Pilsner Tours in the Czech Republic: the 15 Best

1.Pilsner Urquell Experience & Beer Tasting

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

Follow a self-guided, 60-minute audio-visual tour of Pilsner Urquell, from its 1842 origins to Czech pouring traditions. You’ll sample the beer, enjoy two 0.3-liter pours in the Beer Hall, and receive a personalized bottle through GetYourGuide. Add the Tapster Academy to learn three foam-topped pouring styles and earn a certificate.

“Very cool experience. You get to learn about the history of the beer at your own pace and get three samples of beer. Overall a fun experience. Highly recommended!”

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2.Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

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

Follow Pilsner Urquell’s story from its 1842 origins to today’s high-speed bottling plant. An English- or German-speaking guide leads you through three brew houses, historic cellars, and the final tasting of unfiltered lager. Allow about 100 minutes, bring a warm layer, and exchange your voucher at the Visitor Center.

“It was a fun tour. The only thing I would change is the timing… it says the tour is 110 minutes but it’s really around 120+”

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3.Prague Pilsner Urquell Experience with 3 Free Beer Tastings

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

Step into Pilsner Urquell’s Original Beer Experience in central Prague for a one-hour to 90-minute audio-guided tour. Learn how the first golden pilsner changed brewing, experience video mapping, lights, heat, cold, and sound, then enjoy three beer tastings, tapster shows, games, and the Beer Hall.

“Interesting tour learned a lot about the beer and how to say cheers in Czech was very entertaining guide were fab”

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4.Czech Beer Tasting in Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 114 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $34

Meet at 5pm near Prague’s Celetná Street for a 90-minute tasting of seven Czech beers and simple beer snacks. Guides such as Phil, Rob, Steve, and Caren have led sessions, with teaching styles ranging from warm and funny to blunt. Expect one cozy pub or restaurant setting, not a pub crawl.

“Our guide was so knowledgeable!! How fun, drink AND learn loads of information! Loved it!”

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5.Czech Beer Tasting Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 102 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $36

Meet in Prague’s Old Town for seven 0.2-liter Czech beer samples, cheese, and crackers. A beer master such as Steve, Philip, Paul, or Thomas explains the styles, brands, brewing, and tasting approach. The mood can be lively and humorous, though the pace, snack portions, and guide style vary.

“Our host Steve was a crazy and funny guy! Made it To a show with a lot of laughs and Also some intresting facts about beer!”

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6.Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 68 reviews

Explore Pilsner Urquell’s brewery in Plzeň with a guide such as Patrica, ride to the bottling plant, see three brew houses from different centuries, and taste unfiltered beer in cellars kept near 5°C. The 1-hour-50-minute tour suits beer fans and history lovers, with Czech food at Na Spilce afterward.

“Great history and very informative. Tour was well paced and beer at the end was fabulous. Restaurant on site is really good.”

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7.Pilsner Brewery & Nizbor Glass Factory Combination Tour

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 34 reviews · 8 hours · from $140

Leave Prague for Pilsen and Nižbor on an 8-hour guided trip devoted to two Czech specialties: Pilsner Urquell beer and Rückl crystal. You’ll tour the Prazdroj brewery, eat lunch at U Salzmannů, visit the glass factory, and see Nižbor on the Berounka River. Guides may speak English, French, German, Italian, Russian, or Spanish.

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8.Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery and Bohemian glassworks

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 9 hours · from $241

Travel from Prague with an English-speaking guide such as Hana or Václav to Glasstar glassworks and Plzeň. See crystal made by hand, eat a two-course Czech lunch, tour the Pilsner Urquell brewery, and taste unfiltered beer from the cellars. Hotel pickup, transport, admissions, and drinks are included, except entry to the Great Synagogue.

“My parents raved about their tour with Hana to the Pilsner Urquell Brewery and Bohemian glassworks. Hana was wonderfully kind, thoughtful, and knowledgeable. My parents felt very well taken care of in Hana’s capable hands. She picked them up on time from their accommodation, provided safe driving throughout the day, and was an expert guide in both locations. Great value for money as Hana takes care of everything and is flexible to accommodate guests. She is easy to talk to, and speaks several languages fluently! We plan to hire Hana for additional tours in the area when our other friends come to visit Prague. Thank you Hana!!!”

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9.Prague Beer Tasting – 8 types of Czech beer included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $48

Meet your private English-speaking guide at Pivovarský dům Benedict in Prague 2 for eight Czech beer samples in about an hour. Taste classic lagers, the country’s oldest beer styles, and modern fruity variations while learning about brewing, local drinking culture, and nearby traditions. Guide Mike is praised for making the tasting both clear and fun.

“It was great guide with knowledgeable and fun. The beers are not pints probably for the better, cause there’s eight of them.”

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10.Pilsen Highlights Small-Group Tour and Pilsner Brewery Tour including Lunch and Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 18 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $132

Spend about five and a half hours with a local English-speaking guide in Pilsen. Walk the old center, visit major landmarks, eat a two-course Czech lunch with one drink, then tour Pilsner Urquell’s brewery and taste unfiltered beer from oak barrels. Guides have included Lucie, Lucy, Trish, and Dan.

“It was a great tour! Pilsen is a nice town, and we got a great sense of the city by talking to our guide Trish, who's originally from there. We originally signed up for the private tour largely because it included the brewery tour, which was sold out separately. We found that portion to be above-average interesting as far as brewery tours go, in part because of the historical nature of the building. They aren't kidding about the temperature of the cellars -- it's cold down there! The restaurant Trish chose for lunch at the end was great. We'd recommend this tour for anyone who likes good food and beer…”

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11.Private Pilsner brewery and Pilsen tour from Prague All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $305

Leave Prague with private guide-driver Michal for a 6 to 7-hour day in Pilsen, birthplace of pilsner beer. Visit Pilsner Urquell, taste beer from oak barrels, enjoy a Bohemian lunch, then explore the cathedral, synagogue, city hall, and optional tower. Pickup and drop-off in Prague are included.

“Fantastic! Our guide, Michael, was super good. He is professional, know his job, walk the extra mile for us. Is really worthwhile to do this trip.”

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12.Private Pilsen & Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

Travel privately from Prague to Pilsen with an English-speaking driver-guide, tour the brewery that created the first pale lager in 1842, and walk through Pilsen’s historic center. George and Lucas have guided this route, which includes hotel pickup, brewery admission for an extra fee, and time for the Beer Museum and local sights.

“If you like great beer, you gotta love Pilsener Urquell, and if in Prague, you gotta go to the brewery. This trip was great: pick up at hotel in Prague, drive directly to Pilsen (one hour) tour the brewery (a bit over an hour) drink some beer at the brewery, see the Pilsen town square (very nice) and head back. Really good guide; really good trip.”

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13.Pilsner Urquell brewery Private day trip, Pilsen City and Chateau tour + Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $345

Travel from Prague in a private air-conditioned vehicle to Zbiroh Chateau and Pilsen. With a flexible guide-driver, you’ll tour Pilsner Urquell, taste beer from oak barrels, climb near St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, and enjoy a Czech lunch with a drink. Chateau admission is optional and costs extra.

“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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14.Private Pilsner brewery trip with Chateau and farm cheese tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $442

Leave Prague with a private English or German-speaking guide-driver for Zbiroh Castle, Pilsen, and the Pilsner Urquell brewery. Taste unfiltered beer from oak barrels, enjoy free time in Pilsen, then visit a goat farm for homemade cheese and dairy products. Brewery admission, transport, water, and cheese tasting are included.

“The eco-farm tour is very memorable to us coming from a country where such farms cannot be seen. Michal our tour guide was a wonderful guide & friend. Friendly & Patient. He is proficient in English, we had no difficulty understanding him”

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15.Day trip to Pilsner Urquell brewery

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 7 hours · from $223

Travel from Prague by private vehicle with a guide-driver to Plzeň, tour the Pilsner Urquell brewery, taste unfiltered beer from an oak barrel, visit St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, and eat a traditional Czech lunch. Small groups of up to eight, with English, Spanish, or French guiding.

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