Discover Prague's beer brewing tradition, visit two of the city's oldest Monastic breweries, and admire fine examples of baroque architecture on this 4-hour walking tour with a historian-guide. See Břevnov Monastery and Strahov Monastery's churches and grounds and enjoy an inside tour of Strahov Monastery Brewery where beer was first brewed in the 14th century.
Prices are per person when two book together; a solo traveller pays $343.
In demand: 17 of the next 17 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Admire the the elaborate Baroque of the Strahov Monastery situated on the hill above Prague, offering the best panoramic view of the city.
Step behind the ropes of one of the most famous and extraordinary libraries in Europe. Walk through Theological and Philosophical halls holding tens of thousands of volumes. Admire Baroque stucco decorations and ceiling frescoes. PLEASE NOT THAT A HIGH SEPARATE FEE FOR ADMISSION BEHIND-THE-ROPES IS REQUIRED: 2000 CZK (APPROX $85) PER RESERVATION, AS WELL AS 700 CZK (APPROX $30 PER PERSON). WITH MORE THAN ONE GROUP WE SPLIT THE RESERVATION FEE BY PARTICIPANT.
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Beer & Baroque: A Highbrow Brew Tour lasts about 4 hours. The itinerary has 3 stops.
Prices start at $171 per person for this Prague experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. That is the per-person price when two book together; a solo traveller pays $343. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, starting at 12:00 PM.
It can: 17 of the next 17 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please meet your guide outside meet right at the door of Metro Cafe, Klárov 51, 118 00 Malá Strana, attached to the Malostranska Metro Station. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 45 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Insight Cities.
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This tour was great! Private time in the libraries was amazing and the information Matt gave us was very in-depth and captivating. Great food and beer topped off the experience nicely!
Thank you so much for the great feedback. We'll definitely pass that on to your guide. Safe travels.
My husband and I had the privilege of spending the morning with Vadim. We began our day by visiting the Strahov Library and going behind the ropes (which can only be done with a guide). It was a truly unique experience as we were the only people behind the ropes and were able to see and learn so much about the library's history. Next, we visited Strahov Monastery Brewery for a quick bite to eat and were able to try some of the local beers. After this, we continued to Břevnovský Klášter where we were able to explore the grounds, see the river that had previously been used by the monks to create beer, and then enjoyed a flight of local beers while learning more about the history of Břevnovský Klášter. It was truly an amazing day and we highly recommend Vadim and his company for this and other tours that they have in cities in the future.
Thanks for the warm feedback. That makes our day. And thanks for recommending Insight Cities tour to your friends traveling to Prague, Berlin, Vienna, Budapest and Salzburg. Safe travels!
Our tour with Vlad was fantastic. Our small tour turned into a private one in which we felt like rock stars being ushered behind the gate and the envious crowds to immerse ourselves into the libraries. This is the first tour I’ve taken notes for as the information was so interesting and relevant to today’s culture. The brewery portion of the tour made me feel like I was in the days of old, debating culture and politics at the pub over some fantastic beer. Was an amazing day. Thank you Vlad for all you shared!!
Thank you for the wonderful review. We're so pleased you enjoyed it. Hoping to see you on another Insight Cities tour in Prague, Berlin, Budapest, Vienna, or Salzburg. Safe travels!
This was a extremely informative and fun experience. Beginning with behind-the-ropes access to the Strahov library, our guide Vadim delivered a stimulating and informative narrative on the historical context of what we were seeing. He then capped it off with beer tasting sessions at two nearby breweries, with stimulating conversations about a variety of subjects amongst our small group. Wholly enjoyable and worthwhile. Vadim was great—passionate and friendly. Well done.
We really appreciate the great review. That's always the goal, to help travelers leave our cities with a much deeper appreciation. We love to hear that we delivered. Hope to see you again on Insight Cities tours.
Very nice city! to visit without hesitation monuments, museums organized as never seen. There is no need for cars as public transport of all kinds goes by the second. For 65-year-old European citizens public transport is free (but make sure with staff)
This was one of the best tours we have ever done. Great value. Vadim was wonderful, took the time to get to know us and what we wanted to experience out of this tour and the city of Prague. It was just us on the tour which really made the experience. We did the library as well which was phenomenal. Vadim was so knowledgeable and personable. We cannot recommend this tour enough. We know we will look into other Insight Cities tours!
Thank you for your review. We hope to see you on another Insight Cities tour in the future in Prague, Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, or Salzburg.
Vadim was an excellent guide and we had a great time on our tour! The libraries at Strahov are breathtaking, well worth the trip out there. I felt quite special being able to walk around the room, walk right up to the books and look at them while guests without the special access could only take pictures from either end. Vadim’s commentary made it come alive even more, he really did a wonderful job of explaining the context of the library’s creation. Even my father, who claims to know everything, admitted he learned a few new things - a true miracle. And the beer was excellent! The conversation flowed freely between the three of us and it was overall an enjoyable experience.
Library at the monestary is not worth the price. You can only look into the library from behind a barrier. Beer is good, caution the pub fills up early.
Hello, You did not take our tour since we always spend 45 minutes to 1 full hour BEHIND-THE-ROPES in the Strahov library, for an intimate experience of the Theological and Philosophical Halls and the objects and frescoes in them. We do not keep people standing at the door! Please note our other incredible reviews of this wonderful experience of going INSIDE the library. You have posted this review to our tour in error. Very best --Bonita
Matous was an amazing guide. The private library tour was incredible! He was so personable and informative we really enjoyed our time with him!
Thank you for the review of Matouš's tour. He always delivers. Hope to see you on our other tours in Central Europe! Safe travels. Elizabet, INSIGHT CITIES
An absolutely wonderful tour! Vadim was a great tour guide. He is very knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend this tour for lovers of baroque and great beer! We definitely enjoyed the library tour as well as the beer. My wife and I had a fabulous time!! And a big thank you to Vadim for showing us a great little spot for beers and snacks.
Thank you so much for the feedback on your tour! We're glad you enjoyed it -- almost impossible not to, with Vadim as guide! Hope to see you soon on our tours in Berlin, Salzburg, Vienna, & Budapest. Safe travels!
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