Three tram rides that show you Prague for the price of a ticket
Some of the city's best views come through a tram window. These routes are worth riding end to end.
Last reviewed 25 September 2026 · 2 min read
IllustrationYou do not need a sightseeing bus to see the centre of Prague. A standard public transport ticket and a window seat on the right tram line will do much of the work.
Line 22: up to the Castle
Tram 22 runs from Vinohrady through the New Town along Národní, crosses the Vltava on the Legion Bridge with a view of the National Theatre and the Castle, then climbs through Malá Strana. Get off at the Pražský hrad stop for the Castle, or stay on to Pohořelec near Strahov Monastery and walk back down through the gardens.
Line 17: along the river
Tram 17 follows the right bank of the Vltava for much of its route, past the Dancing House, the National Theatre and the Rudolfinum. It is the easiest way to see the embankment without walking it, and it continues north to the Exhibition Grounds in Holešovice.
Old trams on the heritage lines
Line 23 runs older Tatra T3 trams, the boxy red-and-cream cars that served Prague for decades, on a route through Malá Strana and the centre. On weekends from spring to autumn, the nostalgic line 41 uses vintage cars from the city's transport museum; it has its own fare and timetable.
Rush hours are crowded, so mid-morning or early afternoon is the best time for a slow ride.
Rules, prices and timetables change. We review this guide regularly; the date of the last check is shown at the top.
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