Prague: Bobsled Ride with Lunch & Hotel Pickup

Summary

Fast tracks, real laughs and a Prague bobsled lunch break

You’ll get picked up from your hotel in Prague and ride a real bobsled track up to five times (yes, it’s as fast as they say). There’s time to relax over grilled lunch with a drink while watching others fly by. Local guides keep things easygoing — expect more laughs than you think.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I almost missed the pickup because I was wrestling with my jacket zipper (classic). Our guide, Petra, just grinned when I apologized and said something about “Czech time” being flexible. The drive out of Prague was quick, maybe 25 minutes? We passed these little gardens with gnomes in them — I still wonder if that’s a thing here or just this neighborhood.

The bobsled track looked way steeper in person than online. Kids were squealing already. Petra handed us our tickets for five rides each and told us not to brake too early (“or you’ll crawl like a snail,” she joked). First run — honestly, my stomach dropped at the first curve. You can hit 50km/h but it feels faster when you’re low to the ground and the wind is cold on your face. My hands smelled faintly metallic from gripping the brake lever so tight. One of the staff waved at me after my third go — maybe he recognized my nervous laugh?

Lunch was outside in this garden area where you could watch people zoom past on the track. The grill smoke mixed with spring grass and someone’s perfume drifting over from another table. I tried to order “klobása” like Petra suggested — she laughed when I butchered it (fair). Food tasted better than I expected after all that adrenaline; or maybe everything does when you’re hungry and a bit shaky.

The ride back felt slower somehow. Maybe we were all tired or just full — hard to say. Petra chatted about her favorite bobsled memories growing up here, which made me realize how local this whole thing felt compared to most tours. I keep thinking about that first drop on the track, how loud everything got for a second before it turned into laughter.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Bobsled ride and meal in Prague

• Meet guide at pick up point
• Travel to bobsled activity location
• Enjoy five bobsled rides on 1km track
• Have lunch or dinner from the grill
• Drink included with meal
• View bobsled area from restaurant garden
• Guide accompanies back to hotel

Top questions

How many bobsled rides are included?

The tour includes five bobsled rides per person.

Is lunch included in this Prague bobsled tour?

Yes, lunch from the grill and one drink are included.

Does this activity include hotel pickup?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are provided with your booking.

How fast does the bobsled go?

You can reach speeds up to 50km/h on the 1km track.

Is there a guide during the activity?

A professional guide accompanies you throughout the experience.

Are children allowed on the Prague bobsled ride?

Yes, but children must be accompanied by an adult.

Is public transportation nearby?

Yes, there are public transportation options near the site.

Is this suitable for people with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers?

No, it’s not recommended for those with spinal injuries or who are pregnant.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in Prague, five bobsled rides per person on a 1km-long track, all under guidance from a local pro who keeps things fun and safe, plus a grilled lunch with one drink before heading back together.