Karlovy Vary Full Day Tour from Prague
Description
Walk during this day trip along the world-famous spa. Karlovy Vary is the most famous spa town in the Czech Republic, the history of the city dates back to the 14th century, the time of Charles IV. The curative effects of the local mineral springs were used as treatments on greats such a Tsar Peter the Great and the writer Goethe. One of the most famous attraction is the Hot Spring that spews boiling healing water up to a height of 12 m. In the city you can look forward to a wide range of historical and modern colonnades and taste water from several natural mineral springs. We recommended to taste delicious wafers and traditional liqueur Becherovka, made from a unique blend of herbs and spices. Tour could be operated bilingual.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Pick up from hotel in Prague.
Walking.
Walking.
Walking.
Free time.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
- IMPORTANT! Time on your voucher indicates tour start time, IT IS NOT A PICK UP TIME. We will send you pick up time atleast 24 hours before tour starts via Viator private message. - Free pick up from hotel is NOT AVAILABLE for reservations made less than 24 hours before tour start. - Please provide your hotel name atleast 24 hours before tour start to get a FREE pick up. - If you are not eligible for pick up - please be at meeting point 5 minutes before tour start.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(51)
Waste of money! Not just my opinion other group members felt exactly the same and will post same type review I had to give 1 out of 5 because 0 isn’t available! Horrible experience based in horrible service. The only positive was the pickup from hotel considering was an early morning departure Do yourself a favor and save yourself money and go by bus , because since this tour is just exactly that; just a bus trip to Karlovy Vary… only extremely expensive! The guide “ Andrej” or Ondrej didn’t explain absolutely anything. He answered one or two questions not even related to the trip! He was having fun with the driver not carrying about the group. The trip was supposed to last about 9 hours as it’s in the description They brought us back within 6 hours out of which 4 we were on the road! Included in the description were about 3 little tours with the guide who was supposed to explain about the place and about the springs each one lasting about one hour and then to have about an hour free time which means we should have spent 4 hours in Karlovy Vary between the three hour little guided tours and the extra one hour free time. He left us right away with one explanation only; to be back at the meeting point after exactly two hours on our own and then he kind of disappeared. So out of 4 hours we only had about 2 hours and few minutes to walk around. He wasn’t needed really but since we paid so much for a whole day trip we should have at least be left exploring on our own if he didn’t feel the need to actually explain for the entire time. It’s extremely convenient to go by bus just walk through beautiful Prague to Florenc Central Station and get on a bus back and forth to and from Karlovy Vary or if it’s hard to move around or not in the center just go by public transportation to Florenc . simple ,easy ,cheap!
Dear guest, we are sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations. The review, however, does not fully reflect the program provided. The group received a guided tour of Karlovy Vary followed by free time to explore the city independently. The return to Prague was started earlier than scheduled due to traffic considerations, and we regret that this shortened the overall tour duration. We apologize for the inconvenience and will address the matter with our team. -Astrid
Veronika Slavikova and her driver (sorry, I forgot his name!) were outstanding. Professional, friendly, courteous, prompt, knowledgeable, and flexible. Veronika shared fascinating history and facts with us, making our excursion to Karlovy Vary memorable and fun. When we arrived at our destination, she gave us a VIP tour and went out of her way to take us to the pool and thermal springs where we could swim. We were even provided water and drinks during the drive, and Veronika recommended an excellent restaurant for dinner when we were dropped off at our hotel. Take this tour with Veronika when you go to Prague!
Dear guest, thank you for your positive review. We are glad you had a great time and we hope to see you again some time in the future. -Astrid
Karlovy Vary is a beautiful, interesting spa town in Czech Republic. They say drinking the thermal mineral water in karlovy Vary is a recognized centuries-old healing practice. The tour is educational and a fun one.
Dear guest, thank you for your positive review, we are glad you had a great time! -Astrid
Basically you were driven there - 2.15 minute drive. Given a short walking tour down the main streets and left to your own devices until pick up time.
Dear guest, thank you for your review. We are sorry the tour was not up to your standards. There should definitely be more to our tour than merely what you described. We have discussed the situation with our guide to assure it won't happen again. -Astrid
Great guide, Veronika Slavikova! Terrible bus and bus driver!! The bus was uncomfortable, seats too close to each other, no recline, no foot rest, no utility table. No AC, no ventilation, because the driver didn't know how to turn on the fan, let alone the AC. The slowest vehicle on the road! It took about 3 hrs to get to Karlovy Vary, but since the return time wasn't changed, we lost about an hour of the tour.
Dear guest, we apologise for your experience. We will investigate the situation so we can prevent any similar one from occuring in the future.
Awful bus, worst driver, essentially lost one hour of the tour because the bus was slower than anything else on the road. It got to 26° inside because the driver didn't know how to turn on the air conditioning or even ventilation. The bus was most uncomfortable it was just five of us on a bus that holds probably 30 people if not more. seats very close to each other no foot rest, no table. Do not take this tour!
Dear guest, we apologise for your experience. We will investigate the situation so we can prevent any similar one from occuring in the future.
Driver refused to answer 2 questions I asked about number of travellers and ignored me. Surprised no return to my hotel.
Dear guest, thank you for your review. I am sorry your driver ignored your questione, this attitude will not be tolerated. Concerning the return journey, as it is stated in the tour discribtion, the tour ends at our meeting point, it the rule for all our outside-of-Prague tours. Hope you could still have a good time! Kind regards, Astrid, Best Tour
Beautiful town, nice architecture, colorful buildings. Definitely take the funicular to the Diana Tower for a spectacular panorama view of the town.
Thank you very much for your review. We can not wait to see you again. Best regards, CA BEST TOUR, Natalie
Perfect place to walk solo wondering the area and the tour guide is very knowledgeable about the place they give us more time to explore the place on your own after a brief explanation about this wonderful place.
Thank you very much for your review. We can not wait to see you again. Best regards, CA BEST TOUR, Natalie
Excellent day - loved the balance of the tour provided (guide was very knowledgeable) and free time. Would highly recommend!
Thank you very much for your kind words. We can not wait to see you again. Best regards, CA BEST TOUR, Natalie
