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Petřín Hill and Petřín Lookout Tower: free view & paid alternatives
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Petřín is free for some visitors, not for everyone.
- Free for: Children up to 5 climb the lookout tower free; ZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter the tower free.
- Otherwise: petřín Lookout Tower (adult) — Kč 250.
Free vs paid
Is the paid version worth it?
Petřín Hill and Petřín Lookout Tower
Children up to 5 climb the lookout tower free.
Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult; lift free for under-5s.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The rose garden and the orchards on the slopes are lovely and cost nothing.
- Go up the tower in its first hour for half price.
- Walking up from Újezd takes 20-30 minutes.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forChildren up to 5 climb the lookout tower free | children under 6 | Under-15s must be accompanied by an adult; lift free for under-5s. | No |
| Free forZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter the tower free | visitors with disabilities (+1 companion) | — | No |
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Petřín
Timed-entry ticketPrague: Petřín Tower and Mirror Maze Entry Ticket★★★★☆ 4.3 · 2.9k reviewsfrom Kč 268
Timed-entry ticketPetřín Tower & Mirror Maze: Entry Ticket★★★★☆ 4.0 · 58 reviews1 hoursfrom Kč 291.96
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Official prices
Petřín ticket prices
| Petřín Lookout Tower (adult) — Reduced 170 CZK (6-15, 65+, ZTP), youth 16-26 200 CZK, family 500 CZK, Lítačka 225 CZK. 50% off in the first hour after opening. | Kč 250 |
| Tower lift to the 51 m platform (adult) | Kč 150 |
| Combi-ticket Petřín Tower + Mirror Maze (adult) | Kč 300 |
| 3 Petřín Sights in 365 Days (Tower + Mirror Maze + Štefánik Observatory, adult) | Kč 340 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
Park: no published hours. Lookout tower: Jan-Mar 10:00-18:00, Apr-Sep 9:00-19:00, Oct 9:00-18:00, Nov-Dec 10:00-18:00.
Petřínské sady, 118 00 Prague 1, Czechia
Worth paying for nearby
Paid highlights within walking distance
Also free nearby
Make a free afternoon of it
FAQ
Petřín: common questions
Is Petřín free?
Petřín has no free entry for everyone. Also free: Children up to 5 climb the lookout tower free; ZTP/P card holders + 1 companion enter the tower free. Otherwise the official ticket costs Kč 250.
Who gets free entry to Petřín?
Children under 6 — under-15s must be accompanied by an adult; lift free for under-5s.. Visitors with disabilities (+1 companion).
How much is a ticket to Petřín?
Petřín Lookout Tower (adult) costs Kč 250 on the official site.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- prague.eu/en/objevujte/petrin-tower-petrinska-rozhledna/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.