Pražský hrad
The largest contiguous castle complex in the world, with St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St George, Golden Lane and permanent exhibitions.
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About the museum
Prague Castle was traditionally founded around 880 by Prince Bořivoj of the Přemyslid dynasty. According to the Guinness World Records, it is the largest contiguous castle complex in the world. It covers almost 70,000 m² and is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It consists of an extensive group of palaces and church buildings in a variety of styles, from remnants of Romanesque buildings from the 10th century, through Gothic alterations in the 14th century, to the work of the Slovenian architect Josip Plečnik during the First Republic and the latest renovations at the end of the 20th century.
Visitors can enter several paid sites in the complex: St Vitus Cathedral and its tower, the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St George, Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower and the Powder Tower Mihulka. Long-term exhibitions include The Story of Prague Castle, the Castle Guard Exhibition, the Rožmberk Palace and the Prague Castle Picture Gallery. The grounds are open daily from 6:00 to 22:00 after a security check.
The castle is still the seat of the head of state and at the same time an important cultural institution. Within the complex, the guard is changed every hour at the Gate of the Giants and on the Powder Bridge, and every day at 12:00 there is a ceremonial changing of the guard in the First Courtyard.
Highlights
- St Vitus Cathedral with its observation tower
- The Old Royal Palace and the Basilica of St George
- Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower
- The Story of Prague Castle and the Castle Guard Exhibition in Mihulka
- Changing of the guard every hour and the ceremonial changing at 12:00
Permanent exhibitions
- Příběh Pražského hradu – The exhibition tells the story of Prague Castle and is one of the visitor attractions of the castle.
- Expozice Hradní stráže – The Castle Guard Exhibition is housed in the Mihulka Powder Tower.
- Starý královský palác – The Old Royal Palace is part of the basic visitor route of Prague Castle.
- Operated by
- Správa Pražského hradu
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 450 Kč |
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| Reduced | 300 Kčchildren aged 6 to 16, secondary and university students up to 26, and seniors aged 65 and over |
| Children & teens | 300 Kčfree up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free; children aged 6 to 16 pay the reduced admission. |
| Seniors | 300 KčSeniors aged 65 and over. |
| Visitors with disabilities | freecompanion free · Holders of ZTP and ZTP/P disability cards enter free, including one companion. |
| Students & apprentices | 300 KčSecondary and university students up to the age of 26. |
| Groups | –Primary school classes of up to 30 pupils pay CZK 150 per person for the basic route and the permanent exhibitions; pre-school children accompanied by teachers, and licensed guides with clients who hold tickets, enter free. |
| Families | 950 KčThe basic route for up to 2 adults and 1–5 children under 16. |
| Permanent exhibitions (The Story of Prague Castle, Castle Guard Exhibition in Mihulka, Picture Gallery, Rožmberk Palace) | 300 KčReduced CZK 200, family CZK 700. |
| Prague Castle Picture Gallery | 200 KčReduced CZK 150, family CZK 500. |
| Observation tower of St Vitus Cathedral | 200 KčReduced CZK 150, family CZK 500. |
The price of CZK 450 applies to the basic route (Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St George, St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane with the Daliborka Tower). The price list has been valid since 1 March 2024; tickets are valid for two days and each site may be visited once. Tickets are sold at the information centres in the Second and Third Courtyards, at the ticket office of the cathedral tower, and online.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The visitor and exhibition sites have step-free entrances, with the exception of the towers (Daliborka, White Tower, South Tower of the cathedral) and the defensive passage in Golden Lane. Tactile guides in Braille are available for blind and partially sighted visitors.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | 950 Kč · The basic route for up to 2 adults and 1–5 children under 16. |
Family tickets are available (basic route CZK 950); children under 6 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Pražský hrad
Tram 22, Pražský hrad stop (nearest); other trams, stops Pohořelec and Malostranské náměstí, or metro line A, Malostranská station, followed by a walk up the Old Castle Steps.
By car
Paid parking
Parking capacity is very limited; paid parking is available at the Pražský hrad stop. Coaches may stop on Jelení Street (up to 4 hours) and on Mariánské hradby (up to 15 minutes).
Arriving by car is not recommended.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Public toilets are located by the Riding School, at the exit from Golden Lane and in several private establishments on Jiří Square.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | yes (CS, EN, FR, DE, IT, ES, RU, KO) |
| Good to know | Individual guided tours cost CZK 150 per hour per person in Czech and CZK 250 per hour per person in English, German, Italian, Spanish or French; book at info@hrad.cz or by phone on +420 224 372 187. The audio guide takes about 3 hours. Large luggage is not permitted on the grounds; a security check applies and drones are prohibited. |
