Prague wine tasting tour: Volcanic vineyards and lunch

Taste five Czech wines in volcanic vineyards, then lunch where a medieval castle overlooks the vines.

A 5-hour wine and food tour from Prague explores two working vineyards in the Bohemian Uplands, a landscape of extinct volcanoes with sweeping views. The guide leads tastings of Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, St. Laurent, Müller Thurgau and Gewürztraminer, then lunch at a winery restaurant, and a detour to a 200-year-old Jewish cemetery hidden inside one vineyard. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Groups stay under 6 people. The tour runs in English or German.

Step-by-step itinerary

Wine tasting and countryside tour

• Pickup from Prague hotel
• Drive 1 hour to starting point
• Meet local guide
• Explore volcanic lookouts and landscapes
• Visit first vineyard on basalt rock
• Enjoy wine tasting and local cuisine
• Lunch at local restaurant
• Visit second vineyard with Jewish cemetery
• See medieval castle above vineyard
• Learn about winemaking and Czech history
• Return to Prague hotel

The experience

Leave Prague around 10am by air-conditioned 4x4 for a one-hour drive into the Bohemian Uplands, where the landscape shifts into something you won't find in the city. Extinct volcanoes have left behind basalt and marl slopes that rise and fall across the horizon: the kind of countryside that photographs stop traffic. Your guide knows the two vineyards on this route, both small enough that you can walk the rows and see how the soil changes the wine.

The first vineyard sits on basalt rock beneath a gothic castle, with views that stretch to distant mountains. The second grows on marl, and inside its boundaries stands a Jewish cemetery from the 1800s, a quiet space tucked between the vines that few visitors ever find. At each stop, the guide walks you through the winemaking process and the grower's work, then pours five wines: mostly white varieties that thrive in this climate. A welcome drink arrives first, then the tastings proper. Between the vineyards, you'll eat lunch at a local winery restaurant, where the food is built around what grows and gets made here. The guide answers questions about Czech history, the countryside, and the life people live in these villages. The conversation shapes the afternoon as much as the route does.

The tour wraps around 5pm when the driver takes you back to your hotel. Groups stay small, a maximum of 6 people, which means the guide can move at a pace that works for everyone and the tastings don't turn into a crowd. Bottled water and lunch are included. Wine is yours to taste and, if you want, to buy for home.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off from your Prague hotel.
• transport by air-conditioned 4x4 vehicle.
• a local guide fluent in English or German.
• wine tastings at two vineyards (five Czech wines, plus a welcome drink).
• lunch at a winery restaurant.
• and bottled water throughout the day.

Options for this experience

2 options

Small Group TourUp to 8 people · Guide in English or German · 10:00Pickup is included

Private VIP TourUp to 6 people · Guide in English or German · 7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00Private VIP tour: the guide is dedicated solely to you. Specify your preferred departure time in the special requirements field. Pickup is included

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day7 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 15:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (15 and older) · Child (under 15)

GroupUp to 8

Live guideEnglish and German

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortNot recommended during pregnancy

Is this one for you?Book the Small Group Tour if you want the flexibility of a shared departure and the social ease of traveling with other wine lovers. Choose the Private VIP Tour if you prefer the vineyard visits and timing shaped entirely around your group's pace and interests.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and German.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 15).

What wines will I taste on this tour?

The tour includes tastings of five Czech wines: Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, St. Laurent, Müller Thurgau and Gewürztraminer, all grown in the Bohemian Uplands. A welcome drink arrives first, then the guide pours the wines at the two vineyards you visit.

What is the Jewish cemetery inside the vineyard?

The cemetery dates back roughly two centuries and sits hidden within the second vineyard you visit. It is a quiet, preserved space that few tourists find, and the guide will show you its location and history as part of the afternoon.

Is hotel pickup included, and what time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup is included. The tour departs around 10am from your Prague hotel and returns around 5pm. The drive to the vineyards takes about one hour each way.

How many people will be on this tour?

Groups are kept to a maximum of 6 people, which allows the guide to move at a comfortable pace and answer questions without the vineyard visits turning into a crowd.

What should I wear for this tour?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended, as you will walk through the vineyards and around the cemetery. Temperatures in winter average around 8°C (46°F) and in summer around 20°C (68°F), so dress for the season.

Can I buy wine to take home?

Yes, you can purchase wine from the vineyards you visit to take home or add to your collection. The tastings are included in the tour price. Any bottles you buy are an additional cost.