Art & heritage

GetYourGuide

Prague Castle guided tour with admission

  • 2.5 hours
  • Small group, with a private option
  • English, Italian +3
  • Near Malostranská metro station by Mánes Bridge. The exact map point can vary by the booked language and option; confirm it in the GetYourGuide confirmation.
  • 4.7(11,800 reviews)

The Castle as one clear route through Czech history

Prague Castle is more a district than a single sight. This tour gives it order: meet in Malá Strana, take the tram up on the included ticket, and enter the main buildings with a local guide and tickets arranged.

The route links St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane, with time for the cathedral's stained glass, the vast Vladislav Hall and the room of the Defenestration that started the Thirty Years' War.

Best for a first visit or a short stay, when the complex needs context and a sensible route.

Best for

  • First visits, with the history connected by a guide
  • Short stays, with tickets and the tram handled for you
  • Guests fine with 2.5 hours on foot on historic paving

Highlights

  • Entry to St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St George's Basilica and Golden Lane
  • The cathedral's stained glass, chapels and royal tombs
  • Vladislav Hall and the Defenestration chamber
  • Local guide, headphones and tram ticket included

Itinerary

  1. Meet on the Malá Strana side

    Start

    Meet near Malostranská metro station; check the precise point for the booked language and option.

  2. Tram to Prague Castle

    About 10 minutes

    Use the included tram ticket to avoid a long uphill approach.

  3. St Vitus Cathedral

    About 40 minutes

    Gothic architecture, stained glass, chapels and the Cathedral’s historical role.

  4. Old Royal Palace

    About 35 minutes

    Vladislav Hall and the room linked to the Defenestration of Prague.

  5. St George’s Basilica and Golden Lane

    About 45 minutes

    Romanesque stonework, historic fresco fragments and the compact homes and workshops of Golden Lane.

  6. Finish at the Castle complex

    Finish

    Continue independently through the complex or descend into Malá Strana at your own pace.

What's included

  • Local guide in the booked language
  • Prague Castle admission ticket, including St Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St George’s Basilica and Golden Lane
  • Tram ticket to Prague Castle
  • Guide commentary and headphones
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Food and drinks
  • Optional gratuities
  • Entry to any Castle areas not listed in the included ticket

Important information

  • Wear comfortable shoes: the visit includes historic paving, courtyards and a walking route through the Castle complex.
  • The exact meeting point varies by language and option. Confirm the GetYourGuide booking confirmation before setting out.
  • Castle buildings can close at short notice for operational or state-ceremonial reasons. The operator cannot guarantee access to every building if that happens.
  • The supplier lists free participation for children aged five and under; check the live option for the relevant child policy and availability.

Meeting and end point

Meeting point

Near Malostranská metro station by Mánes Bridge. The exact map point can vary by the booked language and option; confirm it in the GetYourGuide confirmation.

End point

Prague Castle complex

Not included — meet independently near Malostranská metro station and finish at Prague Castle.

Get there with Meilora

A private car from your hotel to the meeting point, timed for your slot. Fixed price, booked on Meilora.

ToNear Malostranská metro station by Mánes Bridge. The exact map point can vary by the booked language and option; confirm it in the GetYourGuide confirmation.
Book a ride there

More experiences in Prague

All 10
from€52 per person
Book on GetYourGuide