Prague: Castle Tour with Admission Ticket and Local Guide

Visiting Prague Castle is like stepping into a storybook. Explore the key attractions of the castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane. While the castle is packed with history and art, your local expert guide will help you navigate its sprawling grounds effortlessly.Meet your guide in front of Malostranská metro station, near Mánes Bridge, and take a tram up to the castle. Once inside, you’ll receive headphones to hear the guide clearly throughout the tour.Admire the Gothic grandeur of St. Vitus Cathedral, from its towering spires to the intricate gargoyles decorating the exterior. Inside, marvel at the Art Nouveau stained glass by Alfons Mucha and the 14th-century Last Judgment mosaic. Visit the tombs of St. Wenceslas, Charles IV, and the Baroque tomb of St. John of Nepomuk, as well as the Chapel of St. Wenceslas. Step into the Old Royal Palace and stand beneath the imposing vaulted ceiling of Vladislav Hall. Explore the historic chamber where the Defenestration of Prague took place, an event that sparked the Thirty Years’ War.Next, visit the Basilica of St. George, whose stone walls provide a striking contrast to the castle’s opulence. Discover fragments of 12th-century frescoes and climb the double staircase to the resting place of St. Ludmila.Stroll along Golden Lane, a quaint alley originally built for the castle’s sharpshooters and later inhabited by goldsmiths. Over the centuries, notable figures like Franz Kafka lived here. Explore the reconstructed workshops and homes to see how Prague’s working-class residents lived in the shadow of the castle’s grandeur.