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Food tours in Prague

A food tour is the quickest way to eat your way around Prague. The most comfortable months are April to June and August–September, with highs around 71°F (22°C).

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What to eat and drink in Prague

Expect to taste the local staples. Ones to look for:

Svíčková
Beef sirloin in a creamy root-vegetable sauce with dumplings, cranberries and cream.
Trdelník
Dough wrapped around a spit, roasted and coated in sugar; sold to visitors more than eaten by locals.
Goulash
A hearty paprika-spiced beef stew; the Hungarian original is more of a soup.
Knedlíky
Czech bread or potato dumplings, sliced and served to soak up gravy.
Smažený sýr
A thick slice of cheese breaded and fried, served with tartar sauce and chips.

How to pick a good food tour

  1. Skip a big meal beforehand: most tours serve the equivalent of lunch or dinner across six to ten stops.
  2. Small groups of 12 or fewer get served faster and fit into tiny counters and bars.
  3. Check what's included. Some tours count drinks as stops, others charge for them on the day.
  4. Ask about dietary swaps before you book. Many tours can replace meat or gluten dishes if they know ahead.

Prague month by month

Averages for Clementinum, Prague, 1991–2020.

MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F (°C)39 (4)42 (6)50 (10)61 (16)70 (21)76 (24)80 (27)79 (26)69 (20)58 (14)47 (9)41 (5)
Low °F (°C)31 (0)32 (0)37 (3)44 (7)52 (11)59 (15)62 (17)61 (16)54 (12)46 (8)39 (4)33 (1)
Rain, in0.70.61.01.02.32.72.72.41.31.21.00.9
Sunset (15th)4:28 pm5:19 pm6:06 pm7:55 pm8:41 pm9:13 pm9:07 pm8:22 pm7:17 pm6:12 pm4:18 pm4:00 pm

Questions

When is the best time for food tours in Prague?

April to June and August–September. Expect highs around 71°F (22°C). The least comfortable months are January and February.

What food is Prague known for?

Svíčková: beef sirloin in a creamy root-vegetable sauce with dumplings, cranberries and cream. Trdelník: dough wrapped around a spit, roasted and coated in sugar; sold to visitors more than eaten by locals. Goulash: a hearty paprika-spiced beef stew; the Hungarian original is more of a soup.

Where can I book food tours in Prague?

The tours above book on Viator. Compare group size, duration, what is included and the cancellation terms before you pick one.

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