9 Sightseeing Cruises in Prague to Build a Day Around

1.50-Minute Sightseeing Evening Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 33,780 reviews · 50 min · from $21Our pick

Take a 50-minute evening cruise from Pier 4 along the Vltava River. You will pass Rudolfinum, Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, Prague Castle, Petřín Tower, and Štvanice Island. Choose the open deck for photos or the warm indoor cabin, then follow the sights with audio in Czech, English, or German, a printed guide, or a smartphone app.

“My boyfriend and I had a great time on this cruise! Relaxing, quick and cheap drinks, lovely sights. Unfortunately, we booked on the only day of our stay in which it was raining, so the indoors was a little crammed. But our poor planning doesn’t constitute a negative review, we will just make sure to check the weather next time😆 The staff are all very friendly and accommodating also. Definitely a must for anyone visiting Prague!”

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2.Sightseeing Dinner Cruise on Open-Top Glass Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 6,314 reviews · 3 hours · from $93

Settle aboard a stylish open-top glass boat for a three-hour evening cruise along the Vltava. Enjoy a welcome drink, buffet dinner, live music, multilingual audio commentary, and views of Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, the Dancing House, Petrin Hill, and Vysehrad. Choose a window or deluxe seating option if your view matters most.

“The boat was immaculate., Staff highly professional. The meal was presented buffet style , very very nice. It was an outstanding evening. 10/10 would definitely recommend if you want to impress your partner. Tony & Rhona”

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3.Sightseeing Boat Cruise with Buffet Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 4,235 reviews · 3 hours · from $61

Spend three hours aboard the Classic River, sailing from Pier 17 past Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, Prague Castle, and the Dancing House. You’ll have an assigned table, a buffet dinner, welcome drink, Wi-Fi audio guide in 24 languages, and access to heated or air-conditioned indoor seating. Drinks are extra, and the route can change around the locks.

“Great well worth it, food and service was great also.”

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4.Big Bus Hop-on Hop-off, Castle Tour and River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 3,733 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $36

See Prague by hop-on hop-off bus, with 24-hour or 48-hour access to the red and green routes, an optional Vltava River cruise, and a guided walk around Prague Castle exteriors in English. Audio commentary comes in 24 languages, and staff help you change routes and find stops.

“The buses took us to the main key areas of the city. however, I was puzzled on the changes between the green and red lines as there were times when we were needing to be at certain points and there seem to be a delay where you were needing to be at certain times. for example the boat tour for 3pm bus arrived at 3.06pm to the docks,:so you were missing the boat for a few minutes. By taking the earlier bus you were there 45 mins earlier? This was the only bleep we had as there was nothing to do in the vicinity. Other than that comfortable and informative.”

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5.45-Minute Sightseeing Cruise to Devil’s Channel

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,467 reviews · 45 min · from $25

Spend 45 minutes on a small Vltava River boat, passing Prague Castle and Charles Bridge before entering the narrow Devil’s Channel. A live guide speaks Czech or English and explains the city, its river, medieval houses, and Grand Priory Mill. Winter departures use a heated, closed-top boat. Check your voucher carefully for the assigned pier.

“the guide was very friendly and chatted away while explaining all the history of the buildings and river. the boat itself was very comfy”

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6.Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,349 reviews · 50 min · from $21

Cruise Prague’s Vltava River for 50 minutes from Pier 4, passing Charles Bridge and viewing Prague Castle from the water. Choose a warm, temperature-controlled indoor seat or the open sundeck. Audio commentary is available in Czech, English, and German, with an online app and printed guides for other languages.

“The staff was helpful and the trip was quiet and smooth. Audio tour in multi languages. Surroundings top notch”

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7.Vltava River Sightseeing Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,988 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours on the Vltava River, passing Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, Vyšehrad Rock Castle, and the Smíchov water lock. Choose an open deck or covered seating, use the online map and audio commentary, and buy Czech beer, wine, snacks, or food on board. Boats vary, and the route can change with river traffic.

“It was nice and I would like to attend lunch/dinner cruise if we will be at Prague again!”

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8.City Sightseeing HOHO Bus Tour & Optional Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 1,424 reviews · 1 - 2 days · from $35

Use Prague’s City Sightseeing buses to cover the main sights at your own pace. The Blue Route runs every 30 minutes, while the Red Route runs hourly. Your ticket includes multilingual audio, WiFi, and optional river cruise access. Plan ahead for small Blue Route buses, ticket exchange at the kiosk, and long waits when changing routes.

“I do think it's a little expensive, but t h en again, everything has gone up price”

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9.Full-Day Sightseeing Tour with Cruise and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 460 reviews · 7 hours · from $68

Spend seven hours seeing Prague by bus, on foot, and from the Vltava. You’ll visit Prague Castle, Saint Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Old Town, Josefov, and the Astronomical Clock, with a Czech lunch and one-hour boat cruise included. Guides such as Helen, Maria, and Marie bring the city’s past to life, but expect a brisk pace and plenty of walking.

“my guide, Helen, was a Czech history Oracle! she was so much fun and its a highly recommendable, well balanced trip - worth every penny!”

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