Revitalized Industrial Sites
Historical Industrial Landmarks
Visits to Businesses
Technology Museums
Science CentersDISCOVER THE CZECH REPUBLIC’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
Are you interested in how things are produced and manufactured – i.e. beer, cars, electricity, crystal, porcelain, coal, steel, turbines, generators, or other items we use at work, home, or in our free time?
Join us in rediscovering the Czech Republic’s industrial heritage. We’ll introduce you to the history of well-known Czech brands, businesses, and entrepreneurs from the Industrial Revolution to the present. Though not a large country, the Czech Republic has a rich history in industry, with many unique stories of industrial enterprises whose products were, and many of which still are, successful in both foreign and domestic markets.
Pilsenjoy is a travel agency from one of the most industrial cities in the Czech Republic - Pilsen. Two legendary brands were founded here which have made our country famous - Pilsner Urquell and Škoda. We have rich experience with industrial activity and can offer you entertaining and informative visits to a wide variety of industrial sites, providing programs, tours, and other services tailored just for you. Our professional team is seasoned in travel, trained and well-equipped to share our knowledge with you for an unforgettable experience!
PLANNING A TRIP
What we offer
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Full-Service Tourism
We are able to arrange and prepare any or all of the following: transportation, accommodations, meals, itinerary, tour guides.
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Unique Tours to Unique Destinations
In addition to classic tourist destinations, we also offer tours to a variety of unusual destinations, filled with rich and unique experiences.
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Individualized Programs
We will create the perfect program for you and your group, according to your specifications and focusing on the industry and/or topic of your choice – e.g. student educational tours, beer tours, railroad curiosities tours, Czech glass and crystal tours, etc.
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Meeting with Professionals and Specialists
If you are interested in a particular topic or field, we will arrange a meeting and/or lecture with a professional or specialist from the relevant field.
Sample tours
Industrial Tour of the Czech Republic
Join us on a 6-day adventure around the Czech Republic and discover stories of famous Czech companies and brands which celebrate success around the globe.
- Duration: 6 days
- Term: year-round
- Languages: Czech, English, German
- Number of participants: 10–45 people
During this 6-day tour, we will take you through a variety of industrial sites. You will visit all four Anchor Points of the ERIH (European Route of Industrial Heritage) in the Czech Republic. You´ll discover how the first lager in the world came into existence - Pilsner Urquell - the brand from which 70% of the world’s beer production (pils, pilsner, pilsener) derives itself. You´ll learn why Škoda is world-renowned for its engineering products – from generators and turbines to trams and trolleybuses – as well as being the Czech Republic’s most famous automobile brand since 1925.
Watch the production of hand-blown and cut Bohemian crystal; walk through transfer pumps at a hydroelectric plant beneath the second highest loose-stone dam in Europe; visit the largest mining and metallurgical area in the Ostrava region; acquaint yourself with the story of the Baťa family – creators of the second largest shoe manufacturer in the world.
Program includes
- 6x accommodation in a double room in a 3 or 4-star hotel (breakfast included; all rooms equipped with shower/bath and toilet)
- 6x two-course lunch at a popular restaurant (two-course meal)
- 6x dinner at a popular restaurant (three-course meal or buffet)
- evening event at a beer brewing school
- tour guide
- price includes the above, plus all entrance fees
Recommendations and restrictions
- the legal age for drinking alcohol in the Czech Republic is 18
- Pilsenjoy reserves the right to change the program, due to availability of certain activities within selected term
- if you wish to extend or alter the program, please do not hesitate to contact us
Reservations
- Reservations for tours must be made at least 1 month in advance
Industrial Tour of West Bohemia
Join us on a 5-day tour in the West Bohemia region of the Czech Republic. You may choose from a variety of historic and contemporary industries, including: book printing, beer brewing, glass blowing, porcelain painting, sparkling wine production, and tram manufacturing.
- Duration: 5 days
- Term: year-round
- Languages: Czech, English, German
- Number of participants: 10–45 people
During this 5-day tour, you will visit well-known Czech industrial companies, learn about global Czech brands which have existed for over one hundred years, and explore unique industrial sites. But you´ll be more than just a tourist - you´ll also get the opportunity to try your hand at production yourself, leaving with unforgettable memories and handmade souvenirs.
Your tour will be based in Pilsen, the metropolis of West Bohemia and one of the Czech Republic’s most important industrial centers since the 19th century. Pilsen is famous for its golden lager - Pilsner Urquell - and its engineering plant - the Škoda factory. But there are many other popular industries in the region to discover! You will taste the Czech Republic’s most popular sparkling wines at Bohemia Sekt; discover the famous spa city, Karlovy Vary, home of Moser Glassworks and Thun Porcelain; visit unique industries in Prague.
Program includes
- 4x accommodation in a double room in a 4-star hotel in the center of Pilsen (buffet-style breakfast included; all rooms equipped with shower/bath and toilet)
- 5x lunch at a popular restaurant (two-course meal)
- 5x dinner at a popular restaurant (three-course meal or buffet)
- evening event at a beer brewing school with unlimited Pilsener beer on tap
- souvenirs – engraved beer mug personalized with your name on it; Pilsner Urquell certification; handmade screen-printed item
- tour guide
- price includes the above, plus all entrance fees
Recommendations and restrictions
- the legal age for drinking alcohol in the Czech Republic is 18
- Pilsenjoy reserves the right to change the program, due to availability of certain activities within selected term
- if you wish to extend or alter the program, please do not hesitate to contact us
Reservations
- Reservations for tours must be made at least 1 month in advance
WE ARE AN INDUSTRIAL ATRACTION
What we offer
- More than thirteen years of experience with industrial tourism in the Czech Republic and abroad
- Knowledge of project management in developing and improving visitor services for businesses
- Help in selecting a successful marketing strategy for bringing the public to you
- Contacts and connections with people active in the field of industrial tourism
- Opportunity to join the European Route of Industrial Heritage (ERIH)
- Individualized service to meet your specific needs
How in particular would this look like
- organizing development workshops with professionals in the field
- SWOT analysis
- a study of your potential to attract visitors and tourists
- tour documents (i.e. texts for guides, visitor guidelines, operation manuals), etc.
- workshops and training for tour guides and staff
- drafting a marketing plan for your facility
- consultation and proposal for selection of tourism infrastructure agency for your facility and continued oversight of infrastructure development project through completion
PLANNING A TRIP
Would you like to learn about the Czech Republic’s industry – past and present? Do you have a club, corporate team, or group of students, friends, or tourists?
We offer non-traditional programs for groups of four people or more, focusing on industrial curiosities, landmarks, and places of interest. Launch out with us in the footsteps of the Industrial Revolution, visiting contemporary manufacturing and production plants and revitalized industrial sites that have been repurposed for other uses.
Our standardized programs range from one-day excursions (particularly in the West Bohemia region) to multi-day tours around the Czech Republic. We will individualize your schedule to meet your specific needs and interests.
WE ARE AN INDUSTRIAL ATRACTION
If you represent an industrial site or business and would like to bring the public to your facility or increase the number of visitors you are presently receiving and improve the quality of your tours and services, Pilsenjoy is here for you! We have vast experience in industrial tourism – planning, marketing, and operating tours.
Pilsenjoy s.r.o. is a travel agency from one of the most industrial cities in the Czech Republic – Pilsen. We are well established in industrial tourism, with over thirteen years of international experience. Our founder and executive director, Tomáš Raboch, is the Czech national representative for ERIH (European Route of Industrial Heritage).
Traveling to industrial sites is increasingly popular these days. While making one’s industrial site, business, or institution available to the public is not an easy task, it offers a wide range of long-term benefits, including the potential of improving sustainable development and having a positive impact on both the sites themselves and also the surrounding region. If you are not already tapping into the potential of industrial tourism, we can help you assess and determine whether opening your facilities to the public would be beneficial for you. For those of you who already receive visitors and run tours, we will aid you in improving your services - either in the preparation phase only or in both the preparation and actualization phases.
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