Private Bohemian Crystal & Glass Tour with Lunch and Local Beer
Escape the crowds of Prague and immerse yourself in the heart of Bohemia’s glassmaking tradition. Centuries-old craftsmanship meets world-class design.
Nový Bor is a global epicenter of glass art revered by collectors, designers, and film studios alike.
Step inside three exclusive glassmaking studios—two world-renowned glassworks and one artisanal glass cutting atelier.
Watch master at work from just a few feet away. You’re welcome to move freely, take photos, and ask questions.
Visit the Crystal Temple - historic church filled with stunning chandeliers, sacred glass objects, and a glass monstrance gifted to the Pope.
Wander through the Crystal Garden, an enchanting space blending nature and sculpture into a surreal visual experience.
Savor a locally sourced lunch at a craft brewery, including a special beer brewed just for glassmakers.
Guides, Martin and Pavel, are not just experts—they are passionate storytellers. This is not a tour. This is a curated experience.
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Private Bohemian Crystal & Glass Tour with Lunch and Local Beer
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Novy Bor
Take our invitation to the world's best hot shops and glass cutters workshops. The trip is suitable also for seniors or large guys. No longer walking demanded. Visit the workshop of master Jiri Pacinek where the glass sculptures for the Netflix movie Glass Onion were made. In the second half of the 17th century, crystal-clear glass began to be melted on Czech territory, which by its clarity, radiance and hardness was suitable for engraving and grinding. Bohemian crystal became so demanded in the world that in the first half of the 18th century Bohemia became the most important exporter of glass in the world.
Novy Bor
Firstly we invite you to Novotny Glass Studio, a family glassworks in the glass town of Nový Bor, 100 km north from Prague. It is owned by world-renowned glass master Petr Novotný. The most recent productions are mostly replicas of historical glass intended for the American market, but we often produce chandelier parts or various utility glass. The Novotny Glass Museum offers a collection of modern glass art. The exhibition consists mainly of the private collection of a world known glass master and the owner of the museum Petr Novotný. Here you can find works of leading Czech glass designers such as René and Miluše Roubíček, J. Šuhájek, Bořek Šípek. Among the foreign artists we can name D. Chihuly /US/, J. Mongrain /US/ or M. Behrens /Ger/. There’s also a lot of famous trophies and awards.
Novy Bor
Secondly we invite you to Jiri Pacinek. This talented glass artist-craftsman is captivating many glass art collectors and admirers. He started his career when he joined Chribska 1414 Glass Works. Followed by many years of developing his talent in Glass Works Ajeto he was given the chance to work with renowned World Glass Art legends as B. Šípek, R. Roubíček, L. Applebaum, L. Sakalowski and others. Ajeto provided him with an extraordinary opportunity to shape his own individual style, harvesting it in his own Glass Works. Here started with creating large-scale, technically demanding decorative sculptures along with daily use wholesome glass objects, like vases and bowls. Here you also enjoy a Glass garden and breathtaking Crystal Church.
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Lunch
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
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Please wait in the hotel lobby 5 minutes before your pickup time.
