Prague Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock Audio Guide

Medieval Prague Unfolds on Your Phone, One Building at a Time

You explore Prague's Old Town Square on your own schedule with an audio guide on your phone, learning the history of the Astronomical Clock, St. Nicholas Church, and a dozen other medieval and baroque buildings as you walk. The included map keeps you oriented, and you can pause, rewind, or skip ahead whenever you want—no group pace, no fixed route, just you and the stories of the square.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Prague Old Town Square

• Visit Old Town Hall
• See Prague Astronomical Clock
• View St. Nicholas Church exterior
• Pass Church of Our Lady before Týn
• Observe historic residence ruins
• Explore buildings in Old Town center
• View rococo palace facade
• See House at Minute exterior

The Experience

"You know, most people rush through the square in twenty minutes," someone working near the Old Town Hall told me once. "They miss the whole story." That's the thing about this audio guide—it lets you actually stop and listen. The Old Town Hall itself dates back to 1338, the first of its kind in Bohemia, and the guide walks you through its history building by building instead of just pointing and moving on. You open it on your mobile device, plug in your headphones, and suddenly the baroque facades and stone details start making sense. St. Nicholas Church, rebuilt between 1732 and 1737, gets its own section—the stucco work alone is worth hearing about, not just glancing at.

What makes this different from wandering around with a paper map is that you're not trying to decode plaques or guess which building is which. The audio guide covers the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the House of the Stone Bell, the rococo palace built for Count Jan Arnost Goltz in the 1760s, and smaller details like the House at Minute, which used to be a pharmacy. Each one has a story—sometimes about who lived there, sometimes about what it was used for. You move through Prague Old Town at whatever pace works for you, stopping when something catches your eye, skipping ahead if you want to. There's no group, no fixed schedule, no one waiting.

The only real requirement is that your phone has a working internet connection and you've brought headphones. The map is built into the guide, so you're not juggling multiple apps. Wheelchair users can navigate the square itself, and the whole thing is designed for people at any fitness level—you're standing in one of Europe's most walkable medieval centers, not hiking. If you're the type who wants context without a guide talking at you, or if you've got an hour or three hours and want to use both, this setup gives you that control.

What’s included

• Your experience includes the online audio guide accessible on your mobile phone, a built-in map to orient yourself, and detailed audio descriptions of the Old Town Hall (founded 1338), the Astronomical Clock Tower, St.
• Nicholas Church, the Church of Our Lady before Týn, the House of the Stone Bell, the rococo Goltz Palace, and other significant buildings and monuments in Prague Old Town Square.
• You'll also learn about Jan Hus and the history woven through the square's architecture.
• All you need to bring is a smartphone with a working internet connection and headphones.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Get Prague Guide

Is this one for you?This works well if you want to understand what you're looking at in Prague Old Town Square without the pace or cost of a guided group tour—you control when you stop, how long you stay, and whether you hear every detail or just the highlights.

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Top questions

Do I need to book a specific time to use the audio guide?

No. You download the guide to your phone and use it whenever you want during your visit to Prague Old Town Square.

What if my phone runs out of battery or loses internet connection?

You'll need a working internet connection to use the audio guide. Bring a portable charger to be safe, and consider downloading the guide content in advance if that's an option with your provider.

Can I use this guide if I don't speak English fluently?

The guide is available in English. If you need another language, check with the provider about what versions are offered.

How long does the full audio guide take?

That depends on how many stops you visit and how long you spend at each one. The guide covers multiple buildings and monuments, so you could spend anywhere from an hour to several hours exploring.

Is the Old Town Square itself free to walk around?

Yes. The square is public. The audio guide gives you context for the exteriors and some interior details of the buildings, but you're not paying for entry to walk through the square itself.

Can I use this if I'm traveling with young children?

Yes. Strollers and prams are fine on the square. You can pause the audio whenever you need to, so it works with a child's pace.

What's included in the audio guide?

The online audio guide itself and a map within the guide. You provide your own mobile device and headphones.

Is the square accessible for wheelchair users?

Yes, the Old Town Square is wheelchair accessible, and the audio guide works for anyone who can navigate the square on foot or in a wheelchair.