# CharlesBridgePrague.com - Charles Bridge tours and tickets in Prague, compared

> Independent guide to Charles Bridge (Karluv most) in Prague: free access, best times, the bridge towers and museum, the statues,
> river cruises under the arches, the walk to Prague Castle, and the tours sold online.
> Not affiliated with the City of Prague, Prague City Tourism, any operator, GetYourGuide or Viator.

Site: https://charlesbridgeprague.com
Language: en. Currency: CZK at the towers, USD online. Country: Czech Republic (Prague 1).

## Verified facts

- Charles Bridge: Gothic stone bridge over the Vltava, begun 1357 under Charles IV (Peter Parler is the architect usually named), finished 1402; about 516 m long, 16 arches.
- Free to cross, open 24 hours. 30 statues and groups, mostly Baroque (1683-1714); many are copies, about a third still originals (incl. St John of Nepomuk).
- Old Town Bridge Tower 2026: adult 250 CZK (138 steps). Lesser Town Bridge Tower: adult 200 CZK. Both towers: 340 CZK. 50% off in the first hour after opening.
- Tower hours: Jan-Mar 10:00-18:00; Apr-May 10:00-19:00; Jun-Sep 9:00-20:30; Oct-Nov 10:00-18:00; Dec 10:00-19:30.
- Part of the UNESCO World Heritage site Historic Centre of Prague (1992).

## Tours listed on this site

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Prices are 'from' prices in USD per person at the last build and move.

- Canal Cruise under Charles Bridge & the Devil's Channel (Judita pier, Old Town end of the bridge) - from $25 per person, 45 minutes, includes: Boat, drink, museum ticket; rated 4.5 from 4,329 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/charles-bridge-canal-cruise-certovka/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-canal-cruise-around-charles-bridge-t382608/
- Charles Bridge Towers Combined Entry Ticket (Old Town and Lesser Town bridge towers) - from $17 per person, 1 to 1.5 hours, includes: Both towers, no guide; rated 4.5 from 809 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/charles-bridge-towers-ticket/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-old-town-bridge-tower-entrance-ticket-t405293/
- Charles Bridge Guided Walk & River Boat Cruise (PragueWay, from Mostecká in the Lesser Town) - from $50 per person, About 2 hours, includes: Guide, boat, drink, museum; rated 4.9 from 496 Viator reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/charles-bridge-walk-and-river-cruise/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Prague/Charles-Bridge-River-Boat-Cruise-and-Guided-Tour/d462-8367P15
- Prague Castle & Charles Bridge Afternoon Walking Tour (Explore Prague, from Old Town Square) - from $50 per person, 3 to 3.5 hours, includes: Guide, castle entry; rated 4.8 from 2,441 Viator reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/prague-castle-charles-bridge-afternoon-walking-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Prague/Prague-3-hour-Afternoon-Walking-Tour-including-Prague-Castle/d462-8524P12
- Old Town, Jewish Quarter & Charles Bridge Walking Tour (Real Prague Guides, from the Powder Gate) - from $21 per person, About 3 hours, includes: Guide only; no entries; rated 4.9 from 1,073 Viator reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/prague-old-town-charles-bridge-walking-tour/ Booking: https://www.viator.com/tours/Prague/Essential-Prague/d462-205344P1
- Prague Ghost Tour (From the Old Town Hall) - from $25 per person, 1.5 hours, includes: Storytelling guide, no bridge; rated 4.7 from 494 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/prague-ghost-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-ghost-tour-t499905/
- E-Trike Tour of Castle Viewpoints & Charles Bridge (Maltese Square, Lesser Town) - from $59 per person, 1 to 2 hours, includes: Trike, guide, helmet, photos; rated 4.9 from 335 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/prague-e-trike-tour-charles-bridge/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-trike-tour-castle-viewpoints-charles-bridge-2-h-t196899/
- Charles Bridge Museum Entry Ticket (Křižovnické náměstí 3, Old Town end) - from $10 per person, About 1 hour, includes: Museum entry only; rated 4.2 from 37 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/charles-bridge-museum-ticket/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-charles-bridge-museum-entry-ticket-t390070/
- Prague Castle & Castle District 2-Hour Guided Tour (Meets at Křižovnické náměstí, by the bridge) - from $29 per person, 2 hours, includes: Guide, tram; entry optional; rated 4.6 from 807 GetYourGuide reviews. Page: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/tours/prague-castle-guided-tour/ Booking: https://www.getyourguide.com/prague-l10/prague-2-hour-prague-castle-complex-tour-t63984/

## Guide pages

- https://charlesbridgeprague.com/guides/charles-bridge-towers-tickets/ - Charles Bridge tower tickets in 2026: 250 CZK for the Old Town tower, 340 CZK for both, half price in the first hour. Which view is better and where to buy.
- https://charlesbridgeprague.com/guides/charles-bridge-best-time-to-visit/ - The best time to visit Charles Bridge: sunrise times by month, when the crowds arrive, the best season, which way to walk for the light, and evenings.
- https://charlesbridgeprague.com/guides/charles-bridge-statues-guide/ - The 30 statues of Charles Bridge one by one: who made them, which are originals and which are copies, where to touch St John of Nepomuk, and the best groups.
- https://charlesbridgeprague.com/guides/charles-bridge-river-cruise/ - Boats under Charles Bridge in 2026: the 45-minute Čertovka canal cruise (550 CZK, museum included), the walk and cruise combo, and evening Vltava cruises.
- https://charlesbridgeprague.com/guides/charles-bridge-to-prague-castle/ - How to get from Charles Bridge to Prague Castle: the Nerudova walk, the New Castle Stairs, tram 22, 2026 tram fares and castle tickets, and the guided options.
- https://charlesbridgeprague.com/guides/visiting-charles-bridge-tips/ - Tips for visiting Charles Bridge in 2026: what is free and what costs money, getting there, crowds, pickpockets and exchange scams, accessibility and a plan.

## Blog posts (dated)

- 2026-10-10: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/blog/charles-bridge-autumn-winter-2026/ - Charles Bridge from October 2026 to March 2027: tower hours by month, sunset times, the clock change, Signal Festival, fog, frost and the best hours.
- 2026-10-10: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/blog/prague-christmas-markets-2026/ - Prague Christmas markets 2026: Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square from 28 November, Náměstí Míru from 20 November, hours, and the walk to Charles Bridge.
- 2026-10-10: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/blog/charles-bridge-restoration-2026/ - Works on Charles Bridge in 2026: the summer clean of the piers, the statues still being swapped for copies, the bridge towers' repairs, and what is closed.
- 2026-10-10: https://charlesbridgeprague.com/blog/prague-new-years-eve-2026/ - New Year's Eve 2026 in Prague: no city fireworks planned, the new pyrotechnics ban in 35 districts, Charles Bridge at midnight, tower hours and transport.

## Corrections to claims found elsewhere

- Charles Bridge itself needs no ticket; only the towers, the museum, cruises and tours cost money.
- Not all statues are copies: about a third are still originals, including St John of Nepomuk (1683).
- Official tower tickets are sold by Prague City Tourism; online resellers add a margin and free cancellation.

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