The 15 Best Tower Climbs in Prague

1.Old Town Hall Tower Entry Ticket

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

Enter Prague’s Old Town Hall through the priority counter, then climb or pay extra for the elevator to the tower. From the top, you’ll see Old Town Square, Prague Castle, and a forest of domes and spires. The ticket covers the tower only, with guided interiors and the underground available as add-ons.

“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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2.Klementinum Library & Astronomical Tower Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,050 reviews · 45 min · from $18

Explore Prague’s Klementinum complex on a 45-minute guided tour. See the Baroque Library Hall from behind its viewing fence, learn how Meridian Hall measured noon, then climb the Astronomical Tower for broad views of Prague Castle and the Old Town. Expect many narrow stairs, no lift, and an English-speaking guide.

“it will be better Just a little more time top of roof 😊”

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3.Petřín Tower and Mirror Maze Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,294 reviews · 1 day · from $14

Use one ticket for Petřín Lookout Tower and the small Mirror Maze in Petřín Park. Climb 299 stairs, or pay extra for the elevator, to see Prague Castle, the Vltava, and Old Town. The tower exhibition links Prague and Paris through ironwork, while the maze ends with a funny hall of warped mirrors.

“great views of Prag - recommend going when it opens to avoid the crowd. I went at opening and after 15-20 mins it was packed. clear, sunny day recommend for best visibility”

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4.Astronomical Clock Tower Entry Ticket & Audio Guide

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

Meet your English-speaking host at Maiselova 5, hear a 20-minute introduction to Prague’s Old Town and its famous clock, then enter the tower independently. Use the phone audio guide around Old Town Square in eight languages, and take in the city from the Gothic tower.

“From start to finish our experience was amazing out tour guide was super friendly,knowledgeable and funny a breathe of fresh air. The clock was absolutely amazing to see and the view from the top was stunning, highly recommend booking with this team.”

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5.Clock Tower Bar Crawl ending at Prague’s BIGGEST rooftop CLUB

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 623 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $31

Start at Hangover House near Prague’s Old Town for drinking games and an optional two-hour open bar, then visit two or three bars with welcome shots before ending at a large rooftop club. The social format suits solo visitors, but the cellar venue, drink limits, group size, and final club can vary.

“10 out of 10. I never expected a party like this in middle of January. An absolute must. If Sha is the guide even better, he's the best wingman! 😁😁”

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6.Charles Bridge Towers Combined Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 585 reviews · 1 day · from $17

This self-guided combined ticket gives you one day to visit the Old Town Bridge Tower and the two Lesser Town Bridge Towers. Climb narrow historic stairways, study Gothic and Romanesque details, and look over Charles Bridge, the Vltava River, Prague Castle, and the old city. Staff can offer helpful local advice, but no guided tour is included.

“Very nice view of the river and the old and new town.”

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7.Žižkov TV Tower Observatory Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 570 reviews · from $14

Take the elevator to Prague’s Žižkov TV Tower Observatory, 93 meters above ground, and explore three themed cabins with 360-degree city views. Learn about famous towers, sit in a sound-equipped bubble chair, and see changing exhibitions by Czech artists. The $14 ticket is valid for one day and the observatory is wheelchair accessible.

“I enjoyed going up the tower, gives a great view of the city. There’s a few hanging pods, telescopes and a sofas at the top but I thought there would be a bit more to it! Can’t fault that it was really cool though.”

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8.Powder Gate Tower Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 530 reviews · 1 day · from $10

Go directly to Prague’s Powder Gate Tower for a self-guided visit inside this late-Gothic landmark. See royal and religious sculptures, learn how a gunpowder store became the start of the Royal Path, then climb 186 stone steps to the gallery, 44 meters above the street.

“The tower is beautiful and view is nice but nothing wow. The view of the tower from the outside is good enough...”

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9.Karlovy Vary Day Trip with Watchtower and Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 468 reviews · 9h 30m · from $62

Travel from central Prague to Karlovy Vary by comfortable coach, join a short walk past Vřídlo Sprudel and the spa colonnades, then explore independently for about four hours. Depending on your chosen option, ride the funicular to Diana Observation Tower. Guides may include Carolina, Karolina, Eva, or David.

“Karlovy Vary was a lot of fun! Our Guide, Carolina, was excellent with her knowledge of history facts and also very fun to talk to. She spoke Czech, English and Spanish and somehow did it flawlessly! Wish we could’ve stayed longer but every good trip has an ending!”

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10.Prague Astronomical Clock Tower Ticket+20min Intro & opt. E-guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 279 reviews · 20 minutes (approx.) · from $30

Meet a Get Prague Guide representative near Maiselova 5, receive your timed ticket, and hear a short English introduction before exploring the Old Town Hall tower alone. See the medieval astronomical clock, its Twelve Apostles and zodiac ring, then climb or pay a small extra fee for the lift. An optional mobile audio guide covers the tower and Old Town.

“Great place with a lot of history. The guide spoke with a lot of passion giving rich detail although I was on my own. The only issue I had was that after waiting for a white and blue umbrella at the square and beginning to panic, I received a phone call and had to walk a short distance to their office - not as advertised.”

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11.Prague TV tower – Observatory

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 108 reviews · 10 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $17

Visit Prague’s Žižkov Television Tower and ride up to its observatory, 93 meters above ground. You’ll see Prague from three viewing areas, watch a short film about the tower, and spot David Černý’s unusual baby sculptures. Plan on 10 minutes for the view or up to an hour with a café or restaurant stop.

“Highest tower in Prague! Went on a scorching hot day, loved the air conditioning, it was almost as cold as the reception staff!”

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12.Clock Tower Bar Crawl with Drinks and Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 94 reviews · from $30

Join an English-speaking guide at the Clock Tower Bar’s Recovery Room for four hours of drinking games, two hours of unlimited beer and mixed drinks, welcome shots at later bars, and skip-the-line entry to a popular club. Guides such as Andy, Sha, Chris, and Tushal have helped keep groups together and the night moving.

“This pub crawl is unbeatable! The staff was so friendly, the bartenders were incredible, and the open bar was the highlight of our trip. The 700-year-old wine cellar made it extra special. We’ve done a lot of crawls, but this one stands out every time. Can’t wait to come back—New Year’s Eve 2025 is already on our list! Thanks for an unforgettable night!”

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13.Karlovy Vary including Watchtower and Funicular from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 60 reviews · 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $89

Travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary with an English-speaking guide, walk the elegant spa center, watch the Vřídlo geyser, then ride the funicular to Diana Lookout Tower. You get roughly 4 hours in town, including free time for lunch and shopping. Guides such as Karolína, Andrea, and Eva have led this bilingual tour.

“La ciudad,, pintoresca y sus construcciónes. Buenas tiendas, lindos hoteles .. aguas termales,,Restaurantes legendarios.. souvenirs. En la Torre paisajes espectaculares.”

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14.St Nicholas Bell Tower Entrance Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 50 reviews · 1 day · from $10

Enter St Nicholas Bell Tower in Prague’s Lesser Town and climb 215 brick steps to a 65-meter viewing gallery. Along the way, see the former tower-man’s rooms, learn about the 1576 bell and tower sewer system, and discover how secret police used the tower in the 1960s. This is a self-guided ticket, not a church admission.

“It was a good experience, just a lot of stairs. Also, this ticket is only for the bell tower not for the Church, that is a separate ticket.”

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15.Prague Castle, Jewish Quarter, Clock Tower Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 48 reviews · 2 days · from $120

Explore Prague at your own pace with one ticket package covering Prague Castle, the Jewish Quarter, the Astronomical Clock Tower, and Old Town Hall. Pick up your tickets near Old Town Square, then visit each site over two days. There is no guide, so bring headphones if you want audio commentary.

“Wunderbarer Rundgang durch bemerkenswerte historische Gemäuer. Leider war der Audioguide in der Prager Burg mangels Empfang zwischen all den hohen Gebäuden nicht nutzbar.”

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