Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary sometimes known in English as Carlsbad, is a spa city situated in Bohemia, the western part of the Czech Republic, on the confluence of the rivers Ohře (German: Eger) and Teplá. Carlsbad is named after Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, who founded the city in 1370. It is historically famous for its hot springs
In the 19th century, it became a popular tourist destination, especially for international celebrities visiting for spa treatment. The city is also known for the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and the popular Czech liqueur Karlovarská Becherovka. The glass manufacturer Moser Glass is located in Carlsbad.
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Karlovy Vary Private Walking Tour
One of the UNESCO‐listed “Great Spa Towns of Europe,” Karlovy Vary offers visitors a mix of beautiful architecture and fascinating history. Make the most of your time in the historic resort city by taking this private walking tour. As you stroll through the town admiring its impressive Baroque and Art Nouveau landmarks, your guide will teach you all about the town’s development and its curative hot springs.
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From Prague: Karlovy Vary day trip
During your day trip to Karlovy Vary from Prague, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the largest, most well‐known Czech Spa (known as Carlsbad in German). The town's founding has been linked to Emperor Charles IV since 1358, when he built a hunting lodge here. There are 12 famous springs with a temperature of about 72°C, the most famous being Vridlo. Karlovy Vary is also famous for its local china and glass manufacturing industry. These products are on display at a special exhibition and are sold at specialized shops. Throughout the course of history, many rulers and artists visited the spas including Goethe, Chateaubriand, Chopin, Beethoven, Brahms and Dvorak. Lunch is included, and you will also visit the Moser glass factory museum and glass shop.
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Karlovy Vary Hot Springs Tasting Tour
Karlovy Vary is one of the most famous spa cities in the world due to its healing mineral hot springs. Discover secrets of each of 12 hot springs and learn about the city history along the way. Join our one‐hour tasting session and try magical effects of the hot springs on your own. Led by expert guide, discover the rich history of each spring, surrounded by the picturesque charm of cobblestone streets and elegant spa architecture. Indulge in a day of relaxation and rejuvenation, sipping on the finest mineral elixirs and soaking in the timeless ambiance of Karlovy Vary.
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Guided visit of Karlovy Vary from Prague
Enjoy a guided visit to Karlovy Vary, the most popular spa town in the Czech Republic, renowned for its mineral hot springs and stunning pastel‐coloured houses. This 1‐day tour will include a roundtrip transportation from (and back to) Prague.The curative effects of Karlovy Vary's mineral springs were used as treatments on public figures such as the Tsar Peter the Great and the writer Goethe. One of the most famous attractions is the Hot Spring that spews boiling healing water up to a height of 12m. You'll then be able to admire a wide range of historical and modern colonnades, and drink water from 12 natural mineral springs.It is recommended that you taste some delicious wafers and the traditional liqueur called "Becherovka", which is made from a unique blend of herbs and spices. Enjoy free time to explore the town before coming back to the capital.
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Private photo tour to Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad)
Colonnades with the mineral springs, remarkable monuments, green parks, special atmosphere, all of this and much more together makes Carlsbad one of the most beautiful spa cities that you can ever visit. Go on your own speed and book your private guided tour.
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Karlovy Vary Full Day Tour from Prague
Capture the serene spirit of Karlovy Vary, the Czech Republic's renowned spa town, during this 9.5‐hour day tour from Prague. Learn about the curative effects of the local mineral springs from your local guide as you walk through the city, which dates back to the 14th century. Taste mineral water from twelve different springs and see a variety of modern and historic colonnades.
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From Prague One Day Trip to Karlovy Vary
Karlovy Vary is the most famous spa town in the Czech Republic listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List and its history dates back to the 14th century and the reign of Charles IV. The healing power of the local springs attracted such personalities as the Russian Emperor Peter the Great or the German poet Goethe. On this full‐day trip from Prague and under the guidance of an expert guide, discover the rich history of the thermal springs surrounded by the picturesque charm of cobbled streets and elegant spa architecture. Treat yourself to a day full of relaxation and rejuvenation, sip the best mineral elixirs and let yourself be absorbed by the timeless atmosphere of Karlovy Vary.
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Full Day Private Tour Karlovy Vary from Prague
Take our Full Day Private Tour Karlovy Vary from Prague! Visit the spa town of Karlovy Vary on this private full‐day tour from Prague and explore the city both with and without your guide. Tour the famous Moser crystal factory, admire the town’s scenic riverfront, colorful houses, and natural hot springs or ride the cable car to the Diana Observation Tower for a magnificent view over the city. Leave us the details and we will take you on an extraordinary adventure that will create memories that will stand the test of time!
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Prague to Karlovy Vary Full‐Day Private Tour
Get out of the city and experience the beauty of Karlovy Vary with ease on this private full‐day tour. Depart from your Prague hotel in a WiFi‐equipped vehicle with a private driver. Learn about the history of Karlovy Vary while driving and take time to visit the sites independently and at your own pace.
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Full‐day App‐Led Tour of Karlovy Vary.
This unique tour guides visitors through the most famous and well known colonnades, churches and hotels of this popular Czech spa town. Using the app visitors will be given important information and anecdotes which they can either listen to or read about. Visitors can become their own tour guide for a day, and personalise their tour to suit their needs and interests.