Private Pilsner brewery and Pilsen tour from Prague All-Inclusive
Description
The city of Pilsen has lots to offer. First of all it is a beer-brewing capital of the world - the first pilsner lager was born there. On the trip you will enjoy a guided tour through Pilsner Urquell brewery finished by a tasting session of unfiltered beer, tapped from oak barrels. Secondly it is a historically valuable city with the 3rd biggest synagogue in the world and the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew with the highest church tower in Czechia, and finally it is an industrial centre of Bohemia with the Skoda engineering company. The day’s program in Pilsen could be also adjusted to kids (Techmania science centre, the only 3D observatory in Czechia, the dinopark, muzeum of ghosts and fairy tales or zoo).
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Itinerary
Your private guide and driver will pick you up at your Prague place. After approx. 1,5h of a comfortable drive you reach Pilsen. It has been the beer-brewing capital of the world since the 19th century. It was also the European capital of culture 2015. If you are a beer fan you should not miss the opportunity to join a group and visit Pilsner Urquell brewery (admission included) on this tour where pilsner type of the beer was born and where you can taste this locally called “liquid bread” directly from oak barrels (due to program of brewery tours pick up times in the morning at 8:30am and 9am apply only in July-September). After that enjoy a typical Bohemian lunch in the oldest local beerhouse.
After visiting the brewery we explore the historical centre. You can see the 5th biggest synagogue of the world (interiors are closed since beginning of 2020 due to reconstruction, alternatively you can visit Old synagogue with memorial of victims - closed on Saturdays and Jewish holidays, admission not included), see local university, renaissance city hall (16th century) or Cathedral of St. Bartholomew with the highest church tower in Czechia (102 m). In case of interest there is an option to explore the labyrinth of passages, cellars and wells that was built under the city in the 14th century. The total length of passages exceeds seventeen kilometres, which makes it one of the largest historical underground systems in Central Europe (optional, not included).
The highest church tower in Czechia (102 m) offers beautiful view of the whole city.
(Optional, for kids) The day’s program in Pilsen could be also adjusted to kids. The local techmania science centre where you learn through play, the only 3D observatory in Czechia, the dinopark, muzeum of ghosts and fairy tales or zoo are great places for fun for the little ones and their accompaniments (admission not included).
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Anywhere in Prague. Outside Prague by agreement.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(18)
This tour was perfect. Michal of Real Prague Tours was the best tour guide we have ever booked. He met us at our hotel in Prague and he had a very comfortable and clean van to transport us to Pilsen. My husband always worries about transportation as he is very tall and he was very happy. We did a walking tour with Michal which we very much enjoyed. Pilsen was lovely and much quieter than Prague. The cathedral there is beautiful! We also saw monuments to American servicemen and General Patton. Didn't know about that history. Lunch was included at a local restaurant and was great of course with a Pilsen beer. We then went to the brewery for the tour and it was really fun. Michal was there waiting for us after and we had a lovely drive back to Prague. This was such a great tour, I would totally do it again! We also did a walking tour of Prague on another day with Michal and that was also wonderful. I highly recommend him.
Michal is a wonderful tour guide. He is local to the area and his family has been there for generations. We did this trip and a Prague walking tour with him on a different day. I highly recommend him. Michal picked us up at our hotel in a spotless beautiful van that was very comfortable. My husband who is very tall was very happy, he had plenty of room. Water was provided and lunch at a local Pilson restaurant was included. We had a walking tour in Pilsen which was very interesting followed by a delicious lunch and the brewery tour which was really fun.
Michal was a great guide—very knowledgeable about Pilsen and Czech history. We had a great time and highly recommend this experience
It was a pleasure having Michal as our tour guide. His passion for history was evident, and the tour did not feel forced or memorized and rehearsed like some others do. In fact, it didn’t really feel like a tour at all…more like an afternoon hanging out with a very well-informed friend. Highly recommend this tour if you’re in Plzen!
It was great getting out of the city and Pilsen was a lovely town. Walking up the church tower was a highlight. Michal was a fabulous guide - super knowledge about Czech history and culture. Lunch in Pilsen was delicious and the day was just perfect.
I searched for several tours to the Pilsner Brewery, but the vast majority only went to the factory, without the right to walk a little by the city of Pilsen. I chose this tour because it already included shuttle, tickets and food in the city. The Guide, Michal, is very friendly but also super respectful. For me, who was travelling solo, that made all the difference. We talked a lot and the trip was great. He is very attentive and patient. We climbed to the church tower (entry paid separately, on my request) and he told many curiosities about the city and the region. The tour through Pilsner Urquell is pretty nice. It is worth knowing, even more if the tour is shared with more people (pair, group). I highly recommend to anyone who can have this experience!
Great tour! Michal is an excellent guide. After picking us up at our hotel in Prague, the scenic drive to Pilsen through the Czech countryside flew by as Michal engaged us in conversation. His knowledge of history and culture is extensive. We visited the historic small town of Pilsen including a beautiful church. Afterward, Michal dropped us off at Pilsner Urquell Brewery for a guided tour. The facilities are immense and the tour is well worth the visit just to see the magnitude of their bottling operation. The history of Pilsner beer was interesting and underground tunnels were incredible. Of course the best part was the tasting directly from an aged barrel!!! Michal was waiting for us at the end of the tour. We had time to browse the gift shop before having lunch. We could have ate at the brewery but Michal suggested an alternative so we dined at a restaurant in town where locals frequent & the first place to serve Pilsner Urquell. Food was excellent. This was a great way to end our 10 day vacation cruising the Danube River and 3 days in Prague. Michal offers many different city tours of Prague and other sites such as Cesky Krumlov and Kutna Hora. I highly recommend Michal as your personal guide while visiting Prague and the Czech Republic. You won’t be disappointed!
Michal is the best guide you could ever find. He was very attentive and knowledgeable of Pilzen history and attractions. We had wonderful Czech lunch in a historical Cafe. Michal kept us engaged in conversation for the entire trip. I would highly recommend this tour.
It's worth spending a day on your trip, departing from Prague. The city is small. By making a plan (find out the times and duration of the tours), you can get to know the city, visit the basements of Pilsen and take a guided tour at the Urquell brewery. We had lunch at Urquell's own restaurant, which is excellent. Food for all tastes at a fair price. The train ticket is valid for 24 hours.
Michal our guide made the trip. His knowledge and friendliness was exceptional. The lunch he took us to was very tasty.
