Astronomical Clock & Old Town Hall Tower

To witness its intricate construction in motion, join the crowd on the square in front of the tower and watch the Procession of the Twelve Apostles: a trap door opens and Christ leads his disciples out, as a skeleton representing Death tolls a bell to a statue of a defiant Turk.

The spectacle takes place on the hour, every hour from 08:00 to 23:00, and is a must-see for first-time visitors to Prague.

Below the Astronomical Clock, 12 medallions depict the signs of the zodiac. These were added in 1865 by renowned Czech painter Josef Mánes.

Price: Free to see from Old Town Square.

Old Town Hall Tower
The Old Town Hall Tower (Věž Staroměstské radnice), constructed in 1338, is one of Prague's most iconic landmarks. Climb to the gallery at the top of the tower (elevation 42m) to enjoy sweeping views over the Old Town and beyond, reaching as far as Prague Castle.

Visitors can either walk up the tower or ride a lift (supplement applies).

Price: 350 CZK.

Old Town Hall
The Old Town Hall Tower is part of the Old Town Hall complex. The tower was originally a single structure, however, in 1364 it was knocked into a private house adjoining it. Over the course of the next century, the structure was further enlarged by connecting it to additional houses, and the entire complex became known as the Old Town Hall.

In 1470, the facade of the Old Town Hall was remodelled in the Gothic style, and extensive work was carried out to unify its interior.

Old Town Hall Historical Halls & Gothic Chapel
In addition to the tower, the Old Town Hall contains a set of richly decorated Historical Halls (or state rooms), which are used for council meetings and civic ceremonies. The oldest is the Council Hall, which dates from the 15th century.

Also within the complex is the Gothic Chapel of the Virgin Mary. Built in 1381, it is situated on the second floor of the Old Town Hall Tower, behind the Astronomical Clock. Visitors to the chapel can get a fascinating view of the mechanism behind the Procession of the Twelve Apostles.

Access is by guided tour only. A tour of the Historical Halls, Gothic Chapel and Medieval Underground (see below) runs in English every 1½ to 2 hours, between 10:00 and 19:00.

Price: 150 CZK.

Medieval Underground
Beneath the Old Town Hall lies the Medieval Underground, a vast labyrinth of chambers and tunnels, which includes the former Old Town Prison.

Access is by guided tour only. A tour of the Medieval Underground runs in English every 1½ to 2 hours, between 10:00 and 19:00.

Price: 100 CZK.

Tickets & Prague Tourist Information Centre
The reception area of the Old Town Hall sells tickets for the Old Town Hall complex.

It also houses a Prague Tourist Information Centre, providing city maps, public transport information, and details of Prague events, museums and historical monuments - Prague tourist information.

Tip for Visitors: To visit the Old Town Hall Tower, buy tickets on the day - there is no need to pre-book.

To visit the tower and any other part of the Old Town Hall complex, we strongly recommend pre-booking the Old Town, Tower & Medieval Underground Tour. It includes a comprehensive guided walking tour of the historic centre of Prague and skip-the-line entry tickets to the Tower, Historical Halls, Gothic Chapel, and Medieval Underground. Crucially, all tickets and timings are organised by your guide. Without this tour, visitors often face long queues for on-site tickets and tours, and they can sell out.