Vysehrad Castle: Tickets and Tours

Visit the oldest seat of Czech princes at Vyšehrad Castle, situated on a ridge above the Vltava River in Prague. Discover more architectural treasures and beautiful views in its park area.

Book your Vyšehrad Castle tickets, and extend your fun to a guided pub tour along the Vltava River.

Here's all you need to know about Vyšehrad Castle, one of the most stunning attractions in Prague.

How much do Vyšehrad Castle tickets cost?

There is no main entrance fee if you want to see Vyšehrad Castle, but you have to buy tickets to see the museums and galleries inside.

Casements tickets

• Adults: US$4
• Family: US$7.5
• Children (aged 6 and below): Free
• Discounted: US$2

The Gothic cellar tickets

• Adults: US$3
• Family: US$6
• Children (aged 6 and below): Free
• Discounted: US$1.75

Vyšehrad Gallery tickets

• Adults: US$0.8

Who is eligible for discounts?

Senior citizens aged 65 years and above are entitled to discounts upon presenting an ID document. Full-time students are also eligible for discounts and must present proof of full-time study.

Is it possible to visit for free?

At Vyšehrad Castle, children under the age of 6 can enter the various attractions for free. There is also free admission for Disability ID Card holders, including one accompanying person if necessary.

Should you book in advance?

As Prague receives millions of visitors annually, it is recommended that you should book well in advance to skip the ticket lines at Vyšehrad Castle. You can also book the best time slot, which in this event is early morning.

Guided tours of Vyšehrad are available in various languages, but must be booked at least one week in advance.

What are the best Vyšehrad Castle tours?

Vyšehrad Castle walking tour with Gorlice

Discover the impressive Vyšehrad Castle’s fascinating history and the spectacular city views from the fortified walls on this guided walking tour in Prague.

Meet your guide at the National Museum at the top of Wenceslas Square in the center of Prague. After a brief metro ride, you will go through the Vyšehrad Castle gates and into the large park area.

Here, you will discover architectural treasures from the Romanesque Chapel of St. Martin to the Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

In the adjoining historic cemetery, you will see the graves of some of the Czech Republic’s most famous artists, including Antonín Dvořák.

To finish your tour, visit the underground casements (corridors for troops) inside Vyšehrad’s imposing fortified walls, where you will find interesting projections of the development of Vyšehrad. It also accommodates six of the original Charles Bridge Baroque statues.

Included in your tour package are a Metro ticket and entrance tickets to St. Peter’s and Paul’s Basilica and Vyšehrad Casemates (Gorlice). The cost of this tour is about €40 per person, and the duration is 2.5 hours.

Magic Hill Vysehrad and local pub guided tour

Appreciate the beauty of Prague and its architectural treasures on this 3-hour guided walking tour of Vyšehrad Castle and the Vltava River area. Along the way, you will also visit three local pubs to enjoy two beers at a time.

Your guide will pick you up at your place of accommodation and take you to Vyšehrad Castle by metro. Prominently located on a ridge overlooking the Vltava River, it is the oldest Czech principality from the 10th century.

From Vyšehrad Castle, you will enjoy magnificent views of Prague. You will appreciate the several architectural gems of Vyšehrad park, such as the Romanesque St .Martin Rotunda and the neo-gothic Church of Saints Peter and Paul.

According to local legend, Vyšehrad Park was the site of the first settlement that later developed into the town of Prague.

You will the visit a favored pub boasting breathtakinand continue to the Vltava River. In each restaurant or pub, you will taste two beers, to make your history tour also a very relaxing tour.

Included in your tour package are a hotel pickup, a 24-hour transport ticket, free admission ticket and six beers per person. The tour costs €140 per group up to two, and lasts 3 hours. The minimum drinking age for the Czech Republic is 18.

Vyšehrad Castle tour on e-scooter Hugo bike

On this Vyšehrad Castle tour, you can go beyond Prague Castle and enjoy a marvelous ride to Vysehrad Castle by e-scooter. Admire the castle and explore important historic landmarks on the opposite bank of the Vltava River.

Along the way, you will see historical landmarks such as Wenceslaus and Jungmann’s Squares and Palace Adria. Your ride will finally take you to Vyšehrad Castle, where you can explore the Vyšehrad Castle remains.

You will also discover other architectural gems in the castle’s park area and, at the same time, admire the panoramic views of Prague from the castle on the ridge.

Your tour package includes a scooter training session, a helmet, gloves in winter and a raincoat. The cost of the tour starts at €70 per person, and the duration is 3 hours. The minimum age for scooter riding is 13.

What will you see inside?

The Spire

The Spire is the current information center and all that is left of the original Gothic gate built around 1350 as part of Vyšehrad's new fortifications.

The Brick Gate

Presently used as an information center, the Brick Gate is built in 1841 in the Empire style. It formed part of the building of the new road through Vyšehrad toTábor.

It is the main entrance to the Casements (underground corridors) with projections of the development of Vyšehrad.

The Gorlice

The Gorlice is the largest underground space at Vyšehrad, measuring 330 square meters and 13 meters in height. It was built as part of the Baroque fortifications as a gathering place for troops, as well as for food storage and munitions.

Opened to the public in the 1990s, the Gorlice now houses six of the original statues from the Charles Bridge.

The Gothic cellar

The Gothic cellar houses an exhibition presenting the activity in Vyšehrad as early as the 4th millennium B.C.

It is a remnant of one of four palaces built in the royal courtyard precinct during Charles IV’s reign. The royal courtyard buildings were destroyed in 1420 during the Hussian Wars, and the ruins were later removed.

Vyšehrad gallery

The building dates from the 17th century and was probably part of a medieval guard tower. The gallery now focuses on the work of young authors and artists.

The old burgrave's house

The building originally is a palace building erected during Charles IV’s reign and now houses an auditorium for 90 spectators.

How to get there?

Vyšehrad Castle is over 3 kilometers southeast of Prague Castle, which takes about 20 minutes to drive. You can take the train from Malostranská station to reach Vyšehrad in about 25 minutes.  

What are the opening times?

Opening hours for Vyšehrad Castle are from 10 AM to 6 PM for the whole week from January to December. The Castle will be open from 10 AM to 14 PM on 24 and 31 December, but closed on Dec. 25 and 26, and Jan. 1.

When is the best time to visit Vyšehrad Castle?

Morning is the best time to visit Vyšehrad Castle, so you can avoid the crowds. For the best weather, visit the castle from May to September. If you prefer the heat, the warmest month in Prague is July.

Which other attractions can be visited in Prague?

• Old Town
• Astronomical Clock
• Lobkowicz Palace
• Nuclear Bunker
• Strahov

Travel tips

• Make sure to book your Vyšehrad Castle tour in Prague well in advance.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes.
• Carry warm clothing for the Prague winter.
• Carry an umbrella for the rainy season.