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St. Vitus Cathedral: free entry days, tickets & hours
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St. Vitus is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children under 6 visit the cathedral free (part of the Castle circuit); Disability ID card holders free (companion free if marked on the card).
- Otherwise: prague Castle Main circuit (the cathedral is only visitable with this ticket) — Kč 450.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren under 6 visit the cathedral free (part of the Castle circuit) | children under 6 | — | No |
| Free forDisability ID card holders free (companion free if marked on the card) | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The free standing area at the back of the nave has been closed since October 2023 - you now need a circuit ticket to go in.
- On Sundays tourist entry starts only at 12:00 because of the morning services.
- You can still admire the west front and the Golden Gate mosaic from the free Castle courtyards.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: St. Vitus
Ticket & extrasPrague Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Royal Palace, St. George Basilica★★★★★ 5.0 · 52 reviews3 hoursfrom Kč 900
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Official prices
St. Vitus ticket prices
| Prague Castle Main circuit (the cathedral is only visitable with this ticket) — Reduced 300 CZK, family 950 CZK. The former free part of the nave is closed until further notice. | Kč 450 |
| Great South Tower view gallery | Kč 200 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | 09:00–17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 09:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 09:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 09:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 09:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 12:00–17:00 |
Tourist visits Mon-Sat 9:00-17:00, Sun 12:00-17:00. Daily morning Mass at 7:00; Sunday Masses 8:30 and 10:00.
Pražský hrad - III. nádvoří, 119 01 Prague 1, Czechia
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FAQ
St. Vitus: common questions
Is St. Vitus free?
St. Vitus has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children under 6 visit the cathedral free (part of the Castle circuit); Disability ID card holders free (companion free if marked on the card). Otherwise the official ticket costs Kč 450.
Who gets free entry to St. Vitus?
Children under 6. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to St. Vitus?
Prague Castle Main circuit (the cathedral is only visitable with this ticket) costs Kč 450 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- hrad.cz/file/edee/2024/01/price-list-english-sph-valid-from-1.-3.-2024.pdf · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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