Aquapalace Praha Tickets & Visitor Guide

Aquapalace Praha bills itself as the biggest indoor water park in Central Europe, and the numbers back the swagger: 9,150 m² of water world under one glass roof, 12 slides totalling around 860 m (the longest single tube runs about 250 m), a wave pool with a pirate ship, a 450 m lazy river and a separate 1,750 m² sauna complex. It opened in May 2008 in Čestlice, just off the D1 motorway on Prague’s southeastern edge — around 20 minutes from the centre.

The one thing to know before anything else: prices are split into a cheaper Monday–Thursday rate and a pricier Friday–Sunday rate, but the official online shop sells every day at the weekday rate. That single detail decides where you should buy your ticket.

Quick Summary

Quick fact	Detail
Tickets from	CZK 1,149 (≈€47) adult 3-hour, CZK 1,249 (≈€51) all day at the weekday rate — [source: official aquapalace.cz price list]
Opening hours	Water World roughly 9:00–22:00 daily (some weekdays open 10:00); Sauna World until 23:00
Advance booking	Recommended — online purchases get the weekday rate on any day
Time needed	3 hours minimum; all day if you want every slide plus the saunas

Ticket Types Compared

Aquapalace sells time-based tickets rather than a single flat entry, so match the ticket to your stamina.

3-hour Water World ticket

Adults CZK 1,149 weekdays (CZK 1,299 Fri–Sun at the till), children CZK 849/999. Three hours covers the wave pool, the lazy river and a solid slide session, but you’ll be watching the clock; overstays are charged.

• Best for: families with young kids, or a half-day stop between Prague sightseeing.
• Skip if: slides are the whole point of your visit — the upgrade to all-day costs only CZK 100.

All-day Water World ticket

Adults CZK 1,249 weekdays, children CZK 949; a family ticket (2 adults + children) runs CZK 3,549 at the weekday rate. This is the ticket most visitors should buy, online, regardless of the day they visit.

• Best for: anyone staying past lunch — the per-hour cost collapses.
• Skip if: you genuinely only have a morning.

Water + Sauna World combination

Sauna World — 14 saunas and warming rooms, from Finnish cabins to Roman baths and outdoor saunas — is not included in the standard ticket and has its own price list and combined tickets. Be aware most sauna zones follow Central European textile-free etiquette.

• Best for: couples and adults making a full wellness day of it.
• Skip if: you’re visiting with kids or on a 3-hour ticket.

Partner tickets (Tiqets)

Tiqets sells Aquapalace entry with 3-hour or all-day validity (4.6-star rating from around 500 reviews). Convenient if you want everything in one app, but compare first: partner prices have tracked the higher weekend rate (around €56), while the official online shop charges the weekday CZK rate every day.

• Best for: last-minute mobile booking bundled with other Prague attractions.
• Skip if: price matters — the official CZK rate is usually lower.

Timing Is Everything

Indoor means weatherproof, which also means rainy days are the enemy.

• Quietest: weekday mornings during Czech school terms — from opening until about noon the slides are near walk-on.
• Busiest: weekend afternoons, Czech school holidays, and any cold or rainy day in summer, when Prague families arrive en masse.
• Best photo time: right at opening, before the wave pool fills — the pirate ship under the glass roof is the shot.
• Arrival tactic: arrive for 9:00–10:00 opening, do the big slides first (they queue worst from 13:00), and time your lunch against the early-afternoon peak. Note that individual attractions — wild river, wave machine, some slides — run on their own schedules within the day.

How to Save

• Buy online, always. The e-shop applies the Monday–Thursday rate to every day, saving roughly CZK 150 per adult on weekends and holidays [source: official aquapalace.cz].
• Kids’ rules: children’s tickets run CZK 849–1,099 depending on day and duration; the park regularly runs “child for a crown” promotions where a child enters for CZK 1 with a paying adult — check the offers page before you book.
• Students and seniors get their own tier (CZK 1,049–1,299) with ISIC or age ID.
• Family ticket maths: at CZK 3,549 all day (weekday rate) for two adults plus children, it beats individual tickets for most families of four.
• Skip the euro menus. Pay in CZK by card; per-euro prices at tills and resellers bake in a weak conversion rate.
• RegioJet and Prague transit combos appear seasonally — worth a look if you’re already using those networks.

How to Get There

Aquapalace is in Čestlice, just outside Prague’s city limits on the D1 motorway.

• Public transport: metro line C to Opatov, then suburban bus 328, 363 or 385 to “Čestlice, Aquapalace” — about 13 minutes from the metro. A free Aquabus shuttle from Opatov has historically run hourly; confirm the current timetable on the official site.
• By car: D1 motorway towards Brno, exit 6 (Průhonice/Čestlice) — 15–25 minutes from central Prague outside rush hour, with a large car park at the complex.
• From the airport: allow about 45–60 minutes by car or taxi across town; there’s no direct public link, so transit via the metro is the budget route.
• Overnight: the four-star Aquapalace Hotel is attached to the park and sells stay + entry packages.

Inside: What’s Worth Your Queue

The water world is split into three connected “palaces”. The Palace of Adventures is the action end: the wave pool with its pirate ship, the diving cliff and the spacebowl funnel slide. The Palace of Treasures holds the slide tower — 12 slides from family raft runs to steep body slides, with the longest stretching about 250 m — plus the main kids’ zone. The Palace of Relaxation is the quiet third: warm pools, whirlpools and the physiotherapy and wellness centre, with the lazy river threading the complex together.

Do the slide tower before noon, surf the wave pool’s sessions when the waves switch on, and save the relaxation palace (or a Sauna World upgrade) for the final two hours. The VR slide and a few premium extras carry a small surcharge — everything else on the water side is included.

Practicalities: entry works on a chip system that opens your locker and tracks any in-park purchases, which you settle when you leave — so you can buy lunch at the poolside bars without carrying cash. Bring flip-flops and your own towel or budget for rental, and remember that children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult throughout.

Where the Data Comes From

Prices, hours and transport details in this guide come from the official Aquapalace Praha website and partner listings (Tiqets), checked on the date shown on this page. The park updates its CZK price list and attraction schedules through the year — and euro figures here are conversions at the time of writing — so confirm current rates on the official price list before you book.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Aquapalace Praha cost?

Weekday (Mon–Thu) rates: adults CZK 1,149 for 3 hours or CZK 1,249 all day (roughly €47–51); children pay CZK 849–949. Friday–Sunday and holidays cost about CZK 150 more — unless you buy online, where the weekday rate applies every day.

Is it cheaper to buy Aquapalace tickets online?

Yes. The official online shop charges the lower Monday–Thursday rate for all days, including weekends and holidays — a saving of about CZK 150 per ticket on a Saturday.

Is the sauna world included in the Aquapalace ticket?

No. The standard Water World ticket covers the three palaces (Treasures, Adventures, Relaxation) but not Sauna World, which needs a separate or combined ticket. Note that most sauna zones follow Czech textile-free customs.

How long do you need at Aquapalace Praha?

A 3-hour ticket suits families with small kids or a quick slide session. If you want all 12 slides, the wave pool, lazy river and a proper break, take the all-day ticket — the price difference is only CZK 100.

How do I get to Aquapalace Praha from Prague city centre?

Take metro line C to Opatov, then bus 328, 363 or 385 to the Čestlice Aquapalace stop — about 13 minutes. A free Aquabus shuttle from Opatov has also historically run hourly; check the current timetable.

Is Aquapalace Praha good for children?

Yes — the Palace of Treasures has a large kids' zone and the park runs regular 'child for a crown' promotions where kids enter for CZK 1. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Do the water slides cost extra at Aquapalace?

The 12 main slides are included. Only a few extras cost more, such as the VR slide experience and surf simulator sessions.

Guide last updated: 2026-08-18. Facts are sourced from the official Aquapalace Praha website and our ticketing partners; always double-check before you travel.