Things to Do in Pilsen

The tallest church in Czechia at 102 metres, with a Gothic tower you can climb for city views. The nave itself is free to enter.

🕐 Cathedral: Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00, Sun 12:00–17:00; Tower: Apr–Oct daily 10:00–18:00

💡 Climb the tower for 60 CZK on a clear day – the view stretches to the Šumava mountains.

A large English-style park with a pond, old oaks, and a zoo adjacent – free to wander. Good for a quiet afternoon away from the centre.

🕐 24/7

💡 Combine with a walk to the nearby Arboretum Sofronka for rare pine species – both are free and connected by a path.

A museum set in a historic brewing house tracing the 1,000-year history of beer making, with original equipment and a medieval malt house. Low-cost entry, around 160 CZK.

🕐 Daily 09:00–18:00

💡 Buy a combined ticket with the Pilsner Urquell Brewery tour to save about 50 CZK.

A network of medieval cellars and tunnels beneath the old town, reachable via the Brewery Museum. Low-cost guided tour, around 80 CZK for basic access.

🕐 Daily 09:00–18:00 (last entry 17:00)

💡 Book the English tour at 11:00 – it covers the best-preserved sections with well-staged lighting. Only takes 40 minutes.

The second-largest synagogue in Europe after Budapest’s, with Moorish-style interiors and a small Jewish museum. Low-cost admission around 100 CZK.

🕐 Apr–Oct daily 10:00–18:00; Nov–Mar Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00, Sat–Sun by appointment

💡 The audio guide is included in the ticket and worth 20 minutes – it explains the stunning ceiling paintings in context.