Prague Cards

Two competing companies offer the official Prague city card for tourists. The amount of reductions applied to museum and gallery entry depends upon the card chosen.

There are two "Prague Cards" :
Somewhat confusingly, two competing companies offer (what each claim to be) the official Prague city card for tourists. The amount (and type) of reductions applied to museum and gallery entry depends upon the card chosen, as do the other benefits on offer, though each provides a useful three-day option of unlimited travel (with this card, you should specify the public transport add-on when purchasing).

The original Prague Card sro (registered Czech Company) trading since 1991 and available for 740kc or 26 Euros at many recognised sites like American Express offices, Cedok travel offices and others.
A second "Prague Card and Prague Passport" can be bought from some hotels and other offices around Prague. Whilst the prices are different (the original is slightly cheaper) we leave it up to the purchaser to decide between the two.
Available for a basic price of 590 CZK for adults and 410 CZK for children and students, the card offers (for a duration of 3-days) admission to 55 museums, galleries and places of interest.

Prague Tourist Card (Prague Card) is a four-day admission card to over 50 monuments and museums throughout Prague.
It is possible to complete this Card by buying a tourist travel permit for the city public transport.
The Card is accompanied by a colour six-language brochure with information on buildings and with coupons (in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish and Russian).
Possible user: Primarily somebody on a long weekend trip who wants to visit the whole of the Prague Castle complex and the major museums/galleries. Somebody who is not bothered about using public transport but, wants it as an option.
Validity
The period of validity is four days; the Card must bear the name of the holder and is non-transferable.
Price
740 CZK (ca 25 EUR ) adults
490 CZK (ca 16.50 EUR) students
It is possible to complete this Card by buying a tourist travel permit for the city public transport at the price of 220 CZK.

Sales places

Tourist information Centres:
Prazska informacni sluzba (Prague Information Service)
- Staromestske namesti 1, Praha 1
- Malostranska mostecka vez, Praha 1 (April - October)
- Hlavni nadrazi (Main Railway Station - hall), Praha 1
and also at Cedok, American Express and other agencies, Airport Ruzyne
hotels: Savoy, Praha, Bellagio, Riverside, etc.

With Prague Card you can visit:

Prague Castle (Prazský hrad)
St. Vitus, St. Wenceslas and St. Adalbert Cathedral, The Royal Crypt and Tower
Old Royal Palace
St. George´s Basilica
St. George´s Convent (National Museum)
Powder Tower Mihulka (Army Museum)
Golden Lane & Daliborka
Castle Royal Garden
Sternberg Palace (National Gallery)

Hradcany
Museum of Czech Literature
Bilek Villa (City Gallery of Prague)
Lesser Town (Mala Strana)
Lesser Town Bridge Towers
Tower of St. Nicholas Church
Exhibition of Historical Pharmacies
Wallenstein Riding Hall (National Gallery)
Comenius Pedagogical Museum
Czech Museum of Music (National Museum)
Stefanik Observatory
The Maze
Petrin View Tower

Old Town (Stare Mesto)
Powder Tower
Old Town Hall - Tower with Astronomical Clock
Old Town Hall - halls and underground areas
Kinsky Palace (National Gallery)
The Stone Bell House (City Gallery of Prague)
The Golden Ring House (City Gallery of Prague)
Museum of Decorative Arts
Czech Museum of Fine Arts
Naprstek Museum of Asian, African and American Cultures (National Museum)
Bedrich Smetana Museum (National Museum)
Convent of St. Agnes (National Gallery)
Old Town Bridge Tower
New Town (Nove Mesto)
National Museum
The City of Prague Museum
National Technical Museum
Villa America - Antonin Dvorak Museum (National Museum)
Czech Police Museum
Old Custom House in Podskali (Prague City Museum)

Vysehrad
Vysehrad Gallery
Brick Gate
Casemate
Farther from the city centre you will find:
National Technical Museum, Praha - Holesovice
Bertramka, Museum of W. A. Mozart, Praha - Smichov
Musaion - Folklore Exhibition (Kinsky Summer Pavilion), Praha - Smichov
Fair Palace (National Gallery), Praha - Holesovice
Lapidarium (National Museum), Praha - Holesovice
Hvezda Summer Pavilion, Praha - Liboc
Troja Chateau (City Gallery of Prague), Praha - Troja
Zbraslav Chateau (National Gallery)
Ctenice Chateau, Praha - Vinor
Carriage Exhibition at Ctenice, Praha - Vinor
Museum of Central Bohemia, Chateau of Roztoky u Prahy
In the following buildings, you can obtain a price reduction:
Franz Kafka Museum



Card name: Prague Card and Prague Passport
Cost: 30 Euros
Validity: One Year (includes 3-day travel pass)
Primary offers: Many discounted offers, less in the way of "free entry" but still a good offer. Medical insurance. Not restricted to museums etc, it has discount offers with different bars, restaurants and hotels. People looking for walking tours should take a look at the 50% discounts section.
Public travel pass included: Yes, 3 Day pass can be upgraded to longer duration passes
Possible user: Primarily somebody in Prague for longer periods or somebody frequently visiting Prague in a one year period. People on shorter visits can still use the card but, it can only pay for itself in the short term if you use the higher value offers. The medical insurance is valid for 7 days after card validation. There's a large offer but it seems to be aimed at a widespread audience.