Prague: National Museum & Astronomical Clock Audio Tour

Mozart's Theatre & a 600-Year-Old Clock: Prague on Your Own Terms

You get entry to the National Museum, a self-guided audioguide covering Old Town, the Astronomical Clock, Estates Theatre, and Wenceslas Square, plus an interactive map on your phone. The audioguide is available in eight languages and lets you move through Prague at your own rhythm instead of following a group schedule. Download it before you arrive, and you're ready to go the moment you land.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Prague's Old Town and Museum

• Start audio guide city tour
• Explore Old Town Square history
• See Prague Astronomical Clock
• Learn about Jan Hus Monument
• View historic Old Town buildings
• Visit Estates Theatre history
• Discover Wenceslas Square events
• Tour National Museum exterior
• Enter and explore National Museum

The experience

You're standing in Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock is about to chime, but you have no idea what you're looking at. The audioguide solves that problem before the bells even ring. It tells you the legends behind the clock's faces, how to read the time from a medieval mechanism, and why this particular square has been the heart of Prague for centuries. The whole thing runs on your phone, which means you move at your own pace instead of waiting for a group to shuffle between stops.

The tour threads through the narrow streets of Old Town, then pulls you toward the Estates Theatre, where Mozart actually conducted his own work. The audioguide doesn't just name the building. It explains why this stage still matters, why it's one of the few places in Europe where you can stand where he stood. After that, you walk to Wenceslas Square, and the audioguide connects the dots between the two revolutions that shaped the Czech nation. It's the kind of context that makes a long plaza feel like something more than a shopping street.

The final part of the Prague audioguide takes you inside the National Museum itself. Your ticket gets you through the doors, and the audioguide walks you through the building's exterior decorations first (the sculptures, the details most people miss) before you're free to wander the galleries on your own time. The whole thing is available in eight languages, and the interactive map keeps you from getting lost between stops. You'll need working internet and earphones, but if you have those, you've got everything.

What’s included

• Online audioguide on your smartphone.
• National Museum entry ticket to the historical building.
• interactive map integrated into the audioguide.
• audioguide available in eight languages including English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish, and simplified Chinese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (16 and older) · Youth (5 to 15 years) · Child (under 5)

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Chinese, Czech and Polish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by Get Prague Guide

Is this one for you?Right for solo travelers or small groups who want to explore Prague's main landmarks without a fixed schedule or the pace of a guided group tour. The audioguide frees you to linger at the Astronomical Clock or skip ahead to Wenceslas Square depending on your mood and energy.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (5 to 15 years); Child (under 5).

Do I need to book a specific time to start the audioguide?

No. The audioguide is self-paced on your smartphone, so you can start whenever you're ready and take as long as you want at each stop.

What languages is the audioguide available in?

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Czech, Polish, and simplified Chinese.

Is the National Museum wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the museum is wheelchair accessible, and the audioguide route through Old Town and the squares is navigable on foot or with mobility assistance.

What happens if my phone runs out of battery?

The audioguide requires a working internet connection and battery power. Bring a portable charger or power bank to be safe, especially if you plan to spend several hours on the tour.

Can I download the audioguide before I arrive in Prague?

Yes. Having it downloaded before you land means you can start immediately without waiting for a connection or setup.

Do I need earphones?

The audioguide will work without them, but earphones are strongly recommended so you can hear the narration clearly in busy squares and streets.