Prague Private Tours » Prague Castle opening hours, entrance fees
National cultural monument, and one of the most important Czech cultural institutions.
Since its foundation in the last quarter of the 9th century it has been developing uninterruptedly throughout the past eleven centuries. It is a monumental complex of ecclesiastical, fortification, residential and office buildings representing all architectural styles and periods, surrounding three castle courtyards. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the Prague Castle is the largest coherent castle complex in the world, with an area of almost 70,000 m² (17.3 acres)
Originally it used to be the residence of princes and kings of Bohemia, since 1918 it is the seat of the president.
Changing of the Guards at the Castle gates every hour starting at 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. (Winter), or 7 a.m. till 8 p.m. (Summer). At noon every day there is a main change of gards with fanfares and banner exchange by the main entrance (1st courtyard).
Opening hours
Summer Tourist Season (April 1 till October 31)
| Prague Castle complex | - daily from 5 a.m. till midnight | |
| Premises requiring tickets | - daily from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. | |
| Prague Castle Gardens | - open daily: |
| April and October: | from 10 am to 6 pm | |
| May and September: | from 10 am to 7 pm | |
| June and July: | from 10 am to 9 pm | |
| August: | from 10 am to 8 pm |
The Prague Castle gardens located south of the Castle will be open this year first from June 1st.
Cathedral of St. Vitus - Last visit 20 minutes before closing time.
| Monday -Saturday: | 9 AM till 6 PM |
| Sunday: |
12 till 6 PM |
Winter Tourist Season (November 1 till March 31)
| Prague Castle complex | - daily from 6 a.m. till 11 p.m. | |
| Premises requiring tickets | - daily from 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. | |
| (closed December 24th) | ||
| Prague Castle Gardens | - closed |
Cathedral of St. Vitus - Last visit 20 minutes before closing time.
| Monday - Saturday: |
9 a.m. till 4 p.m. |
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| Sunday: | 12:00 till 4 p.m |
Admission Fee to Historical Premises of Prague Castle managed by Prague Castle Administration
| Type of ticket | Full admission | Discount (*) | Family admission (*) |
|
Prague Castle – long tour |
CZK 350 | CZK 175 | CZK 700 |
|
Prague Castle –short tour |
CZK 250 | CZK 125 | CZK 500 |
| Permanent exhibition “The Story of Prague Castle” | CZK 140 | CZK 70 |
CZK 280 |
| Prague Castle Picture Gallery | CZK 150 | CZK 80 | CZK 300 |
| Powder Tower | CZK 70 | CZK 40 | CZK 140 |
| "The Treasure of St. Vitus Cathedral" | CZK 300 | 150 | CZK 600 |
* Admission Fee Reductions
youth at the age of 6-16
secondary school and university students of the full-time study until 26
family (1-5 children at the age of under 16 with max. 2 adults)
seniors past 65
all discounts available only with valid ID