Prague is particularly well-known for its nightlife, and the so-called “Golden City” truly comes into its own once the sun goes down. Our private evening tour is a great way to get a taste of Prague at twilight, venturing beyond the Old Town to the equally charming district of Malá Strana to see a different side of the city and sample the traditional flavours and innovative modern concoctions that surprise and delight locals and visitors alike.
On this 4-hour private food tour, you will:
- Explore majestic Malá Strana, one of Prague’s oldest and most beautiful districts, in the company of a knowledgeable local guide;
- Visit a carefully chosen selection of authentic local bars and eateries;
- See quintessential Prague landmarks along the way, including the iconic Charles Bridge;
- Learn about Czech drinking culture beyond beer as you sip slivovitz, a traditional fruit brandy;
- Sample a range of delicious dishes, including Czech goulash and potato pancakes;
- Get the lowdown on the ingredients and cooking techniques that make Czech cuisine special;
- Sip plenty of classic Pilsner and try Czech wine, one of the country’s best-kept secrets;
- Delve into the dark side of Prague with a quirky cocktail at the Museum of Alchemists;
- End your evening with some delicious cake paired with Czech liqueur.
Tucked beneath Hradčany hill on the western bank of the Vltava River, your evening of culinary discovery in Prague’s enchanting Malá Strana begins at the National Museum of Slivovice, a fitting prologue to the night ahead. Over a glass of Czechia's beloved plum brandy, a fiery, aromatic spirit steeped in centuries of Central European tradition, you'll get your bearings: on the district, on Czech drinking culture, and on the particular pleasures that await over the next four hours.
From there, you will make your way through some of the most beautiful streets in Central Europe. Your guide knows this district intimately, not just its landmarks but its rhythms, its hidden courtyards, its family-run establishments that never quite make it onto the tourist radar. Along the way, the iconic Charles Bridge looms into view, and the stories surrounding it, mythological, historical, and occasionally macabre, are considerably more interesting than the postcards suggest.
While the exact tastings and order of things may vary depending on the evening and the season, the food is guaranteed to be generous and deeply satisfying. Czech guláš (goulash), thick and fragrant with caraway and slow-cooked beef, is the kind of dish that makes immediate sense on a cool Prague evening. Potato pancakes, golden and crisp, speak to the resourceful simplicity that defines Czech home cooking, and a bowl of sharp, warming sauerkraut soup offers a glimpse into a culinary tradition that makes humble ingredients sing. Your guide weaves the stories of these dishes into the broader narrative of the city: where they came from, how they evolved, and why Czechs remain so attached to them.
The drinking is equally thoughtful. You’ll enjoy a properly poured Czech Pilsner while your guide shares the context behind the country’s most famous export. Venturing beyond the obvious, you’ll also have the rare opportunity to try Czech wine. Produced almost entirely in the Moravian region to the south and largely unknown outside the country, it is one of central Europe's best-kept secrets.
Between tastings, you’ll step inside the Museum of Alchemists, where Prague's long and genuinely fascinating obsession with the occult, the esoteric, and the pursuit of impossible knowledge gets its due. Emperor Rudolf II turned sixteenth-century Prague into a magnet for alchemists, astronomers, and assorted mystical adventurers from across Europe, and the city has never entirely shaken that atmosphere. A suitably quirky cocktail in hand, you'll hear about the characters and legends that gave Prague its enduring reputation for the strange and the otherworldly.
Your tour comes to a close in the warmest possible fashion with homemade cake and Czech liqueur in a quaint local café that has been feeding the neighbourhood for decades. After the guide bids you farewell, you’re free to remain in Malá Strana, soaking up the magical atmosphere, or retire to your hotel with a newfound appreciation for Prague’s stories, secrets, and delectable dining options.
Please note: Start times, itinerary & tastings are subject to change due to seasonal availability, individual closings, or local holidays.
