Ruckl Crystal Glass Factory Tour in Nizbor
Ruckl Crystal Glass Factory Tour in Nizbor. Tour one of Czech most famous glass factories on this one day excursion from Prague to Nizbor for the Ruckl Crystal Glass Factory.
Highlights
• Travel to the Czech Town of Nizbor
• Tour Rueckl Crystal Glass Factory
• Learn about Czech Glassmaking
• Discounts on Glass Products
• Prague Hotel Pick-up
Ruckl Crystal Glass Factory Tour in Nizbor
Today learn about one of the Czech Republic’s most valued products, glass, on this one day excursion from Prague. In less than one hour, you will travel from Prague to one of the most famous Czech glass factories. It is located in Nizbor on the Berounka River and is connected to a 300-year-long tradition of glass making.
The Rückl Crystal glassworks in Nižbor manufactures an extensive range of cut 24% leaded crystal in a wide variety of decorations from the simple to extremely complex and laborious decorations with gilt, hand painting and sandblasting. The company was chosen for the production and supply of official state gifts due to the very high quality of its products and services.
On this tour, you will learn about all stages of glass production including glass-blowing, painting, crackling and cutting. You’ll also learn about the whole history and contemporary period of glass production in Bohemia. At the end of the tour you can visit the company store, which is on the grounds of the glassworks.
Make the most of your time in the Czech Republic by taking advantage of this 10-hour private guided day trip from Prague to the magnificent Nibor Palace, the enchanting Kivoklát Castle, and the charming town of Lány. Learn how legendary Czech crystal is made, savor a hearty Czech lunch (which is included in the price), and explore a museum dedicated to racing automobiles on this tour.
- Enjoy a private guided tour from Prague to Palace Nižbor including an exhibition of Celtic culture
- Explore the castle at Křivoklát and visit the gardens, Chateau Lány and the museum of racing cars in Lány
- Receive insights from a knowledgeable local guide
- Savor a delicious traditional lunch in an historic ambiance and choose from an extensive menu of grilled meats, served with beer
- Visit a glassworks factory to learn the process of making decorative crystal glass
You will be taken on a 10-hour full-day tour of Bohemia, beginning with a 45-minute drive from Prague to Nibor Palace, which was built in second half of the 13th century and restored after being abandoned for many years. Explore an exhibition on Celtic culture before visiting a glassworks factory to learn about the process of making decorative crystal glass.
After leaving the factory, you can browse the gift shop and purchase some of the items on display. Stop in for a delicious lunch in the historic setting of the Keltovna Restaurant, where you can choose from an extensive menu of grilled meats, all of which are served with a Gambrinus beer.
Continue on to one of the oldest castles of the Bohemian kings before continuing on to Chateau Lány, founded in 1392 and home to a vast game reserve where breeding game such as deer, fallow-deer, and mouflon can be found in their natural habitat (wild sheep).
In the final stop of your tour, you will visit a racing car museum, where you will see more than 100 cars ranging from 1914 to the high-speed cars driven by Tomas Enge, a Czech driver who has competed in Formula One and the American IndyCar Series. Bring your tour to a close by returning to your centrally located hotel in Prague.
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