Traveler reviews
Choose your package
Select an option to see its live dates and timings.
Highlights
- Enjoy priority access to explore the beautiful medieval fortress.
- Take in the stunning vista of Prague from Vyšehrad’s fortified walls.
- Dive into the history and legends surrounding the castle with your expert guide.
- Admire the exquisite Art Nouveau decor of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul.
- Take a walk through the famous Vyšehrad Cemetery.
- Explore the mysterious underground area of Vyšehrad Fortress.
Your Experience
Your Experience
Vyšehrad Castle in Prague began as a medieval royal residence before being devastated during the Hussite Wars at the end of the Middle Ages. It was later rebuilt as a formidable Baroque fortress and has since become one of the city's most legendary historical landmarks.
- Meet your English-speaking guide outside the National Museum in Prague to begin your tour.
Enjoy a short metro ride to Vyšehrad Castle, where you'll explore a spacious park filled with historic landmarks, including the Romanesque Chapel of St. Martin, which dates back to the late 11th century.
- Visit the Collegiate Church of Saints Peter and Paul, originally founded in the 11th century and later redesigned in the neo-Gothic style, featuring beautiful 19th-century Art Nouveau frescoes.
Continue to the adjacent Vyšehrad Cemetery, the final resting place of renowned Czech figures such as Antonín Dvořák, Alfons Mucha, and Karel Čapek. Your guide will share stories about their lives and lasting contributions.
- Explore the underground casemates built within Vyšehrad's fortified walls. Visit the Gorlice Vault to see the original Baroque statues that once adorned Charles Bridge.
Inclusions & Exclusions
- Admission to St. Peter’s and Paul’s Basilica
- Access to Vyšehrad Casemates
- Guided tour with a professional, English-speaking guide originally provided
- Use of Metro ticket for your convenience
- Your Experience includes 2-Day Prague Cool Pass (optional)
- Covers the cost of the 3-Day Prague Cool Pass (optional)
- Tips
This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.
Ticket Delivery
-
Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.
-
Please display your mobile voucher along with a valid photo ID to your guide.
-
Kindly ensure that you arrive 15-20 minutes before the start time of your experience to avoid any delays.
-
If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.
Meeting Point
-
Meet your guide in front of the National Museum.
-
Our guide will be holding an orange umbrella for easy recognition.
-
Address : Vaclavské náměstí 68, 110 00 Praha 1, Czechia.
Get Directions to the Meeting Point
Getting There
By Bus
-
The closest bus stop is Muzeum, which is within a 2-minute walk from the meeting point.
-
Buses #905, 907, 908 and 911 will bring you here.
By Tram
-
The closest tram stop is Muzeum, which is within a 3-minute walk from the meeting point.
-
Tram #11 will bring you here.
By Train
-
Lines EC, EC170 and EC174 will bring you to the Praha hl.n. railway station.
-
The meeting point is within a 10-12 minutes walk from the station.
Validity
The ticket is valid for the date and time selected during the checkout.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers to the most common questions travelers ask before booking this experience.