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Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock (Orloj): free show times
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Astronomical Clock is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children up to 5 enter the tower free; ZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter free.
- Otherwise: old Town Hall Tower + Knights' Hall (adult) — Kč 350.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Stand a little to the side of the clock and arrive 10 minutes before the hour - the show lasts under a minute.
- The tower is half price in the first hour after opening.
- Only Prague City Tourism sells valid tickets; tickets from other channels may not be accepted.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Old Town Hall and Astronomical Clock (Orloj)
Children up to 5 enter the tower free.
Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult. Lift is also free for under-5s.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren up to 5 enter the tower free | children under 6 | Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult. Lift is also free for under-5s. | No |
| Free forZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
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Official prices
Astronomical Clock ticket prices
| Old Town Hall Tower + Knights' Hall (adult) — Reduced 230 CZK (6-15, 65+, ZTP), youth 16-26 280 CZK, family 750 CZK, Lítačka 330 CZK. 50% off in the first hour after opening (not on 25 Dec / 1 Jan). | Kč 350 |
| Guided tour of historical interiors, circuit A (chapel with apostles view, state rooms, underground) — Surcharge on top of the basic ticket; pay on site. | Kč 150 |
| Guided tour circuit B (Romanesque-Gothic underground) | Kč 100 |
| Tower elevator (adult) | Kč 100 |
| Skip-the-Line online ticket (adult, tower only) | Kč 450 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Tower and interiors: Jan-Mar daily 10:00-19:00, Apr-Dec daily 9:00-20:00. Christmas: 24 Dec 9:00-15:00, 25 Dec 11:00-18:00, 31 Dec 9:00-16:00, 1 Jan 11:00-20:00. Clock show on the facade every hour 8:00-23:00.
Staroměstské náměstí 1, 110 00 Prague 1, Czechia
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FAQ
Astronomical Clock: common questions
Is Astronomical Clock free?
Astronomical Clock has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children up to 5 enter the tower free; ZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter free. Otherwise the official ticket costs Kč 350.
Who gets free entry to Astronomical Clock?
Children under 6 — under-15s must be accompanied by an adult. Lift is also free for under-5s.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Astronomical Clock?
Old Town Hall Tower + Knights' Hall (adult) costs Kč 350 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- prague.eu/en/objevujte/old-town-hall-with-astronomical-clock-staromestska-radnice-s-orlojem/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
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