Prague Castle (Pražský Hrad) Tours and Tickets

There are lots of ways to experience Prague Castle. Looking at ratings and reviews previously given by customers, these are the best tours available right now:

• Best of Prague Guided Walking Tour and Cruise With Authentic Czech Lunch

• Prague 3-Hour Afternoon Walking Tour Including Prague Castle

• Grand City Tour on Scrooser in Prague

• Prague Castle Tour Including Admission Ticket - 2.5 Hour

• 1.5-Hour Oldtimer Convertible Prague Sightseeing Tour

Admission to Prague Castle is €29 for adults, €20 for kids and teens (ages 6–17), and free for younger children. Tickets include access to the site’s main attractions: St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and St. George’s Basilica. Since this is one of the world’s largest castle complexes, a guided tour is worthwhile to cover the highlights; an entry ticket plus tour is €49 for adults, €32 for kids.

Yes, Prague Castle is the city's (if not the Czech Republic's) headline attraction. The former seat of the Bohemian kings, the castle complex—ich with architectural, cultural, and religious landmarks—has been the site of key moments throughout the country's history. There's a lot to see and learn, so it's worth a full-day visit to do it justice.

Per one customer who booked the Prague Castle Tour Including Admission Ticket - 2.5 Hour,"This was one of the best tours I've taken in Europe. Our guide was sharp, funny, and deeply knowledgeable. He didn't just recite dates. He told stories that made the castle, the kings, and the city feel real. Starting at Charles Bridge set the tone right away. By the time we crossed into Lesser Town, I already felt like I understood how Prague fits together. St. Vitus Cathedral was the highlight."

Yes, you can tour inside Prague Castle. The castle is a walled area atop Hradcany (Castle Hill) that includes the prominent St. Vitus Cathedral and many palaces, residences, churches, gardens, and other attractions. Most of these can be toured or visited independently.

Ideally you need between half a day and a full day at Prague Castle. To see the highlights, such as St. Vitus Cathedral, you only need an hour or two. However, there are many other churches, palaces, gardens, and attractions within the castle complex that are worth visiting.

To avoid crowds, visit Prague Castle in the early mornings or evenings, but note that daytime is the best for touring inside. The complex is open from early morning until late in the evening in peak season, but the historical buildings are only open from mid-morning to mid-afternoon.

There are several Prague Castle entrances, and the best one depends on which direction you’re coming from and your mode of public transport. The Second Courtyard, Courtyard IV, and Royal Summer Palace entrances are best if you’re taking tram 22. Na Opyši Gate entrance is best when traveling by metro.

There are two sets of steps leading to the hilltop Prague Castle: the New Castle Stairs, with around 220 steps, and the Old Castle Stairs, with around 120 steps. The latter is one of the more popular paths to the castle, as tourist can head there straight from Hradčany Square.

There are tons of fun things to do when you're done visiting Prague Castle. According to travelers, these are some of the top attractions to visit in Prague:

• Charles Bridge

• Powder Tower

• Rudolfinum

• Prague Astronomical Clock

• Wenceslas Square

View Viator's guide to all the best attractions in Prague.