Day Trips

From Prague: Karlovy Vary & Diana Observation Tower Day Trip

Park Colonnade in Karlovy Vary with ornate architecture and a domed roof.

Mill Colonnade promenade hall with columns in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Filling a mug with mineral water from a spring in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Watchtower Diana surrounded by lush forest in Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic.

Duration

9 hrs 30 mins

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Transfers available

Journey from Prague to Karlovy Vary in under two hours and spend the day exploring the spa town, with round-trip transfers taking you right to the center.

Explore with a guide in English, Spanish, German, or Italian who leads you through the town’s colonnades, thermal springs, and historic promenades.

Walk through Karlovy Vary’s most photographed spots, from the Mill and Park Colonnades to Grandhotel Pupp and the Church of St. Mary Magdalene.

On select tours, ride the funicular up Diana Hill and take in panoramic valley views from the Diana Tower.

Choose a self-guided version with a multilingual audio guide if you prefer exploring independently, covering major landmarks across the town.

9.5-hour full-day tour of Karlovy Vary

Round-trip transfers from Na Příkopě in an air-conditioned bus

Self-guided walking tour of Karlovy Vary, with visits to Hotel Thermal, Park Colonnade, Church of St. Mary Magdalene, Grandhotel Pupp, Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul (as per option selected)

Guided walking tour of Karlovy Vary, with visits to the historic center, Spring, Sadova Colonnade, Mlýnská Colonnade, Diana Complex, & Lookout Tower area (as per option selected)

Audio guide in English, Czech, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, & Polish (as per option selected, on your mobile phone)

Expert English, Spanish, German, or Italian-speaking guide (as per option selected)

Entry to Diana Observation Tower (as per option selected)

Funicular (cable car) ride to Diana Hill (as per option selected)

Free time to explore Karlovy Vary

Ticket to the Kingdom of Railways in Prague (can be used any time after the tour)

Hotel pick-up & drop-off

Lunch

TOTAL DURATION9 hours 30 minutes
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Na Příkopě Street
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1 hr 25 min by a/c bus
127 km
1. Hotel Thermal
5 min
Begin your walk at the modernist Hotel Thermal, where your guide explains its role in the annual Karlovy Vary International Film Festival and its striking contrast with the town’s historical spa architecture.
4 min
0.3 km
2. Park Colonnade (Sadová Kolonáda)
10 min
5 min
0.35 km
3. Mill Colonnade (Mlýnská Kolonáda)
10 min
6 min
0.45 km
4. Market Colonnade (Tržní Kolonáda)
10 min
2 min
0.12 km
5. Church of St. Mary Magdalene
10 min
3 min
0.22 km
6. Hot Spring Colonnade (Vřídelní Kolonáda)
10 min
5 min
0.4 km
7. Municipal Theater
5 min
4 min
0.3 km
8. Grandhotel Pupp
10 min
10 min
0.8 km
9. Diana Funicular ride
3 min
2 min
0.15 km
10. Diana Observation Tower
Tickets included (based on selection)
15 min
2 min
0.15 km
11. Orthodox Church of St. Peter and Paul
10 min
6 min
0.45 km
12. Free time in Karlovy Vary
1 hr 15 min
1 hr 25 min by a/c bus
127 km
End point
Na Příkopě Street
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Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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The trip went well, the e-guide was functional, but the guide told us that the funicular up to the Diana Tower was not included. You said it was included in the ticket, which is disappointing.
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What to bring

Bring a valid ID card or passport, as it must be presented before joining the tour.

Choose comfortable walking shoes, as Karlovy Vary has long pedestrian routes, uphill sections, and uneven terrain near several viewing points.

Pack a light jacket or warm layer, since temperatures in the spa town and around the Diana Tower area are often cooler than in Prague.

Carry a compact umbrella or raincoat, because sudden showers can occur throughout the year.

Take your own headphones if you plan on using the audio guide, as they greatly improve the listening experience.

What’s not allowed

Avoid bringing large suitcases or oversized bags, as these cannot be accommodated on the tour vehicle, and only small personal items are allowed.

Smoking is prohibited inside enclosed areas such as the funicular station, the tower, and the colonnades.

Drones are not allowed in the central parts of Karlovy Vary due to safety policies and restrictions around historic structures and natural protected zones.

Accessibility

This tour is not wheelchair accessible, as the route includes uphill walking, staircases, and uneven ground that may be difficult to navigate.

Additional information

Departures take place at 8:45am on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday, so arriving 10 to 15 minutes early helps ensure an easy check-in.

If you selected the audio guide, you will need to download an app before or at the meeting point; staff can assist you with setup.

Live commentary may be provided in more than one language, depending on the group.

The funicular to Diana Tower will remain closed from September 8 to September 26, 2025, so access to the tower area during this period may require an alternative walking route.

The Diana Funicular and Watchtower are closed annually from January 6 to February 7, so entry is not possible during these dates.

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Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

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