Tastings · BREWERY TOURS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC
A shortlist worth sending on: 9 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.”
Step into a preserved 15th-century brewing house in Plzeň and trace Czech beer from medieval cellars to early-20th-century pubs. The self-guided SmartGuide tour is available in English or German. Look for the world’s smallest jug, see a late Gothic malt house, and collect a voucher for 0.3 liters of Pilsner Urquell if you are 18 or older.
“Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, kein großes Museum in der Gegend. Keller. Ein kostenloser Becher natürliches böhmisches Bier für Feinschmecker wie mich. Einen Besuch wert. Ich empfehle es. Ich habe es ohne einen Führer getan.”
Meet your English or German-speaking guide at St. Ludmila Church for a three-hour Prague walk with three mini-brewery stops. Taste at least nine Czech beers, learn from brewers, enjoy appetizers, and drink unlimited traditional beer at the final stop. Guides such as Gergö and Samuel have led relaxed, informative tours.
“Samuel è una guida molto simpatica e preparata, giovane. È stato un piacere, unica pecca che pensavamo di bere più birre invece di solo 7. A parte questo è stata un’esperienza che consiglio di fare a tutti”
Spend 210 minutes visiting Pivovarsky Dum, U Fleku, and U Medvidku by foot and tram. Taste 11 beers, from classic light and dark styles to seasonal brews, while an English-speaking beer master explains Czech brewing and Prague history. Guides have included Paul, Philip, Tomas, Gary, and Steve.
“Paul was great! He was super knowledgeable on the ins-and-outs of Prague. He took us to a cool area of town, outside of the normal square. We got to try several beers, which he spoke extensively about. This was our favorite tour we went on, on this trip, and we would definitely book it again, to try some new spots out.”
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