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Charles Bridge (Karlův most): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Charles Bridge is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children up to 5 climb the Old Town Bridge Tower free (tower itself is paid); ZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter the Old Town Bridge Tower free.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Cross at sunrise for an almost empty bridge.
- The Old Town Bridge Tower gives the classic view down the bridge; it is half price in its first hour.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren up to 5 climb the Old Town Bridge Tower free (tower itself is paid) | children under 6 | Applies to the Old Town Bridge Tower; under-15s must be accompanied by an adult. | No |
| Free forZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter the Old Town Bridge Tower free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Official prices
Charles Bridge ticket prices
| Old Town Bridge Tower viewing gallery (138 steps) — 50% off in the first hour after opening (Early Bird). | Kč 250 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Charles Bridge
CruisePrague: Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge via Čertovka★★★★★ 4.5 · 4.3k reviews45 minutesfrom Kč 550
Guided tourPrague Guided Walking Tour with Tram Ticket: Old Town, Charles Bridge & Prague Castle★★★★★ 4.5 · 1.4k reviewsfrom Kč 657.03
Timed-entry ticketPrague: Charles Bridge Towers Combined Entry Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 820 reviewsfrom Kč 365
Timed-entry ticketPrague: Crazy Glow Punk Minigolf by Charles Bridge Ticket★★★★★ 4.5 · 53 reviewsfrom Kč 270
Timed-entry ticketPrague: Charles Bridge Museum Entry Ticket★★★★☆ 4.1 · 38 reviewsfrom Kč 220
CruisePrague: Boat Cruise + Charles Bridge Museum Entry★★★★★ 4.8 · 25 reviews0.8 hoursfrom Kč 535.25
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Public pedestrian bridge; no opening hours are published. The bridge towers have their own hours.
Karlův most, 110 00 Prague 1, Czechia
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FAQ
Charles Bridge: common questions
Is Charles Bridge free?
Charles Bridge has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children up to 5 climb the Old Town Bridge Tower free (tower itself is paid); ZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter the Old Town Bridge Tower free.
Who gets free entry to Charles Bridge?
Children under 6 — applies to the Old Town Bridge Tower; under-15s must be accompanied by an adult.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- prague.eu/en/objevujte/old-town-bridge-tower-staromestska-mostecka-vez/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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