Karlovy Vary Day Trip

Get to know the jewel of West Bohemia, Karlovy Vary, the spa town known globally for the thermal baths scattered around the city.

As well as its spas, Karlovy Vary is also famous for its International Film Festival, Moser glassware, and the Becherovka herbal liquor.

Itinerary

The tour meets at the Powder Tower and departs from the centre of Prague at 8:30 am heading northwest towards Karlovy Vary. The first stop is a viewpoint to take in views of the spa town before exploring the curative waters.

The tour includes the impressive geysers that form a 14-metre tall fountain of water, the famous colonnades, and sampling the spa waters from various fountains. Additional highlights are the headquarters of the Knights of the Maltese Cross and Mozart's house.

Your expert local guide will provide insights into the history of the area, including the connection with Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV, the first resort established in the 18th century, its subsequent development, and its contemporary significance. The tour includes a visit to the Moser factory, and there is an opportunity to sample Becherovka herbal liquor during free time at the end of the tour to explore independently.

The return trip to Prague concludes at approximately 6 pm, at the same location where the tour began.