5 Market Tours in Prague to Build a Day Around

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

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

Travel from Prague in a small van to Bastei Bridge and Saxon Switzerland, then continue to Dresden for lunch, a short city walk, and Striezelmarkt. English-speaking guides such as Sam, Jana, Misu, and Robert lead the day. Expect about 10 hours, hotel pickup, WiFi, and free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead.

“We had a lovely time on this tour; however, the tour was not exactly as decribed in the Viator write up; and, therefore, we did not get the experience we paid for. We spent more time at the Bastei Saxon than I believe we were supposed to and, for some people, it was not an easy walk as described in the write up. By the time we got to Dresden, we only had approximately 45-50 minutes maximum to see one Christmas Market. By that time, the market was extremely crowded and not as enjoyable as we hoped. It was so crowded, we could hardly get close to the booths. If…”

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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 Czech ingredients, then travel to his kitchen for a hands-on class. Prepare kulajda, goulash with dumplings, and povidlové buchty while enjoying wine, beer, and practical cooking tips.

“This was a great experience and definitely a highlight for my time in Prague! We learned helpful cooking skills, enjoyed great wine, and had great conversations. The food was absolutely magnificent, I can’t wait to try recreating it back home!”

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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 chef at Prague’s Holešovice market, choose seasonal ingredients, then cook a three-course Czech meal at Chefparade. Expect hands-on instruction, dishes such as potato soup, pork goulash, dumplings, and apple strudel, plus soft drinks and recipes to use at home.

“Best experience we had in Prague. Chef Matt was wonderful. Best pork goulash ever and the root soup was fantastic”

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4.Market Tour and Traditional Czech Cooking Class

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

Join Chefparade in Prague’s Holešovice Market for a hands-on Czech cooking class led in English or Czech. Add a morning market walk, learn dishes such as goulash, dumplings, potato soup, and apple strudel, then eat the three-course meal you prepare.

“Our instructor was exceptional and taught so many things about how to get more flavor in our food. Would highly recommend this class!”

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5.Farmers Market and Brunch Class with Celebrity Chef

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

Join former Hollywood private chef Mariko for a Saturday stroll through Náplavka Farmers Market, sampling local treats and choosing brunch ingredients. Then cook in her 19th-century home beneath Vyšehrad, with Vltava and Prague Castle views, prosecco, espresso, and seasonal dishes.

“Mariko was welcoming, accommodating, and generous. We enjoyed that she shared her knowledge about the area, history, architecture, and food! Eating in her lovely home with her lovely husband was great.”

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