There's barely anything of authenticity here. It's a row of tiny buildings full of fake modern armour, and gift shops. That's it. Oh, and you can't move in the tiny buildings for other tourists.

Many years ago these were houses of castle guards. Later they were artisanal shops selling ot tourists within the vast and free castle courtyard area. Now it is all tourist and gift shops and entry is only by ticket that you have to buy when you enter the castle. Don't arrive here and expect to stroll or to buy a ticket at the barrier. Remember for the castle you have to buy your tickets for the places you want to visit soon after security. It is very crowded at peak times so don't expect an easy stroll through small shops but the street is worth a visit.

We were very disappointed that it was not possible to walk through the Golden Lane only or buy a ticket just for that. We weren't really interested in other parts of the tour and didn't have time for that, either. Just wanted to see the houses from outside.