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Prague Accessibility Guide

Accessibility in Prague has improved dramatically in recent years. The city is one of the more accessible cities in Europe, with step-free access and ramps increasingly common in public buildings and on public transport.

Accessibility: Wheelchairs, Walking Difficulties, Prams & Buggies

Prague has a compact city centre, which is pedestrianised in the right places, and a modern public transport system, making it relatively easy for all visitors to travel around compared to other European capitals.

Wheelchair users, visitors with walking difficulties, and families with prams/buggies will find that most of the sights and attractions lie within walking or pushing distance of each other.

In recent years, there has been a continuous cycle of improving access to both public and private spaces, and to the public transport network.

Prague Accessibility
Prague Accessibility
While adapting ancient buildings can be challenging, accessibility forms a core element of all major development and renovation projects. As a result, barrier-free access is common at the places and services used by tourist visitors to Prague.

One challenge for wheelchair and pushchair users are the cobbled streets, most notably in parts of the Old Town, Lesser Town and at Prague Castle. Many can be avoided by taking alternative routes, but if not, while the cobbles can be a bit hard going, allow more time to travel around and you should not find them too onerous.

Accessible Public Transport & Prague Airport

Accessibility for wheelchairs, prams and baby buggies is very good on public transport. Most trams and metro trains in Prague are barrier free:

• newer trams offer step-free access from the street, while the metro has step-free access to trains from the platforms;

• some metro stations offer direct access to platforms from street level via a lift, such as Muzeum and Můstek (top and bottom of Wenceslas Square);

Note: Prague Airport does not have a metro station. If you have mobility issues we strongly recommend booking an airport transfer for the journey to your hotel. Let us know your requirements and we can arrange a suitable vehicle for you.

Accessible Hotels

Book a hotel in the city centre (Prague 1), and if you can walk short distances or be pushed, disabled visitors can access much of the sightseeing and entertainment on offer without the need for transport.

The New Town is the most suitable area of Prague to stay in, particularly around Wenceslas Square. The road surfaces are more even here, and there are more modern hotels, restaurants, shops and entertainment venues; the buildings are more likely to have lifts, be more spacious, and have barrier-free rooms and accessible toilets.

Accessible Public Transport
Accessible Public Transport
Accessible Sightseeing, River Cruises, Entertainment & Restaurants
In terms of sightseeing and entertainment, river cruises are one of the best things to do in Prague for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties. Boats sail through the heart of the city, and many of the sights and attractions are visible from the river.

River cruises operate during the day and in the evening, but only certain boats have accessible toilets, such as the Lunch Cruise and the Panoramic Dinner Cruise.

The quayside river cruise departure point is accessible from the road network via a gently sloping ramp suitable for pedestrians, wheelchair users, taxis and mini-coaches.

From the quayside, users of light folding wheelchairs will be able to board most boats, and staff are on hand to assist. Heavy electric wheelchairs can only access certain boats.

For general sightseeing, we are regrettably not able to recommend any scheduled Prague city tours as suitable for wheelchair users or people with severe walking difficulties. Many of the tourist sights are located on pedestrianised squares and streets, so all tours involve alighting from the coach and some walking. There can also be steps to contend with.

If you walk reasonably well, albeit at a slow pace, and can manage steps, the Prague City & Castle Tour + Boat Trip and the Jewish Quarter Tour are the most suitable excursions.

Another option for sightseeing is to hire a private vehicle and driver for a half or full day. Private tours are, however, considerably more expensive than scheduled tours.

If you wish to explore the city independently, you will find that many sights, museums and tourist attractions in Prague are accessible to wheelchair users. To go up a tower, we recommend the Old Town Hall Tower, where a system of lifts transports wheelchair users from street level to the top, offering stunning views over the city.

The largest museum in Prague is the National Museum, and it is also the most accessible. Wheelchair users can enter via the New Building. There are also accessible toilets.

In terms of excursions outside Prague, several tours are suitable for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties. The Karlovy Vary, Kutna Hora and Terezín Concentration Camp tours are all worth considering.

For evening entertainment, we offer an excellent excursion suitable for wheelchair users: the Traditional Czech Night. It includes a hotel pick-up and drop-off.

Alternatively, the Medieval Tavern in the Old Town offers a great show, with accessible seating on the upper floor. Book through Prague Experience and we will ensure a suitable table is reserved for you. However, unlike the Traditional Czech Night, you will need to make your own way to the venue.

A highlight of Prague for many visitors is the classical concerts, ballet and opera performances. All venues, as well as the Black Light Theatres, are accessible to wheelchair users. Book tickets through Prague Experience and we will ensure you are seated in the correct area of the auditorium.

For eating and refreshments, there are plenty of options. Many restaurants, bars and cafés are situated at street level. Of those set in cellars and on rooftops, some are serviced by lifts. View our guide to restaurants with wheelchair access.

A significant challenge for wheelchair users is the lack of accessible toilets in public buildings in Prague. Accessibility is improving, but progress is slow, hindered in part by the fact that many ancient buildings have preservation orders and cannot be adapted.

Booking through Prague Experience

When booking a service through Prague Experience, if you are a wheelchair user or have walking difficulties, it is essential that you state your disability and requirements in Special Requests on the booking form.

Where we state that a trip or tour is suitable for wheelchair users, if transport is included participants should be capable of walking a few steps, and must bring a folding wheelchair and a travel companion to assist with boarding and alighting the vehicle.

Depending on your needs, it may be necessary to forgo some elements of a tour.

Additional Information

For an introduction to Prague, our Welcome to Prague Guide covers the layout of the city, its sightseeing and entertainment highlights, and advice on when to visit, where to stay, and the weather.

For practical information, including tips on Prague currency exchange, prices, WiFi and mobile connectivity, medical services, and dangers and annoyances, view Prague Tourist Information.

If you require further information, feel free to contact us. Prague Experience is your local Prague specialist and we know the city like the back of our hand.

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