Prague Castle: Tickets, Free Grounds & Pass Inclusion
3 - 4.5 h
Castle Complex & Cathedral
Founded c. 880 AD; current form largely 14th-20th century
119 08 Prague 1-Hradčany, Czechia
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Practical Visitor Info & Tips
450 Kč
300 Kč
06:00 - 22:00 (grounds); buildings keep shorter hours — check the official calendar
No reservation required for grounds; circuit tickets sold at on-site information centres or online via GetYourGuide for the Main Circuit.
| Grounds/courtyards | Daily | 06:00 - 22:00 |
The Main Circuit ticket covers the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, Golden Lane, and St. Vitus Cathedral (nave). A separate "Permanent Exhibitions" ticket covers The Story of Prague Castle, Castle Guard Exhibition, and Prague Castle Picture Gallery. Castle grounds and courtyards are free to enter — only the specific buildings/exhibitions require a ticket.
| Option | Price | Booking | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Circuit, Adult | 450 Kč | On-site or online | |
| Permanent Exhibitions, Adult | 300 Kč | On-site | |
| Grounds/Courtyards | Free | None needed |
Ticket Options
450 Kč
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See pass compatibility below ↓Overview & History
Prague Castle's grounds and courtyards are free to enter for everyone — you only pay to go inside specific buildings. The Main Circuit ticket covers St. Vitus Cathedral's nave, the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, and Golden Lane; a separate Permanent Exhibitions ticket covers the castle's history exhibits and picture gallery.
What to See: Top Highlights
St. Vitus Cathedral
The cathedral's nave is included on the Main Circuit ticket; the free-to-view exterior and towers dominate the Prague skyline.
Old Royal Palace & Golden Lane
Historic royal apartments and a row of tiny 16th-century houses along the castle's northern wall, both on the Main Circuit.
Free grounds and courtyards
The castle's outer courtyards, gardens, and viewpoints need no ticket at all — only the buildings themselves are paid.
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Which Prague Pass Includes the Castle?
Compare Prague PassesThe Main Circuit is included on the Prague Visitor Pass, Prague CoolPass, and Go City Prague's All-Inclusive tier — but NOT on Go City's cheaper Essentials or Explorer tiers.
Prague Visitor Pass
Included. Listed in the pass's own official "how much you save" sample itinerary (Prague Castle circuit, 450 CZK value).
Prague CoolPass
Included. Explicitly listed as "INCLUDED with CoolPass" on the provider's own attractions list.
Go City Prague — All-Inclusive Pass
Included. You must reserve your entry time directly with the official provider. Confirmed via Go City's own tier-comparison table: "Prague Castle included" only under the All-Inclusive column.
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