Old Town Hall, Prague

Activities

The Old Town Hall is located on the Old Town Square and was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The complex consists of 5 buildings. The dominant part of the building is a Gothic tower with a chapel and a unique astronomical clock, where every hour between 9:00 AM and 11:00 PM, the twelve apostles rotate. Start your tour on the first floor, where the state rooms are located. Continue to the Gothic chapel of the Virgin Mary and the ceremonial halls. Afterwards, use the staircase leading to the third floor to the viewing gallery of the 70-meter tall tower and enjoy the most amazing views of Prague. A guided visit to the Old Town Hall medieval underground is included in your entrance ticket, so make sure not to miss out!

Go on an exciting journey and discover the capital of the Czech Republic. If you are visiting Prague for the first time and want to get an overview of the city, this tour is a perfect choice. Start your guided tour at the Old Town Square, which is the main market square in the old town of Prague and the site of the Church of Mother of God before Týn. Stroll along the picturesque streets and pass Estates Theater as well as Charles University. Next, see the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock, where you can marvel at a masterpiece of Gothic science. Walk to the birthplace of Franz Kafka and discover the Jewish quarter. See the Maisel Synagogue and Pinkas Synagogue exteriors, before you stroll along the old Jewish cemetery. Then, pass the new town hall and the Clementinum, and head to Charles Bridge. Cross Charles Bridge until you reach the tram station Malostranské Náměsti. From there you will ascend Prague Castle. Wander along the Royal Garden (Apr-Oct also visit inside the gardens) and walk past the presidential office and Hradčany square where you can enjoy the view to the German embassy. Visit the inner courtyards of Prague Castle and the Golden Lane, walking past the St. Vitus Cathedral exteriors. At the end of Golden Lane, you will see Daliborka Tower that used to constitute a part of the rampart. The tour will end at St. Wenceslas vineyard.

Enjoy unlimited travel on public transportation throughout Prague, including the journey to the airport and back. Take advantage of admission and discounts on over 70 included experiences. Visit unique historical monuments, museums, and galleries. Take part in guided tours of the city and go on a Vltava River cruise. Present your activated pass at each experience and receive a ticket to the venue (don't forget to keep your ticket). See the full list of the attractions, tours, and other experiences that your pass covers entry to: • Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock (priority lane, elevator included) • Petřín Lookout Tower and Mirror Maze • Clementinum Astronomical Tower and Library • Petřín Funicular • Prague Castle (including the Old Royal Palace, St. George's Basilica, Cathedral of St. Vitus, and Golden Lane) • Jewish Quarter (Maisel Synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, Old Jewish Cemetery, Klausen Synagogue, Ceremonial Hall, Spanish Synagogue, Robert Guttmann Gallery, and Jerusalem Synagogue) • Prague Venice - River cruise and Charles Bridge Museum • Powder Tower • Airport Express (round-trip airport journey) • Old Town Bridge Tower • Vintage tram 42, 24-hour ticket • Prague Zoo • Lesser Town Bridge Towers • Lobkowicz Palace • Loreto • Prague TV Tower - Žižkov Television Tower • St. Nicholas Bell Tower • The New Mill Water Tower* • Manifesto Market Andel – welcome drink in the SOOT bar • Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul at Vyšehrad • Municipal House • FOK Prague Symphony Orchestra – standing places* • Štefánik Observatory • Museum Kampa and Werich Villa • Karel Zeman Museum • House at the Golden Ring • Vrtba Garden* • House at the Black Madonna • National Technical Museum • Vyšehrad gothic cellar and casemates and Gorlice Hall • Museum of Decorative Arts • House at the Stone Bell • Railway Kingdom • Planetarium* • Kunsthalle • House of Photography • DOX - Center for Contemporary Art • National Museum of Agriculture • Public Transport Museum • Municipal Library - Gallery • The Podskalská Customs Office at Výtoň • Villa Pellé • HC Sparta Praha* • Ctěnice Chateau Complex • Marold Panorama* • Troja Chateau* • New Town Hall - observation tower* • Galerie Tančící dům • Villa Winternitz Tours:• Old Town and Jewish Town (EN, DE)• Mysterious Medieval Underground (EN)• Royal Legacy – Prague Castle & Lesser Town (EN) Discounts are available at:• Great South Tower of St. Vitus Cathedral - 50% off • Guides and Tours - private tours - discount - 200 CZK off • Evening eco-cruise with a glass of Prosecco - 20% off • Lunch cruise on a glass boat - 20% off • Dinner cruise - 20% off • FOK Prague Symphony Orchestra - 20 % off* • Illusion Art Museum Prague 25 % off • Dinosauria Museum Prague - 10 % off • Café Municipal House - coffee for free • iMucha - 30 % off* (*seasonal) You can find the complete list in the app or on the website praguevisitorpass.eu

Embark on a guided walking tour through the historic streets of Prague. Learn the history behind each turn from your guide and visit highlights, including the Jewish Quarter and the impressive astronomical clock. Start in Old Town Square, which is the site of the Church of Our Lady before Týn and was the main market square in Prague. Take a walk along picturesque streets by the Estates Theater and Charles University. See the Old Town Hall with its astronomical clock, and marvel at a masterpiece of Gothic science. Walk to the birthplace of Franz Kafka and discover the Jewish Quarter. Admire the Maisel and exteriors of Pinkas synagogues before passing by the old Jewish cemetery. See the outsides of New Town Hall and the Clementinum, before heading to Charles Bridge, where the tour ends.

Explore Prague’s main historical area including its 12th-century hidden underground and learn more about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in dark medieval times. Walk across Charles Bridge and then explore the complex labyrinth of the Old Town. Continue on your adventure as you explore the deep dungeons and chambers under Old Town Square with another expert guide. Learn more about the sites you visit such as Prague’s most famous bridge surrounded by legends and numerological mysteries, the world-unique “Orloj” Astronomical Clock with impressive mechanisms, or Jewish Quarter and its still-preserved old cemetery and synagogues. From Prague’s most significant public execution and twisted tale of The Clock master creator’s fate, through emperor Charles IV.’s “golden” era, to the locals’ fight for freedom and democracy in the 20th century times — you will learn a great deal about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in medieval times. As a bonus, enjoy a breathtaking view from the top of Old Town Hall tower. *please note: the tour is in English

Old Town Square is the heart of Prague's Old Town as much as it is the heart of the whole city of Prague. Perhaps everyone also knows the majestic building dominating this square - the Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock Tower. Save your time and instead of standing in queues to buy an entry ticket, pick up your ticket conveniently at the activity provider's office located just a few meters away from the tower itself, where you will meet our assistant who will give you a 20-minute introduction about the history of the Old Town Hall, after which you can enjoy your visit with our online audio guide. Let's delve together into the interesting and mysterious history associated with these places. Let's highlight the importance of the Old Town Hall in the history of the Czech lands, and how it grew with this history into its present form. Let's describe the different parts of the Old Town Clock together, or listen to the most famous Old Town legend about the construction of the clock. In addition to all these interesting places, our online audio guide will also take you through Old Town Square, where you will also learn the history of the surrounding buildings and monuments. St. Nicholas Church, Jan Hus Monument, and many more. You will receive the login data for the audio guide on the day of your reservation by a separate email, or our assistant will help you to get started at the meeting place.

Discover the charm of Prague on our 60-minute classic car tour. Travel back in time in our self-made replica of the Mercedes 770K while listening to an informative audio guide available in multiple languages. Sit back in the comfort of our cabriolet as we take you on a journey past the city's most famous landmarks. We provide easy hotel pick-up and drop-off (included in the price), so you don't need to worry about finding us. All our cars are equipped with a retractable roof to protect you against bad weather. Here are the most famous landmarks and places you'll get to see on the tour: 1 - Estates Theatre - Site of the world premiere of Mozart's Don Giovanni in the 18th century 2 - St. Jiljí Church - A historic Gothic church in Old Town with connections to King Charles IV 3 - Karlova Street - Part of the historic Royal Route used for Czech kings' coronations 4 - New City Hall - Art Nouveau building and the central administrative hub of Prague 5 - Josefov - Prague's smallest quarter, formerly a Jewish ghetto, known for its historical sites and synagogues 6 - Old New Synagogue - Europe's oldest active synagogue, known for its Gothic style and the Golem legend 7 - Rudolfinum - Neo-Renaissance cultural center housing the Czech Philharmonic and known for its Dvořák Hall 8 - Clementinum - Home to the National Library and famous for its expansive Baroque architecture 9 - Old Town Square - The historic heart of Prague featuring many landmarks 10 - Prague Astronomical Clock - It's the world's third-oldest astronomical clock and the oldest still in operation 11 - Church of Our Lady before Týn - Prague's Gothic gem with towering spires and a renowned pipe organ 12 - Kinsky Palace - A historic Rococo building, home to the National Gallery's graphics collection 13 - Prague Castle - The world's largest ancient castle and seat of power for Bohemian kings and presidents 14 - Schwarzenberg Palace - Renaissance palace housing the National Gallery and the Military History Institute 15 - Prague Loreta - A stunning Baroque complex in Hradčany, known for its impressive architecture 16 - Charles Bridge - Iconic medieval stone bridge in Prague, connecting Prague Castle and the Old Town 17 - St. Nicholas Church - Majestic Baroque church renowned for its monumental architecture and exquisite artistic design 18 - Lennon Wall - A historical symbol of political resistance, now an open-air gallery inspired by John Lennon

Prague’s underground can compete with Paris or Rome in its complexity. In the mysterious underground of the Old Town Hall, we’ll discover not only former Romanesque and Gothic houses, but also the original street. The complex underground system is older than the town hall itself and the labyrinth of medieval halls, corridors, and tunnels is also the largest of its kind in Prague. Experience the life of Praguers in Middle Ages, discover how people lived here in the 12th century and find out what they had to deal with. Travel back almost a millennium and immerse yourself in the ancient times of a booming city of Prague.

Marvel at the sights of Prague on a brief orientation tour by bus, and see the highlights without getting off. Depart from Old Town Square, located between Wenceslas Square and the Charles Bridge, and admire a variety of architectural styles, such as the towers and spires of the Gothic Church of Our Lady before Týn and the Old Town Hall. Continue into New Town (Nové Město), built next to the Old Town on the orders of the Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV. Drive into Lesser Town (Malá Strana) where ethnic Germans dominated in the Middle Ages. See architecture predominantly from the Baroque era. Return to Old Town Square for the end of the tour services. Along the way, listen to the on-board audio commentary, available in 26 different languages.

Start your tour near the Astronomical Clock Tower, where your guide will provide a short historical overview of Prague's Old and New towns. Enter the Astronomical Clock Tower and head to the top, where you’ll be able to take in spectacular views of Prague as your guide tells you about the landmarks and monuments you see.  After visiting the Astronomical Clock Tower your guide will show you historic houses, palaces, churches, theaters, and much more. You’ll see where important figures such as Charles IV, Amadeus Mozart, and Albert Einstein lived and worked. Visit the New Town area as well, and see where major events in Prague’s modern history took place.