6 Czechia Cave Tours That Repay the Climb Down

1.Oldtown, Medieval Underground & Dungeon History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 10,277 reviews · 1h 25m · from $31Our pick

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English or German guide, then descend up to two floors below street level into 12th-to-14th-century cellars, corridors, and rooms. Hear about floods, fires, plague, rebellions, and executions, and see an alchemy display, the Golem legend, and a medieval dungeon with torture instruments. Guides such as Patrik, Nicole, Julia, and Hastal are praised for humor and clear storytelling.

“We attended the tour on Monday 9th at 17:30pm, I'm afraid I can't remember the name of the young gentleman that was our tour guide ...but he was FANTASTIC! So knowledgeable,and absolutely hilarious with his dry wit...it really made the experience flow,and all the information knitted together perfectly from beginning to end. Highly recommended!”

Check availability →Read our full review

2.Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground & Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 5,104 reviews · 1h 15m · from $31

Walk Prague’s Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto by lantern light, then descend into medieval cellars and a candlelit dungeon. Guides such as Nicole, Martin, Klarka, and Claire S. bring dark legends, the Golem, plague stories, and Jan Mydlář’s executions to life. The 75-minute tour costs $31 and runs in English or German.

“such an entertaining tour, Nicole was brilliant with her story telling. would highly recommend”

Check availability →Read our full review

3.Prague Old Town, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Historical Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,227 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town with a live English-speaking guide, then descend into three medieval underground sites, including an alchemy laboratory and a dungeon with torture and execution displays. Guides such as Matyas, Alex, Patrik, and Tomas are praised for clear storytelling, though uneven floors, stairs, and occasional crowd noise require care.

“Wonderful way to see the old town and a piece of history we wouldn’t otherwise know. The guide Alex was knowledgeable and explained things well”

Check availability →Read our full review

4.Prague Ghosts, Legends, Medieval Underground and Dungeon Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,010 reviews · 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Walk Prague’s Old Town and former Jewish Ghetto with an English-speaking guide, then enter a medieval underground space and candlelit dungeon. Expect legends about the Golem, executions, plague, floods, and ghosts, plus theatrical props that may feel more fun than frightening. Guides such as Claire S, Nicole, Maki, and Karen are praised for lively storytelling, but guide quality can vary.

“What a fun and engaging tour this was! We had the best guide! She was attentive to the needs of the group while keeping us moving along at a fun pace.”

Check availability →Read our full review

5.Old Town, Astronomical Clock and Underground Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 875 reviews · 2 - 3 hours · from $32Top rated

Start in Lesser Town with an English-speaking guide, cross Charles Bridge, explore Old Town and Josefov, then choose the Old Town Hall option for medieval underground passages and the clock tower. Guides such as Sebastian, Johanna, Dave, and Michal are praised for clear stories, humor, and useful local tips. The tower views are the big payoff.

“I loved our very kind and bubbly guide Joana who was so accommodating with everything. I am hard of hearing so I was worried but her voice was the perfect volume and speed for me to keep up with everything.”

Check availability →Read our full review

6.Pilsen: Historic Underground Tour with a Glass of Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 604 reviews · 1 hour · from $11Best value

Walk through Pilsen’s 13th-century cellars, passageways, wells, and historic water tower with an English or German guide. The one-hour tour ends with a voucher for 0.3l of Pilsner Urquell at a nearby restaurant. Expect cool temperatures, uneven underground spaces, and no access for wheelchairs or children under three.

Check availability →Read our full review