From Prague: Karlovy Vary & Loket Tour – Healing Springs & Castle

Stroll through Karlovy Vary’s elegant Hot Spring Colonnade and discover the famous thermal springs that made the city world-famous. Travellers can sample mineral water from various springs, learn about local spa traditions, admire the historic architecture and hear stories about famous visitors such as kings, artists and composers who came here to relax and heal.

Visit the beautiful Diana Lookout Tower and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the forests, hills and historic spa town of Karlovy Vary.
This stop is optional and can be fully adapted to your preferences. You can take the charming historic funicular to the top (a return ticket costs approximately €5), or choose a scenic forest walk to a second nearby viewpoint. From there, you can also enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the historic city of Karlovy Vary, surrounded by green hills and peaceful nature.
The walking option takes approximately 20 minutes to reach the viewpoint and return, along quiet forest paths that make the journey as enjoyable as the view itself.

Discover the timeless elegance and historic prestige of the legendary Grandhotel Pupp in Karlovy Vary, where grand architecture, rich cultural heritage and refined luxury create a truly first-class atmosphere.
You are in a place that feels like a film set – best known for its connection with Casino Royale from the James Bond series. As you walk along the elegant riverfront, you experience the atmosphere that has attracted international film crews, world leaders and celebrities from around the globe.
This is not just a hotel – it is one of Karlovy Vary’s most important “stages”, especially during the International Film Festival, when the entire building comes alive with red-carpet energy, premieres and VIP guests.
You have time to soak up the unique blend of history, luxury and cinematic energy, take photos at iconic locations and experience why this place is considered one of Central Europe’s most legendary and glamorous landmarks.

Visit the historic Imperial Spa and discover one of the most elegant examples of spa architecture in Karlovy Vary.
Experience the atmosphere of a grand imperial-era spa house, where ornate façades, intricate architectural details and a sense of old-world luxury reflect the city’s rich bathing traditions.
As you explore the exterior and surroundings, learn how this place once served as a centre of relaxation and social life for aristocrats and visitors from across Europe. You will feel the unique blend of history, elegance and spa culture that makes Karlovy Vary one of the world’s most famous spa towns.

Visit the dramatic fortress atop Loket Castle Hill, one of the region’s most distinctive medieval castles near Karlovy Vary.
Walk through a perfectly preserved medieval setting, surrounded by thick stone walls and panoramic views over the Ohře River as it winds around the town below. The castle rises above the landscape like a scene from a film, creating a powerful sense of history and atmosphere.
During your visit, explore the castle courtyards and exterior viewpoints, where you can take unforgettable photos of the fortress and the surrounding valley.
Here, history feels alive – experience the rugged beauty of medieval architecture combined with one of the finest viewpoints in western Bohemia.