Top Pilsen Historical Tours

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll toast the treasures and little-known facts of the 'city of beer' - Czechia’s industrial capital, Pilsen. Pilsen gave rise to the legendary Pilsner Beer. This West Bohemian treasure's history spans more than 900 years, and during the Industrial Revolution, the city was the richest in the Austrian Empire. On this walking tour, you’ll get an eloquent introduction to the city’s glory and magnificent monuments. You’ll see the city’s oldest beer house and marvel at the town hall’s richly decorated facade. You’ll hear mysterious legends from Pilsen’s past, including lazy Thaddeus, who made a deal with the devil to build Saint Bartholomew Church. I’ll also tell you how Pilsen made history in World War Two. At the end of this tour, you’ll have encountered the city’s artistic treasures, surprisingly dramatic history, and some of the extraordinary people who shaped it. You’ll also know there’s much more to Pilsen than just its famous beer!

Pilsen is known as the beer capital of the Czech Republic, undoubtedly well-known for the world’s first and arguably best blond lager beer, specializing in bottom-fermented beer since 1842. We all know it as Pilsner beer, and it is the most reproduced type of beer in the world today. Besides the famous beer, we will take you to admire the Gothic cathedral with the tallest church tower in the country, the second-largest synagogue in Europe, and some beautiful historical buildings. Its rich cultural heritage has also been influenced by Baroque architecture. Join us for a 1 hours 30 minutes walking tour for some of the highlights of Pilsen, and to be taking in a time journey through the engaging stories of our local guide.

Embark on a self-guided Pilsen journey, exploring the grand synagogue, historic underground, and the tallest church tower in the Czech Republic. End your tour with a fresh Pilsner Urquell straight from the barrel. --- This is a private tour. Only your group will participate. After you complete the reservation, install the mobile app. Find instructions and the TOUR LINK in the "Before You Go" section. Open the link and start exploring. The mobile app plays audio automatically using your phone's GPS, even offline. Keep it in your pocket as you walk. Explore at your own pace and feel free to stop anytime during the tour.

Discover a new perspective on Pilsen—and enjoy a fittingly beery outing—when you book a private beer bike excursion. Meet your guide in central Pilsen at a time that works best for you, hop aboard your beer bike, and get ready to pedal: your group can bike around town, looking out for landmarks like the Cathedral of St. Bartholomew and Great Synagogue. As you go, slake your thirst with unlimited premium pilsner.