An Audio Tour of the City of Beer: Pilsen's History and Legends

50 min – 1 h 10 min Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

On this self-guided walking tour, you'll toast the treasures and little-known facts of the 'city of beer' - Czechia’s industrial capital, Pilsen.

Pilsen gave rise to the legendary Pilsner Beer. This West Bohemian treasure's history spans more than 900 years, and during the Industrial Revolution, the city was the richest in the Austrian Empire.

On this walking tour, you’ll get an eloquent introduction to the city’s glory and magnificent monuments. You’ll see the city’s oldest beer house and marvel at the town hall’s richly decorated facade. You’ll hear mysterious legends from Pilsen’s past, including lazy Thaddeus, who made a deal with the devil to build Saint Bartholomew Church. I’ll also tell you how Pilsen made history in World War Two.

At the end of this tour, you’ll have encountered the city’s artistic treasures, surprisingly dramatic history, and some of the extraordinary people who shaped it. You’ll also know there’s much more to Pilsen than just its famous beer!

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At a glance

Duration: 50 min – 1 h 10 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Written guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
Included: The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Itinerary

Brewery Museum in Pilsen

Passing by

Begin your journey at the Brewery Museum, where you'll delve into the fascinating history of Pilsen's legendary Pilsner Beer.
Stop 2

Passing by

Marvel at the majestic Marian Column, a symbol of faith and resilience, gracing the heart of Pilsen's historic core.
Stop 3

Passing by

Explore the awe-inspiring Cathedral of St. Bartholomew, with its towering spires and richly decorated facade. It boasts the highest tower in Czechia.
Great Synagogue of Pilsen

Passing by

Visit the impressive Great Synagogue, the second-largest synagogue in Europe, a testament to Pilsen's diverse cultural heritage and architectural prowess.
Stop 5

Passing by

Pass by the historic J.K. Tyl Theatre, a cultural landmark showcasing the vibrant arts scene and theatrical traditions of Pilsen.
Stop 6

Passing by

Pay homage to renowned composer Bedřich Smetana at the Monument of Bedřich Smetana, honoring his enduring legacy and contribution to Czech classical music.
Stop 7

Passing by

End your tour at the Museum of West Bohemia, where you can further immerse yourself in the region's rich history and cultural heritage.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The tour begins in front of the Brewery Museum (Pivovarské muzeum) in Veleslavínova 58/6. It's just a 5-minute walk from the parking house Rychtářka in Truhlářská 5. Cross the busy Tyršova Street into Sady 5. května and then right into Veleslavínova Street.

End point

The tour ends at the Pilsner Brewery Gate.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

2. Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

3. Create an account

4. Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

5. Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]