Prague Castle
Prague Castle
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The largest castle in Europe contains more than seven hundred rooms.
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Your experience in Prague will never be complete if you do not see it from the top. Hillsides, stretched from the west to the north, provide spectacular views of greenish copper cupolas, narrow cobblestone streets, bridges connecting both river banks and green gardens from red-roof tops of centuries-old houses. Prague pulls you into its 1300 year old history. Walking up the hill or stairs to Prague Castle, the historical seat of Czech rulers and the majestic Saint Vitus Cathedral can leave you speechless (and out of breath). Luckily, plenty of terrace cafés overlooking gardens and beautiful parks are available to provide rest and a place to catch your breath again.
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- Lesser • 8 min walk
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- jc44Twinsburg, Ohio181 contributionsVer crowded and difficult to navigate… but with the effort.So much is happening in this large complex, it is easy to be overwhelmed. We ended our group tour of Prague here, and decided to stay after our guide gave us a tour of the outsides of the many buildings. The line to get into St. Vitus was huge when we went there, so we ventured to the Lobkowicz Palace to have lunch and take a break. It was lovely and not too busy. Afterwards we walked the “golden street” which requires a ticket to enter. Not worth it from my perspective. By the time we got to St.Vitus the line was short, and we bought a ticket to go to the full interior. It was well worth it… a gorgeous church. Many buildings surround the square that we couldn’t discern a function. But still, very lovely. We decided to take the tram back to our hotel, after climbing many stairs up to the exit, and many steps down to below castle level.Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 3 October 2023
- JEMKootenay Rockies, Canada185 contributionsLot to experience and learn!Incredible City to visit. So much history and beauty. I had the Lonely Planet book on Prague and Czech Republic. It helped a bit to navigate places to see. I also went with friends who knew the City. I would highly recommend the Castle and day trips outside of Prague. We were there for 3 weeks and I could go back for more. Many speak English (a little bit) in the City. Not so much in the outside of town yet still doable. It was a good idea to go in September because it wasn't as busy, yet still busy. The transit system in Prague is amazing. Easy to get around town. If I ever get back there I would stay in the City in order to take in the culture more and be free to roam. I went to a wine festival held every year with music and many wine producers. It was great. Lots of food vendors. Take your own glass or you can buy one. Oh, and another great tip is to where good walking shoes. Runners. Everyone wears them even with dresses. A major staple to your packing. Also, another highlight was the National Theatre main building. We went and saw Beauty and the Beast in Czech. Be sure to see the Old Town and New Town. Lots to explore. Enjoy!Visited September 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 4 October 2023
- ThepikToronto, Canada189 contributionsDo the climb!Great part of history. There are not many paid locations so it is accessible from most. It is surrounded by stairs or inclines so make sure you plan your visit! We climbed to the top of the tower which involved nearly 300 stairs, but worth every moment.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 October 2023
- Lisa WWichita Falls, Texas1,176 contributionsGoodIt was extremely crowded and a bit chaotic. We actually took a guided tour, but even still it was difficult to keep up because there were so many people. That being said, it's a beautiful and interesting place that is definitely a must see while in Prague. Just go early.Visited October 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 7 October 2023
- Caz1029Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom54 contributionsGood place to visitWhile in Prague I took a tour to Prague castle. The tour took us about 3 hours in total and we visited quite a few places as Prague castle isn’t actually a castle as people think of them. The cathedral within the castle is amazing. The guide took time to explain everything brilliantly and gave us loads of information in a fun and interactive wayVisited October 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 13 October 2023
- garima23New Delhi, India168 contributionsFull of peopleBe prepared to walk a lot! There is a lot to do. I visited with Paris pass. Reserve audio guide in advance as they finish out too soon. The place is almost always filled with people. You have to find your way in. Suggest one to take a tram/ bus uphill and walk on foot on the way back / down. Don’t forget to click some amazing shots of the city from up there. If I interested in music, so attend the Mozart show at the small museum on the way down.Visited June 2023Travelled soloWritten 4 November 2023
- CezawalesCardiff, United Kingdom34 contributionsMust see in PragueReally enjoyed, good value for money, not a lot to see in the actual castle itself but the golden lane and church are lovely. Stop walk up so some may struggle. Did find it odd that you had to pay to use the toilet there. If your in prague though you do need to go.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 November 2023
- Ruth GLeeds, United Kingdom60 contributionsSo much for freeAmazing! So much to see for free had a lovely walk around the castle grounds. We didn't do the paid things to see inside. Watched the changing of the guard at the front, which was really amazing but quite crowded.Visited November 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 18 November 2023
- Berke AyrancıoğluGraz, Austria688 contributionsOne of the Landmarks of PragueOne of the Landmarks in Prague. Closing hour may vary so better check it from internet beforehand. In the castle you can visit the old royal palace, St. George Basilica, Golden Lane and Franz Kafka's flat, mighty St. Vitus Cathedral, Matthias Gate, the Second Courtyard and Daliborka tower prison and torture cells. You should spare at least half a day for the castle.Visited November 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 26 November 2023
- CaribbeanClaiLondon, United Kingdom89 contributionsLovely Castle GroundsBe prepared for the steps walking up, hard work but worth it. The views from the top are great. The castle is like a small town inside, with gift shops and cafes etc as well as the castle its self. It was enough to walk around the grounds and not purchase a ticket to go inside as the queue was long and not worth it. We spent around an hour walking the grounds. Only a 25min walk from the Old Town Square over a picturesque bridge. Beware there is madame pepe for toilet in cafes/restaurants who will take card, but advise you to take 1 euro or small Czech Koruna change, normally 20-30 CZ.Visited December 2023Travelled with familyWritten 10 December 2023
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Kayleigh Anne
Bristol, UK23 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Prague castle is absolutely beautiful and in such a cute area! It's really nice to walk around in the winter and has some beautiful views of the city. The information plaques they use aren't very informative as they've used a clear background and white writing, although it looks nice it's not practical because of the lighting and reflectiveness of the information boards so if youre interested in finding out about the castle's history without the hassle a tour guide might be a better idea.
Some rooms were overcrowded as they'd let too many people in at one time which was unpleasant, if there was better management of this it might work better but overall a nice area for half a day out. Also recommend checking out the cafe within the grounds, they serve a very tasty beef goulash if you need to escape from the cold in winter!
Some rooms were overcrowded as they'd let too many people in at one time which was unpleasant, if there was better management of this it might work better but overall a nice area for half a day out. Also recommend checking out the cafe within the grounds, they serve a very tasty beef goulash if you need to escape from the cold in winter!
Written 5 January 2020
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Declan
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Feb 2020 • Couples
This is a must if you're visiting Prague. The buildings are beautiful both inside and out, and it's a perfect half-day dose of culture. The grounds are free to enter and have a wander round (it may look ticketed from afar but these are merely security checkpoints), and there are a variety of reasonably priced tickets that allow you entry to different buildings over the space of two days. Would recommend doing it all at once and spending the rest of your time exploring other parts of the city.
Tip: walk round to the north side to skip long queues - we saw so many people queuing at other entrances and we walked straight in without having to wait!
Tip: walk round to the north side to skip long queues - we saw so many people queuing at other entrances and we walked straight in without having to wait!
Written 10 February 2020
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Acineto
Auckland Central, New Zealand23,771 contributions
Dec 2019
The castle is situated on the top of a hill so it can get a bit hard to walk but there there are busses that can take you up there. We ended up walking up the old castle stairs. There was a bit a line to get in due to the security station checking bags. After that, you could just head in.
The castle itself is free to get into and wander but you pay entrance fees to the different buildings inside the castle including the St. Vitus Cathedral, the building that is visible when you look towards the castle. You could get tickets by the Cathedral itself. We ended up just walking around the castle area and looking at the buildings, which were all quite nice. There was a Christmas market at the time so we ended up getting lunch there.
It would have been better to get there early to avoid queues if possible. It also gives you plenty of time to look around the castle itself since that area is also quite large.
The castle itself is free to get into and wander but you pay entrance fees to the different buildings inside the castle including the St. Vitus Cathedral, the building that is visible when you look towards the castle. You could get tickets by the Cathedral itself. We ended up just walking around the castle area and looking at the buildings, which were all quite nice. There was a Christmas market at the time so we ended up getting lunch there.
It would have been better to get there early to avoid queues if possible. It also gives you plenty of time to look around the castle itself since that area is also quite large.
Written 27 February 2020
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Everywhere Escapes
Middle East2,413 contributions
Aug 2019
It is easy to see why this has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site. The architectural magnificence of the buildings is obvious, as is the rich history of the place. The entrance is free, but to get in to places like the St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane, Old Royal Palace and St. George's Basilica, you have to buy a ticket. The changing of the guard is a sight to see, as is the beautiful panoramic view of the city of Prague from outside the Castle grounds, and inside. To do justice to the place, one needs at least a whole day. Crowds are usually significant in number
Written 24 June 2020
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Lucian M
Constanta, Romania2,604 contributions
Oct 2019
Prague Castle is, in fact, a large complex of buildings that is at the moment the place from where the Czech President rules the country's destinies. Being such a vast complex, visiting all of it can mean a lot of time and a significant amount of money for access tickets in all places. We chose the B circuit which, for 250 Czech koruna, allowed us to visit St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. George and Golden Line. We spent here more than half a day admiring architecture, works of art and learning important aspects of the history of the country and its capital city.
Written 29 March 2020
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Cardiboy
London, UK79 contributions
Sept 2022
We decided to walk to the castle which was an experience in itself. A steep climb up numerous steps requires some energy and stamina but the views afforded of Prague made the effort worthwhile.
Arriving at ten to the hour we caught the changing of the guard which in all honesty wasn’t much of a sight. The more elaborate ceremony is at midday and is worth watching.
Early mornings are usually the best time to visit as the visitor numbers are lower but it’s still busy with numerous tours meandering about.
I would also recommend buying the audio guide otherwise half the site will remain a mystery.
The cathedral is absolutely stunning and we spent a good hour inside as there is so much to see and a lot of history to absorb. Outside of the cathedral there are several smaller churches and government buildings each with its own history.
Included in the tour is the Golden Lane, again steeped in history and giving a real insight into the lives of residents in the past. Unfortunately our desire to visit the gardens was curtailed by a heavy thunderstorm.
Basic tip is that it will take far longer than you think to see everything, allow at least a 3 hours. There are some cafes inside so you can get refreshments and pleasingly they are the same price as outside the grounds.
Arriving at ten to the hour we caught the changing of the guard which in all honesty wasn’t much of a sight. The more elaborate ceremony is at midday and is worth watching.
Early mornings are usually the best time to visit as the visitor numbers are lower but it’s still busy with numerous tours meandering about.
I would also recommend buying the audio guide otherwise half the site will remain a mystery.
The cathedral is absolutely stunning and we spent a good hour inside as there is so much to see and a lot of history to absorb. Outside of the cathedral there are several smaller churches and government buildings each with its own history.
Included in the tour is the Golden Lane, again steeped in history and giving a real insight into the lives of residents in the past. Unfortunately our desire to visit the gardens was curtailed by a heavy thunderstorm.
Basic tip is that it will take far longer than you think to see everything, allow at least a 3 hours. There are some cafes inside so you can get refreshments and pleasingly they are the same price as outside the grounds.
Written 17 September 2022
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France296 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
There are different types of entry tickets which include different parts of the Prague Castle for you to visit. I would say that the castle itself and the cathedral are the main things to visit. The castle is very interesting with a lot of history, authentically medieval objets and the cathedral is simply gorgeous. I personally also loved the roman-style basilica (st. georges' basilica) situated next to the cathedral. The street of small colorful houses depicts different areas and style of living, and include the house of Kafka; definitely a must see!
I recommend walking around the district where the castle is located, it’s gorgeous and full of interesting museums. Besides, the view from up there is pretty nice!
I recommend walking around the district where the castle is located, it’s gorgeous and full of interesting museums. Besides, the view from up there is pretty nice!
Written 30 September 2020
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Bob_the_cat13
Cairns, Australia291 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
There are many ways to access Prague Castle, most including a large number of stairs, so we chose to catch the 22 tram and got off at Prazsky Hrad and dealt with the stairs on our exit, thus walking down the stairs instead of up them. This stop is at the top of the hill, with no steps to climb and a short walk (3 minutes) to reach security. Depending on the time you arrive will obviously affect how long the queue is. We reached the castle at approximately 11am and a short queue of about 10 people in front of us.
Unlike other reviews, we did not encounter any angry or disgruntled staff and had a pleasant day all round. The castle itself is pretty average compared to other castles around Europe. The best part about the castle are the views that you get over Prague as well as being able to access St Vitus Cathedral (see seperate review) which holds in my opinion some of the best stained glass in Europe.
You can access the castle grounds for free, but I would suggest purchasing any ticket that includes St Vitus Cathedral as it is the best site within the castle grounds.
Unlike other reviews, we did not encounter any angry or disgruntled staff and had a pleasant day all round. The castle itself is pretty average compared to other castles around Europe. The best part about the castle are the views that you get over Prague as well as being able to access St Vitus Cathedral (see seperate review) which holds in my opinion some of the best stained glass in Europe.
You can access the castle grounds for free, but I would suggest purchasing any ticket that includes St Vitus Cathedral as it is the best site within the castle grounds.
Written 6 January 2020
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Susan B
London, UK13 contributions
Mar 2020 • Friends
More a huge walled city complex than a castle the climb up for the view alone is worth it. Entry to the castle complex is free but if you want to go into the various churches and palace rooms you need to purchase a ticket. Various combinations are available, but we went for Route B and paid an additional fee for the audio guide which was well worth it and really brought the place to life even though there was great information boards throughout. We spent virtually the whole day there; there are plenty of options for refreshments too. Amazing place.
Written 9 March 2020
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Fenerlady
Istanbul, Türkiye280 contributions
Dec 2019
Prague Castle is the most important landmark to explore, particularly for those who would like to indulge in Prague’s history and culture. Take the tram no.22 to avoid climbing steep hill and save your energy to walk along the walls of 9th century castle. This complex is the largest castle in the world, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. Therefore, it needs a well planning to see all unique parts including St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica and Golden Lane.
St. Vitus Cathedral is absolutely the most stunning one. It is difficult to get an exterior view due to limited area on the courtyard but once you get inside, the impressive size of the structure is striking. Beautiful stained glass windows are adorable. Looking back at the Rose Window, inscriptions tell the story of creation from the Bible and each petal of the rose represents a day of the week and the parts of the earth created on those days.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t have time to see the Lobkowicz Palace which features world-famous paintings as well as medieval and Renaissance works of art. I wish we would spend less time in the old palace and could see Lobkowicz collection instead.
St. Vitus Cathedral is absolutely the most stunning one. It is difficult to get an exterior view due to limited area on the courtyard but once you get inside, the impressive size of the structure is striking. Beautiful stained glass windows are adorable. Looking back at the Rose Window, inscriptions tell the story of creation from the Bible and each petal of the rose represents a day of the week and the parts of the earth created on those days.
Unfortunately, we couldn’t have time to see the Lobkowicz Palace which features world-famous paintings as well as medieval and Renaissance works of art. I wish we would spend less time in the old palace and could see Lobkowicz collection instead.
Written 3 January 2020
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João Vilaça
Porto, Portugal
Hi, I'm visiting prague from 16 to 19 of december and would like to know if I should buy tickets in advance to visit the castle and if so, if it is possible to buy them online?
Written 26 November 2023
You can buy the tickets at the castle, but, to avoid a queue ( even if small) and make most of my time, I would recommend buying it beforehand. Prague city pass is a great option( I would definitely recommend buying it from a tourist information centre. They would tell you things that you would not have known and offers that would make the most of your visit enjoyable.
But, please bit the audio guide beforehand.. they sell out too fast and you would want one to have a complete experience of the castle.
Written 28 November 2023
For the Circuit Ticket, can we pay with cash when we get there or should we book online in advance?
Written 19 January 2023
The initial entrance in to Prague Castle is free. You can pay on the day if you wish to explore inside e.g the Cathedral.
Written 23 January 2023
Yes it is open you just have to wait in line,
Usually the lines are so long, I did not wait because it was too long
Written 30 August 2022
Is the Prague Castle open on Christmas Eve?
If it opens, does it still open at 9?
I heard someone told me that it opens at 12:00 on Christmas Eve
Written 13 May 2022
Can you tell me if the audioguide is only for one person and is it worth renting? Seems expensive for 2 of us. Would one do? Also, if you can't use flash, will the cell phone cameras take reasonable pictures inside? Is the inside of the castle still being repaired so that sections are blocked off? Thank you so much!
Written 23 February 2020
We only went into the courtyard. Were told it wasn’t open but certain times of the year since it is a working seat of govt.
Written 29 February 2020
Vorremmo visitare il Castello con una guida italiana. Ci sono però differenze di prezzi enormi tra le varie guide. Non riesco a capire come sono organizzati i tour, tra quelli che sembrano non avere il biglietto di ingresso compreso e quelli che lo comprendono...Avete consigli e dritte da darmi? Grazie mille!!!
Written 12 February 2020
Salve, consiglio freetour , prezzi modici e ragazzi italiani gentili, il castello di visita compreso bus e biglietto ingresso a 12€,inoltre ti propongono un tour di 2,5 ore per il centro gratis, solo offerte e neanche sollecitate. Noi abbiamo visitato il quartiere ebraico, castello, freetour, museo del comunismo. Tutto eccellente.
Written 12 February 2020
Hi, may I ask do I really need to purchase tickets for entrance to Prague Castle. At what instances do I need to buy a ticket? Because I’m getting mixed up with reviews saying no need to buy and some say need to buy. I’m kinda confused. And also, if I need to buy ticket, can I just pay on arrival with their local currency in cash? I may just wanna see the St Vitus Cathedral from outside.
Thank you.
Written 27 January 2020
We didn’t buy tickets. Access to view the changing of the guard, to the main entrance of St Vitus Cathedral and the castle grounds is free.
You can buy tickets for the remainder of the Cathedral and one of the streets. But not necessary.
Written 15 February 2020
Do you have to pre-book going to the castle?
Written 23 January 2020
I would not think so at this time of the year ... in summer you may have to
We used the the premiant tour company so it was all paid for. The police will search your bags on entry and this can hold things up on entry.
Written 25 January 2020
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