Prague Astronomical Clock tickets at a glance
You can watch the clock for free from Old Town Square. It sits on the south side of the Old Town Hall tower, and there is no separate ticket for the hourly apostle show. A ticket gets you inside the building. In 2026 there are three different things to buy: the basic ticket, the online tower ticket and an inside tour. They are not the same product, and none of them is a ticket for everything.
The basic ticket covers the tower and the Knights' Hall, where an interactive digital model of the clock is on show. The historic interiors, including the chapel and the medieval cellars, are only open on a guided inside tour, which costs extra. The lift to the tower is a separate supplement as well. All prices are in Czech crowns (CZK) and apply in 2026.
Our picks: Old Town Hall tickets
Our take: the audio guide ticket adds a short introduction. The plain ticket covers only the tower, and the guided visit adds the underground.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Old Town Hall and medieval underground with a guide
- Viewing gallery entry
- Town Hall underground
- Licensed guide
A guided visit below the Town Hall, with entry to the viewing gallery as well.
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Clock tower ticket with audio guide
- Fast-track tower ticket
- English introduction
- Multilingual audio guide
A fast-track tower ticket with a short introduction and an audio guide; bring your own headphones.
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Old Town Hall tower entry ticket
- Old Town Hall tower entry
- Viewing gallery at the top
The simple ticket for the tower and its gallery. The historic halls and the underground are separate visits.
Check availability βOld Town tours and tickets
Walking tours, underground tours and combination offers around the Old Town, with live prices and availability. Check whether a listing includes entry to the Old Town Hall tower, because it is not automatic.
Ticket prices 2026
Basic ticket at the desk, online skip-the-line ticket, and the lift supplement that is added to the desk price.
| Visitor | Desk or stairs | Online skip-the-line | Lift, extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | CZK 350 | CZK 450 | CZK 100 |
| Youth, 16 to 26 | CZK 280 | CZK 360 | CZK 100 |
| Child, 6 to 15 | CZK 230 | CZK 300 | CZK 100 |
| Senior, 65+ | CZK 230 | CZK 300 | CZK 50 |
| Family: 2 adults and up to 4 children | CZK 750 | CZK 900 | β |
| Child, 0 to 5 | Free | β | Free |
The online ticket costs CZK 100 more for adults, CZK 80 more for youths, CZK 70 more for children and seniors and CZK 150 more for the family ticket. It is entry to the tower only. If the queue on your day is short, the desk is the cheaper way in. For the family lift price, ask at the desk.
What each ticket covers
Three tickets, one supplement, and a clear line between them.
Basic ticket
Tower and Knights' Hall. The digital model in the hall explains the dials, but it is not a look at the real mechanism. The guide to how the clock works covers what you see on the facade.
Tower guide βOnline skip-the-line
Entry to the tower, booked in advance. It costs more than the desk ticket and does not add the inside tours.
Hours and access βLift
Paid on top of the desk ticket: CZK 100 for adults, youths and children, CZK 50 for seniors. Children from 0 to 5 ride free.
Tower guide βInside tours A and B
Tour A: the chapel with a view of the apostle figures, the state rooms and the Romanesque and Gothic underground. Tour B: the underground. You pay the supplement on the day, at the hall.
Cellars and tours βInside tours run at set times, each in one language. Look at the day's timetable before you queue, and do not count on a departure in your language soon after you arrive.
What a visit costs in total
For an adult, the basic ticket plus tour A comes to CZK 500. Basic ticket plus tour B is CZK 450. Both figures are without the lift. With the online ticket instead of the desk ticket, add CZK 100.
A private guided service for the hall is priced at CZK 3,000 per group, plus admission. It is not a price per person. Organized groups need to reserve in advance.
The hall's inside tours are one product. The cellars shown by private underground-tour companies are another. The tours page sorts out which is which.
Which ticket for which visit
Pick by what you want to see, not by the cheapest number.
| Your plan | Choose | Adult price |
|---|---|---|
| The view and the digital model | Basic ticket at the desk | CZK 350 |
| A tight schedule, little time to queue | Online skip-the-line ticket | CZK 450 |
| The chapel, state rooms and cellar | Basic ticket plus tour A | CZK 500 |
| The underground only | Basic ticket plus tour B | CZK 450 |
| Stairs are a problem | Basic ticket plus lift | CZK 450 |
For most visitors the basic ticket at the desk is the right start. Add tour A if you want to see inside the building, and the lift if the stairs are a problem. Choose the online ticket when your time in Prague is short.
Discounts and other tariffs
- First opening hour: 50 percent off regular admission. Special openings and public holidays are excluded.
- LΓtaΔka card holders: CZK 330, without the lift.
- ZTP card holders: CZK 230. A companion of a ZTP/P holder enters free. Disability cards from other countries are not automatically treated the same, so ask at the desk.
- Multi-sight card: the card called 9 Prague Sights in 365 Days costs CZK 990 for adults and CZK 690 reduced. It includes the Old Town Hall and the PetΕΓn lift, but does not replace the inside tours.
- Age limits: they are written slightly differently in places (65+ or over 65, free up to 5 or under 5). If you are exactly on the limit, ask at the desk.
Children under 15 enter only with an adult, who must be 18 or older. If you change money for the ticket, check the final amount and the rate before you hand over cash, and ask for a receipt.
Plan the rest of your visit
The show is outside, the tower is inside. For bridge and castle ideas, see the Charles Bridge guide.
Prague Astronomical Clock tickets: frequently asked questions
Do I need a ticket to see the Prague Astronomical Clock?
No. The clock is on the outside of the Old Town Hall, and you can watch it from the square. Tickets are for the tower, the Knights' Hall and the inside tours.
How much is a ticket in 2026?
An adult pays CZK 350 at the desk and CZK 450 for the online skip-the-line ticket. The lift is CZK 100 extra for adults. Inside tour A costs CZK 150 per person and tour B CZK 100.
Does one ticket cover the tower, the lift and the inside tours?
No. The basic ticket covers the tower and the Knights' Hall. The lift and the inside tours are paid separately, and the online ticket is for the tower only.
Where do I buy the inside tour supplement?
On the day of your visit, at the hall. It cannot be added online in advance. Groups are the exception: organized groups need to reserve ahead.
Are tours with the clock in the title the same as these tickets?
Not necessarily. A walking tour or an underground tour may or may not include entry to the tower. Check what the tour includes before you book.
Is pragueastronomicalclock.com the official site of the Old Town Hall?
No. This is an independent travel guide. It is not connected to the City of Prague, Prague City Tourism, the Old Town Hall or any tour operator.