8 hours Pilsen Town Private Tour by car
Description
Plzeň is a centre of business in the western part of the Czech Republic. Since the late 1990s the city has experienced high growth in foreign investment. In 2007, Israeli mall developer Plaza Centers opened the Pilsen Plaza, a 20,000-square-metre (220,000-square-foot) shopping mall and entertainment centre featuring a multiplex cinema from Cinema City Czech Republic.Plzeň produces about two-thirds of the Plzeň Region GDP, even though it contains only 29.8% of its population. Based on these figures, the city of Plzeň has a total GDP of approximately $7.2 billion, and a per capita GDP of $44,000. While part of this is explained by commuters to the city, it is one of the most prosperous cities in the Czech Republic. The Škoda company, established in Plzeň in 1859, has been an important element of Austro-Hungarian, Czechoslovak and Czech engineering, and one of the biggest European arms factories.
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Itinerary
It takes approximately 1.5 hours to reach Pilsen town from Prague by car. Entrance fees are not included in the tour price. This tour takes 8 hours and it is provided by A/C private car or minivan. Bottled water will be available for you in the car for you free of charge. Town of Pilsen became a natural centre of West Bohemia since the time of its foundation in 1295. Our first visit will be Pilsner Urquell Brewery and its special tour (costs around 10 EUR). The tour takes 90 minutes and it is provided by the local Pilsner Urquell Beer Guide. The history of the Pilsner Urquell lager started in 1842.Taste of the Pilsner Urquell beer is included in the price.
We are going to visit the Gothic Cathedral of St.Bartolomew, the most precious monument in the historical center. Its 102.26 meters tall tower (tallest in the Czech Republic) dominates the city center and offers a splendid view of the city´s environs.
Pilsen´s Historical Underground, the origins of which date back to the 14th century. A tour of this labyrinth of passageways, cellars and wells, which is one of largest constructions of this kind in the Czech Republic, brings the medieval underground to life. You can taste the Master beer as part of the tour if you are above 18 years of age. Entrance fee is 4 EUR.
The largest synagogue in the Czech Republic, second largest in Europe and third largest in the world, Great synagogue, built between 1888 and 1893 in the Moorisch-Romanesque style, testifies to the once prosperous and plentiful Jewish community of Pilsen. The interior boasts excellent acoustics and is used for concerts and exhibitions.
Patton Memorial Pilsen is the only museum in the Czech Republic devoted to the U.S.Army. The exhibition maps the progress and sojourn of the U.S. Army in the territory of the former Czechoslovak State in 1945, as well as the post-war UNRA assistance granted to this country, and the totalitarian period in Czechoslovakia in 1948-1989. After sightseeing we will have delicious Czech meal in a local Pilsner restaurant with a famous Pilner beer you will enjoy. Meal is not included in the tour price.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Departure location is from the hotel you are staying in at 10 am. Arrival at 6 pm.We can also pick you up from an airbnb accommodation. But we need an exact adress and name of the place where you are staying.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
Reviews(2)
Eva was a wonderful tour guide and went out of her way to help us plan the excursions to the Underground and the Pilsner Urquell tours. In fact, she helped me plan another excursion the next day even though it was not her responsibility to do so!
Eva - our tour guide, is so knowledgeable about her surrounding areas. It took us a little over an hour drive to reach Pilsen, she was giving us local information all along the way. But let me back up a bit, this tour covers various stopping points (which is purchased separately-which is a good thing as you don't have to buy all of them) We just purchased the Brewery tour and the underground tour. We skipped the Synagogue, Church and museum. She filled the time showing us around Pilsen square and we decided to have a light lunch at the "pharmacy" Lekarna Restaurant , which is a local pub. It was excellent The Underground tour was very informative and quite an underground maze to which one could get lost and how it was utilized is a mind of geniuses. The Pilsner Urquell Brewery was a great informative tour giving all the history of beer coming to its perfection as we see and drink it today. All the brewmasters coming together with their combined knowledge. Eva was amazing, as we kinda changed up the plans a bit by not purchasing all the tickets She made it happen and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and had a great experience. And let me add, we had to change the date kinda last minute as our flights were delayed and cancelled by 2 days. She accommodated us without any issues. The driver that she hired - Lucas, was always there and waiting for us, even as our plans changed by the hour. Thank you both. We were hesitant as there weren't any reviews to check, which is sad. People rely on reviews, just take a moment and reflect how important it is to have somebody share with you their country and that we are a guest . Melissa and Gerry
Wonderful 🙏 I am so happy you did enjoy it! Thanks very much for your visit and hopefully see you next time🥰😀😍Eva
