Old Town Hall & Astronomical Clock - Skip the Line with Elevator - Entrance Ticket

A must-see in Prague: the Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock including tower

A great opportunity to visit the most mesmerising tower hall in Prague - The Old Town Hall. Admire the Astronomical Clock from the outside, climb up the Old Town Hall Tower, and learn about the history of the tower. 

The Astronomical Clock
The Astronomical Clock was placed at the front side of the tower in 1410. At the southern part of the tower, a special stone chamber was built for its mechanical part. The Astronomical Clock consists of different parts, such as a calendar and an astronomical desk or the mechanism of twelve apostles which sets them in motion.

During the apostles’ parade, other figures placed on the sides of the clock are set in motion, too. The skeleton rings, rotates an hourglass to show to the Turk that his lifetime is at the end. He shakes his head. The Vain Man and the Miser behave similarly.

The Old Town Hall Tower
Almost 70 metres high massive prismatic tower, dating from the 14th century, is the dominant feature of the Old Town Hall and indeed the entire square. The Town Hall tower is the only medieval tower in Prague to be completely wheelchair accessible.

Highlights:

• See the unique Prague Astronomical Clock from the outside and from above
• Climb up the Gothic tower with a view – the gallery is at a height of 42 m
• Enjoy the spectacular sights of the Old Town Square, including Týn Church, St. Nicholas Church, and the whole of Prague laid out in front of you
• Love the tiled roofs and the famous Prague spires

Included: 

• Entrance Skip-the-Line ticket valid for one month from purchase
• A single ticket to the Old Town Hall, which entitles you to enter the town hall tower
• Usage of the tower elevator

Not included:

• Entrance ticket to the historical halls and underground of the building - you can purchase at the venue's box office

Opening hours:

January - March | Mon - Sun  10.00 - 19.00  
April - December | Mon - Sun  09.00 - 20.00  

Important: 

• The ticket is valid for one day and one entry
• Please show your voucher at the "priority" counter on the ground floor of the building - no need to wait in the queue!
• Ticket is valid for one month from purchase
• Access to the town hall tower is barrier-free for wheelchair users
• Please note that the price of the ticket includes a service fee of 30 CZK (1,3 EUR).

Concert program at Týn Church in the Old Town Square

Prague Old Town Hall Tower

The Town Hall features Astronomical Clock, tower, underground or the wedding hall

The 14th century massive tower (almost 70 metres high) is the dominant feature of the Old Town Hall and indeed the entire square. The tower´s viewing gallery offers beautiful views of the city; admire the nearby Týn Cathedral or Saint Nicholas´Church, see the Prague Castle in the distance or the multitude of towers, spires and domes arrayed in Prague´s diverse architecture. 

Interesting facts: 

• The Prague Tourist Information Centre is located in the reception area of the Old Town Hall.
• The tower was built as a solitary tower in 1338, the same year as the Old Town Hall, the seat of the Old Town administration was built. 
• The oldest part of the complex consists of the southern wing a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock (Orloj) – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear.
• The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. 

How to get there: 

• Accessibility by Prague public transport:
  metro A (green line) - Staroměstská station
  tram - Staroměstská stop
• Nearest car parking:
  Rudolfinum Parking, Alšovo nábřeží 12, Prague 1