10 hours
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Overview
Begin your day trip with a pickup from your Prague hotel or central Prague. Hop inside your air-conditioned bus and, as you journey through rural Bohemia, learn about Karlovy Vary, one of Czechia's most renowned spa towns.
Known in German as Karlsbad or Carlsbad, Karlovy Vary straddles the Tepla River and grew up around natural springs said to have been discovered by Holy Roman Emperor Charles—or Karl IV—in 1358. As its reputation as a health spa grew, its reputedly curative waters drew many famous figures, including the composers Beethoven and Brahms, during the 1800s.
Stretch your legs along the Tepla and admire the neo-Renaissance colonnades and spring fountains. Sample some of the town’s mineral waters and enjoy free time to shop for souvenirs.
Break for an included restaurant lunch, and after, visit the Moser Glass Factory Museum. Discover Karlovy Vary’s two other claims to fame: Moser crystal glassware and Thun porcelain. Browse the delicate pieces displayed at the Moser shop and Thun showroom and, if you wish, buy some as souvenirs.
Next, travel south to Marianske Lazne, another historical spa town in the Slavkov Forest. Take a walking tour of the town, passing its romantic colonnades and parks as you learn about its mineral springs.
Visit the famous Cross Spring colonnade to taste its waters, and then return to Prague by coach to finish your tour.
Operated by
Gray Line Czech Republic
Ratings & Reviews
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A unesco protectorate, this city is so lovely...
Watercolorpainter52, Jul 2023
A unesco protectorate, this city is so lovely... I don't know what is my favorite... the old city, the river with the canoes and rafters, swans and kids, or the castle in Loket, a bus ride away at 20 minutes.
Recommended
Gabriella_C, Nov 2022
Very nice tour, worth to see both towns. We went in November, it was raining the whole day, but it was worth it, anyway.
not worth the time
barbara_j, Dec 2019
the town is beautiful, but not worth a full day; same for factory: guide was not particularly good; too opinionated
Response from Host, Dec 2019
Dear cutomer, thank you for the review. We are sorry you was not satisfied with th guide. We hope you enjoyed the stay in Prague. We wish you a merry Christmas Gray Line Czech Republic
Awful experience..be careful when you consider to buy this tour!
Worapan Y, May 2019
The tour agent hav not responded to my multiple emails trying to make appointment for the pickup time. When I arrived Prague I called them and found that the tour would be cancelled 1 day before the tour date. They said that they would give my money back 2 months passed, I haven’t got my money back.
Itinerary
Marianske Lazne
The program of the tour includes a tour of the spa area with its unique historical architecture, a sampling of the spa waters from the famous Cross Spring, and finally you’ll visit the ancient colonades.
2 hoursKarlovy Vary
During your walk along the Tepla River (its name means "warm") and the majestic Neo-Rennaissance colonnades, you will have a chance to taste different mineral waters and purchase souvenirs, we will take lunch here.
5 hoursMoser
Interior visit
1 hourAdmission Included
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Moser Glass Museum
- Lunch
- Hotel pick up upon request
- Transportation by air conditioned coach
Exclusions
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Hotel pick drop-off
Additional Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Reservation for shared tour may be cancelled or rescheduled if the minimum group size (4) is not met.
- Shared tour (transfer) is provided in a small group in compliance with all hygienic regulations on health protection such as disinfection of cars before each trip, observance of distances during the trip and in the places visited, disinfectants for use by clients.
- Private option trip with guide and driver is for up to 6 participants.
Guide Languages
English
Russian
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.