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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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Prague Castle
Prague Castle exterior with Gothic spires and red rooftops.
Gothic interior of Saint Vitus Cathedral with stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings.
Basilica of St George interior with ornate staircase and frescoed ceiling.
St Vitus Cathedral exterior at Prague Castle with tourists in the foreground.
St Wenceslas Chapel interior with ornate frescoes and chandelier, Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
Silver tomb of Saint John of Nepomuk in Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
Basilica of St George exterior with tourists in Prague courtyard.
Basilica of St George interior with frescoed ceilings and arched windows.
Ornamental fountain in courtyard of Prague Castle's Old Royal Palace.
Colorful historic houses on Golden Lane, Prague, with tourists walking along the cobblestone street.
4.2(4,759)
Tickets
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Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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.

  • Explore the castle complex with a 2-day ticket, including St. Vitus Cathedral—an exquisite Gothic marvel with high pillars, arches, and intricate details.

  • With its vaulted interiors and graceful arcades, the Old Royal Palace stands out, while the Golden Lane enchants with its quaint, colorful houses.

  • Enhance your visit with an optional audio guide in multiple languages for deep insights.

  • 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.

  • Explore the castle complex with a 2-day ticket, including St. Vitus Cathedral—an exquisite Gothic marvel with high pillars, arches, and intricate details.

  • With its vaulted interiors and graceful arcades, the Old Royal Palace stands out, while the Golden Lane enchants with its quaint, colorful houses.

  • Enhance your visit with an optional audio guide in multiple languages for deep insights.

  • Did you know? The St. Vitus Cathedral within the castle took nearly 600 years to complete, from 1344 to 1929.

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€29.90
St Vitus Cathedral exterior with Gothic architecture in Prague, Czech Republic.
Interior of St Vitus Cathedral featuring ornate gold altar and religious iconography.
Basilica of St George exterior with red facade and courtyard in Prague.
Interior of Basilica of St George with arched stone walls and ornate frescoed ceiling.
Colourful houses on Golden Lane in Prague with cobblestone street.
Stained glass windows inside St Vitus Cathedral, Prague, depicting religious scenes.
Blue house with green door and windows on Golden Lane, Prague.
Prague Castle tour boat on Vltava River near Charles Bridge.
Woman enjoying a cruise on the Vltava River with Prague Castle in the background.
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Guided Tours
Free cancellation
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2 hr
  • 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.

  • Marvel at the intricate details of St. Vitus Cathedral and discover the serene beauty of the Basilica of St. George.

  • Explore the charming Golden Lane, a street lined with colorful cottages that once housed castle residents.

  • Go beyond the guidebook with a guide in your language to discover fascinating secrets of the past.

  • 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.

  • Marvel at the intricate details of St. Vitus Cathedral and discover the serene beauty of the Basilica of St. George.

  • Explore the charming Golden Lane, a street lined with colorful cottages that once housed castle residents.

  • Go beyond the guidebook with a guide in your language to discover fascinating secrets of the past.

  • Fun fact: The Rolling Stones once paid to light up the entire Prague Castle for their iconic 2007 concert.

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€47
Prague Castle and Vltava River cruise boat with cityscape in the background.
St Vitus Cathedral exterior with Gothic architecture in Prague, Czech Republic.
St Wenceslas Chapel interior with ornate frescoes and chandelier, Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
River cruise boat on Vltava River with Prague Castle in the background.
Person enjoying Vltava River view from a cruise deck in Prague.
Prague Castle courtyard with St. George's Basilica, tourists exploring.
Tourists inside a historic hall at Prague Castle, Czech Republic.
Sightseeing cruise under Charles Bridge in Prague with tourists on deck.
Prague's National Theatre and bridge illuminated at night, viewed from a river.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Skip the hassle—visit Prague Castle, with a 20-minute English intro, and enjoy a Vltava River cruise with one budget-friendly combo ticket!

  • The river cruise docks near Prague Castle—many visitors combine both for a relaxed day of sightseeing.

  • 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!

  • The river cruise docks near Prague Castle—many visitors combine both for a relaxed day of sightseeing.

  • Add a multilingual audio guide at Prague Castle for rich insights and a self-paced, immersive experience.

from €46.90
€44.55

5% off

Prague Castle and Astronomical Clock Tower against blue sky.
Stained glass reflections inside St Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
Interior of St Vitus Cathedral featuring ornate gold altar and religious iconography.
Tourists view Prague from Astronomical Clock Tower with Fast Track Tickets and Audio Guide.
Prague Astronomical Clock close-up with zodiac signs and intricate details.
Prague Castle exterior with Gothic spires and red rooftops.
Group touring Prague Castle grounds with view of cathedral spires.
Astronomical Clock in Prague, intricate design with zodiac signs and figures.
Astronomical Clock in Prague with Gothic church spires in the background.
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

from €54.90
€50.51

8% off

St Vitus Cathedral exterior with Gothic architecture in Prague, Czech Republic.
Prague Castle aerial view with surrounding cityscape, part of Combo Save 10% tour offer.
Interior of St Vitus Cathedral featuring ornate gold altar and religious iconography.
Stained glass windows and vaulted ceiling inside St Vitus Cathedral, Prague Castle.
Tourists inside a historic hall at Prague Castle, Czech Republic.
Stained glass windows inside St Vitus Cathedral, Prague, depicting religious scenes.
Prague Castle interior with ornate chandelier and detailed wall frescoes.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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.

  • Get vivid descriptions of the Gothic grandeur of St. Vitus Cathedral with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses and the historic Old Royal Palace.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Get vivid descriptions of the Gothic grandeur of St. Vitus Cathedral with pointed arches, ribbed vaults, flying buttresses and the historic Old Royal Palace.

  • 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.

  • 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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€5
Lobkowicz Palace Museum ornate hall and Prague Castle historic interior, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate red walls and historical paintings, Prague audio guide tour.
Knight armor display at Lobkowicz Palace Museum with historical weapons in Prague.
Gothic interior of Saint Vitus Cathedral with stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings.
Stained glass windows inside St Vitus Cathedral, Prague, depicting religious scenes.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate ceiling and historical paintings, Prague.
Lobkowicz Palace Museum interior with ornate ceiling, paintings, and seating arrangement.
Colorful historic houses on Golden Lane, Prague, with tourists walking along the cobblestone street.
Interior of Basilic of St George with wooden pews and arched windows.
Extended validity
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Explore 22 galleries at Lobkowicz Palace featuring medieval weapons, royal portraits, rare ceramics, musical instruments, and original scores by Mozart.

  • With the audio guide, listen to William Lobkowicz’s stories of royal chambers and ballrooms, and how his family reclaimed their priceless heritage twice.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Explore 22 galleries at Lobkowicz Palace featuring medieval weapons, royal portraits, rare ceramics, musical instruments, and original scores by Mozart.

  • With the audio guide, listen to William Lobkowicz’s stories of royal chambers and ballrooms, and how his family reclaimed their priceless heritage twice.

  • Fun fact: The Lobkowicz Palace is the only privately owned building within the Prague Castle complex!

from €44.90
€42.65

5% off

Tourists view Prague from Astronomical Clock Tower with Fast Track Tickets and Audio Guide.
Charles Bridge with tourists walking towards Prague Castle in Prague Old Town.
Tour guide leading a group through Prague Old Town near Charles Bridge.
Tour group crossing Charles Bridge towards Prague Castle with Old Town in the background during Christmas.
Prague Castle tour group exploring historic architecture in Old Town Square.
Prague Astronomical Clock with detailed zodiac signs and statues.
Tram passing near St. Nicholas Church in Prague during a guided tour.
Free cancellation
Book now, pay later
3 hr
  • Embark on a captivating 3-hour walking tour of Prague, exploring its rich history and timeless charm.

  • Your included tram ticket ensures a seamless journey up to the grand Prague Castle, revealing spectacular cityscapes as you ascend.

  • 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!

  • Enhance your experience to include a visit to the Old Town to see beautiful stone bridges, the Gothic church, the Jewish Quarter, and more.

  • 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.

  • Your included tram ticket ensures a seamless journey up to the grand Prague Castle, revealing spectacular cityscapes as you ascend.

  • 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!

  • Enhance your experience to include a visit to the Old Town to see beautiful stone bridges, the Gothic church, the Jewish Quarter, and more.

  • 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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€26
Medieval fire performer with Prague Castle in the background.
Medieval tavern interior with stone walls, wooden tables, and candlelight ambiance.
Medieval dinner show appetizer plate with meats, greens, and pickled vegetables.
St Wenceslas Chapel interior with ornate frescoes and chandelier, Saint Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
Gothic interior of Saint Vitus Cathedral with stained glass windows and vaulted ceilings.
Bellydancer performing at a medieval dinner show with musicians in the background.
Medieval dinner show with snake dancers holding pythons.
Prague Castle courtyard with St. George's Basilica, tourists exploring.
Tourists inside a historic hall at Prague Castle, Czech Republic.
Free cancellation
1 hr 30 min
Meals included
  • Enjoy the history of Prague Castle and learn about its fascinating stories with these skip-the-line tickets.

  • Visit the Old Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, and St. George's Basilica for their architecture, artworks, and alleys before ending your tour at the Golden Lane where you can shop.

  • For the medieval dinner, choose a mouth-watering 5-course meal of your choice with unlimited drinks while you stay entertained throughout the evening.

  • The underground cavern is filled with talented artists showcasing belly dancing, juggling, fire art, and more while you can feast on their classic medieval dinner.

  • Pay a visit to St. George's Basilica and get to know fascinating stories of Czech saints at St. Vitus Cathedral.

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  • Enjoy the history of Prague Castle and learn about its fascinating stories with these skip-the-line tickets.

  • Visit the Old Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral, and St. George's Basilica for their architecture, artworks, and alleys before ending your tour at the Golden Lane where you can shop.

  • For the medieval dinner, choose a mouth-watering 5-course meal of your choice with unlimited drinks while you stay entertained throughout the evening.

  • The underground cavern is filled with talented artists showcasing belly dancing, juggling, fire art, and more while you can feast on their classic medieval dinner.

  • Pay a visit to St. George's Basilica and get to know fascinating stories of Czech saints at St. Vitus Cathedral.

from €119
€109.48

8% off

Prague hop-on hop-off bus and aerial view of Prague Castle.
Red double-decker bus for Prague hop-on hop-off tour parked under a glass canopy.
Hop-on hop-off tour bus in front of Prague's Dancing House.
St Vitus Cathedral exterior with Gothic architecture in Prague, Czech Republic.
Colorful historic houses on Golden Lane, Prague, with tourists walking along the cobblestone street.
People waiting at a bus stop for the Big Bus Hop on Hop Off tour in Prague.
Prague National Museum facade under a clear blue sky.
Red Big Bus tour vehicle parked in Prague city center near Lacoste store.
Prague Castle with St. Vitus Cathedral, view over city rooftops.
Prague Castle courtyard with St. George's Basilica, tourists exploring.
Tourists inside a historic hall at Prague Castle, Czech Republic.
Free cancellation
Flexible duration
Audio guide
  • Soak up everything from Charles Bridge to Dancing House on your 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour hopping on and off along the two routes and 18 stops.

  • Amplify your sightseeing on the open-top bus arriving every 15 to 30 mins equipped with pre-recorded commentary in 24 languages.

  • Skip the lines to one of the largest ancient castles in the world, Prague Castle, home to the St. Vitus Cathedral & Bohemian Crown Jewels.

  • Wander through the Golden Lane and the Old Royal Palace, and learn about hidden tales and secret spots with an audio guide in 7 languages.

More details

  • Soak up everything from Charles Bridge to Dancing House on your 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus tour hopping on and off along the two routes and 18 stops.

  • Amplify your sightseeing on the open-top bus arriving every 15 to 30 mins equipped with pre-recorded commentary in 24 languages.

  • Skip the lines to one of the largest ancient castles in the world, Prague Castle, home to the St. Vitus Cathedral & Bohemian Crown Jewels.

  • Wander through the Golden Lane and the Old Royal Palace, and learn about hidden tales and secret spots with an audio guide in 7 languages.

from €67
€60.30

10% off

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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.


Address
119 08 Prague 1, Czechia
Also known as
Pražský hrad
Founded by
Prince Bořivoj
Visitors per year
1400000
Expected wait time - Standard
1-2 hours (Peak), 30-60 mins (Off Peak)
Unesco status
1992
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Angelo D'Ambrosio

Angelo

Jul 2025
5/5
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The guide very good and precise, explained everything in detail and patient with us x our needs. Good and professional. Good Eva.
Julia Carpenter
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Julia

United States
Jun 2025
5/5
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Misha was a fantastic tour guide. Really enjoyed her personality and her vast knowledge. The tour was fascinating. We learned so much.
Joan Heminway
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Joan

United States
Jun 2025
5/5
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The meet-up was easy, the tickets were just what we needed, and the introduction provided was helpful. Having the tickets purchased ahead of time saved us time standing in line.
Cristiano Carlo Molina

Cristiano

Jun 2025
4/5
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Easy to find meeting point , initial explanation effective and very engaging. A bit too much of a queue for entry into the cathedral.
Udo Hofmann
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Udo

Austria
Mar 2025
5/5
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The tour was very competent and entertaining and the choice of objects and the route was excellent!
Elkin James

Elkin

Mar 2018
5/5
This tour really had everything. Karlstejn castle is really beautiful. My personal highlight was the replica of the coronation crown.
Autumn Barnes

Autumn

Jan 2018
4/5
The sights are amazing and the transport was very comfortable. Our guide was very polite and informed and we learnt quite a lot about the palace.
Giovanni Cruz

Giovanni

Mar 2018
5/5
The tour is really nice and informative. I really learnt a lot about the Prague Castle and its history and I would defintely recommend this tour as opposed to going on your own.
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