Prague Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock: Digital Audio for Self-Guided Tour

Additional Information & Description

Prague’s Astronomical Clock brings 600 years of medieval engineering into the heart of Old Town Square. This self-guided audio tour explores the clock’s creation and the monuments around it, giving you stories to connect with the sights as you walk through the square.

Read the clock’s symbols

The Gothic clock tower rewards a closer look. Its decoration is rich in symbolism, with statues that represent virtue and vice in human form. Every hour on the hour, the figures spring to life in a display of religious and cultural significance, accompanied by a real-life trumpeter in medieval regalia marking the hour with a trumpet blast. The tower also holds less visible discoveries: recent renovations revealed treasures left behind by sculptors, some dating as far back as the 15th century.

Look beyond the clock face

The audio route leads you around Old Town Square rather than focusing only on a single landmark. Take in the architecture of the Old Town Hall, then explore the neighboring monuments through commentary that adds context to what you see. St. Nicholas Church and the Jan Hus Monument are among the named sights covered. These stops broaden the visit from the clock itself to the buildings and monuments that share its setting.

What the digital tour includes

You receive an online audio guide for the Astronomical Clock and Old Town Square, together with a map. The format is self-guided: the commentary accompanies your own exploration rather than a visit led by an in-person guide. Admission to the Astronomical Clock is not included. This ticket provides interpretation of the sights, not entry to the clock, so the distinction matters if access inside is part of your plans.

Starting point, duration and languages

Start at Staroměstské nám. 1, the address of the Prague Astronomical Clock. The tour has a stated duration of one hour. Audio is available in Czech, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Russian, Polish and Chinese, allowing you to follow the commentary in your preferred available language. Ticket delivery is instant, and smartphone tickets are supported.