Prague Castle Tickets — Entry, Guided Tour & Lobkowicz Combo Options
Prague Castle is a vast complex, not a single building, so the real choice is standard entry, a guided tour that explains St. Vitus and the Old Royal Palace, or a combo that adds Lobkowicz Palace.
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Prague Castle: what to know before booking
Prague Castle is a vast complex, not a single building, so the real choice is standard entry, a guided tour that explains St. Vitus and the Old Royal Palace, or a combo that adds Lobkowicz Palace.
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- 6 ticket options compared
- Starting price
- Tickets currently start around $720 CZK before checkout fees.
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- Compared options average 4.7 stars across 5,017 traveler reviews.
- Location
- Hradčany, Prague 1 — on the hill above the Lesser Town (Malá Strana)
- Best time
- First entry of the morning or late afternoon to avoid the heaviest tour-group crowds
- Ticket note
- Castle building tickets are valid two days; guided-tour start times are fixed
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Everything you should know before you book
Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle complex in the world, sprawling across the Hradčany hill above the river. Inside the gates sit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and the cottages of Golden Lane. Standard entry covers the main buildings, but the complex is dense with history, so a guided tour is what most first-timers actually want.
Arrive early to beat the queues at the security gate. Mid-morning brings tour-group crowds and the cathedral interior fills quickly. The privately run Lobkowicz Palace, with its Canaletto and Bruegel paintings, sits inside the complex and is often sold as a combo. The hourly changing of the guard at the main gate is free to watch.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a ticket to enter Prague Castle?
The courtyards, gardens, and Golden Lane after hours are free to walk through, but a ticket is required for St. Vitus Cathedral interior, the Old Royal Palace, and St. George's Basilica.
How long do you need at Prague Castle?
Plan 2–3 hours for the main buildings. A guided tour covers the essentials in about 90 minutes, and adding Lobkowicz Palace needs another hour.
Can I see the changing of the guard?
Yes — it happens on the hour at the main gate, with the largest ceremony at noon. It's free and needs no ticket.