Karlovy Vary Tour + Diana Observation Tower

This sightseeing tour is part by air-conditioned bus, part on foot.

After meeting your guide near Wenceslas Square in Prague, we board the bus for the trip to Karlovy Vary. The journey takes around two hours.

Karlovy Vary (Carlsbad) is the foremost spa town in Czechia and a member of the 'Great Spas of Europe'; a group of eleven spa towns that include Baden-Baden in Germany and Bath in the UK.

Karlovy Vary was founded in the 14th century by Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor, following the discovery of hot springs.

It is a serene, beautiful town of picturesque boulevards lined with gracious colonnades and grand buildings. The town sits at the confluence of the Ohre and Teplá rivers.

The forested hills surrounding Karlovy Vary were once subject to volcanic activity, which explains the presence of the thermal springs.

Our guided walking tour of Karlovy Vary explores the various attractions of the town, including the heritage buildings and riverside spas. We discover its history, and seek out the mineral waters.

There are 12 hot springs. The invigorating waters are used by luxury hotels for spa breaks and by medical resorts to treat a range of health disorders.

We visit the best known spring, Vřídlo, which belches its curative water to a height of 12m. The water is free to taste.

There is then some free time for you to discover more of the town. Visit the charming boutique shops, take a stroll by the river, or have lunch at one of the elegant cafés or restaurants (lunch is not included in the tour).

It is worth noting that Moser Crystal, the famous Czech glass manufacturer, is based in Karlovy Vary, and its glassware is considerably cheaper in the town's stores than it is in Prague.

Before returning to Prague, we visit the Diana Observation Tower, which is built on one of the hills overlooking Karlovy Vary. We ride a funicular to reach the base of the tower. Then we take a lift inside the tower to reach the top.

From the top of the Diana Tower, there are breathtaking views of the spa town and the deep forest beyond.

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

If you require a tour in German, Italian or Spanish, state it in Special Requests on the booking form.

The trip finishes back in Prague, near Wenceslas Square.

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