Prague Castle
Visit Prague Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the largest palace in the world. Here, witness the grandeur of Vladislav Hall, Daliborka Tower, Old Royal Palace & more. Book Prague Castle tickets to enjoy skip-the-line entry, guided tours, return transfers, and combo experiences.
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Skip the ticketing queues and dive straight into the history of Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle complex in the world, perfect for history enthusiasts.
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Explore the castle complex with a 2-day ticket, including St. Vitus Cathedral—an exquisite Gothic marvel with high pillars, arches, and intricate details.
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With its vaulted interiors and graceful arcades, the Old Royal Palace stands out, while the Golden Lane enchants with its quaint, colorful houses.
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Enhance your visit with an optional audio guide in multiple languages for deep insights and a convenient minibus transfer from Old Town to Prague Castle.
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Did you know? The St. Vitus Cathedral within the castle took nearly 600 years to complete, from 1344 to 1929.
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Skip the ticketing queues and dive straight into the history of Prague Castle, the largest coherent castle complex in the world, perfect for history enthusiasts.
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Explore the castle complex with a 2-day ticket, including St. Vitus Cathedral—an exquisite Gothic marvel with high pillars, arches, and intricate details.
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With its vaulted interiors and graceful arcades, the Old Royal Palace stands out, while the Golden Lane enchants with its quaint, colorful houses.
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Enhance your visit with an optional audio guide in multiple languages for deep insights and a convenient minibus transfer from Old Town to Prague Castle.
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Did you know? The St. Vitus Cathedral within the castle took nearly 600 years to complete, from 1344 to 1929.
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This 2.5-hour guided tour whisks you past the crowds and into the heart of the castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral with a scenic tram ride up to the castle.
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Marvel at the intricate details of St. Vitus Cathedral and discover the serene beauty of the Basilica of St. George.
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Explore the charming Golden Lane, a street lined with colorful cottages that once housed castle residents.
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Go beyond the guidebook with a guide in your language to discover fascinating secrets of the past.
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Fun fact: The Rolling Stones once paid to light up the entire Prague Castle for their iconic 2007 concert.
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This 2.5-hour guided tour whisks you past the crowds and into the heart of the castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral with a scenic tram ride up to the castle.
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Marvel at the intricate details of St. Vitus Cathedral and discover the serene beauty of the Basilica of St. George.
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Explore the charming Golden Lane, a street lined with colorful cottages that once housed castle residents.
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Go beyond the guidebook with a guide in your language to discover fascinating secrets of the past.
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Fun fact: The Rolling Stones once paid to light up the entire Prague Castle for their iconic 2007 concert.
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Skip the hassle—visit Prague Castle, with a 20-minute English intro, and enjoy a Vltava River cruise with one budget-friendly combo ticket!
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The river cruise docks near Prague Castle—many visitors combine both for a relaxed day of sightseeing.
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Add a multilingual audio guide at Prague Castle for rich insights and a self-paced, immersive experience.
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Skip the hassle—visit Prague Castle, with a 20-minute English intro, and enjoy a Vltava River cruise with one budget-friendly combo ticket!
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The river cruise docks near Prague Castle—many visitors combine both for a relaxed day of sightseeing.
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Add a multilingual audio guide at Prague Castle for rich insights and a self-paced, immersive experience.
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Enjoy fast-track entry to Prague Castle, the world's largest castle complex. Discover Gothic treasures like St. Vitus Cathedral with a 2-day ticket.
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Opt for an online audio guide to enhance your understanding of the regal interiors of Prague Castle, including the Old Royal Palace and the quaint Golden Lane.
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Get skip-the-line access to the iconic Astronomical Clock Tower in Prague, and learn about its rich history through a 20-minute orientation from an assistant.
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Take a virtual tour of the Clock Tower with an online audio guide upgrade, available in 6 languages, and learn about the clock's allegorical figures.
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Did you know? The St. Vitus Cathedral within the Prague Castle complex took nearly 600 years to complete, embodying the evolution of architectural styles over centuries.
More details
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Enjoy fast-track entry to Prague Castle, the world's largest castle complex. Discover Gothic treasures like St. Vitus Cathedral with a 2-day ticket.
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Opt for an online audio guide to enhance your understanding of the regal interiors of Prague Castle, including the Old Royal Palace and the quaint Golden Lane.
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Get skip-the-line access to the iconic Astronomical Clock Tower in Prague, and learn about its rich history through a 20-minute orientation from an assistant.
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Take a virtual tour of the Clock Tower with an online audio guide upgrade, available in 6 languages, and learn about the clock's allegorical figures.
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Did you know? The St. Vitus Cathedral within the Prague Castle complex took nearly 600 years to complete, embodying the evolution of architectural styles over centuries.
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Gain a greater understanding of Prague Castle's history with an online audio guide in 5 languages. Customize to your pace with 'listen at home mode.
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Get vivid descriptions of the Gothic grandeur of St. Vitus Cathedral with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses and the historic Old Royal Palace.
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Hear about St. George’s Basilica with its red façade, vibrant frescoes, and towering columns, and the Golden Lane, a cobblestone street of colorful cottages lit by lanterns.
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Fun fact: The St. Vitus Cathedral is home to the largest bell in the Czech Republic, named Zikmund, weighing an impressive 16,000 kg!
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Gain a greater understanding of Prague Castle's history with an online audio guide in 5 languages. Customize to your pace with 'listen at home mode.
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Get vivid descriptions of the Gothic grandeur of St. Vitus Cathedral with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses and the historic Old Royal Palace.
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Hear about St. George’s Basilica with its red façade, vibrant frescoes, and towering columns, and the Golden Lane, a cobblestone street of colorful cottages lit by lanterns.
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Fun fact: The St. Vitus Cathedral is home to the largest bell in the Czech Republic, named Zikmund, weighing an impressive 16,000 kg!
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Witness the beauty of Prague after sunset, where you can experience the city from a different perspective
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Wander through Old Town Square, where alchemists and astrologers once worked
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Be entertained and intrigued by a guided tour at night that teaches you about Prague's darker days
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See the city's landmark sites such as the Old Town Square, St. Vitus Cathedral, and St. George’s Basilica
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Learn the mysteries of the palace and all the legends associated with it
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Tours are available in English & German
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Witness the beauty of Prague after sunset, where you can experience the city from a different perspective
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Wander through Old Town Square, where alchemists and astrologers once worked
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Be entertained and intrigued by a guided tour at night that teaches you about Prague's darker days
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See the city's landmark sites such as the Old Town Square, St. Vitus Cathedral, and St. George’s Basilica
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Learn the mysteries of the palace and all the legends associated with it
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Tours are available in English & German
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Wander through Prague Castle’s vast courtyards, towering spires, and Gothic architecture with a 2-day pass to the world’s largest ancient castle complex.
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Upgrade to get an audio guide and learn more about Golden Lane's medieval houses and the Old Royal Palace's vaulted halls and ancient throne rooms.
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Explore 22 galleries at Lobkowicz Palace featuring medieval weapons, royal portraits, rare ceramics, musical instruments, and original scores by Mozart.
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With the audio guide, listen to William Lobkowicz’s stories of royal chambers and ballrooms, and how his family reclaimed their priceless heritage twice.
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Fun fact: The Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building within the Prague Castle complex!
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Wander through Prague Castle’s vast courtyards, towering spires, and Gothic architecture with a 2-day pass to the world’s largest ancient castle complex.
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Upgrade to get an audio guide and learn more about Golden Lane's medieval houses and the Old Royal Palace's vaulted halls and ancient throne rooms.
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Explore 22 galleries at Lobkowicz Palace featuring medieval weapons, royal portraits, rare ceramics, musical instruments, and original scores by Mozart.
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With the audio guide, listen to William Lobkowicz’s stories of royal chambers and ballrooms, and how his family reclaimed their priceless heritage twice.
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Fun fact: The Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building within the Prague Castle complex!
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Sit back and enjoy a leisurely tram ride to the heart of the city, all the way to the Prague Castle complex.
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Learn how these palaces and courtyards were once the seat of Czech monarchs during the Middle Ages from your expert guide.
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Explore landmarks like St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, and the Old Royal Palace on your own and admire their Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque elements.
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Discover the eventful history of Prague from an expert multilingual guide as you tour the stunning castle complex.
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Sit back and enjoy a leisurely tram ride to the heart of the city, all the way to the Prague Castle complex.
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Learn how these palaces and courtyards were once the seat of Czech monarchs during the Middle Ages from your expert guide.
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Explore landmarks like St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, and the Old Royal Palace on your own and admire their Romanesque, Gothic, and Baroque elements.
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Discover the eventful history of Prague from an expert multilingual guide as you tour the stunning castle complex.
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Embark on a captivating 3-hour walking tour of Prague, exploring its rich history and timeless charm.
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Your included tram ticket ensures a seamless journey up to the grand Prague Castle, revealing spectacular cityscapes as you ascend.
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Marvel at Charles Bridge's Baroque statues, like St. John of Nepomuk, and gaze at the stunning Prague Castle atop Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage gem!
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Enhance your experience to include a visit to the Old Town to see beautiful stone bridges, the Gothic church, the Jewish Quarter, and more.
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Fun fact: There are 30 statues on Charles Bridge today, but originally there were 31. The oldest statue is of St. John of Nepomuk.
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Embark on a captivating 3-hour walking tour of Prague, exploring its rich history and timeless charm.
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Your included tram ticket ensures a seamless journey up to the grand Prague Castle, revealing spectacular cityscapes as you ascend.
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Marvel at Charles Bridge's Baroque statues, like St. John of Nepomuk, and gaze at the stunning Prague Castle atop Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage gem!
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Enhance your experience to include a visit to the Old Town to see beautiful stone bridges, the Gothic church, the Jewish Quarter, and more.
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Fun fact: There are 30 statues on Charles Bridge today, but originally there were 31. The oldest statue is of St. John of Nepomuk.
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About Prague Castle
Prague Castle, the world's largest ancient castle, dates back to the 9th century. It encompasses Gothic St. Vitus Cathedral, the picturesque Golden Lane, and the Old Royal Palace. This historical gem offers panoramic views of Prague, houses the Bohemian Crown Jewels, and reflects centuries of architectural evolution.
Prague Castle has been recorded as the largest coherent castle complex in the world by Guinness World Records.
The castle's iconic St. Vitus Cathedral took almost 600 years to complete, with construction starting in 1344 and finishing in 1929.
Inside the castle complex, you'll find the Lobkowicz Palace, the only privately owned building inside the Prague Castle complex. It houses one of the oldest and largest private art collections in Central Europe.
The Golden Lane is the most picturesque place inside the castle complex and features tiny brightly colored houses.
Prague Castle houses the unique Daliborka Tower, which was once used as a prison and is named after the knight Dalibor of Kozojedy, who was held captive there.
Why visit Prague Castle?
Highlights
St. Vitus Cathedral
Marvel at the stunning Gothic architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral, the largest and most important church in Prague. Admire the intricate stained glass windows and climb the tower for panoramic views of the city.
Golden Lane
Step back in time as you explore the charming Golden Lane, a street of colorful medieval houses. Discover the lives of the castle's former residents, including legendary alchemists and goldsmiths.
Prague Castle Gardens
Escape the crowds and unwind in the serene castle gardens. Enjoy beautifully landscaped terraces, elegant Baroque sculptures, and breathtaking views of the city. Don't miss the romantic Royal Garden and the peaceful Deer Moat.
Changing of the Guard
Witness the grandeur of the Changing of the Guard ceremony at Prague Castle. Be captivated by the precision and elegance as the guards march in their traditional uniforms, accompanied by a military band.
Daliborka Tower
Uncover the darker side of Czech history at Daliborka Tower, a medieval prison revealing Prague Castle's intriguing past, dungeons, and ancient methods of punishment.
St. George's Basilica
Witness one of Prague's oldest churches, shaped by centuries of preservations and reconstructions. Discover the burial site of the Premyslid dynasty and see intricate sculptures and fragments of 12th-century frescoes adorning the walls.
Old Royal Palace
Visit the Old Royal Palace, once home to Czech royalty. Marvel at the Vladislav Hall's grandeur, see the site of the Defenestration of Prague, and marvel at the 12th-century Romanesque stonework and late Gothic architecture.
Plan your visit
The I Courtyard Entrance (West)
It is the castle's main entrance, where two colossal statues of giants stand guard at the gateway. This entrance is convenient for visitors arriving by tram to Pohořelec or staying in the Lesser Town area.
The II Courtyard (North)
For direct access to main castle buildings like St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Royal Palace, head to the II Courtyard entrance on the northern side. This entrance is handy for tram travelers coming to Prague Castle from Pražský hrad station.
The Na Opyši Gate (East)
Looking for the shortest route from Malostranska metro station? This entrance is your go-to. Additionally, it's a great choice for those who prefer a scenic stroll through the South Gardens. However, please choose this entrance only if you are comfortable with climbing stairs.
The Royal Summer Palace Entrance (North)
Enter Prague Castle through the Royal Summer Palace Entrance, which leads to the charming Royal Garden. Admire the beauty of the Royal Summer Palace amidst picturesque surroundings. This entrance, open only during the summer season, is suitable for those arriving by tram at Královský letohrádek stop.
- The last entry is 30 minutes before the closing time.
Audio guide for purchase is available in English, Czech, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, and Korean for 350 CZK per audio guide device.
Prague Castle has public and partially accessible restrooms.
Prague Castle is wheelchair accessible except for a few historical areas.
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