Prague: Wine Tasting Walking Tour & Local Vineyard History

Prague Once Called Itself the City of Wine — Here's Why

You walk through Prague's Old Town with a guide who explains why the city earned its wine reputation, then taste five local wines in a historic wine bar. The selection changes seasonally, the group stays small, and the whole experience takes 2.5 hours. Book with at least one other person, and you're set.

Step-by-step itinerary

Prague wine tasting and history tour

• Explore Prague winemaking history
• Learn about ancient to modern wine
• Taste five local wines
• Visit famous Prague wine bar

The Experience

Prague's wine bars don't advertise themselves much. You walk past them on narrow streets in the Old Town, and unless someone tells you what's inside, you'd miss them entirely. That's where this walking tour starts — with the fact that Prague was once famous for wine, and almost nobody remembers it now. The guide takes you through the history first, moving from ancient Egypt through the medieval period to today, so when you finally taste the five local wines, you're not just drinking them. You're tasting something the city forgot it made.

The tasting happens in one of Prague's most established wine bars, and the selection shifts with the season — typically two whites, a rosé, and two reds, all grown locally. The walk itself takes 2.5 hours, which is long enough to move through the city without rushing but short enough that you're not exhausted by the time you reach the bar. A professional guide leads the whole thing, and groups stay small, so you're not standing shoulder-to-shoulder with thirty other people trying to hear what's being said.

You need at least one other person to book — it's a minimum of two — and the drinking age is 18. If you're traveling with small children, they can come along in a stroller for the walking part, though obviously they won't be tasting. Public transport is nearby if you need to get back afterward, and the pace is suitable for all fitness levels, so it's not a hike disguised as a wine tour.

What’s included

• Professional guide leading the 2.5-hour walk through Prague.
• five local wine tastings (typically two whites, one rosé, two reds) at a historic wine bar.
• history lesson covering winemaking from ancient Egypt through medieval times to the present day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Explore Prague

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Prague's overlooked wine history and taste what the city actually produces, without spending the afternoon researching vineyards or hunting down a wine bar on your own.

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Top questions

What wines will I taste on the Prague wine tasting tour?

The selection typically includes two whites, one rosé, and two reds, all locally grown. The specific wines change based on the season.

How long is the Prague wine tasting walking tour?

The tour lasts 2.5 hours total, including the walk through the city and the tasting at the wine bar.

Is there a minimum age requirement?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to participate in the wine tasting.

What's the minimum group size?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

Can I bring children who won't be tasting?

Yes, infants and small children can come along in a pram or stroller during the walking portion.

Is the tour suitable if I'm not very fit?

Yes, the tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.

What does the tour include?

The tour includes a professional guide and five wine tastings. The guide covers the history of winemaking from ancient Egypt through the medieval period to today.

Where does the wine tasting take place?

The tasting happens in one of Prague's most famous wine bars.