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Prague Accessibility Guide

Accessibility in Prague has improved dramatically in the past decade. The city can now be considered 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 advise 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 disabled toilets.

Accessible Public Transport
Accessible Public Transport
ACCESSIBLE SIGHTSEEING, RIVER CRUISES, Restaurants & ENTERTAINMENT
For sightseeing and entertainment, in our opinion the best option for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties is to book a river cruise. Boats sail right through the heart of Prague, and many of the city's famous sights are visible from the river.

River cruises sail during the day and at night. Only certain boats have disabled toilets, such as the Lunch Cruise and Panoramic Dinner Cruise,

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

From the quayside, users of light folding wheelchairs will be able to board most of the boats. Staff are on hand to assist too. 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 squares and streets which are pedestrianised, so all tours involve alighting the coach and some walking. There can also be steps to contend with.

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

Another option for sightseeing is to hire a private vehicle and a driver for a half or full day. However, as a private tour this would be considerably more expensive than the scheduled Prague tours.

If you wish to make your own way around the city, you will find 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. A system of lifts transport wheelchair users from street level to the top, from where there are stunning views.

The largest and best museum in Prague for wheelchair users to visit is the National Museum. The accessible entrance is via the New Building of the National Museum.

To venture out of Prague, to visit interesting places in Czechia, there are several excursions suitable for wheelchair users and people with walking difficulties. The Karlovy Vary, Kutna Hora and Terezín Concentration Camp tours are all worth considering.

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

Located in the Old Town, the Medieval Tavern is 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 (note: you 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 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.

With regards to eating and drinking in Prague, there are plenty of options. Many restaurants and cafés are 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 disabled toilets in public buildings in Prague. Accessibility is improving, but it is a slow process, hindered in part by the fact that ancient buildings often have preservation orders on them so 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.

More Information


Our Welcome to Prague guide explains the layout of the city.

For practical information, including advice on when to visit Prague, the weather, what to wear and currency exchange, view Prague tourist information.

If you require further information, don't hesitate 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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