which is included with your pass. On your second day, you can do the Best of Prague audio tour and take a self-paced stroll around Old Town and cap it off with the Panoramic Vltava River Cruise. On your third day, I recommend the National Museum out of the optional attractions. This massive two-building museum includes everything from science, art, and politics in the history of the Czech Republic. The main building underwent a massive renovation and is alone worth the visit. It was featured in films like Casino Royale and Mission: Impossible.

If you’re in town for a longer stay, you can spread out the attractions included in the pass so you can enjoy them at a more leisurely pace. This will also allow you to spend some time having a beer in Letna or going to brunch in Vinohrady like the locals do.

The Prague City Pass Premium

The main difference between the Classic and Premium passes is that you get a 24-hour Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off tour ticket. This can easily get you to some of the city’s main attractions that are a little more complicated to reach by public transportation like Petrin Hill and the historic fort, Vyšehrad. If you’re the kind of person who doesn’t feel as comfortable trying to figure out public transportation in a strange city, the Prague City Pass Premium is a great advantage as it makes everything more accessible.

A good way to get the most out of this pass is to plan your Hop-on Hop-off day for when you want to visit places farthest from your accommodation. As with the Classic Pass, I recommend choosing the National Museum as your additional attraction, since you already have two audio guides that can serve as walking tours. You should also space out your tourist activities as much as you can so you don’t get museum fatigue – remember that Prague Castle and the National Museum alone can take up to half a day each to see in their entirely.

The Prague City Pass Deluxe

Prague City Pass Deluxe offers the widest array of attractions and is also valid for a period of three days though some attractions within the pass are limited in validity. In addition to the attractions mentioned above, the Prague City Pass Deluxe offers entrance to Clementinum Astronomical Tower and Baroque Library, Petrin Tower, Powder Gate, the Prague Zoo, a 72-hour transportation pass and a welcome drink at Manifesto Market Andel among other attractions.

This pass is ideal if you want to check out some of the less traditional but just as incredible sights that the city has to offer. Out of the attractions included in the Deluxe pass, the Clementinum library is one of the least visited and most beautiful, and its astronomical tower has one of the best views of Prague and Old Town. But don’t take my word for it…

I’m also partial to Prague Zoo, which can provide almost a full day of entertainment for the whole family (including your dog)! Manifesto Market Andel is a popular street food market, where you can sample some of Prague’s best eats all in one place. With entertainment and a variety of cultural experiences, it’s a nice place to relax and have a bite to eat or a couple of drinks, especially if you’re with people who are all craving different things.

Is the Prague MegaPass worth it?

The value of each of these passes depends on how many of the included attractions you’re likely to actually visit. If you only want to visit one or two things, you might be better off getting individual attraction tickets. For example, MegaPass offers skip-the-line tickets for some of the city’s busiest attractions like Prague Castle and the Jewish Quarter, with admission to the Old-New Synagogue, the Jewish Cemetery, and the Spanish Synagogue.

However, you’ll probably find the bundled passes are a better value, especially since they’re customizable. If you’re staying for at least two or three days, you’ll find plenty to do in town with the Prague MegaPass. Since it includes an e-SIM and transportation, it’s also a great way to get everything you need for your trip in one place.

Whatever you travel style, all of the Prague’s most beautiful sites are at your fingertips with MegaPass.