Czechia · BREWERY TOURS IN PILSEN
A Czech trip always has one spare day fewer than it needs. These 14 brewery tours in Pilsen are the ones that earn it, priced and timed so the choice takes minutes.
Follow a self-guided audio and video tour through the story of Pilsner Urquell, then taste several pours in the Beer Hall. Add the Tapster Academy to learn three Czech serving styles with a friendly instructor such as Roman or Sylvain. GetYourGuide customers also receive a bottle labeled with their name.
“Super nice and helpful a great history and great beer! Recommend”
Follow an English or German guide through Pilsner Urquell’s working brewery, from the 120,000-bottle-per-hour bottling line to brew houses from three centuries. The finale is a taste of unfiltered beer in the historic cellars. Guides such as Patricia, Miroslav, and Oldřich have earned praise for clear, lively presentations.
“My boyfriend and I had an excellent time on this tour during a quick visit to Plzen. Our guide, Patricia, was fantastic! I’m not a beer person and I really enjoyed learning about the history of the brewery, touring the facility, and even tasting the unfiltered lager straight from the barrel at the end of the tour. We loved the city of Plzen and found everyone to be friendly and welcoming. An excellent day trip or weekend trip from Prague.”
Explore the 180-year story of Pilsner Urquell in central Prague through audio narration, video mapping, light effects, heat, cold, brewing scents, and a 360-degree game hall. You get one tasting during the tour and two more in the Beer Hall, with non-alcoholic drinks available.
“Novelty tour, drinks on the small side. Guy explaining the history good as gold. Done it, wouldnt do it again. Gift shop massively overpriced.”
Step inside a preserved 15th-century brewing house in central Plzeň. You’ll see medieval cellars, an old Czech pub, a late Gothic malt house, and the world’s smallest jug, then receive a voucher for 0.3 liters of Pilsner Urquell at a nearby restaurant. English and German content is available through SmartGuide.
“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.”
At Pilsner Urquell: The Original Beer Experience in central Prague, a professional tapster teaches you three Czech pouring styles in a private bar. You will taste your own pours, learn about foam, storage, cleanliness, and common mistakes, then receive a Tapster certificate and a personalized bottle. The one-hour class is in English.
“We did the Guinness beer pouring experience in Dublin in 2024 and saw this tour and thought we would give it a try. My husband and I were the only two people for the Thursday noon tapster class. Maïsa (I think that is how you spell her name - I don’t speak Czech) was a trainer. For someone who started doing this job in June of 2025, she was super knowledgeable and chill about the whole experience. She wasn’t intense - she was relaxed but yet serious about the craft of pouring. We learned of the different pours to Pilsner Urquell. Since it was just the two of us, we…”
Spend about 1 hour 50 minutes at Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Pilsen. Ride a brewery bus, see bottling lines, compare three brew houses, learn the 1842 story, and finish with unfiltered beer from wooden barrels in cellars kept near 5°C. Guides such as Patricia add history and humor.
“Great history and very informative. Tour was well paced and beer at the end was fabulous. Restaurant on site is really good.”
At Prague’s Pilsner Urquell Experience, an English-speaking tapster teaches you to pour Hladinka, Šnyt, and Mlíko in a private bar. You’ll learn about ingredients, storage, cleanliness, foam, and common pouring mistakes, then leave with a certificate and a personalized Pilsner Urquell bottle. Food and the main exhibition cost extra.
“So much fun, teach you a lot and get to drink a lot. Really pleasant experience”
Spend nine hours with an English-speaking guide visiting Glasstar glassworks and Plzeň. See crystal production, browse handmade pieces, tour Pilsner Urquell’s brewery and cellars, taste unfiltered beer, and enjoy a two-course Czech lunch. Small groups are limited to seven participants, with pickup and drop-off in Prague.
“Hanna did a fantastic job interacting with all all of us on the tour. Very knowledgeable, friendly and kind. Ten out of ten, highly recommend.”
Spend about five and a half hours with a local guide such as Lucy, Trish, or Dan, walking Pilsen’s center, eating a two-course Czech lunch, and touring Pilsner Urquell’s historic brewery. The highlight is a tasting of unfiltered, unpasteurized beer drawn from oak lager barrels in the cold old cellars.
“Great tour! Our tour guide, Lucie, was fantastic! We learned a lot about the city and had a great lunch. The tour of the Pilsner factory was also very interesting.”
Join guide Michal for a 6 to 7 hour private trip from Prague to Pilsen, birthplace of the pilsner style. Visit Pilsner Urquell, taste beer from oak barrels, eat a Bohemian lunch, and explore the old center, cathedral tower, synagogue area, and optional underground passages. Pickup and drop-off in Prague are included.
“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.”
Spend about an hour at Pilsen’s self-guided Brewery Museum, where old malt equipment, kilns, rollers, laboratory items, pub history, and beer curiosities explain how brewing shaped the town. An audio guide app is included. Adults aged 18 and over also receive a voucher for a small Pilsner Urquell at selected Pilsen restaurants.
“An interesting museum, definitely worth a visit if you are in Pilsen. Plenty of exhibits, and a voucher for a free beer at the bar next door. An enjoyable experience.”
Travel from Prague to Pilsen with a private driver and guide, tour the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, and taste beer at different production stages. You’ll also see St. Bartholomew’s Church and the High Synagogue. Guides may include Petr or Alejandra, and tours are offered in seven languages.
“Our guide Petr was very knowledgeable and a great historian, he was also very kind and accommodating.”
Travel from Prague to Pilsen in a private car or van with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk through Pilsen, visit St. Bartholomew Cathedral and the Town Hall, then tour the Pilsner Urquell brewery, founded in 1842. Guides George and Lucas have earned special praise for their thoughtful local insight.
“Our guide George was outstanding, offering insights and experiences beyond what we'd expected. We also loved the brewery and the town of Plzen. Overall, our expectations were far exceeded.”
Travel from Prague with a private guide-driver such as Michal, visit Zbiroh Chateau, explore Pilsen’s old center, and tour the Pilsner Urquell brewery. Lunch, transport, bottled water, brewery admission, and beer tasting are included. The chateau visit is optional and costs 8 EUR per person.
“We had a private day-trip with Michal which turned out to be one of our favorites. Michal was a fantastic guide who was charming and personable. He took our needs and wants into account and managed to provide us with a wonderful day oRead more”
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