A trip to the Czech republic would not be complete without a brewery tour, would it?

The well-known Staropramen brewery is one of the most well organised for tours, and whilst not the most atmospheric experience, it's easily accessible from central Prague. (Na Knížecí tram stop and bus station: southern exit from Andel metro station.)

The entrance for the tours is in Pivovarska street, around the corner from the main brewery entrance: tour times for English and German tours are posted on the door, although it is advisable to book at least a day a head in high season.

The tour itself begins with an audio show, followed by a trip to the old brew-house, the new (rather clinical) brew-house, and finally back to the tour reception for some of the beers - you get to sample the standard Staropramen light lager, and the dark-golden (and rather nice...) Granat lager.

There are plenty of bars to try these and other lagers afterwards nearby.