Top Prague Day Trips

Immerse yourself in the nature of Northern Bohemia on this day trip to Bohemian Switzerland National Park. This small-group tour takes you south of Prague to the border of the Czech Republic and Germany and puts you smack in the middle of Central Europe's most beautiful landscapes. Sail on a gondola-style boat down the river, walk along the Elbe River and gawk at the views offered by The Bastei rock formation.

Explore the UNESCO-listed town of Cesky Krumlov on this day trip from Prague. Accompanied by an expert guide, travel through the scenic Bohemian countryside to arrive in the medieval town. See the church of St. Vitus, the historic town center and the Cesky Krumlov Castle, dating back to 1240. After a full day of sightseeing, your tour will conclude with transportation back to Prague.

Take this extensive and intriguing full-day trip from Prague to southern Bohemia and Germany to explore national parks. Marvel at the natural bounty of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park. Engulf yourself in Central European nature where streams, mountains and coniferous forests combine to create a lush paradise of nature.

Head to marvelous and stunning Kutna Hora on this excursion to the UNESCO-listed town an hour east of Prague. Marvel at the ossuary, a gothic church whose interior is bedecked with the bones of 40,000 people (many of whom died from the plague). Explore the majestic Cathedral of St. Barbara and stroll down the town's narrow cobbled lanes.

See the medieval town of Kutna Hora on this day trip from Prague. Led by an expert guide, travel by comfortable coach to explore the 13th-century area known for its silver mines. See the famous bones inside Sedlec Ossuary and the UNESCO-listed St. Barbara’s Cathedral. After soaking up the history, architecture, and culture of this unique town, head back to Prague.

Experience some of Czechia's and Germany's top scenery in one day on this tour from Prague. In the 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. Choose from various tour options, with lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Take in a poignant piece of World War II history on this half day tour of Terezin Concentration Camp from Prague. Led by an expert guide, learn the history behind one of the largest camps in the Czech Republic and preserve the stories of the lives lost. See the complex as well as the Terezin Memorial, the only institution of its kind in the country. Your tour will conclude with transportation back to Prague.

Ditch the tourist traps and get an insider’s introduction to scenic Cesky Krumlov on this full-day guided tour from Prague. Day tours are fully customizable and can include a river rafting trip or hard-to-get lunch reservations at Krumlov Mill, a 14th-century former liege mill. Travel comfortably in your own climate-controlled private vehicle, with stops at both Prague and Cesky Krumlov castles.

This tour allows you to visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Kutná Hora, including the Ossuary, on a trip from Prague. Skip the hassle of renting a car with round-trip transportation from your Prague hotel. Entrance fees are included for a hassle-free experience.

Head to Terezin on this informative 7.5-hour tour that takes you to a former World War II concentration camp, situated in an 18th-century fortress north of Prague. The tour includes round-trip ticket on public transportation to Terezin and back to Prague.

Visit one of Germany’s most beautiful cities on this day trip to Dresden from Prague. Nicknamed the ‘Florence of the Elbe,’ Dresden is brim with baroque and rococo buildings, many raised and rebuilt, phoenix-like, from the ashes of World War II. After traveling from Prague to Dresden by air-conditioned coach, visit the Zwinger Old Masters Gallery to see masterworks including the ‘Sistine Madonna’ by Raphael; admire the domed Frauenkirche (Church of the Virgin Mary); and enjoy the afternoon free to have lunch and explore this resplendent city further at leisure.

Explore Bohemian Switzerland National Park on this all-day guided tour from Prague. Take a boat ride at Edmunds Gorge, then enjoy a classic Czech meal at a local restaurant (at your own expense). Following that, hike to Pravcicka Gate, the largest sandstone arch in Europe. The tour is considered moderately difficult in terms of hiking.

Combine some of Central Bohemia's top sights—Kutna Hora, St. Barbara's Cathedral, the Stone Fountain, and the Sedlec Ossuary—on a single tour from Prague. Explore the sites with the benefit of guided commentary to learn about their ancient history and unusual architecture. Pause midday for a 3-course tasting menu at a local restaurant and make a surprise stop for an additional tasting on the way home to Prague.

Marvel at the majestic town of Kutna Hora, about an hour outside of Prague, on this 10-hour private day trip. Hop on the train, enjoy the scenic Bohemian countryside, and then stroll around the UNESCO world heritage-listed town of Kutna Hora with its huge church of Saint Barbara and the weird and fascinating bone church.

Discover the complex history and wild beauty of Bohemia on a full-day tour from Prague that earns rave reviews. Leave the city behind for the forests and ancient rock formations of Bohemian Saxon Switzerland National Park, and pay tribute to victims of WWII with a reflective stop at Terezín Concentration Camp. Taste Czech cuisine along the way at one-of-a-kind venues like a hunting chateau and a cafe nestled inside a historic railway station.

Keen to see more of central Europe while you’re in Prague? Then grab the chance to visit Austria’s capital on this day trip from Prague to Vienna. Traveling by coach with an expert guide, head to the city and discover its historical highlights. Drive along the majestic Ringstrasse, and explore the lavish Hofburg Palace a former residence of the 18th century ruling Habsburgs. Finish your Prague to Vienna day trip with a visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral and free time for lunch or shopping.

Take a day trip to the heart of the Bohemian Paradise National Park, a UNESCO-listed geopark renowned for its lofty sandstone towers and formations, without worrying about getting lost on a guided tour. The hike, conducted by a local guide, focuses on the area around the towns of Jičín and Železný Brod, and offers a more intimate glimpse into the culture and history of the World Heritage Site than you'd get if you explored independently.

Explore the Elbe Sandstones Natural Reserve on an exhilarating full-day excursion from Prague. With an expert guide, marvel at the beauty of the River Elbe Canyon; recognize the rugged Tisa Rocks used to film scenes in the Chronicles of Narnia movie; and capture photographs of the monumental Bastei Sandstone Bridge and Fortress after crossing the border to Germany. Experience two countries, countless sights and a delicious complimentary lunch on this exciting day tour.

The Bohemian Paradise UNESCO Geopark reserve with its sandstone pinnacles lies within easy day-trip distance of Prague. This small-group tour eliminates the hassle of arranging your own transport or finding the park’s highlights with a guided trek through the forests, lakes, castle ruins, and Prachov Rocks—the sandstone pillars at its heart. Plus, thanks to a guide and transport, there’s time for lunch (own expense) and a village stop afterward.

Breaking out from Prague to experience Bohemia’s scenery and culture independently involves arranging your own transport and tickets. This day trip eliminates the time and effort: with a minivan whisking you to the stalactite- and stalagmite-filled Koneprusy Caves, flooded Big America canyon, and a Bohemian tavern for lunch and beer, and visit Karlstjen Castle.

Sample the delights of the world-famous spa town of Karlovy Vary on this full-day trip from Prague, including a delicious lunch. Admire the Bohemian landscapes as you travel by coach from Prague to Karlovy Vary, and discover the many attractions of the town, sometimes known by the German name of Karlsbad or Carlsbad. Visit the Moser glass factory, where beautiful crystal ware is made; admire the elegant spa colonnades and fountains, and sample some of the reputedly curative waters, light spa wafers and some of Karlovy’s legendary herbal liqueur.

Enjoy the convenience of a private tour to Kutna Hora, about an hour’s drive from Prague. The town is famous for its unique, rather creepy bone church, and your guide will take you to several other sites of interest too. Visit the tent-like St. Barbara’s Cathedral and the many beautiful townhouses of Kutna Hora. End by touring a local brewery and tasting some of the finest beer in the world.

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.

Experience two of the Czech Republic’s best-loved traditions—pilsner beer and Bohemia glassmaking—on this day trip from Prague. With an expert guide, head to Plzen, known as Pilsen in German, and the Pilsner Urquell brewery where the legendary beer began life in 1842. Discover how the beer is made and perhaps buy some Pilsner Urquell glassware. After lunch at a Pilsner-themed restaurant, visit the Bohemia glassworks in Nizbor. See how the glass is blown and cut, and finish with the chance to buy some beautiful glassware at factory prices.