Prague · Vyšehrad
Vyšehrad
A fortress hill above the south river bend with a basilica, a cemetery and open walks along the walls. Entry to the grounds is free all year.
- 1 h 40
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Vyšehrad
Data checked on October 5, 2026
Vyšehrad is a national cultural monument and part of the protected historic centre of Prague. Its walls hold the Basilica of St Peter and St Paul, whose towers rise to 58 metres and whose carillon plays daily from 11:00 to 21:00. Beside it is the Vyšehrad Cemetery, the resting place of many Czech writers, composers and artists, with the Slavín tomb at the centre. From the ramparts you can see the Castle and the bends of the Vltava.
What to look for
- The twin towers of the basilica and the carillon
- The cemetery and the Slavín tomb
- The ramparts and the view of Prague Castle
- The open air theatre in the old fortification
Opening hours
Always open.
The grounds are open at all hours. The information centre at the Leopold Gate opens daily from 10:00 to 12:00 and from 13:00 to 18:00.
Source: Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free. Free to enter. Tickets are sold for guided tours and for some buildings at the information centre.
Getting there
Metro C to Vyšehrad, then a short walk through the Táborská gate towards the basilica.
Tip
Walk the ramparts on the river side at the end of the afternoon, when the light is on the Castle across the river.