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Prague Beer Tour: Monastic Breweries and Baroque Sights
4.9
42 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in Prague’s beer brewing tradition and explore historic breweries and baroque architecture on this 4-hour walking tour. Visit two of the city’s oldest Monastic breweries and learn about their fascinating history with a knowledgeable historian-guide.
Immerse yourself in Prague’s beer brewing tradition and explore historic breweries and baroque architecture on this 4-hour walking tour. Visit two of the city’s oldest Monastic breweries and learn about their fascinating history with a knowledgeable historian-guide.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Brevnovsky Klaster - Admire the elaborate Baroque architecture of the Strahov Monastery, perched on a hill above Prague, offering the finest panoramic views of the city.
- Strahov Library - Step beyond the ropes of one of Europe’s most renowned and extraordinary libraries. Wander through the Theological and Philosophical halls, which house tens…
- Brevnovsky Klaster - Admire the elaborate Baroque architecture of the Strahov Monastery, perched on a hill above Prague, offering the finest panoramic views of the city.
- Strahov Library - Step beyond the ropes of one of Europe’s most renowned and extraordinary libraries. Wander through the Theological and Philosophical halls, which house tens of thousands of volumes. Marvel at the Baroque stucco decorations and ceiling frescoes. PLEASE NOTE 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 AMONG PARTICIPANTS.
- The Strahov Monastic Brewery - Sample some of the finest Czech craft beers.
What's Included
- Reservation Fee of 2000 CZK by Strahov Monastery Library for Behind-the-Ropes Tours
- Historian guide
- Reservation Fee of 2000 CZK by Strahov Monastery Library for Behind-the-Ropes Tours
- Historian guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beer at Strahov Monastery Brewery & Beer flights at Brevnov Monastery Brewery
- Entrance Fee of 700 CZK (approx $30) PER PERSON TO GO BEHIND-THE-ROPES AT Strahov Monastery Library
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Beer at Strahov Monastery Brewery & Beer flights at Brevnov Monastery Brewery
- Entrance Fee of 700 CZK (approx $30) PER PERSON TO GO BEHIND-THE-ROPES AT Strahov Monastery Library
Additional Information
Explore Prague’s rich beer brewing heritage by visiting two of its oldest monastic breweries and marvel at stunning baroque architecture on this 4-hour walking tour led by a historian-guide. Discover the churches and grounds of Břevnov Monastery and Strahov Monastery, and take an inside tour of Strahov Monastery Brewery, where beer has been brewed since the 14th century.
Explore Prague’s rich beer brewing heritage by visiting two of its oldest monastic breweries and marvel at stunning baroque architecture on this 4-hour walking tour led by a historian-guide. Discover the churches and grounds of Břevnov Monastery and Strahov Monastery, and take an inside tour of Strahov Monastery Brewery, where beer has been brewed since the 14th century.
Location
Bagel Lounge Malostranská
Letenská
Please meet your guide outside meet right at the door of Bagel Lounge Malostranska, Letenská 118/1, 118 00 Malá Strana.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(42 Ratings)
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Dplowcountry
Oct 17, 2024
Fascinating and Enjoyable Experience - 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.
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B3115vwgiovannil
Aug 11, 2024
Invariably visit the Strahov Monastery. Museum of natural sciences and other monuments known as the castle. - 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)
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Katiewp9772iz
May 10, 2024
10/10 phenomenal tour - 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!
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Lovable207
Nov 11, 2023
Great time with Vadim, the books and the beer - 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.
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Tourist14250061469
Sep 10, 2023
Absolutely fantastic - Matous was an amazing guide. The private library tour was incredible! He was so personable and informative we really enjoyed our time with him!
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Jonathan
Aug 27, 2023
Great tour for baroque and beer lovers. - 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.
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Larryeide
Aug 20, 2023
Very interesting and knowledgeable guide - This is a great tour. With his tour you get to enter and e library (with an additional entry fee). Everyone else gets to look at the rough an open door. It is amazing that this books were maintained through the years.
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James_h
Jun 21, 2023
Awesome tour, do this one - Awesome tour, if you want to go inside the library at the monastery, then this is the tour for you. Normal ticket at monastery only let's you peek inside via a doorway. Our guide Vadim was incredible, he explained many details about the monastery and the library that other tours just don't provide.
Vadim explained many fine points about baroque architecture. We also had beer at two different monasteries and he provided some good insights into monastery beer and its importance to the monastery and the surrounding towns in the middle ages.
Vadim and his wife have unique degrees in history, art, and literature. They have the best tour guides who all have degrees in history or are in graduate programs. This means it isn't just a canned script. They actually interact with you to provide a personal experience based on your desires.
Should note they also have tours in many other cities.
Finally, Vadim was are really bright and entertaining host. I would give him 6 stars.
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264caleb
May 29, 2023
Unmissable - Talking with Vad is the kind of experience that reminds you why it is that we need great historians. He was so knowledgable, so effusive in his love of the spaces that we ended up talking to him far after the tour was over (generously he lent us some of his own time). And of course, we got to get a much closer view of perhaps one of the most stunning monuments to the pursuit of knowledge that I have ever been in. Cannot recommend this enough.
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I6509mkbrianm
Sep 18, 2023
Beer over books - 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.
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