The 15 Best Day Trips from Prague

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

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

Leave Prague by minivan for a full day across two countries. With a guide such as Martin, Tomas, Marek, or Pavla, visit Bastei Bridge, enjoy a Czech lunch, and choose options including Pravcicka Gate, Kamenice River Gorges, or winter-only Tisá Rocks. Small groups, hotel pickup, hiking gear, and park fees are included.

“We enjoy this private trip to the full. Lenka was friendly, well-informed, and a great driver. Saxon Park is amazing, with all its natural rock formations; it is a great walk during the winter season. At some point, Lenka rewarded our effort with a lovely picnic inside a cave formation, complete with homemade cookies and tea. After we finished with this park, we went for lunch to an exceptional restaurant where we continued our enjoyable conversation with Lenka. The Pravcicka Gate, the Bastei Bridge, and later on, the beautiful city of Prina in Germany, were as beautiful as the whole trip. We highly recommend this exceptional experience to you, and…”

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2.Full-Day Trip to Český Krumlov

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

Spend 11 hours traveling from Prague to Český Krumlov with a live guide such as Karolina, Jakob, or Stefan. Walk the medieval center, see the castle grounds and Baroque theater, then enjoy three hours on your own for lunch, the tower, museums, or shopping. Castle admission costs extra.

“Karolina was an amazing guide on our day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov. Very knowledgeable, great sense of humour, and had lots of insider information on where to use the free toilets or get a great lunch. The coach was clean and comfortable, and we found it good value for money. Value is in the eye of the beholder however, so only you can determine if the value is good for you. We had no regrets and would highly recommend!”

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3.Bohemian & Saxon Switzerland Iconic Day Trip

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

Travel from Prague in a group of up to eight with a local English-speaking guide such as Adam, Anna, or Martin. Visit Bastei, Pravčická Brána, and Tisa Rocks, with routes adjusted for the season. Expect hiking on uneven ground, a Czech lunch, snacks, Wi-Fi, and comfortable door-to-door transport.

“This tour was one of the best I have done. Our guide Ana and our driver Adam were amazing! from pickup to drop-off everything was well organized and smooth. They made you feel welcomed and I learned a lot. The scenery was incredible! If you are considering this tour, book it! I was a little worried based on the description if I could do it and I'm so glad I did. I also didn't have hiking shoes just some Nike's and I was fine. You do need to have some level of fitness though. it is uphill on the first hike, then back down. the second hike to the boat…”

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4.Český Krumlov and České Budějovice Day Trip

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

Spend 10 hours traveling from Prague to Český Krumlov and České Budějovice in an air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide. You’ll see Krumlov’s old town, castle, and St. Vitus Church, eat lunch in a historic restaurant if selected, then make a short stop in Budějovice. Guides such as Peter, Viktor, Marina, and Andrew are praised for clear history and friendly help.

“The guide was great and gave lots of good information”

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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 by train and local transport with a guide such as Pavel, Brandon, Gabby, or Jan. See the eerie Sedlec Ossuary, St. Barbara’s Cathedral, the Old Town, and former royal sites. The six-hour outing includes transport, guiding, and entry fees, while lunch is at your own cost.

“Great tour guide. Gabby was very good, funny and made the trip memorable. She knows the best place to have lunch as well.”

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6.Karlovy Vary Day Trip with Watchtower and Funicular

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

Travel from central Prague to Karlovy Vary for a guided walk, Vřídlo Sprudel, spa colonnades, and four hours of free time. Optional upgrades add the funicular and Diana Observation Tower. Guides such as Eva, Karolina, and Carolina have earned high praise for clear history and friendly help.

“David was just great ! He was very knowledgeable, his recommendations were helpful & the town is soo pretty. :)”

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7.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 hotel pickup, a live guide, and time to sample mineral water from the town’s springs. Guides such as Martin, Dana, Blanca, and Veronica have been praised for clear history and practical help. Expect a guided walk, free time, and a possible lunch stop, but confirm meal details before booking.

“We had an excellent time. Our guide, Martin, was very polite and talkative. He picked us up on time, and after arriving at Karlovy Vary, he gave us a tour around the scenic, snowy town. We then had a couple of hours to explore the place on our own before heading back to Prague.”

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8.Sazava River Canoe Day Trip for All Levels

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

Leave Prague for an eight-hour Sazava River day with an English-speaking guide such as Anna, Martin, or Tina. Ride a local train through rocky country, learn canoe basics on calm water, then paddle through forest, rapids, and old riverside cabins. Equipment, lunch, beer, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.

“Had a great time! The views were unbelievable. Martin was really helpful and shown us a great place to eat next to the river. 100% would recommend anyone wanting to see the real beauty of the county.”

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9.Cesky Krumlov Private Day Trip from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Prague to Cesky Krumlov in a private car or van with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk the UNESCO-listed old town, visit Krumlov Castle when open, stop for Czech lunch and Eggenberg beer, and add Ceske Budejovice if time allows. Guides such as Prem, George, Robert, and Jan are praised for flexible local insight.

“Jan was a wonderful driver and guide. He even did some research on a little visited synagogue while we toured the castle. Jan then made it a part of his city tour. A long day but definitely worthwhile and Jan was an important part of it.”

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10.Full-Day Trip to Česky Krumlov

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

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov with a live guide, then walk the UNESCO-listed center and visit its castle and museum. You’ll see medieval lanes, more than 300 historic houses, Baroque gardens, and the castle’s remarkable theater traditions. Guides including Eva have shared history and practical help, while winter visitors should know the castle is closed.

“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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11.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. Your English-speaking guide, often Martin, leads a small group through villages, woods, and river scenery, then takes you to a superb castle viewpoint. Lunch, beer, hotel pickup, and the train back to Prague are included.

“Absolutely loved this activity! Me and my husband completed the self guided ride following a Garmin sat nav. 18 mile cycle path to Karlstejn Castle. We were sent tickets to catch the train back, but decided to ride back instead making it approximately 36 mile. The route was beautiful. The bikes were amazing! Well organised and host (Martin) was very friendly, providing us with a beer at the end.”

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12.One day trip to Karlovy Vary

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

Travel from Prague to Karlovy Vary with an English-speaking guide such as Jan or Dominic. Walk the spa center, taste water from several springs, see the 72°C Vřídlo geyser, and ride the cable car to Diana Tower. Transport is included, while attraction tickets, food, 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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13.Full-Day Trip to Prague

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

You’ll leave your centrally located Vienna hotel with an English-speaking driver and spend about four hours reaching Prague. See Charles Bridge, Wenceslas Square, the Jewish Cemetery, National Theatre, and Old Town Square, then enjoy free time before returning by air-conditioned vehicle.

“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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14.Bastei and Dresden Small-Group Day Trip

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

Travel from Prague to Bastei Bridge and Dresden in a comfortable minivan with Wi-Fi and an expert guide. Walk above the Elbe Canyon, visit Dresden’s Royal Palace and Zwinger Gallery, see Raphael’s Sistine Madonna, and enjoy lunch plus free time. Choose a small-group or private trip, with Robert among the guides.

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15.Day trip from Prague to Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 24 reviews · 10 hours · from $169

Leave Prague with guide Valerij Karobčic for a full-day trip through Saxon and Bohemian Switzerland. You’ll see Bastei, hike to Europe’s largest natural stone arch, eat at a local restaurant, and take a seasonal boat ride through Edmond’s or Wild Gorge. Groups are limited to eight, with English or Russian guiding.

“We loved getting out of Prague for a day. Going and seeing nature beauty was great! 👍 Trip could have been improved just slightly if host would have been more fluent but we still had a very good time 👍 recommendation for all hosts: have some towels in the back of the van, guests might be very appreciative in case of the rain, as it did not that some travellers were very prepared for it 🤭”

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