Day Trips in Prague

Get a stress-free orientation to the best of Prague on a sightseeing tour that includes lots of extras so you don't need to worry about a thing. Stop to explore must-see landmarks like Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the old Jewish quarter by foot, learning about the city's rich history from a guide. Get a different perspective on the city during a river boat ride, and try typical Czech cuisine with an included restaurant lunch.

Ideal for first-time visitors or those short on time, this guided walking tour covers all of Prague's essential sights in just 3.5 hours. Visit the UNESCO World-Heritage listed Old Town, Lesser Town, and New Town; stroll through the historic Jewish Quarter; and snap photos of landmarks such as the Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, and the Old Town Square.

Take advantage of Vienna's close proximity to Prague, the Gothic capital of the Czech Republic, on this full-day excursion from Vienna. Following a scenic 3.5 hour drive through the mountains of Bohemia, you'll embark on a guided tour that showcases top attractions such as Charles Bridge, Prague Astronomical Clock, and Prague Old Town Square. Enjoy time at leisure to shop and explore according to recommendations from your guide, and enjoy the convenience of hotel pickup and drop-off in Vienna.

Head to marvelous and stunning Kutna Hora on this 7-hour tour to the UNESCO world heritage-listed town an hour east of Prague. Marvel at the ossuary, a gothic church whose interior is bedecked with the bones of 40,000 people (many of whom died from the plague). Explore the majestic Cathedral of St. Barbara and stroll down the town's narrow cobbled lanes.

Take this extensive and intriguing 12-hor trip fro Prague to southern Bohemia and Germany to explore national parks. Marvel at the natural bounty of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park. Engulf yourself in Central European nature where streams, mountains and coniferous forests combine to create a lush paradise of nature.

Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of āŒesky Krumlov on this day trip from Prague. Located in the southern Bohemia region, the town is known for its winding streets and castle. Admire the storybook setting as you wander the historic district, and browse local shops for gifts, if you wish.

Experience two of the Czech Republic's best-loved traditions - pilsner beer and Bohemia glassmaking - on this day trip from Prague. With an expert guide, head to Plzen, known as Pilsen in German, and the Pilsner Urquell brewery where the legendary beer began life in 1842. Discover how the beer is made and perhaps buy some Pilsner Urquell glassware. After lunch at a Pilsner-themed restaurant, visit the Bohemia glassworks in Nizbor. See how the glass is blown and cut, and finish with the chance to buy some beautiful glassware at factory prices.

Explore the UNESCO-listed town of Cesky Krumlov on this day trip from Prague. Accompanied by an expert guide, travel through the scenic Bohemian countryside to arrive in the medieval town. See the church of St. Vitus, the historic town center and the Cesky Krumlov Castle, dating back to 1240. After a full day of sightseeing, your tour will conclude with transportation back to Prague.

Capture the serene spirit of Karlovy Vary, the Czech Republic's renowned spa town, during this 9.5-hour day tour from Prague. Learn about the curative effects of the local mineral springs from your local guide as you walk through the city, which dates back to the 14th century. Taste minerarl water from twelve different springs and see a variety of modern and historic colonnades. Pickup and drop-off from Prague hotels is included.

Sample the delights of the world-famous spa town of Karlovy Vary on this full-day trip from Prague, including a delicious lunch. Admire the Bohemian landscapes as you travel by coach from Prague to Karlovy Vary, and discover the many attractions of the town, sometimes known by the German name of Karlsbad or Carlsbad. Visit the Moser glass factory, where beautiful crystal ware is made; admire the elegant spa colonnades and fountains, and sample some of the reputedly curative waters, light spa wafers and some of Karlovy's legendary herbal liqueur.

Explore one of the Czech Republic's most beautiful fortress-palaces on this 4-hour trip to Konopiste Castle from Prague. Travel through central Bohemia by coach and tour the chateau-like building, used as a private residence by Austria's Archduke Franz Ferdinand, whose assassination in 1914 led to World War I. Discover how the original 13th-century fortress was rebuilt several times; admire the collections of weaponry, tapestries and art; learn about the lives of the Archduke and his family, and finish with a stroll around the glorious, statue-dotted gardens.

Visit two of the Czech Republic's elegant spa towns on a day trip from Prague, with an expert guide. Traveling by air-conditioned coach, head into forested west Bohemia to the town of Karlovy Vary, known for its twelve mineral springs. Explore the town with its graceful colonnades, taste some waters and discover its other claims to fame "” crystal glassware, porcelain and herbal liqueur. Enjoy an included lunch, and continue through the lush forests to the handsome spa town of Marianske Lazne to sample some of its equally acclaimed waters.

Discover the charms of āŒeský Krumlov, one of the Czech Republic's prettiest towns, on a 10-hour trip from Prague. Enjoy the rural charms of lush South Bohemia as you travel to the UNESCO-listed medieval town, situated on the River Vltava. Explore the cobbled Old Town on a walking tour, admiring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture and highlights like the Town Hall and St Vitus Cathedral. Take in 13th-century āŒeský Krumlov castle, and enjoy free time to stroll, shop and relax in the Old Town restaurants and pubs independently.

See some of Pilsen's top sights on this 8-hour tour of the city, including round-trip transport from Prague. First see one of the Czech Republic's and Europe's largest synagogues, Great Synagogue. The, head over to the Pilsen Urquell Brewery, which was founded in 1842, and taste some of its popular beers.

See how beautiful Bohemia glass, also known as Czech crystal, is made on this 4-hour factory tour from Prague. Travel by coach to the Czech town of Nizbor and visit a traditional Bohemia glass factory to discover how its leaded crystal glassware is hand made using time-honored techniques. See the molten glass being blown straight from the fiery furnaces; watch skilled artisans hand cut the items into highly decorated vases, glasses, bowls and other pieces; and if you wish, buy some exquisite finished pieces for factory prices at the showroom.

Lace up your hiking boots and get set for an unforgettable outdoor adventure on this full-day walking tour from Prague. Follow your guide on a series of thrilling walks, totaling around 14km (9 miles) and travel from sight to sight in a minivan. Along the way, marvel over spectacular natural landscapes like the Big America canyon and Prokopske Valley; visit the fairy-tale Karlštejn Castle and the St. John under the Rock monastery; and cool off with a swim in the Berounka River. This small-group tour is limited to 8 people.