Overview
Explore Prague’s charming UNESCO area through its 12th century hidden underground and learn more about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in dark medieval times.
Discover another side to Prague's Old Town by going underground. Explore the deep dungeons and chambers under Old Town Square. Learn more about the sites you visit such as the iconic Charles Bridge surrounded by legends and numerological mysteries and the world-unique “Orloj” Astronomical Clock with its impressive mechanisms.
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 over the Second World War — you will learn a great deal about the city’s major historical events, important figures, and life in dark medieval times.
As a bonus, enjoy a breathtaking view from the top of Old Town Hall tower.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local licenced guide (first 2 hours) and Old Town Hall’s own interior expert guide (3rd hour)
Old Town Hall - its historical halls & underground entry ticket, incl. the Astronomical Tower view
Ponchos in case of rain - on request at the meeting point
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Right next to Charles bridge on the WEST side. We meet inside the "Charles Bridge Economic Hostel" reception / Tourist information office. Very important: please arrive 10 minutes before the start. (!)
End point
You will finish at Old Town Square - the main historical square in Prague.
What to expect
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Charles Bridge
15 min
ON THIS TOUR: Explore Prague’s charming UNESCO 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.
First 2 hours, we explore the streets of Old Town with our expert guide, then you get inside the Old Town Hall complex with its halls and underground with a the object’s special guide. This part takes around 50 minutes.
Charles Bridge: a medieval stone arch bridge that crosses the Vltava river in Prague, Czech Republic. Its construction started in 1357 under the auspices of King Charles IV, and finished in the early 15th century. -
Stare Mesto (Old Town)
1 hour
Old Town is a labyrinth of little cobbled streets, passages and hidden courtyards - on our one of a kind route, get to see both main sights and off the beaten path!
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Bethlehem Chapel
10 min
We tell you more about legendary reformer priest Jan Hus and the relationship between modern Czech Republic and religion.
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Tyn Yard - Ungelt
10 min
One of the most important historical sites in Prague, this block of buildings, probably built in the 11th century, was originally a fortified merchants’ yard, where customs duties – ungelt – were collected.
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Josefov
20 min
Prague’s old Jewish Quarter - We discuss the uneasy past of local jewish community and the holocaust, but also "Golem of Prague" legend and more!
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The Old-New Synagogue
10 min
Europe's oldest active synagogue in the heart of Prague’s old jewish district.
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Maisel Synagogue
10 min
Maisel Synagogue is one of the historical monuments of the former Prague Jewish quarter. It was built at the end of the 16th century which is considered to be the golden age of the ghetto. Since then its appearance has changed several times, its actual style is neo-gothic.
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Stary zidovsky Hrbitov
10 min
The Old Jewish Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery in Prague, Czech Republic, which is one of the largest of its kind in Europe and one of the most important Jewish historical monuments in Prague. It served its purpose from the first half of the 15th century until 1786.
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Staromestske namesti
15 min
After we criss cross the hidden streets, we get to Prague’s main historical square (Old Town Square), where we spend some time and give you a solid overview.
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Old Town Hall with Astronomical Clock
50 min
The Old Town Hall was established in 1338 as the seat of the Old Town administration. The oldest part of the complex consists of the southern wing a beautiful Gothic tower with a bay chapel and a unique astronomical clock – known as the Orloj – where, every hour between 9 am and 11 pm, the twelve apostles appear. The Gothic Revival eastern wing of the Town Hall was destroyed during the Prague Uprising on May 8, 1945 and was never rebuilt. The visitor route includes the chapel, historical halls, the underground areas and the tower.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Prague).
Additional Information
- For parents with toddlers: please bring a carrier instead of a stroller
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Old Town, Astronomical Clock & Underground Tour with PragueWay
Can I cancel Old Town, Astronomical Clock & Underground Tour with PragueWay for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours 50 min–3 hours 20 min.
Where does it start?
Right next to Charles bridge on the WEST side. We meet inside the "Charles Bridge Economic Hostel" reception / Tourist information office.
What's included?
- Local licenced guide (first 2 hours) and Old Town Hall’s own interior expert guide (3rd hour)
- Old Town Hall - its historical halls & underground entry ticket, incl. the Astronomical Tower view
- Ponchos in case of rain - on request at the meeting point
Which places does it visit?
It visits Charles Bridge, Stare Mesto (Old Town), Bethlehem Chapel, Tyn Yard - Ungelt, Josefov, The Old-New Synagogue, Maisel Synagogue, Stary zidovsky Hrbitov.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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