Top Czech Republic Day Trips

Immerse yourself in nature on this full-day trip to Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland national parks from Prague. Visit two countries in just one day without navigating public transportation and experience some of Europe's most beautiful landscapes at the Pravcicka Gate stone arch, the Bastei Bridge, and Tisa Rocks. Various tour options are available, including private and small-group tours, so choose one to suit your interests and needs.

Explore Český Krumlov from Prague with ease on this full-day tour. Depart from Prague in an air-conditioned vehicle and learn about Český Krumlov from your guide. Stroll through the old town and hear stories about its history. Visit Český Krumlov Castle and admire the castle courtyards and gardens before returning to Prague.

Check out the best of Moldova on this private tour, where you can feel free to customize your day since it’s just your group. You don’t need to stick to a fixed itinerary, or stop where you don’t want to. Your guide takes you to Curchi Monastery, Cricova wine cellar, and Old Orhei, unless you make a different plan.

Make the most of the medieval history on show at Kutna Hora and travel there and back with ease on a full-day trip from Prague. Sit back and admire the Bohemian countryside on route to UNESCO-listed Kutna by train. On arrival, get the full lowdown on its sights from your guide, including the Sedlec bone chapel, as you explore on foot.

Experience some of the finest scenery in both Germany and the Czech Republic in one day on this small-group tour from Prague. In Bohemian Switzerland National Park, discover the village of Hrensko and Pravcicka Gate—Europe's biggest natural arch—and ride a gondola-style boat on the Kamenice Gorge. Then, admire the natural wonder of Bastei Bridge in Germany's Saxon Switzerland National Park. Lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Take a day trip from Prague to visit a Czech landscape so picturesque it was named the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. This small group full-day tour offers a deep exploration of this incredible parcel of European wilderness, including sites over the German border in the Saxon Switzerland park. Depending on the day and season, you may see Pravčická gate, one of the largest sandstone arches in Europe, and hike down into Edmund Gorge for a boat ride.

Capture the serene spirit of Karlovy Vary, the Czech Republic's renowned spa town, during this 9.5-hour day tour from Prague. Learn about the curative effects of the local mineral springs from your local guide as you walk through the city, which dates back to the 14th century. Taste mineral water from twelve different springs and see a variety of modern and historic colonnades.

Discover Český Krumlov’s historical center — designated a UNESCO World Heritage site for its 13th-century castle surrounded by Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architectural landmarks. On this day trip from Prague you’ll set off with your guide on foot to wander the town’s medieval streets, located along the Vltava River.

Make the most of your time in Prague with a comprehensive walking tour and discover all of the city’s major attractions in just a few hours. Follow your guide as they lead you to Charles Bridge, the Church of St. Nicolas, and more. Learn more about the city than you would wandering around alone. Save more time with skip-the-line admission to Prague Castle, too, as your entry is included.

If you’re hoping to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and explore the Czech countryside, it can be tricky to know where to start. On this full-day small-group guided tour, explore a curated selection of highlights and immerse yourself in the region’s local culture. Wander among sandstone rock formations, take in panoramic views from Hruba Skala Castle, sample authentic beverages at a local brewery, and much more.

Step into a tragic time in Czech history with a 6-hour, guided tour of the Terezín Memorial from Prague, and explore the legacy of Nazi occupation in a former concentration camp. Learn the history of the area through personal memories and experiences, and get a glimpse of life inside the Terezín ghetto at a remarkable museum. Remember the victims of Nazi persecution, visit the memorials to their lives and hear inspiring stories of local resistance, courage and self-sacrifice.

Discover the complex history and wild beauty of Bohemia on a full-day tour from Prague. Leave the city behind and pay tribute to victims of WWII with a reflective stop at Terezín Concentration Camp. Continue on to the forests and ancient rock formations of Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Taste Czech cuisine—and beer—along the way, and see where scenes from “Narnia” were filmed. Winter-season tours include time in festive Dresden.

Discover Prague on a comprehensive full-day tour, including lunch and a relaxing Vltava River cruise. Start with an introductory coach tour of the city. The rest of the tour will be on foot—spend the day walking from the Castle District to the Old Town and New Town. Refuel with a 3-course lunch at a local pub. Finally, put your feet up on a leisurely sightseeing cruise on the Vltava River.

Take in a poignant piece of World War II history on this half-day tour of Terezin Concentration Camp from Prague. Learn the history behind one of the largest camps in the Czech Republic from your guide, and preserve the stories of the lives lost. See the complex and the Terezin Memorial, the only institution of its kind in the country. Your tour concludes with transportation back to Prague.

Prague’s past is as dark as they come, but standard sightseeing tours don’t usually explore its spooky secrets. This evening walking tour delves into the Czech capital’s sinister side. Visit mysterious locations in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed Old Town, and hear spooky tales of ghosts, legends, murders, curses, executions, and plague through the centuries. Discover a secret underground alchemy laboratory and absorb the city’s eerie after-dark atmosphere without getting lost.

Combine nature, culture, and history on this guided tour from Prague to Saxon Switzerland National Park and Dresden. Admire the hilly peaks of Saxon Switzerland around the Elbe Valley southeast of Dresden, then tour the most important landmarks in Dresden, including the Royal Palace, the Zwinger Old Master Gallery, and the Frauenkirche. Enjoy a tasty lunch in a local German restaurant and, in season, visit Dresden's festive Christmas Markets.

Immerse yourself in the romance of medieval times with a dining experience in Prague. Leave the modern world behind and step into a candle-lit tavern. Kick off the evening with beer or wine. Sit down to three or five generous courses of medieval-style food (various menus suit different dietary requirements) in a communal, historically inspired tavern-like setting. Be entertained by talented jugglers, belly dancers, and swordsmen.

See Czechoslovakia’s tragic holocaust history firsthand on a 5-hour, guided tour of Terezín that includes round-trip transport from your Prague hotel by limousine. Visit the site with a local guide for a personalized experience, as you take in the Small Fortress, the Big Fortress, the Ghetto Museum, and other Terezín sites.

Save vacation time while in Prague and secure your place by prebooking for this River Vltava sightseeing cruise. Buy in advance to lock in your ideal time and date, and then travel independently to the dock. Settle on the inside or outside deck and admire the scenery as you glide by Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, Kampa Island, and the city’s top sights. On-board snacks and drinks at own expense.

This tour makes it easy for families staying in Prague to get out into nature. You’ll travel from Prague to Saxon Switzerland and Bohemian Switzerland National Parks, where your guide will lead you on gentle hikes to see the region’s stunning rock formations. You’ll also have the chance to experience local cuisine with the included lunch.

Prague is one of Europe’s most enchanting capital cities and this private full-day tour is ideal for first-time visitors, with a custom-made itinerary that takes in all the highlights in just one day. Explore the UNESCO-listed historic center, walk across the Charles Bridge, pose for photos by the John Lennon Wall, and marvel at architectural wonders such as Prague Castle, Strahov Monastery, and St Nicholas’ Cathedral.

On this moving, somber tour of the Terezin Concentration Camp, you'll learn about a lesser-known chapter of World War II history, discover more about the region's Jewish heritage, and can pay tribute to all those who were killed at the camp. As you go, your guide will share in-depth stories, history, and remembrances. With round-trip transit from Prague by bus, you don't need to worry about finding your own way there and back.

Visit the medieval town of Kutna Hora without having to drive or catch public transportation on this day trip from Prague. Led by a guide, travel by comfortable coach to explore the 13th-century town known for its silver mines. See the bones inside Sedlec Ossuary and the UNESCO-listed St. Barbara’s Cathedral, with admissions included. After soaking up the history, architecture, and culture of this unique town, head back to Prague.