Taste of Prague

Taste of Prague was started in 2011 by a group of friends from Prague who wanted to show visitors how locals really eat and drink. It has grown into one of the best-known food tour companies in the city, and its team of local food lovers still runs the tours. The company's motto, small groups, big flavours, real stories, sums up the approach: this is less about ticking off famous dishes and more about meeting the people behind Prague's food scene.

The main offer is the Prague Foodie Tour, a small-group walking tour that visits a series of restaurants, bakeries, bars and producers, with tastings at each stop. The focus is on real stories as much as flavours, so the tour doubles as an introduction to how Prague eats today. The guides explain the history behind the food and give plenty of recommendations for the rest of your stay, which many guests find as useful as the tour itself. Because the stops are chosen by the team and change over time, the tour also tends to include places that most visitors would not find on their own.

For couples, families, groups of friends and company teams, the company also runs private food tours, with the price set on request. Wine lovers can join wine tours in Moravia, the country's main wine region in the south-east. Taste of Prague also sells a digital Prague Foodie Map, a guide to the team's favourite places, and offers travel consultancy for visitors planning a trip around Prague and the wider Czech Republic. The team later opened its own bistro, which is linked from the website.

The Foodie Tour suits first-time visitors who want an introduction to Czech food culture early in their trip, as well as returning visitors who want to discover new places. Come hungry, as the tastings add up to a full meal, and let the company know about allergies or dietary requirements when you book. Comfortable shoes are a good idea, as the tour involves walking between stops.

Tours are booked through the company's website, which also provides the meeting point and timings after booking. Popular dates sell out, particularly in summer and in December, so reserve well ahead.