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Royal Castle in Warsaw: free entry days, tickets & hours
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Royal Castle is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Wednesdays: free Royal Apartments, Lanckoroński Gallery and Tin-Roofed Palace.
- Also free: children up to 7; people with a disability certificate.
- Almost free: EU/EFTA citizens aged 8-26: PLN 1 ticket (almost free).
- Otherwise: royal Route (Royal Apartments) with audioguide, regular, PLN — zł 60.
Calendar
Free days at Royal Castle
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 10:00–17:00
- WED13JANWednesday, 13 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:00
- WED20JANWednesday, 20 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:00
- WED27JANWednesday, 27 January 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:00
- WED3FEBWednesday, 3 February 2027 · in 3 months · 10:00–17:00
- WED10FEBWednesday, 10 February 2027 · in 4 months · 10:00–17:00
42 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Wednesday is free, but tickets are limited - collect yours at the ticket office early.
- The free Wednesday route skips the Parliamentary Chambers and the Porcelain Gallery; pay for the Castle Route to see everything.
- EU citizens aged 8-26 pay just 1 PLN on any day.
- Closed on Mondays.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayWednesdays: free Royal Apartments, Lanckoroński Gallery and Tin-Roofed Palace · 10:00–17:00 | everyone | Special route: Royal Apartments (Oval Gallery to the Crown Horse Guards Chamber) and Lanckoroński Gallery. Not open on Wednesdays: Green, Yellow and Marble Rooms, Porcelain Gallery, Wettin Gallery, Presidents' Rooms, Parliamentary Chambers. Individual visits only, no guides. Last entry 16:00. | No |
| Free forFree for children up to 7 | up to 7 | — | No |
| Free forFree for people with a disability certificate | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | Available only at the Royal Castle ticket office, not at ticket machines or online. | No |
| Free forEU/EFTA citizens aged 8-26: PLN 1 ticket (almost free) | EU residents under 26 | Citizens of the EU, Switzerland and EFTA; proof of date of birth required. Applies to the Royal, Museum, Castle and Palace routes; audioguide 10 PLN extra with the 1 PLN ticket. | No |
Official prices
Royal Castle ticket prices
| Royal Route (Royal Apartments) with audioguide, regular, PLN — Reduced 45 PLN. Museum Route also 60/45 PLN; Castle Route 95/75 PLN; Golden Route 110/90 PLN; Palace Route 30/20 PLN. | zł 60 |
| Castle Route (Royal + Museum routes) with audioguide, reduced 75 PLN | zł 95 |
| Golden Route - all permanent exhibitions open that day, reduced 90 PLN | zł 110 |
| Audio guide rental on the free Wednesday route | zł 10 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (royal route (royal apartments) with audioguide, regular, pln). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Castle routes and Tin-Roofed Palace: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed Mondays. Wednesday: free special route. Castle Gardens Oct-Apr 10:00-18:00.
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FAQ
Royal Castle: common questions
Is Royal Castle free?
Royal Castle is free for everyone wednesdays: free Royal Apartments, Lanckoroński Gallery and Tin-Roofed Palace. Also free: children up to 7; people with a disability certificate. Otherwise the official ticket costs zł 60.
When is Royal Castle free?
Wednesdays: free Royal Apartments, Lanckoroński Gallery and Tin-Roofed Palace. The next free date is Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Royal Castle?
Up to 7. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) — available only at the Royal Castle ticket office, not at ticket machines or online.. EU residents under 26 — citizens of the EU, Switzerland and EFTA; proof of date of birth required. Applies to the Royal, Museum, Castle and Palace routes; audioguide 10 PLN extra with the 1 PLN ticket..
How much is a ticket to Royal Castle?
Royal Route (Royal Apartments) with audioguide, regular, PLN costs zł 60 on the official site.
What day is Royal Castle closed?
Royal Castle is closed on Mondays. Castle routes and Tin-Roofed Palace: Tue-Sun 10:00-17:00 (last entry 16:00); closed Mondays. Wednesday: free special route. Castle Gardens Oct-Apr 10:00-18:00.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- zamek-krolewski.pl/en/godziny-otwarcia-i-ceny-biletow · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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