Karlovy Vary Sightseeing Tour

A full day sightseeing tour to Karlovy Vary, the foremost spa town in the Czech Republic.

After picking you up from your Prague accommodation, we drive for around two hours to reach Karlovy Vary, which is located near the German border.

The spa town was built during the Middle Ages after the discovery of hot mineral springs. It is a clean, elegant town with gracious colonnades and picturesque boulevards, surrounded by forest.

The invigorating waters are used to treat all kinds of health disorders and for general well-being. Famous past visitors include the Russian tsar Peter the Great and poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Both praised the healing effects of the mineral springs.

12 hot springs are currently in use. The best known spring is Vridlo, which belches its curative water to a height of 17m. Our walking tour of Karlovy Vary includes a taste of these waters.

Lunch at the famous Hotel Thermal, host of the Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, is included in the trip.

After lunch, those that wish can visit the hotel's spa centre for a swim in the thermal swimming pool - bring your swimming costume and a towel.

Alternatively, there is some free time to explore the charming small shops and elegant cafés in Karlovy Vary.

Also included in this trip is a visit to the Moser glass factory. The Czech Republic is well-known for its beautiful crystal, and Moser glass is amongst the finest. We visit the workshops to observe the glass-making process and maybe even try out some glass-blowing!
(NB: the glass factory is closed 26 Jul-8 Aug. The tour will only visit the museum and factory shop during this period).

The Karlovy Vary Sightseeing Tour is a good introduction to this lovely town. For a longer visit, we recommend our: Karlovy Vary 2 Day Sightseeing Tour

Prague Experience sightseeing tours are in English and another language. They are led by professional, licensed tourist guides and use modern, air-conditioned mini-coaches.

If you require a tour in French, German, Italian, Russian or Spanish, please specify on the booking form.

The tour finishes back in Prague, at a convenient point in the city centre, near Wenceslas Square.


For groups of 10+ people in winter and 15+ in summer, we can arrange at no extra cost:
-a private tour, including a guide and coach exclusive to your group.
-a departure time of your choice.
To reserve, mention it in special requests on the booking form.