6 Brewery Tours in the Czech Republic to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Pilsner Urquell Experience & Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,480 reviews · 1 hour - 150 minutes · from $25Our pick

Follow a self-guided audio and video tour of Pilsner Urquell, from its 1842 origins to Czech pouring styles. Taste beer in the 1842 bar, enjoy two 0.3-liter pours in the Beer Hall, and add the Tapster Academy for hands-on training, a certificate, and a personalized gift.

“It was a really interesting activity. Getting to understand the history behind Pilsner Urquell in a fun interactive way! Would 100% recommend this experience while being in Prague. Big shout out to Sylvain who was an amazing Tapster teacher during the Tapster Academy experience. He explained everything really well and helped us gain some tapster skills while having fun!”

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2.Pilsen: Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,419 reviews · 1h 40m · from $21

Explore Pilsner Urquell’s working brewery with an English or German guide, ride to the bottling plant, see three brew houses, and finish with unfiltered beer in historic cellars. Guides such as Patricia, Miroslav, and Oldrich have led especially engaging tours.

“outstanding really immersive, shows off details and curiosities with a light touch driking beer unfiltered from keg inside caves was something else”

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3.Staropramem Brewery Self-Guided Tour with Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 2,106 reviews · 1 hour · from $14Best value

At Staropramen’s visitor center in Smíchov, you follow a self-guided interactive tour from 1869 to today. Videos, audio, lights, and a hologram featuring brewmaster Josef Paspa explain the process. Finish with one drink or four beer samples, with food available at the bar.

“It’s a nice, fast paced tour with an excellent beer tasting experience at the end! We also bought some fried cheese sticks which were amazing”

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4.Prague Pilsner Urquell Experience with 3 Free Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 736 reviews · 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Follow Pilsner Urquell’s 180-year story through audio narration, video mapping, light, sound, heat, and cold. Taste one beer during the exhibit, then two more in the Beer Hall, where tapsters explain Czech pours. The visit lasts about 60 to 90 minutes and includes wheelchair access.

“Novelty tour, drinks on the small side. Guy explaining the history good as gold. Done it, wouldnt do it again. Gift shop massively overpriced.”

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5.Prague Mini-Breweries Beer Tour with Czech Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 277 reviews · 3 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $113

Start at St. Ludmila Basilica, walk through central Prague and Nové Město, then finish near the river with Czech beer and food. Guides such as Marek, Patrick, Vojta, and Martin mix brewing facts with city history. Expect at least nine tastings, plus unlimited traditional beer at the final stop.

“Great experience! Our guide, Vojta, was incredibly knowledgeable of the breweries we visited and if the local area. The beer was great, the food was delicious, and the company on the tour made this trip for us.”

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6.Hike, Castle and Brewery in Bohemian Paradise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 198 reviews · 8h 30m · from $151

Spend 8.5 hours beyond Prague with guides such as Jan or Petr. Hike 3.5 km through Prachov Rocks, eat lunch in a 14th-century castle, then taste local lager, dark beer, and IPA at a small brewery or monk-carved beer cavern.

“Jan was a great tour guide. He has deep insight into the Czech culture and natural setting. He provided a comfortable and fun trip to the countryside of the Czech Republic.”

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