See how beautiful Bohemia glass, also known as Czech crystal, is made on this 4-hour factory tour from Prague. Travel by coach to the Czech town of Nizbor and visit a traditional Bohemia glass factory to discover how its leaded crystal glassware is hand made using time-honored techniques. See the molten glass being blown straight from the fiery furnaces; watch skilled artisans hand cut the items into highly decorated vases, glasses, bowls and other pieces; and if you wish, buy some exquisite finished pieces for factory prices at the showroom.
Half-day tour of Nizbor Bohemia Glass Factory
Engage in the history and craft of Bohemian crystal
Witness the process of Czech crystal
gass making
Purchase some discounted Czech glassware products
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
Hotel drop-off (selected hotels only), please see the list on additional information
Entrance fees
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned coach
Exclusions
Gratuities (optional)
Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel drop-off
Departure & Return
Departure point
Tour departs from centrally located Prague hotels. If hotel details are not advised at the time of booking, meet at Narodni Street 38. The meeting place is easy to locate and your guide will be waiting for you.
Departure Time
9:00amHotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.
Return Details
Returns to central departure point at Narodni Street 38
What To Expect
Board your air-conditioned coach at your central Prague hotel and journey into the Czech countryside to begin your 4-hour tour.As you travel, listen as your guide talks about Czech crystal, formerly known as Bohemian crystal. This traditional crystal is cut into everything from decorative glass vases and champagne flutes to ornaments, and is a popular fixture in Czech homes. Tradition has it that the crystal brings peace and warmth, and that gazing through it can boost people's concentration.After roughly an hour, arrive at the Bohemia glass factory in the town of Nizbor on the Berounka River. Hear how the riverside glassworks has been turning out fine, leaded Czech crystal since 1903 using time-honored techniques.Head inside and take a fascinating guided tour. Visit the melting furnaces to watch the skilled craftspeople in action: blowing and bending the hot, molten glass into an array of graceful shapes.Continue to the cutting workshops to see the glass being shaped, hand-cut and hand-painted into the finished article - shimmering, delicately carved crystal glasses, dishes, ornaments and more.Afterward, admire the exquisite pieces on sale in the showroom for factory prices, and take advantage of the discounts to buy some items as mementos.Later, return to Prague, where your tour finishes.
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Confirmation for this tour will be received at time of booking
Due to the pedestrian zone in the center of Prague, hotel pick up services will exclude the hotels;  Adria Václavsk e námā›stí 26,Praha 1, Ambassador Václavsk e nám. 5, Praha 1, Beseda Vladislavova 20, Praha 1, Betl em klub Betl emsk e námā›stí 9 ,Praha 1, Cloister Inn Konviktská 14 Bartolomā›jská, Elite Ostrovní 32, Praha 1, Iron gate Michalská 19, Praha 1, Jalta, JuliÅ¡ Václavsk e Nám.-.22
782, Praha 1, Leonardo Karolíny Svā›tl e 27, Praha 1, Leon d´oro Havelská 29, Praha 1, Melantrich, Metropol, Modrá růže Rytířská 16, Praha 1, Na zlat em kříži, Palác or U koāků , Jilská 147
9, Praha 1, Perla Perlova 1, Praha 1, Prague Inn 28. řijna 378
15, Praha 1, Ramada Václavsk e nám. 41, Praha 1, Residence Bologna Konviktská 5, Praha 1, Royal Boutique residence, Residence Řetā›zová Řetā›zová 9, Praha 1, Residence Spálená, Rokoko Václavsk e nám. 38. Praha 1, Savic Jilská 235
7, Prague-Praha, Thalia, Unitas Bartolomā›jská 9, Praha 1, U zlat e studny, U zlat eho stromu, U star e paní, Wenceslas Square - all hotels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel At least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.