Prague Castle Tickets & Mobile Audioguide with Office Pickup

Prague Castle Without the Queue: Pick Up Tickets, Explore at Your Pace

You skip the ticket queue by picking up admission at the office, then explore Prague Castle's four main sites, St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. George, and Golden Lane: using a mobile audioguide available in eight languages. The guide includes historical context, artwork details, and restaurant discounts. You control the pace and timing, and the whole experience works as long as your phone has internet and battery.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Prague Castle with Audioguide

• Pick up tickets at GPG office
• Enter Prague Castle without queue
• Explore St. Vitus Cathedral
• Visit Old Royal Palace
• See Basilica of St. George
• Walk along Golden Lane
• Use mobile audioguide for details
• Enjoy discounts at shops and restaurants

The experience

The audioguide on your phone changes how you move through Prague Castle. Instead of standing in the admission line, you collect your tickets at the GET PRAGUE GUIDE office on Maiselova Street in Prague 1, then you're free to wander the grounds whenever you want. The mobile guide works in eight languages (English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish, and simplified Chinese), and it's loaded onto your device before you arrive, so you don't need to download anything on the spot.

Once you're inside, the audioguide walks you through St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, the Basilica of St. George, and Golden Lane: the four main attractions that make the castle worth the trip. Each point on the route gives you context about the history, the architecture, the people who lived there. The guide also highlights artworks and personalities you might otherwise miss, and it includes discount codes for shops and restaurants in the complex, which is a small thing but useful when you're hungry after three hours of walking. You move at your own rhythm instead of following a group or a fixed schedule.

One thing to know: if you're booking in September or October, some buildings may close temporarily for the annual Crown Jewel Exhibition and ceremony around Czech Independence Day. The office will email you about any closures before your visit, so you'll know what's accessible. A working internet connection is essential for the audioguide to function, and restoration work can occasionally affect which audio points are available, but the main route stays open. Bring your phone fully charged and you're set.

What’s included

• Mobile audioguide in eight languages.
• online access on your phone or tablet.
• admission to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. George, and Golden Lane.
• orientation map.
• discount codes for castle shops and restaurants.

Options for this experience

2 options

Prague Castle tickets with an audio guide, with pickup at the GPG OfficeNo fixed time

Prague Castle and Loreto tickets with an audio guide, with pickup at the GPG Office, flexible departureNo fixed time

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (5 to 15 years) · Child (under 5)

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Czech and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 16 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Get Prague Guide

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Prague Castle's main sites without waiting in the ticket line and without being tied to a group schedule: the office pickup and self-guided audioguide give you both the entry and the freedom to spend as long as you want at each stop.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 15 years); Child (under 5).

Where do I pick up my tickets?

At the GET PRAGUE GUIDE office at Maiselova 5, Prague 1. You collect them there before entering the castle.

What's included in the admission ticket?

Entry to St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, Basilica of St. George, and Golden Lane, plus an orientation map.

What languages is the audioguide available in?

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish, and simplified Chinese.

Do I need to download the audioguide before I arrive?

No. The guide is online and works on your mobile phone or tablet as long as you have an active internet connection.

Can I use this if I'm visiting in September or October?

Yes, but some buildings may close temporarily for the Crown Jewel Exhibition around Czech Independence Day. The office will notify you of any closures by email before your visit.

Is there a time limit for exploring the castle?

No. You explore at your own pace once you've picked up your tickets.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, public transportation options are available near the castle.