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Prague: Klementinum Library & Astronomical Tower Guided Tour

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Prague: Klementinum Library & Astronomical Tower Guided Tour
4.4  / 53278 reviews
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Join a guided tour of the Klementinum in Prague and discover one of the city's hidden gems. See the beautiful Baroque Library Hall, stop by the Meridian Hall, and climb to the top of the Astronomical Tower.

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Duration 45 minutes
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Scarlet – United States

worth the time. incredible library, you get a tour and history of the building and the astronomical work that went on there. you end at the top of the tower with a 360 view of the city. amazing! fyi there are a ton of stairs but lots of breaks in between. it was a great tour!

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Susan – United Kingdom

Great short tour. Guide was excellent - very knowledgable and explained everything so clearly. Library amazing. Lots of stairs to climb, some on a small winding staircase but worth it for the views at the top.

Experience

Highlights

  • Marvel at panoramic views of Prague from a 68-meter-high viewing tower
  • Visit the Klementinum, a vast building complex that spans a full city block
  • Discover one of Prague's hidden gems as you explore the space with a guide
  • Learn how the Meridian Hall was used to determine the exact time of high noon
  • View and admire the ornately-decorated Baroque Library from the outside

Full description

Discover a spectacular Baroque Library and take in sweeping views of Prague on a guided tour of the Klementinum.

Meet your guide and set out to explore one of the largest building complexes in Europe. Construction of the property dates back to 1653 and today, the buildings are mostly occupied by the Czech National Library.

See the Baroque Library Hall from behind the fence. Marvel at the ornate frescoes, gilded carvings, and large globes that decorate this space. Then, follow your guide to the Astronomical Tower.

On your way there, make a stop at the Meridian Hall. View the collection of instruments housed here and learn about how this space was used to determine the exact time of noon thanks to a small beam of sunlight shining through a hole in the wall.

Finally, end your tour on a high note as you climb to the top of the Astronomical Tower. Admire sweeping views of the center of Prague and the Prague Castle from 68 meters above the ground. 

The operator reserves the right to change the programme. Due to unexpected circumstances, the guide may not be available.

Includes

  • Entry ticket
  • Tour

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  • Wheelchair users

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Meeting point

Meeting point is in the middle of Klementinum complex, next to the Mirror chapel. Here are the coordinates 50.086590, 14.416713 Please exchange your voucher at the Klementinum ticket office to join the tour.

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Know before you go

  • The activity provider reserves the right to change the program. Due to unexpected circumstances, a guide may not be available
  • Visitors are advised of the difficulty of the Clementinum tour due to a high number of staircases and that they undertake the tour at their own risk, especially taking into account their current fitness and overall health. Lift is not available.

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4.4 /5

based on 3278 reviews

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  • Value for money
    4.2/5

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Scarlet – United StatesMarch 17, 2025 – Verified booking
worth the time. incredible library, you get a tour and history of the building and the astronomical work that went on there. you end at the top of the tower with a 360 view of the city. amazing! fyi there are a ton of stairs but lots of breaks in between. it was a great tour!
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Susan – United KingdomMarch 14, 2025 – Verified booking
Great short tour. Guide was excellent - very knowledgable and explained everything so clearly. Library amazing. Lots of stairs to climb, some on a small winding staircase but worth it for the views at the top.
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Slavi – BulgariaMarch 10, 2025 – Verified booking
Great story and stunning view from the top of the astronomical tower. Jesuits really knew how to build. Our guid Lukas was funny and informative. Thanks!

Product ID: 444999

Activity provider:Prague City Tourism a.s.

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