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Experience the best of Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock

The 600-year-old Prague Astronomical Clock Tower is a striking Gothic masterpiece and a testament to medieval ingenuity. Book your Prague Astronomical Clock tickets to enjoy skip-the-line access and uncover how the clock uniquely tracks time through planetary motion and zodiac symbols. Opt for combo tickets to explore more of Prague’s iconic landmarks.
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Astronomical Clock in Prague, intricate design with zodiac signs and figures.
Tourists gather near the Astronomical Clock Tower in Prague.
Prague Astronomical Clock close-up with zodiac signs and intricate details.
Wenceslas Square in Old Town Prague bustling with people and traffic.
Visitor using audio guide at Prague Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square.
Estates Theatre in Prague's old town with neoclassical architecture.
Astronomical Clock tower and surrounding buildings in Prague's Old Town Square.
Tourists view Prague from Astronomical Clock Tower with Fast Track Tickets and Audio Guide.
Astronomical Clock in Prague with Gothic church spires in the background.
Explore at your pace
  • Bypass long ticket lines and head directly inside the Astronomical Clock Tower with pre-booked entry, saving precious time in busy Old Town.

  • Your ticket grants direct access, so you can step inside this landmark and explore its historic interiors and upper levels.

  • Take your time moving through the tower, pausing to look out over Old Town Square from above and enjoy the changing perspectives as you climb.

  • Choose flexible entry on the day to visit at the time that suits you best and enhance your experience by adding an English-speaking guide or a multilingual audio guide in 8 languages, both paired with skip-the-line entry options.

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  • Bypass long ticket lines and head directly inside the Astronomical Clock Tower with pre-booked entry, saving precious time in busy Old Town.

  • Your ticket grants direct access, so you can step inside this landmark and explore its historic interiors and upper levels.

  • Take your time moving through the tower, pausing to look out over Old Town Square from above and enjoy the changing perspectives as you climb.

  • Choose flexible entry on the day to visit at the time that suits you best and enhance your experience by adding an English-speaking guide or a multilingual audio guide in 8 languages, both paired with skip-the-line entry options.

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€28.52

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Astronomical Clock in Prague and a boat on the Vltava River near Charles Bridge.
Tourists view Prague from Astronomical Clock Tower with Fast Track Tickets and Audio Guide.
Astronomical Clock in Prague with Gothic church spires in the background.
Charles Bridge and Vltava River cruise boat in Prague, Czech Republic.
Panoramic view of Prague Castle and Charles Bridge with a cruise boat on the Vltava River.
Visitor using audio guide at Prague Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square.
Prague Astronomical Clock with tourists on a guided tour in Old Town Square.
Tourists on a boat cruise near Charles Bridge in Prague.
Charles Bridge over Vltava River with Prague's Old Town in the background.
Explore at your pace
  • Skip-the-line access to the Astronomical Clock Tower and a 1-hour Vltava River cruise paired together for a relaxed Prague sightseeing experience.

  • Astronomical Clock Tower: Skip the ticket queues and explore one of Prague’s most famous landmarks. Admire the medieval astronomical dial, watch the clock’s intricate figures, and enjoy views over the Old Town.

  • Vltava River Cruise: Enjoy a 1-hour panoramic cruise along the Vltava River, passing Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and other historic riverside landmarks.

  • Upgrade your journey with an optional audio guide, providing exciting descriptions of notable attractions along the cruise.

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  • Skip-the-line access to the Astronomical Clock Tower and a 1-hour Vltava River cruise paired together for a relaxed Prague sightseeing experience.

  • Astronomical Clock Tower: Skip the ticket queues and explore one of Prague’s most famous landmarks. Admire the medieval astronomical dial, watch the clock’s intricate figures, and enjoy views over the Old Town.

  • Vltava River Cruise: Enjoy a 1-hour panoramic cruise along the Vltava River, passing Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and other historic riverside landmarks.

  • Upgrade your journey with an optional audio guide, providing exciting descriptions of notable attractions along the cruise.

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Prague Castle and Astronomical Clock Tower against blue sky.
Stained glass reflections inside St Vitus Cathedral, Prague.
Interior of St Vitus Cathedral featuring ornate gold altar and religious iconography.
Tourists view Prague from Astronomical Clock Tower with Fast Track Tickets and Audio Guide.
Prague Astronomical Clock close-up with zodiac signs and intricate details.
Prague Castle exterior with Gothic spires and red rooftops.
Visitor using audio guide at Prague Castle entrance.
Astronomical Clock in Prague, intricate design with zodiac signs and figures.
Astronomical Clock in Prague with Gothic church spires in the background.
Explore at your pace
  • Fast-track entry to Prague Castle and skip-the-line access to the Astronomical Clock Tower bundled into one flexible sightseeing combo.

  • Prague Castle: Enjoy a 2-day ticket to explore the world's largest castle complex at your own pace. Visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and other historic highlights, with the option to add a multilingual audio guide.

  • Astronomical Clock Tower: Skip the ticket queues and visit Prague's famous medieval clock tower. Enjoy a 20-minute orientation from an assistant and take in panoramic views of the city from the top.

  • Upgrade your visit with online audio guides for both attractions to learn more about Prague's royal history, architectural landmarks, and the legends surrounding the Astronomical Clock.

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  • Fast-track entry to Prague Castle and skip-the-line access to the Astronomical Clock Tower bundled into one flexible sightseeing combo.

  • Prague Castle: Enjoy a 2-day ticket to explore the world's largest castle complex at your own pace. Visit St. Vitus Cathedral, the Old Royal Palace, Golden Lane, and other historic highlights, with the option to add a multilingual audio guide.

  • Astronomical Clock Tower: Skip the ticket queues and visit Prague's famous medieval clock tower. Enjoy a 20-minute orientation from an assistant and take in panoramic views of the city from the top.

  • Upgrade your visit with online audio guides for both attractions to learn more about Prague's royal history, architectural landmarks, and the legends surrounding the Astronomical Clock.

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Prague Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock and Church of Our Lady before Týn.
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Aerial view of St. Nicholas Church and surrounding buildings in Prague's Jewish Quarters.
Tour guide leading guests through Jewish Quarters in Prague.
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Tour guide leading guests through the Jewish Quarters in Prague, pointing at historical buildings.
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Aerial view of Prague's Old Town Square with Tyn Church and Jan Hus monument.
Tour guide showing guests the historic Jewish Quarter in Prague.
1 hr 30 mins - 3 hrs
  • Join a local guide for a focused city walk that unpacks stories, landmarks, and daily life across Prague's historic center and Jewish area.

  • Start on foot with your group and guide, who sets the plan for your route, shares context for each stop, and keeps the pace comfortable as you explore.

  • Follow a set walking route that links key squares, streets, and sites around Old Town and the Jewish District, giving you a clear sense of Prague's layout.

  • Hear your guide connect architecture, traditions, and former residents to the places you pass, so each courtyard and street corner feels more meaningful.

  • Choose a 1.5 hour or 3 hour walk, then select your preferred language guide in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian for the commentary. You can also add entry tickets to the Astronomical Tower.

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  • Join a local guide for a focused city walk that unpacks stories, landmarks, and daily life across Prague's historic center and Jewish area.

  • Start on foot with your group and guide, who sets the plan for your route, shares context for each stop, and keeps the pace comfortable as you explore.

  • Follow a set walking route that links key squares, streets, and sites around Old Town and the Jewish District, giving you a clear sense of Prague's layout.

  • Hear your guide connect architecture, traditions, and former residents to the places you pass, so each courtyard and street corner feels more meaningful.

  • Choose a 1.5 hour or 3 hour walk, then select your preferred language guide in English, German, French, Spanish, or Italian for the commentary. You can also add entry tickets to the Astronomical Tower.

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Prague Castle courtyard with tourists during a walking tour.
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Prague Astronomical Clock with tourists in Old Town Square, Prague.
Prague Astronomical Clock detail with zodiac signs and statues, Prague.
Tour guide explaining Prague Astronomical Clock in Old Town Square, Prague.
Guests walking on Charles Bridge, Prague, near Malá Strana with historic towers and statues.
Astronomical Clock Tower and St. Nicholas Church in Old Town Square, Prague.
Jan Hus Memorial in Old Town Square, Prague, with historic buildings in the background.
Prague Castle complex viewed from across the Vltava River on a sunny day.
Panoramic view of Prague's historic red-tiled roofs with tourists overlooking the city.
Horse-drawn carriage in Prague's Old Town Square during walking tour.
Vltava River in Prague with view of Charles Bridge and historic buildings.
Daliborka Tower and Black Tower at Prague Castle surrounded by trees.
Man receiving tickets for Prague Walking Tour at a ticket office.
3 hrs
  • Explore Prague on a structured 3 hour walking route that links Old Town and New Town, with tower admission included for a complete city overview.

  • Start by meeting your guide and group, then set off on foot through the historic center as your prebooked entry ensures smooth access to the Clock Tower.

  • Your ticket includes entry to the Astronomical Clock Tower, so you can step inside, ride or climb up, and access the viewing areas above Old Town Square.

  • Walk past landmarks, streets, and squares while your guide connects stories, architecture, and everyday life, helping you orient yourself across central Prague.

  • Choose your preferred tour language, with options such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Czech led by expert local guides.

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  • Explore Prague on a structured 3 hour walking route that links Old Town and New Town, with tower admission included for a complete city overview.

  • Start by meeting your guide and group, then set off on foot through the historic center as your prebooked entry ensures smooth access to the Clock Tower.

  • Your ticket includes entry to the Astronomical Clock Tower, so you can step inside, ride or climb up, and access the viewing areas above Old Town Square.

  • Walk past landmarks, streets, and squares while your guide connects stories, architecture, and everyday life, helping you orient yourself across central Prague.

  • Choose your preferred tour language, with options such as English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Czech led by expert local guides.

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Prague Castle exterior with gothic architecture under a cloudy sky.
Prague Jewish Town synagogue exterior with ornate architecture.
Astronomical Clock detail with Prague Castle spires in the background.
Tourists with guide at Prague Castle entrance, holding tickets and umbrella.
Visitor exploring the historic Jewish Cemetery in Prague.
Prague Jewish Town Hall with clock tower under clear sky.
Prague Castle entrance statues with ornate gate under blue sky.
Prague Castle courtyard with tourists exploring historic architecture.
Prague Old Town Square with Astronomical Clock and St. Nicholas Church.
Prague Castle and Charles Bridge over Vltava River, view from Jewish Town.
Ticket office entrance for Prague Castle, Jewish Town, and Astronomical Clock tours.
Explore at your pace
  • Use one ticket bundle to unlock major Prague landmarks, giving you flexible access and cutting down on time spent planning your day.

  • Collect your ticket and map from the partner office before visiting, then keep them handy as you head into each included attraction.

  • Use your 2-day pass for Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock Tower, Old Town Hall, and the Jewish Museum, with one skip-the-line visit to each.

  • Meet your tour guide at key sites to hear context, move between courtyards, synagogues, tower viewpoints, and make the most of each stop.

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  • Use one ticket bundle to unlock major Prague landmarks, giving you flexible access and cutting down on time spent planning your day.

  • Collect your ticket and map from the partner office before visiting, then keep them handy as you head into each included attraction.

  • Use your 2-day pass for Prague Castle, the Astronomical Clock Tower, Old Town Hall, and the Jewish Museum, with one skip-the-line visit to each.

  • Meet your tour guide at key sites to hear context, move between courtyards, synagogues, tower viewpoints, and make the most of each stop.

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Prague Castle with Gothic architecture under a clear blue sky.
Visitors touring the interior of St. Vitus Cathedral at Prague Castle.
National Museum in Prague with ornate facade and golden dome.
Grand staircase and ornate interior of the National Museum, Prague.
Prague Astronomical Clock with detailed zodiac signs and ornate sculptures.
Astronomical Clock statues and zodiac signs in Prague.
Prague Castle complex viewed from across the Vltava River on a sunny day.
Golden crown with colorful gemstones displayed at Prague Castle.
Prague National Museum interior cupola with ornate frescoes and glass dome, Czech Republic.
Wenceslas Square view with statue near National Museum, Prague.
Astronomical Clock tower in Prague's Old Town Square under a clear blue sky.
Prague Astronomical Clock with Týn Church spires in the background.
Explore at your pace
  • Make the most of your time in Prague with one easy ticket that lets you bypass ticket lines at three major sights and focus on exploring instead.

  • Start with a short English introduction to your ticket so you know exactly how your combo works and how to move between each included attraction.

  • Use fast-track entry at Prague Castle, the National Museum, and the Astronomical Clock Tower so you spend less time waiting and more time inside.

  • Explore interiors, exhibitions, and tower views at your own pace using your valid ticket, with clear orientation that helps you plan each visit comfortably.

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  • Make the most of your time in Prague with one easy ticket that lets you bypass ticket lines at three major sights and focus on exploring instead.

  • Start with a short English introduction to your ticket so you know exactly how your combo works and how to move between each included attraction.

  • Use fast-track entry at Prague Castle, the National Museum, and the Astronomical Clock Tower so you spend less time waiting and more time inside.

  • Explore interiors, exhibitions, and tower views at your own pace using your valid ticket, with clear orientation that helps you plan each visit comfortably.

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€83
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Prague Astronomical Clock with detailed zodiac signs and statues.
Tram passing near St. Nicholas Church in Prague during a guided tour.
Tour guide leading a group through Prague Old Town near Charles Bridge.
Interior of a Prague tram with passengers seated, Czech Republic, November 2018.
Tour group crossing Charles Bridge towards Prague Castle with Old Town in the background during Christmas.
Charles Bridge with tourists walking towards Prague Castle in Prague Old Town.
Tourists view Prague from Astronomical Clock Tower with Fast Track Tickets and Audio Guide.
Prague Castle tour group exploring historic architecture in Old Town Square.
3 hrs
  • Explore Prague in 3 hours on a planned walking route, helping you cover several neighborhoods on foot while keeping a comfortable pace.

  • Start at the meeting point with an introduction to the route, then set off with your group through city streets, squares, and along the river.

  • Follow your guide on a walking route from Old Town Square across Charles Bridge to Prague Castle, with one tram ticket and admission included. This is an exteriors-only tour that ticks off top highlights from the outside.

  • Move between city squares, riverfront paths, and castle courtyards, pausing for photos and questions while stories bring each stop into focus.

  • Select your preferred tour language from English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, or Czech so live commentary stays easy to follow.

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  • Explore Prague in 3 hours on a planned walking route, helping you cover several neighborhoods on foot while keeping a comfortable pace.

  • Start at the meeting point with an introduction to the route, then set off with your group through city streets, squares, and along the river.

  • Follow your guide on a walking route from Old Town Square across Charles Bridge to Prague Castle, with one tram ticket and admission included. This is an exteriors-only tour that ticks off top highlights from the outside.

  • Move between city squares, riverfront paths, and castle courtyards, pausing for photos and questions while stories bring each stop into focus.

  • Select your preferred tour language from English, Spanish, French, Italian, German, Russian, or Czech so live commentary stays easy to follow.

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Astronomical Clock Tower and St. Nicholas Church in Old Town Square, Prague.
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Prague Astronomical Clock with Týn Church spires in the background.
Prague Astronomical Clock with detailed zodiac signs and ornate sculptures.
Prague Castle with Gothic architecture under a clear blue sky.
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  • Discover Prague’s Old Town Square at your own pace with an audio guide that brings local history and legends to life on your smartphone.

  • Receive instant access to your audio guide by email after booking; simply start exploring from anywhere in Old Town Square.

  • The guide covers notable sites, personalities, and artworks, plus online maps help you easily locate each featured landmark.

  • Hear stories about the Old Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Church, Jan Hus Monument, and more as you walk.

More details
  • Discover Prague’s Old Town Square at your own pace with an audio guide that brings local history and legends to life on your smartphone.

  • Receive instant access to your audio guide by email after booking; simply start exploring from anywhere in Old Town Square.

  • The guide covers notable sites, personalities, and artworks, plus online maps help you easily locate each featured landmark.

  • Hear stories about the Old Town Hall, Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Church, Jan Hus Monument, and more as you walk.

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Pro tips to help you make a pick

Choose the tower-only ticket if your priority is the viewpoint. Standard tower admission includes the observation gallery but excludes historical halls and medieval underground areas.

If you want context without joining a scheduled tour, pick the tower entry with audio guide. Operator listings describe this as a digital guide or short orientation session, not a full live guided tour.

Book an Old Town Hall guided interior tour if you want council chambers, chapel areas, and underground spaces. These areas are a separate access level and are not included with standard tower entry.

Treat "skip-the-line" claims carefully. Research shows many products mainly skip the ticket purchase process, while elevator queues, tower admission waits, and observation deck congestion can still remain.

For lighter crowds and better photos, aim for the 09:00–11:00 window. Reviews and forum patterns also suggest shorter elevator waits earlier in the day.

If the Apostles performance matters, arrive 10–15 minutes before the hour and watch from slightly back in Old Town Square rather than standing directly under the clock.

Plan time by ticket type: tower-only visits usually take about 30–60 minutes, a fuller Old Town Hall visit about 1.5–3 hours, and walking tour bundles about 2–4 hours.

If mobility is a concern, confirm elevator availability before booking and use the barrier-free entrance on Mikulášská Street. Historical interiors are not fully wheelchair accessible even though major portions of the tower route are.

Check the latest price and guided tour schedule right before booking. Prague City Tourism flags both ticket prices and guided interior tour timings as volatile.

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About Astronomical Clock Prague

This landmark pairs a functioning medieval astronomical clock with a public observation tower in the middle of Old Town Square. The experience is unusually compact: watch the hourly Apostles procession at street level, then move upstairs for skyline views. Travelers who want more than the tower can add Old Town Hall interiors, council chambers, and medieval underground areas through a guided visit.


AddressStaroměstské nám. 1, 110 00 Praha 1-Staré Město, Czechia
Also known asPrague Astronomical Clock
Year opened1410
Founded byMikuláš of Kadaň and Jan Šindel

Did you know?

The Orloj is mounted on the southern wall of Old Town Hall, not on a freestanding tower face.

Its upper dial is a medieval mechanical astrolabe that tracks the Sun and Moon, so the clock was designed to show astronomical information as well as time.

The Old Town Hall complex is not a single medieval building: it consists of five interconnected historic buildings.

The clock was severely damaged during the Prague Uprising of 1945 and later restored; another major restoration took place in 2018.

Before each hourly procession, the skeleton figure representing Death rings a bell, and a golden rooster appears at the end of the sequence.

Why visit Astronomical Clock Prague?

Hourly Twelve Apostles Procession Above the Dial

Every hour, figures move around the façade and the Twelve Apostles appear in the upper windows. Just before the procession, the skeleton figure representing Death rings a bell, and a golden rooster appears at the end of the sequence.

Astronomical Dial Dating Back to 1410

The upper section is an astronomical dial first installed in 1410. Rather than showing standard time alone, it works as a medieval mechanical astrolabe that tracks astronomical information, including the movement of the Sun and Moon.

Panoramic Tower Gallery Above Old Town Square

After entering Old Town Hall, you can ascend to the tower gallery for wide views across Prague's UNESCO-listed historic center. Key sightlines include Church of Our Lady before Týn, St. Nicholas Church, and, on clear days, Prague Castle.

Guided Access to Halls and Underground

Standard tower admission does not include the deeper parts of Old Town Hall. A guided interior tour opens historical halls, council chambers, chapel areas, and medieval underground spaces that reveal an earlier street level of Prague.

Compact Stop in Prague's Historic Center

The site sits directly on Old Town Square, so it fits easily into a walk through Prague's historic core. Many visitors pair it with Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter, or a broader Old Town tour, and the tower-only visit usually takes about 30–60 minutes.

Plan your visit

Main Visitor Entrance

Located in the Old Town Hall building facing Old Town Square, this is the primary entrance for most visitors to the Astronomical Clock Tower. Use this entrance for general admission, ticket office services, and entry into the Old Town Hall complex, where tickets are validated before you ascend the tower. Public toilets, a tourist information center, and elevator access to the tower are available within the building. A partial barrier-free route is available, but elevator queues can build up during busy periods, especially around the hourly clock show.

Mikulášská Street Accessible Entrance

This side entrance on Mikulášská Street is the barrier-free access point into the Old Town Hall building and is the best option for wheelchair users and visitors with limited mobility. From here, elevators connect major portions of the tower route, and an accessible toilet is available within the building. Tickets are still validated inside the complex before tower access. Keep in mind that while the tower route is generally wheelchair accessible, the historical interiors of Old Town Hall are not fully wheelchair accessible.

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What our guests say

Catherine H

United States
Group
Jul 2026
Super worth it to book a tour for the Astrological clock tower! Our guide was super informative and fun! Finding the starting location was easy and they even called to remind us of the tour. It was great that the entry to the clock tower that allowed us to access the top was also included and we were walked to the entrance to scan in our tickets after the tour portion was over.

Prague Astronomical Clock Tower: Tickets, Audio Guide & Tours

Evgenij H

Solo
Jun 2026

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I ha 2 excellent guides. The first one explained the history of the castle with many details in English and in German. After this he answered all our questions. The second guide accompanied me alone to the clock tower and explained everything about it!

Combo: Prague Castle + Astronomical Clock Tower Tickets

Irene H

Norway
Couple
Jul 2026
Jana was a really good guide and she also spent a few extra minutes at the end of the tour to tell us everything she wanted to say. Nice to end the tour at the castle!

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Claire G

United States
Solo
Jul 2026
My friend and I had an incredible first trip to Prague. She and I booked the astronomical clock tour and of course it started pouring rain! We were running late and nervous about our tour being ruined. However this company was super kind and accommodating which we appreciated especially being our first time in Prague. They let us join another group and helped us through our day until it was time to join again.

Combo: Astronomical Clock + 1 Hour Panoramic Cruise Tickets

Jorge R

United States
Group
Jun 2026
The tour was good, great guide explanation and the history of the clock. Need to have an open mind since watching the clock ding it's nothing too spectacular.

Combo: Astronomical Clock + 1 Hour Panoramic Cruise Tickets

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