The Pilsner Urquell Brewery has been in operation since 1842, producing what has become known as the Czech Republic’s favorite beer. The brewery provides multiple tours every day offering behind-the-scenes looks into the local beer production methods, beer making history, and more. They can also sample unfiltered and unpasteurized Pilsner Urquell. The tours stop by the brewhouse, the brewery cellars, and the bottling facilities.
Pilsen is 58 miles (93 kilometers) southwest of Prague. Self-driving is the fastest way to get there, with the journey from Prague taking just over an hour along highway E50. Trains from Prague Main Station to Pilsen depart regularly and take about 1.5 hours, while buses are a little faster.
Tours operate daily throughout the year, but the brewery is open for extended hours during the high season between May and September. Tours run multiple times daily from the late mornings, with more available on the weekends. Pilsner Fest Pilsen, which celebrates the amber drink, is usually in early October.
Travelers staying in Prague can experience some of the Czech Republic’s finest food and drinks on pub and restaurant tours. You can pick tours suiting specific interests—from clubs to street food and drinks—but it’s worth joining tous visiting some of the city’s older, more traditional pubs, which are difficult to find independently.
