Seven centuries of family treasures, where Beethoven's autograph scores meet Habsburg porcelain
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Discover royal halls, Old Masters, and Mozart manuscripts in Central Europe's finest private collection
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48 hr
Two-day pass to explore the castle complex, including St. Vitus Cathedral, St. George's Basilica, and the historic Golden Lane
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2 hr 30 min
Discover centuries of history at Prague's iconic castle complex with an expert local guide
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Every Lobkowicz Palace tour side-by-side — duration, what's included, how you redeem.
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Standard Entry Most popular
Prague Castle & Lobkowicz Palace Entry
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Self-paced | ★ 4.4 | — | — | — | ✓ | €35 | Book → |
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Prague Castle Entry Ticket with Cathedral & Golden Lane Access
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48 hr | ★ 4.4 | ✓ | — | — | ✓ | €18 | Book → |
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Prague Castle Guided Tour with Entry Ticket
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2 hr 30 min | ★ 4.7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | €52 | Book → |
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They complement each other; most visitors who do both find the palace offers a more intimate art experience, whereas the circuit provides a comprehensive overview of Czech landmarks. Choosing the right lobkowicz palace tickets tours requires balancing a deep dive into aristocratic family heirlooms against the broader historical scope of the castle complex.
| Feature | Top pick Lobkowicz Palace | Prague Castle Circuit |
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Focus |
Private art and music history | Architectural and political heritage |
Collection Type |
Curated family collection | Public state-run exhibition |
Visit Duration |
1.5–2 hours | 3–5 hours |
Atmosphere |
Quiet and refined | Busy and expansive |
Entry Requirements |
Specific exhibition admission | Comprehensive circuit pass |
Skip-the-line |
Standard access included | Requires separate fast-track purchase |
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Verdict: If you prioritize personal narratives and world-class musical manuscripts, these lobkowicz palace tickets offer superior value, while those seeking the full scale of this UNESCO heritage site should opt for the broader circuit.
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Jiřská 3, 119 00 Praha 1
Check in at the ticket desk for audio guide collection
Open in Google MapsTake tram 22 or 23 to Pražský hrad stop, then walk 5 minutes.
From Malostranská metro station, walk up the Old Castle Stairs to the castle gate.
There is no strict dress code for the palace. However, modest clothing is recommended when exploring the wider Prague Castle complex.
All visitors must pass through security screening at the Prague Castle entrances. Keep bags small as the galleries are elegant but not spacious.
Photography is permitted in most gallery areas for personal use. The use of flash, tripods, and selfie sticks is strictly prohibited.
The ground floor of the palace is wheelchair accessible. Guests should inquire at the ticket desk regarding specific access routes for upper gallery levels.
Mobile phones are permitted for photography and use of digital guides. Please silence devices during classical music concerts.
The palace is family-friendly and offers an engaging experience for all ages. Audio guides are accessible to younger visitors interested in history.
The palace features an on-site restaurant and café. It is recommended to visit during off-peak hours to enjoy the terrace views.
Pets are not allowed inside the palace or within the broader Prague Castle complex.
The audio guide is narrated by the Lobkowicz family and is included with admission. The museum route is self-guided and takes approximately 1.5–2 hours.
Jiřská 3, 119 00 Praha 1
Check in at the ticket desk for audio guide collection
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How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.
Mild temperatures and thinner crowds make April and May ideal for touring the palace galleries.
Expect peak crowds; book Lobkowicz palace tickets in advance for afternoon concert slots.
September and October offer pleasant weather and a quieter atmosphere for exploring the museum collections.
The palace is a cozy escape during colder months, perfect for visiting the indoor concert hall.
Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.
The included audio guide is narrated by the family owners and provides a unique personal perspective.
Lunchtime concerts start at 13:00; book Lobkowicz palace tickets for these sessions in advance.
The balcony offers one of the best panoramas in the complex; visit early to avoid crowds.
Arrive at the Prague Castle gates 20 minutes early to clear security before your scheduled palace visit.
Wear comfortable shoes, as the walk to the palace involves historic cobblestone streets and stairs.
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Tickets for the Lobkowicz Palace offer free cancellation up to 1 hour before the scheduled visit. Please note that regular adult admission is 380 CZK.
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The Lobkowicz family has occupied Prague Castle longer than any other non-royal lineage — seven unbroken centuries, interrupted only by two Communist expropriations in 1948 and a patient restitution in 2002.
What returned was not a hollow shell but twenty-two galleries of private patrimony: Beethoven's manuscript corrections in red crayon, Bruegel the Elder's Haymaking from 1565, and a Hapsburg dinner service that once fed three hundred courtiers. The palace itself dates to 1570, built by the Pernštejn family on Romanesque foundations before passing to the Lobkowicz dynasty in 1627. William Lobkowicz, the current prince, reopened the collection as a public museum in 2007, making it the only privately owned building within Prague Castle's fortifications open to visitors.
Lobkowicz Palace tickets grant access to a chronological narrative spanning the Holy Roman Empire to the Velvet Revolution. The second floor holds the family's military commissions — a gilded parade helmet from the Thirty Years' War, a treaty signed by Maria Theresa in 1757. The third floor pivots to music: Handel's Messiah in first edition, Mozart's re-orchestration of Messiah commissioned by Baron van Swieten, and Beethoven's dedications to Prince Franz Joseph Maximilian Lobkowicz, who premiered the Eroica Symphony in this palace's garden in 1804. The audio guide, voiced by William Lobkowicz himself, runs ninety minutes and layers family anecdote over curatorial fact. Lobkowicz Palace museum tickets include this commentary at no additional charge, converting what might be a static portrait gallery into a guided argument about patronage, exile, and the mechanics of restitution. The top-floor café overlooks the castle's eastern gardens and the terracotta rooftops of Malá Strana, though the view competes with the adjacent St. Vitus Cathedral spires.
The collection's intimacy distinguishes it from the National Gallery's breadth. Here, a Canaletto veduta hangs beside the 1786 account ledger that records its purchase price. A Cranach portrait of Martin Luther shares a wall with the family's Counter-Reformation correspondence, creating accidental theological irony. Lobkowicz Palace concert tickets, available separately for evening chamber recitals, use the Balcony Hall where Beethoven himself conducted. Standard Lobkowicz Palace Prague tickets do not include concert access, though the palace ticket office at Jiřská 3 sells combination passes on performance nights. The entry fee structure remains unchanged since 2023: 380 CZK for adults with audio guide, reduced rates for students and seniors, family bundles for two adults and up to three children under fifteen.
"Beethoven premiered the Eroica Symphony in this palace's garden in 1804."
A step-by-step walkthrough of Lobkowicz Palace tickets — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.
You enter through a stone archway at Jiřská 3, bypassing the castle's main ticket queues. The palace ticket office occupies the ground-floor vestibule; your mobile voucher converts to a handheld audio device in four seconds.
The staircase is narrow — Renaissance-width, built for doublets and farthingales — and climbs two flights to the portrait gallery. You pause at the Bruegel, smaller than its reproductions suggest, then move to the military room where a Thirty Years' War breastplate shows a musket-ball dent above the sternum. The audio guide, in William Lobkowicz's measured baritone, recounts his grandfather's 1948 flight to London with ten suitcases.
The music rooms occupy the third floor. You scan Beethoven's marginalia — a crossed-out horn entry, a tempo marking in German — then step into the ceramics hall, where a twelve-foot Meissen peacock spreads porcelain tail feathers. The final gallery holds the family's photographic archive: black-and-white images of the 2002 restitution ceremony, Communist-era inventory cards, a 1932 garden party with T. G. Masaryk. You exit onto the rooftop terrace. St. Vitus Cathedral rises thirty meters to your left; the Vltava curves south below Malá Strana's slate roofs. The café serves Moravian wine and open-faced smoked trout. You have been inside ninety minutes. The audio guide has twenty segments remaining, but the terrace light holds you another ten.
The Lobkowicz Palace is open daily from 10:00–18:00.
Yes, the entrance fee is 380 CZK for regular adult admission, which includes an audio guide.
We recommend allowing 1.5–2 hours for the full self-guided tour of the museum.
Yes, student concessions are available at 310 CZK per person.
Yes, you can purchase Lobkowicz palace tickets online for added convenience.
The ground floor of the palace is wheelchair accessible, though upper levels involve stairs.
The best time to visit is between 10:00–16:00 to avoid the largest crowds.
Mobile tickets are accepted, so you do not necessarily need to print your Lobkowicz palace tickets.
Photography is allowed in most areas without flash or tripods.
