Czechia · BREWERY TOURS
Pilsen invented the pale lager the whole world copied, and Prague went back to brewing its own. These 15 compare the big brewery visits with the small city taprooms on price, travel time and how much beer the ticket actually covers.
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.”
At Prague’s Staropramen Visitor Center, you follow a self-guided interactive tour through the brewery’s story, from 1869 to today. Video displays and the historical brewmaster Josef Paspa explain the process. Finish with one drink or four tasting glasses, and add a meal if you wish.
“Place was easy to find, and exactly as described! Audio tour was a little flat, only as you can't have much engagement to ask questions, but knew that signing up - so was worth what we paid - and we were not disappointed in the delicious cold beer!!!! If you're a Staropramen fan, then this is a stop for you!”
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.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at St. Ludmila Basilica, then walk through Prague’s New Town and Old Town while sampling at least nine special beers at three microbreweries. The tour ends with Czech appetizers and unlimited traditional beer. Guides may include Martin, Patrick, Vojta, Samuel, or Marek, and the route can change by date.
“Patrick, our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable about beers, he looked after us very well and made sure we had a great evening. We were the only ones on the tour, so it felt very relaxed and intimate. The 3 breweries we visited were all interesting and different. I had let the tour operator know it was my husband's birthday and Patrick arranged a special drink at the start and end of the tour. We had informed them we are all vegetarian and he checked what we could eat and instead of appetizers we had a delicious meal at the final brewery. This was a great way to spend…”
You’ll ride a Segway beyond Prague’s crowded center, with a guide such as Sebastian or Abdul, stopping for Castle views, Strahov Monastery, its historic brewery, Stresovice, and a modern park. The tour includes minibus transfers, training, helmets, and unlimited office coffee, tea, and water, but not a Castle interior visit.
“Le secteur où on peut utiliser les segways à Prague est tres réduit. Le tour en segway présente peu d'intérêt. On tourne en rond entre quelques rues et un petit parc. Nous n'avons rien vu de ce qui était indiqué sur le prospectus excepté la brasserie.Ce tour ne devrait même pas être proposé. D'ailleurs dés votre arrivée le patron vous propose de changer pour un autre circuit ! Heureusement notre guide était très sympatique et pédagogue .”
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.”
Leave Prague for an easy but active day in Bohemian Paradise. With guides such as Jan, Petr, or Tereza, you’ll hike the sandstone maze at Prachov Rocks, eat at a 14th-century castle, climb its tower, and taste fresh beer at a small brewery or Monk’s Beer Cavern.
“Jan was such a great guide, since the beginning he made us feel comfortable and he was very funny, he explained us a lot of traditions of Czech and share with us some experiences. All the trip was super cool, the views from the mountain were unique.”
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 eight hours visiting Pilsner Urquell in Pilsen and Ruckl Glassworks in Nizbor. You will see beer production, historic cellars, glassblowing, and hand-cut crystal, with a three-course Czech lunch and one drink included. Guides such as Peter and Jan have earned praise, but guide quality can vary.
“The problem was the guide Thomas - he really wasn't a guide as other than giving us timing repeatedly 3 or 4 times each time he didn't tell us much and when we asked questions he would just say he didn't know. There were also problems with timing - we arrived at the brewery at 1140 and it was only after he had purchased our tour tickets that he discovered the next tour wasn't until 1pm. Then he couldn't find the driver to take us for lunch - why would they not have cell phone connections? We got to the restaurant for lunch after 12 and so lunch was very…”
Meet your English- or German-speaking guide at St. Ludmila Church for a three-hour mix of Prague sightseeing and small-brewery tasting. You’ll visit three mini-breweries, sample at least nine beers, hear from brewers, eat Czech appetizers, and enjoy unlimited traditional beer at the final stop. Routes and guides, including Gergö and Samuel, vary.
“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 walking and riding the tram through Prague’s New Town with a beer master. Visit Pivovarsky Dum, U Fleku, and U Medvidku, tasting 11 beers ranging from classic light and dark styles to seasonal brews. Guides such as Paul, Philip, and Tomas have also added useful Prague history and local tips.
“We visited pubs that had history and would be hard to find for us not so familiar. In addition, it was nice to have a local guide who could tell most about local customs.”
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.”
Spend an afternoon with a local guide such as Tomas, Paul, Steve, or Sara, visiting three Prague beer institutions. You will taste several Czech styles, including a dark beer at U Fleků and samples at Pivovarský dům Benedict, while walking and riding the tram through the Old Town.
“- Leider nicht unseren Vorstellungen entsprechend - Unpassender Guide - Bier trinken statt Bier degustieren - Keine Begutachtung der Brauereien bezüglich Bierherstellung”
Travel from central Prague to Dětenice for a guided castle visit, a tasting of unpasteurized light and dark beer, and a hearty medieval dinner. The evening includes unlimited local beer and Moravian wine, live music, dancers, juggling, a fakir act, dice games, and a fire show. Expect a theatrical evening, a compact castle tour, and shared tables.
“Lo spettacolo veramente buono anche non si capisce cosa parlano. Il tour al castello molto breve. Il cibo abbastanza buono.”
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