Karlovy Vary

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.

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.

Karlovy Vary Guided Day Tour from Prague, with Lunch

Depart Prague by air-conditioned coach and make the journey into the pretty Bohemian countryside. As you travel, listen as your guide tells you about the spa town of Karlovy Vary, sometimes called Karlsbad or Carlsbad. Hear how this Bohemian town grew up around some natural springs, said to have been discovered by the Holy Roman Emperor Charles — or Karl, IV — in 1358. Hear how the town took the emperor’s name and how, in the 1800s, it attracted figures such as Ludwig van Beethoven, who came here for the reputedly curative waters. Drive through the lush forests that surround Karlovy Vary and visit the town’s Moser Glass Factory. Learn about the company’s products, favored by Europe’s ruling elite during the 19th and early 20th centuries, and still one of the world’s most prestigious brands of crystal glassware. See the skilled glassblowers at work and, if you wish, buy some of the exquisite crystal at the factory gift shop. Continue into Karlovy’s stately center and stroll around the graceful spa colonnades and fountains. Sample some of the water and taste the town’s famous wafers, circular cracker-style treats smeared with chocolate, vanilla, and other moreish coatings (own expense). Enjoy the included lunch at a restaurant and try some Becherovka (own expense), a traditional herbal liqueur that’s synonymous with the town. Savor the gingery cinnamon-flavoured tipple as you hear how it’s made according to a secret recipe using Karlovy Vary’s soft water. Your trip ends back at the original start point in Prague.

Karlovy Vary Private Walking Tour With A Professional Guide

The name of this famous bathing town means "Charles Bath", given to it by the King of Bohemia Charles IV. who was convinced by the curative power of this place’s hot springs. According to the legend, Karlovy Vary was built around this miraculous spring. Another highlight of this city are the colonnades and the already mentioned hot springs, built under beautifully designed shelters. Let's travel through time and be blown away by its impressive architecture, mostly featuring Baroque and Art Nouveau mansions and multiple monuments. Don't forget to try the health-restoring hot spring waters, drunk from traditionally shaped porcelain cups. You will learn about: Slavic settlement Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor King of Bohemia Carlsbad Decrees Potsdam Agreement Fall of the Soviet Union Presence of Russian businesses Healing powers of the hot springs Famous spas

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.

Luxury Private Day trip from Prague to Karlovy Vary

Plan a spa getaway from Prague with all the details arranged for you. On this private day trip to the historic retreat of Karlovy Vary, travel through the countryside of western Bohemia in a luxury Mercedes, stopping along the way at palaces and any other landmarks you’d like to see. Enjoy several hours in Karlovy Vary to soak in the famous mineral hot springs, stroll through elegant colonnades, shop, or savor Czech cuisine in one of many restaurants.

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.

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.

Private Day Trip to Karlovy Vary from Prague with a local

Quintessentially Czech Karlovy Vary is a popular spa town. There are a number of amazing natural spas to explore, so remember to bring your swimming gear. Karlovy Vary is home to the greatest number curative hot springs in the world. Our fun and entertaining guide will make this a memorable experience for you filled with offbeat sightseeing, visitng local popular hangout places and trying the local food & drinks. It is one of the best experiences to immerse yourself into the rich Czech culture.

Karlovy Vary to Prague Transfer with Sightseeing Stops

Make the most of the journey between Karlovy Vary and Prague with a private transfer that includes two sightseeing stops of one hour each. Instead of racing through the countryside and missing the sightseeing attractions on route, you’ll have time to stop and appreciate them. Stop at the Lidice Memorial as well as a place of your choice. Your driver will make recommendations, before dropping you in Prague.