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Old Town Bridge Tower
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Old Town Bridge Tower: Prices, Charles Bridge & Pass Inclusion

⏱️ Visit Time

~1 h

🏛️ Category

Gothic Tower

⏳ Era

Built 1357-1380

📍 Address

Karlův most, 110 00 Staré Město, Czechia

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💶 Box Office Price

250 Kč

🎟️ Reduced Price

130 Kč

🕒 Opening Hours

09:00 - 20:30 (Apr-Sep); 10:00 - 18:00 (other months)

📋 Entry Rules

None required.

🗓️ Seasonal Opening Hours
April-September Daily 09:00 - 20:30
Other months Daily 10:00 - 18:00
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What The Ticket Includes

Access to the Old Town Bridge Tower's viewing gallery. Walking across Charles Bridge itself is free — there is no toll or ticket for the bridge crossing, only for climbing this specific tower.

Ticket Options & Pricing
OptionPriceBooking
Adult 250 Kč No reservation needed
Reduced 130 Kč No reservation needed
Charles Bridge crossing Free None needed

Ticket Options

Official Ticket

250 Kč

City Pass

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Overview & History

Walking across Charles Bridge itself is entirely free — there's no toll or ticket for the crossing. The Old Town Bridge Tower, one of two towers guarding the bridge's ends, is a separate paid climb offering river and Old Town views.

What to See: Top Highlights

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Free bridge crossing

Charles Bridge itself has no admission fee — walk across at any hour.

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Gothic tower gallery

Considered one of the finest Gothic gateways in Europe, with a viewing gallery over the Vltava River.

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Lesser Town Bridge Tower (companion site)

The bridge's other end has its own, separately-ticketed and lower-priced tower.

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Which Prague Pass Includes This Tower?

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Inclusion in any of the 3 Prague passes in this comparison was not confirmed for this specific tower — check each provider's current attraction list before assuming it's covered.

Individual ticket

Buy directly on-site for 250 Kč adult if you're not sure your pass covers it.

Data Provenance

Source Prague City Tourism (official)
Last Verified 2026-09-17

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay to walk across Charles Bridge?
No — crossing the bridge itself is free at any time. Only climbing the Old Town Bridge Tower (or its counterpart, the Lesser Town Bridge Tower) requires a ticket.
Is this the same as the Lesser Town Bridge Tower?
No — they're two separate, separately-ticketed towers at opposite ends of Charles Bridge. The Old Town Bridge Tower (250 Kč) is priced higher than the Lesser Town Bridge Tower (200 Kč).
Does a city pass cover this tower?
Not confirmed for any of the 3 passes compared on this site — verify directly with your pass provider before assuming it's included.

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