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Charles Bridge guides

Everything to sort out before you cross: what is free and what is not, when to go, which statue is which, the best boat, the way up to the castle and how to dodge the crowds.

Charles Bridge Towers 2026: Tickets, Prices & ViewsBoth towers, the 2026 prices and the half-price first hour.Read the guide →Best Time to Visit Charles Bridge (2026 Guide)Sunrise by month, crowd hours and the best season.Read the guide →Charles Bridge Statues: All 30, and Which to TouchEvery statue, which are copies, and the one to touch.Read the guide →Charles Bridge River Cruise 2026: Which Boat?Canal boats, big boats and the walk and cruise combo.Read the guide →Charles Bridge to Prague Castle: Walk or TramNerudova, the castle stairs or tram 22, and the tickets.Read the guide →Visiting Charles Bridge: 2026 Tips & What's FreeWhat is free, getting there, scams and a half-day plan.Read the guide →

Tours

Choose your tour

The three ways most visitors choose to see the bridge. Every one has its own page with what is included.

Charles Bridge Towers Combined Entry Ticket Best view ★ 4.51 to 1.5 hoursFree cancellation

Charles Bridge Towers Combined Entry Ticket
Both towers138 stepsBridge from above

Climb the two Gothic gate towers at either end of the bridge for the view down the statue-lined deck to the castle. The towers' own combined ticket is 340 CZK; this one adds free cancellation.

What's included
  • Entry to the Old Town Bridge Tower
  • Entry to the Lesser Town Bridge Tower
  • Views down the bridge, over the river and to the castle
  • Use the two towers on the same day
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$17per person Reserve
Canal Cruise under Charles Bridge & the Devil's Channel Most booked ★ 4.545 minutesFree cancellation

Canal Cruise under Charles Bridge & the Devil's Channel
Under the archesDrink includedMuseum ticket

A small wooden boat under the arches of Charles Bridge and up the narrow Čertovka canal on Kampa island, with audio commentary, a drink and a pastry. The ticket also gets you into the Charles Bridge Museum.

What's included
  • 45-minute boat ride under Charles Bridge
  • Audio commentary in 19 languages on your own headphones
  • A drink (beer, lemonade, tea, coffee or mulled wine)
  • Entry to the Charles Bridge Museum
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$25per person Reserve
Charles Bridge Guided Walk & River Boat Cruise Walk + boat ★ 4.9About 2 hoursFree cancellation

Charles Bridge Guided Walk & River Boat Cruise
Live guideBoat on the VltavaMuseum ticket

A local guide walks you through the Lesser Town, the Lennon Wall, Kampa and across the bridge, then a boat takes you under the arches and up the Devil's Channel. A drink, a snack and the museum are included.

What's included
  • Guided walk with an English-speaking local guide
  • River cruise with an audio guide on board
  • A drink and a small snack on the boat
  • Entry to the Charles Bridge Museum
  • Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Full tour details
From$50per person Reserve

Plan your date before you go

45 minutes on a wooden boat under the arches and up the Devil's Channel, with a drink and entry to the Charles Bridge Museum.

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