The Czech Republic captivates visitors with its fairytale castles, medieval towns, and rich cultural heritage. From Prague's stunning architecture to the spa towns of Karlovy Vary and the natural beauty of Bohemian Switzerland, this Central European gem offers diverse experiences for every traveler.
Top food tours
Guided experiences that show you Czech Republic through its food.
Prague Old Town Food Walk
Guided walking tour through Prague's Old Town sampling traditional Czech street food, stopping at Lokál pub for tank beer, tasting trdelník pastry, Czech charcuterie, and finishing with a Becherovka digestif.
Náplavka Saturday Market Tour
Saturday morning guided tour of the Náplavka Farmers Market along the Vltava embankment with a local food expert, tasting seasonal Czech produce, artisan cheeses, house-cured meats, and fresh sourdough bread from local bakers.
Moravian Wine and Food Tour
Evening food and wine pairing tour of Prague's Moravian wine bars (vinárny), matching traditional Czech dishes — svíčková, vepřoknedlozelo, stinky Olomouc cheese — with wines from the Pálava, Mikulov, and Znojmo wine regions.
Czech Beer Culture Tour
Guided tour of authentic Prague pubs (hospody) in Žižkov and Vinohrady neighbourhoods, sampling Czech lager from different Bohemian breweries alongside traditional pub snacks: utopenec pickled sausage, nakládaný hermelín cheese, and garlic bread.
Vinohrady Neighbourhood Food Walk
Local neighbourhood food tour of Vinohrady exploring the authentic Prague eating scene away from tourist areas: artisan bakeries, Czech deli counters, neighbourhood wine bars, and a family-run svíčková restaurant.
Tour formats
Different ways to experience Czech Republic's food scene.
Street food tours
Prague street food crawls focused on trdelník pastry, langos, klobása grilled sausages, and smažený sýr (fried cheese) from market stalls and street vendors
Market tours
Guided tours of Náplavka, Havelák, and Jiřák farmers markets with seasonal tastings and introductions to Czech food producers
Restaurant tours
Multi-course restaurant experiences exploring Czech fine dining and traditional cuisine at Lokál, Café Savoy, and Eska
Specialty tours
Wine, beer, and spirits tours focusing on Moravian wine culture, Czech craft brewing, and Becherovka and Slivovitz traditions
Cooking classes
Take a piece of Czech Republic home with you.
Czech Grandma's Kitchen Class
Learn to cook classic Czech home dishes — svíčková (beef sirloin in cream sauce with bread dumplings), bramborové knedlíky (potato dumplings), and kolač pastry — in a homestyle Prague kitchen run by a Czech cook with decades of experience.
Knedlíky and Czech Pub Food Workshop
Hands-on class in making Czech bread and potato dumplings from scratch, plus svíčková sauce, goulash, and fried cheese. Held in a traditional Czech pub kitchen in Žižkov with tasting lunch included and Pilsner Urquell beer pairing.
Trdelník and Czech Pastry Class
Learn the art of baking traditional Czech pastries including trdelník (chimney cake), koláče (fruit and curd tarts), and vánoční cukroví (Christmas cookies) at a Prague bakery school. Take home your baked creations.
DIY self-guided food tour
Prague's food scene is easy to explore independently. Follow this self-guided route from Old Town to Vinohrady for an authentic Czech culinary experience.
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Stop 1: Havelské tržiště Market (Havelská, Old Town) — grab fresh produce and Czech charcuterie from 8AM
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Stop 2: Bakeshop Praha (Kozí 1, Old Town) — artisan sourdough, Czech pastries, and proper coffee for breakfast
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Stop 3: Lokál Dlouhááá (Dlouhá 33, Old Town) — perfectly poured tank Pilsner Urquell and svíčková for lunch
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Stop 4: Naše Maso Butcher (Dlouhá 39) — Prague's best charcuterie counter for cured meats and sandwiches
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Stop 5: Vinograf wine bar (Senovážné náměstí 10, New Town) — evening Moravian wines and cheeseboards
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Stop 6: Lokál Hamburk (náměstí Míru 1, Vinohrady) — authentic neighbourhood pub for final beer and utopenec
Foodie tips
Get more out of every meal.
Czech lunch (oběd) is the main meal of the day — most restaurants offer daily lunch specials (denní menu) from 11AM-2PM at $5-10 including soup, main, and often a drink
Always ask for the menu prices in advance at tourist-area restaurants — some practice menu switching or apply illegal service charges
Traditional Bohemian bread dumplings (houskové knedlíky) are steamed, not baked — the best accompany svíčková or goulash and are sliced at the table
Czech beer (pivo) is a point of national pride — always order a half-litre draught (točené) rather than bottled; ask for světlé (lager) or tmavé (dark lager)
Olomoucké tvarůžky is a pungent fermented cheese from Moravia — acquire a taste for it at local pubs where it's marinated in oil with onion and spices
The Czech Republic has one of the world's highest beer consumption per capita — embrace pub culture and ask locals for their favourite neighbourhood hospoda
Becherovka should be drunk cold as a digestif — ask for it 'z lednice' (from the fridge) in any Czech bar
Fresh carp (kapr) is the traditional Czech Christmas Eve dinner — if visiting in December, look for pop-up carp tubs at street markets
Svíčková (beef sirloin in cream sauce with bread dumplings and cranberry) is considered the Czech national dish — judge any restaurant by how well they make it
At Czech farmers markets, prices are non-negotiable but vendors often offer samples — always try before you buy