How to Skip the Line at St. Vitus Cathedral
St. Vitus is inside Prague Castle, and the full nave is covered by the castle's Main Circuit ticket (about 450 CZK, valid two days). Book online on the official hrad.cz site, arrive a little before 9 am on a weekday to clear the security check at the gates early, and head straight to the cathedral before the tour groups. The cathedral opens later on Sunday mornings because of mass.
- Main Circuit
- About 450 CZK adults: cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, Golden Lane
- Validity
- Two consecutive days, one entry per building
- Grounds
- Free, open about 6 am to 10 pm
- Interiors
- About 9 am to 5 pm (to 4 pm in winter)
- Security
- Checks at every castle entrance
- Best time
- Just before 9 am on a weekday
- Busiest
- 10 am to 3 pm, weekends and summer
How long are the lines at St. Vitus Cathedral?
There are two queues: the security check at the castle gates, and the line to enter the cathedral itself. In summer, walk-up waits for tickets and entry can reach 45-60 minutes. Pre-booking online cuts that down to a few minutes for the ticket part, though everyone goes through security.
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