6 Shopping Tours in Czechia Worth Booking

1.Dresden Christmas Market & Bastei Saxon Switzerland Tour from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 105 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $229Our pick

Leave central Prague at 7:30 a.m. for Bastei Bridge in Saxon Switzerland, then continue to Dresden for lunch, a city walk, and free time at the Striezelmarkt. The tour runs about 10 hours in a van for up to eight people, with hotel pickup, WiFi, snacks, water, and an English-speaking guide such as Míša, Sam, Jana, or Robert.

“Everything about this tour was great! Our guide Robert was fantastic. Very personable and knowledgeable. He made a long day very enjoyable. Gave us plenty of time at the Christmas markets to see everything and also at the national park. Great day with a great guide.”

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2.Traditional Czech Cooking Class with Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 53 reviews · 4h 30m · from $155

Meet Chef Ondřej Molina at Holešovice Market, choose fresh ingredients, then travel to his kitchen studio for a hands-on Czech cooking class. You’ll prepare Kulajda soup, beef goulash with dumplings, and povidlové buchty, with drinks, recipes, and takeaway boxes included.

“Had a fun evening cooking Czech food with Ondrej. Excellent instructions, and after almost 50 years of cooking, I learned how to properly hold the chopping knife. Brought home recipes that I'm eager to try back in the U.S. Felt like we spent a nice evening with new friends. 100% recommend!”

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3.Prague Cooking Class Including Market Visit and 3-Course Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 22 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $240

Meet your English-speaking chef at a Prague market, choose seasonal ingredients, then cook a three-course Czech meal at Chefparade. Expect about three and a half hours, a maximum of 15 people, food and soft drinks included, and alcoholic drinks available to buy. Past chefs have included Matt, Petra, and a Czech MasterChef contestant.

“Had THE BEST TIME! Our chef was amazing. The market was great and we enjoyed seeing a variety of Czech foods and local produce. The entire experience was very interactive and we learned a lot. My family is from the Czech Republic and I was able to gain some new cooking tips and Czech recipes I can share with them. The facility ChefParade was clean, neat, and had friendly staff. You have an opportunity afterwards to shop in their store, which has most of the ingredients you cook with available for purchase. If you like food and wine, I would DEFINITELY recommend. We can't wait to come back and do…”

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4.Market Tour and Traditional Czech Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · from $227

Meet at Chefparade in Prague’s Holešovice Market for a hands-on Czech cooking class led in English or Czech. Add the morning market visit to see local produce and spices, then prepare dishes such as bramboračka, goulash, dumplings, potato pancakes, and apple strudel. Ana and Vladimir are among the instructors praised for clear tips and warm teaching.

“Latisha’s was an incredible teacher Ana so much fun! We loved all the food, the cooking tips and traditional Czech meals.”

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5.Farmers Market and Brunch Class with Celebrity Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $91

Spend three Saturday-morning hours with celebrity chef Mariko at Prague’s Náplavka Farmers Market and in her 19th-century riverside home. Sample seasonal foods, help choose the brunch menu, learn practical cooking tricks, and eat with views toward Prague Castle. Prosecco, espresso drinks, teas, and class ingredients are included.

“I had a fantastic morning with Mariko and her husband. It was wonderful to wander around the farmer’s market with lots of local insider wisdom, history and taste some amazing food. Our time eating brunch out on the patio overlooking the river was relaxing and the food was absolutely delicious. Thoroughly recommend - thank you so much Mariko for your care and hospitality!”

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6.Heroes Park Superhero Store Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 1 day · from $17Best value

Visit Heroes Park on Prague’s seventh floor for life-size comic characters, photo points, action figures, limited editions, and superhero merchandise. A Czech or English host or greeter is available, and the small-group entry is wheelchair accessible. Plan for a short visit, especially if you mainly want the exhibition rather than shopping.

“I booked this experience for my DC loving fiancé as a surprise and it did not disappoint! He was like a big kid seeing all of his heroes in life size form. We pretty much had the place to ourselves which was fantastic as we had many photo opportunities. Great place for adult and children and would definitely recommend if you’re a superhero fan :)”

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