The 15 Day Trips from Prague That Earn the Road Time

1.VIP Best Reviews: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,050 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Travel from Prague into Czechia and Germany with a licensed English-speaking guide. See Bastei Bridge, eat a Czech lunch, and choose Tisá Rocks, Pravčická Gate, or the Kamenice Gorges. Small groups hold seven people, while private tours allow a custom plan.

“We had a magical day with Tomas! The tour was exceptional and he made us feel like we were walking in a fairytale. Lunch was delicious too!”

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2.From Prague: Full-Day Trip to Český Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,172 reviews · 11 hours · from $90

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov by coach with a live English, German, Spanish, or Italian guide. Walk the medieval center, see the castle grounds and Baroque theater, then enjoy three hours for lunch, museums, shopping, or the castle tower.

“Was very great day! Beautiful small city with great views in the castle and the tower”

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3.From Prague: Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Iconic Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 883 reviews · 10 - 12 hours · from $151

Travel from Prague into Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland with a guide such as Adam, Anna, or Martin. Visit Bastei, Pravčická Gate, and Tisa Rocks, hike at a sensible pace, and enjoy a Czech lunch, snacks, water, and comfortable transport in a group of no more than eight.

“Highly recommend it. Great friendly and knowledgeable guide and driver. The sights were stunning…They covered all the fees even for the bathrooms.”

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4.From Prague: Český Krumlov and České Budějovice Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 818 reviews · 10 hours · from $77

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov and České Budějovice in a guided small group or private vehicle. See Český Krumlov Castle, enjoy optional lunch in a historic restaurant, and hear local stories from guides such as Peter, Viktor, Marina, and Andrew.

“The trip and tour was fantastic. Both Guides/Drivers were friendly, knowledgeable and extremely helpful for all of our questions and needs. The Cesky Krumlov visit was our very favorite place of our entire 3 week visit to 8 European countries. The Guides not only provided fantastic information at the destinations but continually informed us and provided info on the drives to and from the main sites we were visiting. Very interesting and beneficial to us. Highly recommended!”

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5.Day Trip to Kutná Hora by train from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 587 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $83

Travel from Prague to Kutná Hora with a local guide such as Pavel, Brandon, Gabby, or Jan. See the bone-lined Sedlec Ossuary, Gothic St Barbara’s Cathedral, medieval streets, and former Royal Mint. Train and local transport are included, while lunch is paid separately.

“Brandon was an excellent host. Very knowledgeable and patient since the group was quite large. I wished the tour included transportation since we have to take the local bus Kunta Hora which was quite hectic.”

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6.Prague: Karlovy Vary Day Trip with Watchtower and Funicular

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 468 reviews · 9h 30m · from $62

Travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary for a short guided walk past Vřídlo Sprudel, spa colonnades, and historic landmarks. You get about four hours to explore alone, with optional funicular and Diana Observation Tower tickets. Guides such as Eva, Carolina, and Karolina are known for lively historical commentary.

“Karlovy Vary is a beautiful location, and I would have no reservations about recommending a visit. Its history is interesting, and the architecture is lovely, except for the atrocious Bata building.”

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7.From Prague: Karlovy Vary Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 163 reviews · 9 hours · from $97

Travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary in an air-conditioned vehicle, with a multilingual guide such as Martin, Dana, or Blanca. Walk among grand colonnades, taste hot spring water, hear the town’s spa history, and enjoy free time for lunch, shopping, and views.

“Our Multi-Lingual English/ Italian/ Czech Speaking Guide - Dana was Amazing! She made sure everyone was looked after and accounted for. Dana mentioned interesting historical and up-to-date information about Kalovey Vary on the coach ride getting there and on-site. The international film festival was on in KV at the time and Dana told us about that. For those who wanted to go to the top of the hill Dana took us to St Peter & Paul Cathedral. She was very patient and also very helpful with other info as well like our meeting point instructions, where I could get my mobile charged, where the toilets were etc. We also had…”

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8.From Prague: Sazava River Canoe Day Trip for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 108 reviews · 8 hours · from $151

Leave Prague for an eight-hour canoe day on the Sazava River. Your English-speaking guide, such as Anna, Martin, or Tina, teaches beginners on calm water before a 4 to 5-hour paddle through forested gorges, small rapids, and old riverside cabins. Hotel pickup, train ticket, canoe gear, lunch, and beer are included.

“We had the pleasure of meeting Martin yesterday, we could not fault his service. He let us know in advance when he would be arriving and came right on time. The entire day from start to finish was amazing, very relaxed and fun. We went for lunch in the local area near the river which allowed us to try some traditional Czech food. We could not fault this experience, it’s definitely worth the money. Thanks Martin for making our trip to Prague really special!”

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9.From Prague: Kutná Hora Day Excursion with Bone Church

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 94 reviews · 6h 30m · from $53Best value

Travel from Prague to UNESCO-listed Kutná Hora in about six and a half hours. Visit the human-bone decorated Sedlec Ossuary and St. Barbara’s Church, then walk the medieval center with a live guide or use an audio app option. Guides may include Michaela, Jarka, Karol, or Mickaela.

“Great trip. The guide was really knowledgeable and lovely. The only issue was that what I thought I had booked online turned out not to be the case so I had to pay extra on the day.”

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10.Cesky Krumlov Private Day Trip from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Prague to Cesky Krumlov in a private car with an English-speaking driver-guide such as Prem, George, or Robert. Explore the UNESCO-listed center, visit Krumlov Castle when open, stop for local beer and lunch, and add Ceske Budejovice if time allows.

“Cesky Krumlov is a beautiful city and my wife and I enjoyed our visit. Our guide Prem had a pleasant personality and was very knowledgeable. He provided us with interesting information about Cesky Krumlov, the history of the Czech Republic, and other things we had seen during our earlier sightseeing in Prague.”

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11.From Prague: Full-Day Trip to Česky Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 10 hours · from $103

Travel by coach from Prague to Český Krumlov for a guided walk through its medieval center, castle complex, museum, and baroque gardens. Guides including Eva provide local history and practical help, while winter visits replace the castle tour with an outdoor town visit and museum time.

“Jerry was a excellent driver and Eva was very helpful with her general updates about the country, the history and the origins of Chesky Krumlov. We enjoyed the visit to this very interesting and beautiful old city.”

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12.E-Bike Full-Day Trip From Prague:The Mighty Karlstejn Castle

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 49 reviews · 7 hours · from $87

Ride from Prague’s edge to Karlštejn Castle on a high-end e-bike, mostly along traffic-free paths beside the river and through forests. Martin, Benjamin, or another English-speaking guide leads the guided option, with lunch, beer, hotel pickup, and a train ticket back included.

“Had the best day, such a great scenic ride in the countryside,”

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13.From Prague: One day trip to Karlovy Vary

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 39 reviews · 1 day · from $94

Travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary by bus or car with an English-speaking guide such as Jan or Dominic. Walk the spa center, taste spring water, see the 72°C Vřídlo geyser, and visit Diana Tower. Attraction tickets, meals, and drinks cost extra.

“The trip to Karlovy Vary from Prague was an excellent experience. The town is beautiful, with stunning architecture, historic colonnades, and a very relaxing atmosphere. Our guide, Jan, was outstanding — friendly, knowledgeable, and very clear in his explanations. The tour was well organized, with a good balance between guided information and free time to explore. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Prague who wants to see something unique and memorable. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

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14.From Vienna: Full-Day Trip to Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 25 reviews · from $347

Travel from central Vienna to Prague in an air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup, an English-speaking driver, and about four hours each way. Walk past Charles Bridge, the National Theatre, Jewish Cemetery, Wenceslas Square, and Old Town Square, then enjoy free time for shopping or Czech beer.

“Prague itself was beautiful. I wish our guide Luka would have given us more information. He sounded like he just wanted to rush through it.”

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15.From Prague: Bastei and Dresden Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 25 reviews · 10 hours · from $229

Travel from Prague to Germany by comfortable minivan, stopping at Bastei Bridge for Elbe Canyon views before exploring Dresden. Your guide leads the way through the Royal Palace, Zwinger Gallery, Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, and Frauenkirche. Choose a small-group or private trip, with Robert among the named guides.

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