Tastings · BREWERY TOURS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
A shortlist worth sending on: 6 brewery tours in the Czech Republic, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you book a seat.
Follow a self-guided audio and video tour through Pilsner Urquell’s story, from the first golden lager to Czech pouring traditions. You’ll taste beer in the 1842 bar, play in a 360-degree game zone, and finish with two 0.3-liter beers in the Beer Hall. Add the Tapster Academy for hands-on instruction and a certificate.
“Excellent from start to finish. Very informative. Would thoroughly recommend!”
Spend about 100 minutes touring Pilsner Urquell’s working brewery with an English or German guide. Ride to the bottling plant, see brew houses from three centuries, learn how the original 1842 pilsner is made, and finish with unfiltered beer in the cool historic cellars. Children may join, but only adults over 18 may taste.
“It’s a well-organized tour that covers a lot of territory. The visitor center staff and tour guides are incredibly friendly and informative.”
At Staropramen’s Smíchov visitor center, follow a self-guided interactive tour through the brewery’s story, with Josef Paspa, a key brewmaster from its past, as your virtual host. Allow about an hour, then choose one drink or four tasting glasses. Food is available in the brewery bar, and some bookings include a meal.
“This was a great experience and well worth the money!”
Follow Pilsner Urquell’s story through an English audioguide, video mapping, light shows, brewing aromas, heat, cold, and a 360-degree game hall. Taste one beer during the exhibit, then enjoy two more in the Beer Hall. The experience lasts about an hour to 90 minutes and is wheelchair accessible.
“Audio tour with headphones. Sometimes the narration was off a little in walking through the spaces. Interesting, though.”
Start near St. Ludmila Basilica, then walk through New Town and toward Old Town while visiting three microbreweries. You will taste at least nine special beers, enjoy unlimited traditional Czech beer at the final stop, and share Czech appetizers. Guides may include Patrick, Vojta, Martin, Marek, or Samuel.
“Martin was fabulous, knowledgeable and fun! Our tour was just me, my wife and Martin. Not only did he take us to great beer locations and school us on Czech beer facts but he also showed us around the area and provided a lot of historical, cool nuggets of information. He also showed up how to use the metro (THANK YOU). Highly recommend this tour. And Martin-you’re awesome!!!”
Join local guides such as Jan or Petr for a small-group day from Prague to Prachov Rocks, a 14th-century castle, and a brewery near Lomnice nad Popelkou. Expect a 3.5 km hike, Czech lunch, local beer samples, hotel pickup, and stories about the region from someone who grew up there.
“Beautiful tour outside of Prague to see something a little less touristy. Good food, beautiful surroundings.”
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