Prague Castle (Pražský hrad) — Castle Complex Walk + Main Circuit: St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane & Palaces (Ticketed Entry)

Prague Castle is the massive hilltop castle complex above Prague — a whole district of courtyards, gardens, and historic buildings. You can freely walk the castle complex grounds, but the main “must-see interiors” are on the Prague Castle — Main circuit ticket (the classic set most visitors buy).

• Free access: walking the Prague Castle complex courtyards/grounds (open area).
• Ticketed access (Main circuit): entry to key interiors like St. Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, and Golden Lane (as listed on the official Main circuit).

• Perfect for: first-timers in Prague, history + architecture lovers, photographers, families who can do a lot of walking.
• Not ideal if you hate crowds (peak hours get packed) or you’re trying to “speedrun” Prague.

• Walk the courtyards and viewpoints, then enter the Main circuit buildings one-by-one (each is a single-entry scan).

• Tickets / price: Ticketed entry for the Main circuit. Official price list shows 450 CZK (Adult) for “Prague Castle — Main circuit” (discount and family options exist too).
• Ticket rules: official ticket notes say tickets are valid for two days and each Castle building can be entered only once.

• Official hours (typical): Castle complex 6:00—22:00; historical buildings 9:00—16:00 (seasonal variations/closures can happen).
• Time needed: 3—5 hours for Main circuit + courtyards (longer if you go slow + photos).

Prague Castle = huge complex + paid “Main circuit” interiors (Cathedral + Golden Lane etc.). Grounds are free; Main circuit adult ticket is 450 CZK.