Prague Lookout Tower - Petřín Park - Skip the Line with Elevator - Entrance Ticket

Petřín Tower loosely inspired by the Eiffel Tower offers fantastic views of Prague and Czechia

One of the most prominent landmarks of Prague was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a loose copy inspired by the Eiffel Tower. The Petřín Lookout Tower is located on the hill of Petřín Park and is almost 59 metres high. 299 steps lead to its top which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower. 

Highlights: 

• See the hundred spires Prague laid in front of your eyes
• Admire the Charles Bridge, the National Theatre or the mesmerising Prague Castle nearby
• On a clear day see the highest mountain of Czechia - Sněžka (1603 m)
• Enjoy the surroundings of the Petřín Lookout Tower: extensive landscaped gardens, including a  rose garden, an observatory (with a telescope and museum open to the public), Prague Mirror Maze, a church, and several lovely cafés

Included:

• Entrance Skip-the-Line ticket valid for one month from purchase
• Usage of the elevator that goes all the way up to the 51m platform

Opening hours:

January - March        Whole Week 10.00 - 18.00
April - May                Whole week 09.00 - 19.30
June - September      Whole week 09.00 - 20.30
October - November   Whole week 10.00 - 18.00
December                  Whole week 10.00 -19.30

Important: 

• Ticket is valid for one day and one entry
• Ticket is valid for one month from purchase
• Please show your voucher at the "priority" counter - no need to wait in the queue!
• Free admission for children under 5 years
• There is a lift for disabled and elderly people available
• Please note that the price of the ticket includes service fee of 30 CZK (1,3 EUR)

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Prague Lookout Tower - Petřín Park

Petřín Lookout Tower located in the tranquil surroundings of Petřín Park offers great views of Prague

Petřín Lookout Tower, one of the most prominent landmarks of Prague, was built as part of the Jubilee Exhibition in 1891 as a loose copy inspired by the Eiffel Tower (at a ratio of 1:5). The view from its top overlooks not only the whole city, but on a clear day you can see the highest mountain in the Czech Republic (Sněžka) 150 km away. 

Nearby:

In the walking distance from the Petřín Lookout Tower are extensive landscaped gardens, including a sizeable rose garden, and other attractions: an observatory (with a telescope and museum open to the public), a mirror maze, a church, and several lovely cafés. 

Interesting facts: 

• It is 58.70 metres high, and 299 steps lead to its peak, which is at the same altitude as the real Eiffel Tower.

How to get there: 

• Accessibility by public transport:
  by the Petřín funicular from the Újezd tram stop
  tram - Pohořelec stop
• Nearest car parking: 
  Cark Parking Areal Strahov, Prague 6