Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary Private Day Tour from Prague

Discover Karlovy Vary, one of the most famous spa towns in the Czech Republic, on a private day trip from Prague. Known as Carlsbad in English and German, this historic town is set around natural hot springs and is easily reached in about two hours from the capital — making it one of the most popular day trips from Prague. Walk the elegant colonnades, taste the curative waters, visit the Moser glass factory, and relax in a town that has drawn visitors from European royalty to Goethe, Beethoven and Chopin.

What’s Included

• ✓Pick up at your accommodation
• ✓Private transfer from Prague to Karlovy Vary (approx. 2 hours)
• ✓Private guided tour of the town’s landmarks and colonnades
• ✓Moser Glass Factory tour
• ✓Private transfer back to your accommodation

This private tour can be custom planned according to your wishes.

Why Visit Karlovy Vary

Karlovy Vary was founded in 1370 by Charles IV, King of Bohemia and Holy Roman Emperor, who named the town after himself and granted it royal privileges. It grew up around a natural hot spring, whose thermal water — rich in minerals and reaching around 72°C — has been used for healing purposes since the town’s founding. Over the centuries Karlovy Vary has attracted famous visitors including Peter the Great, Goethe, Beethoven, Chopin and Marx, drawn by its curative waters and elegant surroundings.

Colonnades, Spa Culture and Landmarks

Today Karlovy Vary offers spa treatments, cultural events and striking architecture. On your tour, you can taste the curative spring water while walking along the town’s elegant colonnades, or enjoy a massage in one of the historic spa houses. Notable landmarks include the Mill Colonnade, the Grandhotel Pupp, and the Diana Observation Tower. The town also hosts an international film festival each year, drawing visitors from around the world.

Moser Glass Factory

No visit to Karlovy Vary is complete without a stop at the renowned Moser glass factory, included as part of your tour, where you can see the craftsmanship behind one of the Czech Republic’s most famous exports.