Prague Castle – The Largest Castle in the World
Welcome to our independent English guide to Prague Castle. Here you’ll find everything you need to plan your visit with ease — opening hours, tickets, guided tours, highlights to explore, and the castle’s beautiful gardens.
We’ve also included practical tips to help you organize your visit, avoid the queues, and make the most of your time at one of Prague’s most iconic landmarks.
Tickets
Tickets for the Prague Castle
With several million visitors each year, Prague Castle ranks among the most iconic and visited sites in Central Europe. To avoid long queues at the ticket offices, it is highly recommended to book your tickets online in advance.
This will allow you to plan your visit with peace of mind and head straight to the main monuments of the complex — St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George’s Basilica, the Golden Lane, and the Old Royal Palace — as soon as you arrive.
With this single ticket, you’ll have access to all the main areas of the castle.
Guided tour in French with access to all the main areas of the castle.
Combined ticket: Prague Castle and a 50-minute river cruise.
Le Château de Prague
All the main sites at a glance
Which parts of Prague Castle can you visit? Here you’ll find the main highlights to discover within this iconic landmark of the Czech capital. If you’d like to learn more, take a look at our page Visit Prague Castle.
A Gothic masterpiece with stunning stained glass windows, it is the spiritual heart of the nation and the coronation site of Bohemian kings.
The former royal residence featuring the famous Vladislav Hall, a jewel of medieval architecture.
A simple yet elegant Romanesque church, and one of the oldest religious buildings in Prague.
A row of charming, colorful cottages once inhabited by the castle’s craftsmen and guards.
Beautiful walks and panoramic views over Prague, especially delightful in spring and summer.
A collection of artworks from former royal and imperial treasures — a must-see for art lovers.
An extraordinary castle
The largest castle in the world
Prague Castle is truly one of a kind. Spanning over 70,000 m², it is the largest royal complex in the world. Built as early as the 9th century, it tells the story of more than a thousand years of history, blending Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque styles with remarkable harmony. Perched atop Hradčany Hill, it offers breathtaking views over Prague and houses St. Vitus Cathedral, splendid palaces, museums, and beautiful gardens. A must-see in every sense.
70,000 m²
9 centuries
96 m
2,5 millions
Practical information
What are the opening hours of Prague Castle? Which bus should you take to get there? Find all the essential practical information with just one click.