Plzeňské historické podzemí
Guided tour of an approximately 800-metre-long labyrinth of passages, cellars and wells beneath the historic centre of Plzeň, dating from the 13th century.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
Beneath the historic centre of Plzeň lies a network of passages and cellars more than 13 kilometres long, which the residents have built since the 13th century. The visitor route is about 800 metres long and runs 5 to 7 metres below the surface.
The guide leads visitors through authentic sections of the underground, hand-built in sandstone, and through parts of the extensive consolidation work carried out in the second half of the 20th century, which was necessary for the structural safety of the historic centre. The route includes about 20 of the original several hundred wells, period wooden suction pipes and finds that illustrate the everyday life of medieval residents. The tour ends in the underground part of the Vodárenská věž (Water Tower), with a faithful replica of an oak waterwheel 7 metres in diameter.
The tours are offered by Prazdroj Visit and start in the same building as the Pivovarské muzeum (Brewery Museum) on Veleslavínova Street; the two tours can be combined. After the tour, adult visitors receive a can of beer.
Highlights
- approximately 800-metre route 5 to 7 metres below the historic centre of Plzeň
- about 20 original wells and period wooden suction pipes
- underground part of the Vodárenská věž (Water Tower) with a replica of a 7-metre waterwheel
- tours in Czech, German and English
- option to combine the tour with the Pivovarské muzeum (Brewery Museum) in the same building
Permanent exhibition
- Prohlídka Plzeňského historického podzemí – Guided tour of a labyrinth of passages, cellars and wells beneath the centre of Plzeň, including the underground part of the Vodárenská věž (Water Tower).
- Operated by
- Plzeňský Prazdroj (Prazdroj Visit)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 250 Kč |
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Price per tour (60 minutes). Includes a can of beer for visitors over 18. Group tours for more than 15 people can be booked by e-mail at reservations@asahibeer.cz. The website's price overview does not list prices for children or seniors.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: not available
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The tour is not step-free.
Kids & families
Only partly suitable for kidsRecommended for ages 3+
Children under three are not admitted for safety reasons.
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
Parking directly on the site is not possible; you can use the surrounding city streets or the Rychtářka multi-storey car park.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
Left luggage is not possible; in exceptional cases, luggage can be left at reception at the visitor's own risk. Bicycle racks are available on the site.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (EN, DE) |
| Good to know | The tour capacity is 20 people. If there is no tour in your language at the time you want, the SmartGuide mobile app is available in English and German. The temperature underground is about 10 °C; warm clothing and closed, sturdy footwear are recommended. Children under three are not admitted for safety reasons, and animals are not allowed inside. |
