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Old Town Prague: The 15 Best Tours Around the Square

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Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and the lanes down to Charles Bridge pack more history per metre than anywhere in the city. The 15 below are priced and timed, from tower tickets to three-hour walks.

Prague: Old Town Hall Tower Entry Ticket - Using the priority counter on Old Town Square
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Prague: Old Town Hall Tower Entry Ticket

1.Old Town Hall Tower Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 6,749 reviews · 1 day · from $21Our pick

Enter Prague’s Old Town Hall Tower with a priority-counter voucher, then take the ramp and final stairs or pay extra for the elevator. From the viewing gallery, look over Old Town Square, the astronomical clock, Prague Castle, and the city’s many towers and domes. A separate guided tour of the historic rooms and underground may be available at the ticket desk.

“Long way up, but worth it for the view of the City. The Clock itself is a bit disappointing have seen better ones around the World.”

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Prague: 3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle - Crossing Charles Bridge with the stories in view
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Prague: 3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle

2.3-Hour Walking Tour of Old Town & Prague Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,696 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Start near Old Town Square with a guide such as Misa, Peter, David, or Martina, then walk to Charles Bridge and take a 15-minute tram ride to Prague Castle. Expect local history, legends, city views, and an exterior-focused tour. The tram ticket is included; admission tickets are not.

“Excellent tour around Prague old town and the castle including a great beer stop. Misa was a fantastic guide, very energetic and really engaging throughout the 3 hours.”

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Prague: 3-Hour Old Town and Prague Castle Tour in German - University streets, the Astronomical Clock, and Kafka
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Prague: 3-Hour Old Town and Prague Castle Tour in German

3.3-Hour Old Town and Prague Castle Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 5,671 reviews · 3 hours · from $36

Start at Old Town Square and follow a local German-speaking guide through Josefov, across Charles Bridge, and uphill by tram to Prague Castle. You’ll see the Astronomical Clock, synagogue exteriors, castle courtyards, Golden Lane, and St. Vitus Cathedral from outside. Guides such as Dagmar, Lena, and Marcela have led lively tours, but the assigned guide can vary.

“I was the only person on this tour and so had the guide Dagmar all to myself. She is very knowledgeable and gave me good tips. Her German is excellent and she explained very well. The 3 hours went by very quickly and l would highly recommend joining if she is the guide.”

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Prague: Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge - What the 50-minute route shows you
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Prague: Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge

4.Canal Cruise Around Charles Bridge

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,495 reviews · from $25

Take a 50-minute ride from Charles Bridge on a traditional canal boat, passing Prague Castle, the National Theatre, Rudolfinum, and the narrow Devil’s Channel. You get headphones with commentary in 19 languages, a drink, a seasonal snack, and entry to the Charles Bridge Museum. Boats depart every 15 minutes; the route returns to its starting point.

“Great and informative boattrip. Audio guide with selection of different languages. Afterwards we could enter the museum for free. We hade tea and the gingerbread.”

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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour - Starting near Old Town Square
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Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

5.Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,227 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide, then visit three underground spaces linked to the city’s medieval past, including an alchemy-laboratory display and a dungeon with torture and execution instruments. The 90-minute tour costs $32.65, includes entry fees, and meets inside a passage near Old Town Square. Guide names vary; Matyas, Alex and Tomas are among those praised for lively storytelling.

“We booked the Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour through Viator and absolutely loved it. The tour was very informative and gave us a great insight into Prague’s history. The medieval underground and dungeon were fascinating, and the guide was extremely friendly and engaging. My husband and I enjoyed the experience a lot and would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Prague.”

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Prague: Old Town and Jewish Quarter Guided Tour in German - From Charles University to the Astronomical Clock
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Prague: Old Town and Jewish Quarter Guided Tour in German

6.Old Town and Jewish Quarter Guided Tour in German

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,143 reviews · 2h 15m · from $29

In 135 minutes, a German-speaking guide leads you from Old Town Square through the streets of Josefov to Charles Bridge. Expect the Astronomical Clock, Kafka’s birthplace, synagogue exteriors, and plenty of historical context. Groups are capped at 16, and children up to 12 join free with a parent.

“Dagmar was the best and did an excellent Tour with us. Her explanation of the Astronomical Clock was Perfect and to the point; her Tour was interesting, and at the same time highly entertaining. Only the explanations on the Jewish quarter were too short, and we did not even visit the Jewish cemetery.”

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Prague: Ghosts and Legends of the Old Town Evening Tour - Churches, convents and a hospital with darker associations
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Prague: Ghosts and Legends of the Old Town Evening Tour

7.Ghosts and Legends of the Old Town Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,091 reviews · 1h 30m · from $21

Spend 90 minutes walking Prague’s Old Town with a guide such as Allen, Anna, Pavel or Claire, hearing legends and dark historical tales tied to churches, lanes and overlooked corners. Expect atmospheric storytelling, not jump scares. The tour costs $21, runs in English or German, and ends near Old Town Square.

“Adam has been an amazing guide! Interesting selection of stories, a lot of trivia about the city in general, all told in a captivating yet lighthearted way. We also really enjoyed visiting parts of the old town that were a little off the beaten path.”

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Prague: Old Town and Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour - Josefov: Jewish history from the street
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Prague: Old Town and Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour

8.Old Town and Jewish Quarter Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,847 reviews · 1h 30m · from $22

Walk for 90 minutes through Josefov and Prague’s Old Town with a licensed guide, hearing about the Jewish Quarter, its synagogues and cemetery, and the Astronomical Clock. The tour stays outdoors, so you won’t enter the monuments. Guides speak English, Spanish, French, German or Italian.

“Our guide was very helpful and knowledgeable. She did very well with quite a large group and the tour was very interesting”

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Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour - Rabbi Loew, Kafka, and lost skulls
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Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour

9.Prague Ghost and Legend of Old Town Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,630 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $21

Follow an English-speaking guide through Prague’s Old Town after dark, from stories of a desperate mother and a ghostly painter to Rabbi Loew and the lost skulls of executed nobles. The 90-minute walk starts near Týn Church and ends in Old Town Square. Expect local history and legends, not an all-out horror show.

“Adam was great! A nice mix of history and story telling made for an excellent city intro. Adam, the guide, was knowledable and fun.”

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Prague Old Town: Private Tour - The Astronomical Clock, with its history attached
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Prague Old Town: Private Tour

10.Prague Old Town: Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,223 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $54Top rated

Walk from the Powder Tower to Charles Bridge with an English-speaking private guide, taking in Prague’s Cubist architecture, Mozart-linked theatre, 1348 university, Old Town Square and Jewish Quarter. Guides such as Iva, Tereza, Via and Tony have led the tour, though your guide may differ. Expect history, local stories and time for questions.

“Our guide Tereza was really good. Her English was excellent, she had a tremendous knowledge of her history, and she still made it fun. There's a ton of history here, so being able to condense it to 2.5 hours and still have us learn things was a real skill. We were never bored, and she did a great job of tying historical events to more recent ones so we understood more. Overall a really interesting tour and definitely would recommend for anyone.”

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Prague: Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Underground Tour - A Look Around Josefov
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Prague: Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Underground Tour

11.Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 875 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $32

Start in Lesser Town with an English-speaking guide, cross Charles Bridge, and trace Old Town and Josefov’s history. The optional Old Town Hall visit adds medieval underground passages and a climb to the Astronomical Clock tower. Guides such as Sebastian, Johanna, Dave, Josef, and Jachym lead the walk; the underground and tower option must be selected when booking.

“Johana was amazing... her stories and excelent knowledge is amazing .. we enjoied every minute and the tour is very recomanded to whom want to explore the city in a fair price. well done :-)”

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Prague’s TOP Sights - Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-based tour) - Charles University and the Mozart connection
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Prague’s TOP Sights – Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-based tour)

12.Prague’s TOP Sights – Old Town, Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge (Tip-based tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 843 reviews · 2 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $3Best value

Join an English-speaking guide for a roughly 2-hour-45-minute walk from the Powder Gate area through Old Town, the Jewish Quarter and across Charles Bridge to the Lennon Wall. Hear stories about the Astronomical Clock, Mozart and the Golem. Guides have included James, Kamil, Jan, Petr, David and Ivo, though your guide may differ.

“It was well organized and really informative. A great introduction to a beautiful city. Well worth the time !”

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Prague Old Town New Town and Jewish Quarter Morning Tour - From Wenceslas Square to Lucerna’s upside-down horse
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Prague Old Town New Town and Jewish Quarter Morning Tour

13.Prague Old Town New Town and Jewish Quarter Morning Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $32

This three-hour English walking tour links Wenceslas Square, the Franciscan Garden, Old Town landmarks, and Prague’s Jewish Quarter, ending at the Astronomical Clock. Guides include Petra, Jack (Honza), Anna, and Mikal. Expect plenty of history, side-street discoveries, and a lot of walking; entry fees and food are not included.

“Had a great experience with our guide Jack, who was friendly and who gave clear explanations. We covered all the key points in the Old Town.”

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Walking Night Tour Ghost Stories and Legends of Prague's Old Town - St. James Church brings the gruesome tale
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Walking Night Tour Ghost Stories and Legends of Prague’s Old Town

14.Walking Night Tour Ghost Stories and Legends of Prague’s Old Town

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 701 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $24

Explore Prague’s Old Town after dark with a costumed storyteller, hearing legends near Ungelt, St. James Church, the Old-New Synagogue, and a medieval cemetery. The walk lasts about 1 hour 45 minutes, runs in English or German, and stays outdoors. Guides have included Lara, Scott, George, Andrea, and Clara, though your storyteller may differ.

“A wonderful way to spent an evening in Prague! Our story teller was fantastic and was dressed in a beautiful Victorian gown and hat thar added to the ambiance. You’ll get history and context you wouldn’t any other way!”

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Prague: Astronomical Clock Tower Entry Ticket & Audio Guide - A 20-minute introduction that makes the clock easier to read
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Prague: Astronomical Clock Tower Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

15.Astronomical Clock Tower Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 641 reviews · 20 min · from $34

Meet an English-speaking host near Old Town Square for a 20-minute introduction to the Astronomical Clock, its history and hourly show. Then enter the tower with a pre-arranged ticket, take in the city views, and use a phone audio guide to explore the square at your own pace.

“Linda was lovely! I would have liked even more time with her. The audio tour is great but not the same as a real person. The tower is amazing to go up inside.”

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