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Book entry tickets and guided tours for Prague Castle online.

Note: The castle courtyards and gardens are free to enter. Tickets are required for interior exhibitions and historical buildings.

Skip-the-line Castle Ticket

Avoid queues when buying tickets by collecting them from a representative. Begin discovering the history of Prague Castle in a very short 20-minute introduction, and then explore it at your own pace.

Recommended Skip the Line

Skip-the-line Castle Ticket and Optional AudioGuide

Free Cancellation (24h) Valid 2 Days Skip the Ticket Line Host or Greeter EN, FR, DE, IT, ES, CZ, PL
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Highlights

  • Gain admission to Prague Castle without having to wait to purchase your ticket
  • See St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. George and Golden Lane
  • Enjoy a 20 minutes introduction of Prague Castle in the English language
  • Discover the Castle's beautiful interiors with optional Mobile Audioguide
  • Online guide highlights key sites, personalities, and artworks during your visit

About This Activity

Avoid the long lines to buy admission tickets to Prague Castle with this convenient Skip-the-line opportunity together with an online guide and a short introduction. Instead of standing in line at the ticket purchase point, meet the ticket representative on your chosen day to collect your entrance ticket.

An ancient symbol of the Czech lands, the expansive Prague Castle is one of the most important cultural institutions in the Czech Republic. The history of Prague Castle stretches back to the 9th century. Over the years it has been home to Kings of Bohemia, Holy Roman Emperors, and presidents of Czechoslovakia and the Czech Republic.

Start your visit by meeting a representative in front of St. Vitus Cathedral. They'll provide a brief introduction (in English) and give you the necessary information about your ticket and about the orientation inside the Castle complex. You will also receive a map of the whole complex.

Our optional online guide will point out for you the most important and the most interesting parts inside of each interior. Just follow the recommended route on the map, which was carefully planned by our experienced tour guides.

Includes

  • • Skip-the-ticket-line admission ticket to the Prague Castle complex
  • • 20 minutes introduction (in English) about your admission ticket and orientation inside the castle
  • • Admission ticket to the Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. George, Golden Lane and St. Vitus Cathedral
  • • Online audio guide in EN, DE, FR, IT, ES, CZ, PL, and CN (if option selected)
  • • Orientation map

Not Included

  • • Tour guide
  • • Headphones

Meeting Point

Please, meet our representative at the corner of the Prague Castle complex's III. courtyard next to the St. Vitus Cathedral. Look out for an open blue and white umbrella.

Important Information

  • • Prague Castle is the Presidential office, so some buildings may be closed for operational or ceremonial reasons.
  • • During September and October (particularly around Czech Independence Day), some buildings within the Prague Castle complex can be closed for an annual Crown Jewel Exhibition and award ceremony.
  • • Bring your own headphones and ensure you have internet access for the audio guide.

Prague Castle 2.5-Hour Tour

Explore spectacular Prague Castle and visit St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, and Golden Lane. Take a tram ride up to the castle from the city's Lesser Town, and learn about more than 10 centuries of the Czech capital's history.

Guided Tour Free Cancellation 2.5 Hours

Prague Castle 2.5-Hour Tour Including Admission Ticket

Free Cancellation (24h) Duration: 2.5 Hours Skip the Ticket Line Live Tour Guide EN, DE, ES, IT, FR, CZ
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Itinerary

Starting Point

Carlo Quarto (Charles IV Monument)

Charles Bridge

Guided tour (30 minutes)

Tram Ride

To Prague Castle (10 minutes)

St. Vitus Cathedral

Visit & Guided tour (25 minutes)

Old Royal Palace

Visit & Guided tour (25 minutes)

St. George's Basilica

Visit & Guided tour (25 minutes)

Golden Lane

Visit & Guided tour (25 minutes)

Finish

Pražský hrad (Prague Castle)

Highlights

  • Explore majestic Prague Castle and visit its most important sites
  • Take a tram ride to the Castle from the Lesser Town Square
  • Hear stories about the city from the 9th to the 20th century

About This Activity

Discover Prague Castle and its remarkable history on a guided walking tour with a local guide. Walk over the Charles Bridge, visit St. Vitus Cathedral, and see Golden Lane, marveling at the stunning architecture and rich history behind each landmark.

Your 2.5-hour guided tour begins at the Charles Bridge, where your guide will provide a short historical overview of the history of Prague Castle. Cross Charles Bridge and make your way to Lesser Town Square, where a tram will take you to the Castle.

When you enter St. Vitus Cathedral, hear stories about princes, kings, and emperors, and the ceremonial history of the site. Tour the old castle, Vladislav Hall, and then head to St. George's Basilica, where your guide will tell you about Czech saints.

Visit the area known Golden Lane, where your guide will tell you about the lives of the local residents.

Includes

  • • Tour guide
  • • Walking tour
  • • Tram ticket
  • • Entry ticket for St. Vitus Cathedral
  • • Entry ticket for Old Royal Palace
  • • Entry ticket for St. George's Basilica
  • • Entry ticket for Golden Lane

Not Included

  • • Food and drinks
  • • Additional transportation
  • • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Not Suitable For

  • • People with mobility impairments
  • • Wheelchair users

Meeting Point

Meet your guide in front of the statue of Charles IV. They will be holding an open blue and white umbrella.

Important Information

  • • Certain buildings may be closed for operational or state-ceremonial reasons. A refund will not be issued during such partial closures.

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Booking Tips

Book in Advance

Especially during peak season (May-September)

Visit Early

Arrive at 9 AM opening to avoid crowds

Tickets Valid 2 Days

You can split your visit across two consecutive days

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