Prague to Karlovy Vary Day Trips

A full-day escape to Karlovy Vary with guided or self-guided touring, hilltop views, & funicular access.

• Day out to Karlovy Vary from Prague with round-trip AC bus transfers, departing from Na Příkopě for a comfortable 9.5-hour outing.
• You’ll get an English, Spanish, German, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected) leading your walk through the town’s historic center and colonnades.
• Karlovy Vary walking tour: Stroll past the bubbling thermal springs, ornate colonnades, riverfront promenades, and the pastel villas that define the character of this 19th-century spa resort.
• Diana Complex: Take the funicular up through the forest to Diana Hill and enjoy sweeping views from the tower, with time to explore the scenic lookout paths.
• Self-guided touring: Explore at your own pace with a multilingual audio guide that uncovers the town’s architecture, spa culture, and iconic film locations like Grandhotel Pupp.
• Upgrades: Choose between guided and self-guided formats, select your preferred guide language, and add funicular and tower access to elevate your visit.

Inclusions

• 9.5-hour full-day tour of Karlovy Vary

• Round-trip transfers from Na Příkopě in an air-conditioned bus

• Self-guided walking tour of Karlovy Vary, with visits to Hotel Thermal, Park Colonnade, Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Grandhotel Pupp, Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul (as per option selected)

• Guided walking tour of Karlovy Vary, with visits to the historic center, Spring, Sadova Colonnade, Mlýnská Colonnade, Diana Complex, & Lookout Tower area (as per option selected)

• Audio guide in English, Czech, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, & Polish (as per option selected, on your mobile phone)

• Expert English, Spanish, German, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

• Entry to Diana Observation Tower (as per option selected)

• Funicular (cable car) ride to Diana Hill (as per option selected)

• Free time to explore Karlovy Vary

• Ticket to the Kingdom of Railways in Prague (can be used any time after the tour)

Exclusions

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

• Lunch

What to bring

• Carry a valid ID card or passport, as it must be presented before joining the tour.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, since Karlovy Vary features long promenades, uphill paths, and uneven surfaces near some viewpoints.
• Bring a warm layer or light jacket, because the weather in the spa town and around the forested Diana Tower area can be cooler than in Prague.
• Pack a small umbrella or rain jacket, as showers can occur unexpectedly throughout the year.
• Bring your headphones if you plan to use the audio guide, as they provide the best listening experience.

What’s not allowed

• Large luggage or oversized bags cannot be taken on the tour vehicle, so only bring compact personal items.
• Smoking is not permitted inside the funicular station, tower, colonnades, or other enclosed public areas.
• Drones are not permitted in many central areas of Karlovy Vary due to safety rules and restrictions around historic buildings and natural reserves.

Accessibility

• This tour is not wheelchair accessible, as several parts of the itinerary involve uphill walks, staircases, and uneven surfaces.

Additional information

• Departures take place at 8:45am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, so arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for a smooth check-in.
• If you opt for the audio guide option, you will need to download an app before or at departure, and staff will gladly assist you in setting it up.
• Live guided tours may be conducted in more than one language, depending on the group composition.
• The funicular to Diana Tower will remain closed from September 8 to September 26, 2025, so access to the tower area during this period may require an alternative walking route.
• The Diana Funicular and Watchtower are closed annually from January 6 to February 7, so entry is not possible during these dates.