--- title: "From Prague: Karlštejn Castle & Caves or Pilsner Brewery Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Prague country: Czechia price: 159 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.94 reviews: 340 duration_minutes: 480 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 4 of 26 (Prague Castle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-22 data_updated: 2026-10-22 canonical: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/tours/from-prague-karl-tejn-castle-caves-or-pilsner-brewery-tour/ --- # From Prague: Karlštejn Castle & Caves or Pilsner Brewery Tour In our comparison: #4 of 26 in Prague Castle Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This premium all-inclusive small-group day trip from Prague combines royal history, spectacular scenery and authentic Czech culture, with a maximum of 8 guests. Explore the 14th-century Karlštejn Castle, founded by Emperor Charles IV, including a guided tour of its historic Imperial Residence. In summer, discover the Koněprusy Caves, the largest cave system in Bohemia, on a private tour reserved for your group, exploring vast underground halls and unique limestone formations. In winter, visit the legendary Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Plzeň. Join the official brewery tour, explore the historic and modern brewery and underground cellars, and taste traditional unfiltered Pilsner Urquell. Enjoy a traditional Czech à la carte lunch with drinks and admire Velká Amerika, the spectacular flooded limestone canyon known as the “Czech Grand Canyon.” Hotel pickup and drop-off, all admissions, lunch, drinks and comfortable air-conditioned minivan transport are included. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Max 8 people: small group - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30: one departure a day - Food included: Snacks and bottled water during the day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €159 per person for the Karlštejn Castle & Caves option; other options up to €179 - Duration: 8h - Rating: 4.94/5 from 340 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: U N I L I N E spol. s r.o. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared, up to 8 travellers - Guide languages: English - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 08:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-22 ## Reviews 4.94 from 340 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 336 of 340. - 5 stars: 324 (95%) - 4 stars: 12 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Karlštejn Castle & Caves | €159 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Pickup included | | Karlštejn Castle & Brewery | €179 / person | English | Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour: Guided tour of Karlštejn Castle’s Imperial Residence and the official Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour, beer tasting included. Duration: 9 hours Lunch, drinks and beer: Traditional Czech à la carte lunch with a drink, plus a tasting of unfiltered Pilsner Urquell beer at the brewery. Modern minivan: Modern, comfortable air-conditioned minivan for a premium small-group experience with Wi-Fi on board. Premium small group: Limited to a maximum of 8 guests for a more personal and comfortable experience. Pickup included | ## What's included - Professional English-speaking driver/guide for the whole day - Snacks and bottled water during the day - Entrance ticket and guided tour of Karlštejn Castle - Hotel pickup and drop-off in Prague - Transport by air-conditioned minivan (small group) - Traditional Czech lunch (main course, drink, coffee and dessert) - Entrance ticket to Koněprusy Caves - Stop at the Great America Quarry viewpoint - Private guided tour of Koněprusy Caves (small group only) ## Not included - Tips/gratuities for the guide (optional) ## Itinerary 1. **KonEpruske Caves** (2h; admission included) - Explore the largest cave system in Bohemia on a private guided tour reserved for your group. Walk through vast limestone halls filled with stalactites and stalagmites while learning about prehistoric settlements and the natural history hidden beneath the Czech countryside. 2. **Karlstejn Castle** (2h) - Visit the fairytale 14th-century Gothic castle founded by Emperor Charles IV to protect the imperial crown jewels. Thanks to private parking close to the castle, enjoy a short and comfortable walk to the entrance before a guided tour of its historic interiors. 3. **Karlstejn** (30m) - Stroll through the picturesque medieval village below the castle, lined with traditional houses, small shops and scenic views of the surrounding hills as you make your way toward the royal fortress. 4. **Lom Velka Amerika** (30m; admission included) - Stop at the dramatic flooded limestone quarry often called the “Czech Grand Canyon” and admire breathtaking views from the cliffs above this turquoise canyon-shaped landscape. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 08:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-22 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Good to know - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Not recommended for travelers with mobility impairments - Not recommended for travelers with claustrophobia ## Compared with other Prague Castle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #4 of 26** | €159 | 8h | 4.94 (340) | shared, max 8 | | [Prague Castle Walking Tour with a Licensed Local Guide](/czechia/prague/tours/prague-castle-walking-tour-with-a-licensed-local-guide/?format=md) | €18 | 2h 15m | 4.97 (265) | shared | | [Complete Prague Castle Tour – Small Group / Interior Tickets Incl](/czechia/prague/tours/complete-prague-castle-tour-small-group-interior-tickets-incl/?format=md) | €53 | 3h | 4.98 (204) | shared | | [ONE PRAGUE TOUR: The Castle Side with Czech Food & Beer](/czechia/prague/tours/one-prague-tour-the-castle-side-with-czech-food-beer/?format=md) | €58 | 3h | 4.99 (166) | shared | Ranked #4 of 26 in Prague Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €3 to €555, median €48; typical length 3h. 6 of 26 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/prague-castle-tours/?format=md ## More in Prague - All Prague tours: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/tours/from-prague-karl-tejn-castle-caves-or-pilsner-brewery-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/czechia/prague/?format=md