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Nitra CastleNational cultural monument

Sightseeing tours

Self-guided tours

Castle grounds

A self-guided tour of the courtyard with the statue of St. John Paul II, the eastern courtyard with the well and the gardens with binoculars, entrance to the Cathedral of St. Emmeram and the souvenir shop, and free use of the toilets.

1 €Flat price
  • Unlimited duration
  • No reservation needed
  • Open all year round
  • November – March free of charge, toilets closed

Expositions

A self-guided tour of the castle grounds with courtyards and gardens, entrance to the Cathedral of St. Emmeram, the Diocesan Museum, the Casemates and the souvenir shop, and free use of the toilets.

4 €Adults
  • 3 € children, students, pensioners, visitors with disabilities
  • Unlimited duration
  • No reservation needed
  • Open all year round
  • November – March: book at least 3 days in advance

Expositions with the Tower

A self-guided tour of the castle grounds with courtyards and gardens, entrance to the Cathedral of St. Emmeram, the souvenir shop and free use of the toilets, entrance to the expositions and the cathedral tower with a guide, without commentary.

6 €Adults
  • 4 € children, students, pensioners, visitors with disabilities
  • Tower tour every 30 minutes
  • No reservation needed
  • April – October daily except Monday
  • November – March: book at least 3 days in advance
  • 113 steps to the top of the tower

Winter season

A self-guided tour of the castle grounds with courtyards and gardens, entrance to the Cathedral of St. Emmeram, the Diocesan Museum, the Casemates and the souvenir shop, and free use of the toilets.

3 €Adults
  • 2 € children, students, pensioners, visitors with disabilities
  • Unlimited duration
  • No reservation needed
  • October – March

Guided tours

Guided tours are for groups and must be booked at least 3 days before the visit.

Short tour

A guided tour of the castle grounds with courtyards and gardens, the Cathedral of St. Emmeram, the Diocesan Museum and the Casemates. Children only with an adult, school groups with teachers. The memorial room of Cardinal Ján Chryzostom Korec on request.

4 €Adults, in Slovak
  • 2 € children, students, pensioners, visitors with disabilities
  • In a foreign language 5 €, reduced 3 €
  • Groups under 15 people pay a one-off fee of 20 €
  • Duration 1 hour, maximum 35 people
  • Book at least 3 days in advance

Long tour

A guided tour of the castle grounds with courtyards and gardens, the Cathedral of St. Emmeram, the Diocesan Museum, the Casemates and the cathedral tower. Children only with an adult, school groups with teachers. The memorial room of Cardinal Ján Chryzostom Korec on request.

6 €Adults, in Slovak
  • 3 € children, students, pensioners, visitors with disabilities
  • In a foreign language 7 €, reduced 4 €
  • Groups under 15 people pay a one-off fee of 20 €
  • Duration 1 hour 15 minutes, maximum 35 people
  • Book at least 3 days in advance
  • 113 steps to the top of the tower

Diocesan Library

Admission to the castle does not include the Diocesan Library. Pre-booked groups have priority. Visits outside opening hours can be booked at least 2 days in advance.

3 €Adults
  • 50% discount for children, students, pensioners, visitors with disabilities
  • Duration 20 minutes, maximum 20 people
  • Monday – Friday 10:00 – 12:00