🍻 Plzeň Day Trip Guide | Pilgrimage to the Birthplace of Pilsner!

Just 1 hour from Prague, the beer capital of Plzeň (Pilsen) awaits – where the world’s first golden lager was born in 1842! Here’s how to conquer it in a day. 🚌 Getting There (The Smart Way) • Fastest Route: Prague Zličín Bus Station → Plzeň Central (1h, ~5€) Pro Tip: Take Metro B to Zličín first (30min from Old Town) • Avoid: FlixBus from Prague Main Station (slower & pricier) • Local Transport: Buy single-ride tickets (orange button) on buses via contactless card 🗺️ Must-Do Itinerary 1️⃣ Pilsner Urquell Brewery Tour (2h) Walk through history: See the original 1842 recipe in action Underground cellars (5°C ❄️) – Taste unfiltered lager from oak barrels Book online: Choose the "Brewery + Cellars" tour (English slots fill fast!) 2️⃣ Brewery Museum & Underground Tunnels (1.5h) DIY Museum: Explore 500+ years of beer lore (no guide needed) Chilly Adventure: 20km of medieval tunnels dug for beer storage (guided only) 3️⃣ Republic Square (Náměstí Republiky) Gothic St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral (outside only) Perfect for snowy/Christmas market photos ❄️📸 🍽️ Eat Like a Local U Mansfelda (Budget Czech Feast!) Lunch Deal: 2 courses + drink (~8€) Must-Order: Roast pork with dumplings & sauerkraut (melts like butter!) Goulash soup with beef & potato chunks 💰 Cost Breakdown • Transport: 10€ roundtrip • Brewery Tour: 12€ (with tasting) • Lunch: 8€ • Total: ~30€ for an unforgettable day! #PlzenDayTrip #PilsnerUrquell #CzechBeer #PragueEscapes #BeerLovers #BudgetTravel