Karlovy Vary Day Trip with Watchtower and Funicular



Explore the charming town of Karlovy Vary on a day trip from Prague. Discover the highlights of the city on a guided tour, with free time to explore on your own and visit the watchtower and funicular.

Highlights

  • Discover the historic spa town of Karlovy Vary on a day trip from Prague
  • Learn about the history of the city and its highlights on a short guided tour
  • See Vřídlo Sprudel, the most famous of the geysers located in the town
  • Enjoy some free time to explore the town at your own pace after the tour
  • Choose to visit the watchtower and funicular for fantastic views of the area

Description

Discover the spa town of Karlovy Vary on a day trip from Prague. Benefit from a short guided tour and learn about the history of the city, followed by some free time to explore at your own pace, where you can visit the watchtower and funicular. Depart from central Prague and travel to Karlovy Vary. Upon arrival, enjoy a guided walking tour of the town center and marvel at the most famous geyser, Vřídlo Sprudel, gushing its mineral waters to a height of nearly 12 meters. Learn a bit about the fascinating history of the city, which has been a popular spa town since the 14th century. Admire the spa colonnades and learn about historic figures such as Tsar Peter the Great, and German poet Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. After this, you’ll be free to explore the town on your own. Take the time to visit the funicular and admire the views from the historic watchtower. After your free time exploring, relax on the return journey back to Prague.

Includes

Round-trip transportation from Prague Guide (if option selected) Funicular (if option selected) Diana Observation Tower (if option selected) Smartphone audio guide (if option selected) Ticket to the Kingdom of Railways in Prague (for all options, can be used any time after the tour)

Important Information

  • Unfortunately, the funicular will not be operating in term 8.-26.9.2025 The live guided tour may be conducted in more than one language If you choose the audio guide, you will have to download an app in order to use it The Funicular and Watchtower Diana are always closed in term 6.1.-7.2.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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