Pilsner Urquel brewery with tasting + sightseeing (from Prague)
Description
The highlight of this trip from Prague is the Pilsner Urquell brewery tour. Their lager defined the world's most popular pilsner type of beer. Did you know that over 70% of beer in the world is derived from the lager which was first produced in Pilsen in 1842? The brewery tour includes the modern brewery, the bottling plant, the old brewery with the historic underground and an interactive sensory museum where you can touch and taste the ingredients. The tour also includes the unique experience of tasting the freshly brewed beer - which you can drink only here and in the brewery restaurant! Please note there will be other tourists on the tour. Then we take a short sightseeing walk + drive around the historic part of Pilsen including the church with the tallest church tower in Czechia, the breath-taking 3rd biggest synagogue in the world and the picturesque historic main square. Pilsen was once elected the cultural capital of the EU and is also famous for industry and puppet making.
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Itinerary
Established in 1842, the Pilsner Urquell brewery defined the Pilsner type lager world-wide. Did you know that over 70% of the world beer is derived from it? The brewery tour is very detailed and interactive. You will see the modern brewery, the bottling plant, the old traditional brewery, the historic underground and the interactive and sensory museum, where you can taste the ingredients. You will also have a unique opportunity to taste the young freshly brewed beer. Please note that there will be other tourists attending the brewery tour as well, the tour is on foot and by bus. Important: do not forget your jacket, it is cold in the historic underground!
CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO RENOVATION WORKS The Great Synagogue of Pilsen is the 3rd biggest synagogue in the world (after the ones in Jerusalem and Budapest)! It is richly decorated from both inside and outside. It is currently undergoing renovation, you can enjoy it only from the outside at the moment.
St. Bartholomew's cathedral's tower is the tallest church tower in the Czech Republic with its 103 meters.
The historic square surrounding the St. Bartholomew's cathedral offers a wide space for a pleasant walk during which you can admire the beauty of the old colorful houses. If you are lucky, there may be a cultural event, farmers' market or a local festival happening there during your visit.
The Renaissance Town Hall is considered to be the most beautiful house in the Pilsen historic square (The Republic square).
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your private guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel or a place of your choice in Prague. Tour ends at your hotel or a place of your choice in the city center.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(1)
Hana was exceptional guide. She was very knowledgeable and engaging. She pointed out many interesting sites as we traveled from Prague to Pilsen. The synagogue was magnificent and her knowledge was extensive. The Pilsen Brewery tour was very thorough and interesting. Although we found the beer a little bitter. As an addition, Hana took us to an outdoor market where we sampled first crush wine and fried dough which were delicious. Hana went out of her way to give us the opportunity on our return to Prague to visit the church with The Infant of Prague. A thoroughly enjoyable day.
Dear Maria M, Thank you for your nice words. Yes, Hana is a walking-talking library, as we have noted elsewhere. We try to promote the synagogue as it is not very well known for some strange reason despite being such an amazing structure. Yes, the Pilsner beer is the original Pilsner type of beer (70% of world beer production is derived from it). The young beer you have tasted in the brewery is especially bitter - but it is the only place where you can taste this young beer, so I hope it was still worth the experience :-) We will forward your kind words to Hana, she will be happy to hear form you!
