This is an easy and comfy way to get from Vienna to Prague!…read more We took the Student Agency bus and stayed a few days in Prague before returning to Vienna the same way. It was a very comfortable way to get from one location to the other, with nice seats, entertainment available, and several snack choices along the way. The views on the journey can be quite beautiful too, which you would miss if you took the short plane ride from Vienna to Prague. There are large picture windows at each seat so you can get a good view of the mustard seed fields and landscapes along the way. If you prefer to see the route along the way, and have a mid-morning/afternoon to spare in your travels (we boarded in Vienna at 9am and arrived in Prague at 2pm), then I definitely recommend this service as a very low-cost alternative to flying!

customer service showed no compromises or goodwill for an obvious mistake I immediately explained…read moreto them. very disappointing.

My spouse & I recently attended both the MotoGP Sachsenring & Brno trips this year. The Sachsenring…read moreexperience was wonderful - loved the entire experience and especially the two guides, Alexi & Chris - 5-stars for our experience with them. Both put our needs first and would check in to see if we needed anything and to ask for feedback - it was very much appreciated. The Brno experience was different. Our guide was the owner, Gordon, and we will not attend another trip due to our time with him. I think Gordon has forgotten that the attendees are paying customers and we aren't there to experience our trip WITH HIM. Also, while we were waiting for a person after the race on the bus, my spouse & I heard him say to his wife, "she will be slow - have you seen her? She's a bit chunky" - speaking of a female on the trip. I thought it was very inappropriate and disrespectful of him to say that about anyone, let alone a paying customer. Gordon also made frequent references to how much money the group was costing him at various events - like the charity dinner (open beer tap) and the brew house dinner (all you can drink). Customers are being charged a hefty premium for these events, which I don't mind paying, but I don't need to hear snide, or what he thinks is a funny comment. I think Gordon should remain behind the scenes, as we will never go back and run the risk of having to attend an event with him. He's rude, condescending, and unprofessional - not the experience I want to have when I paid over $10k for these events. You need to have employees like Alexi & Chris take care of the guest interactions.

Used this group for 14 years always love the experience. been To Phillip island ( yearly) and over…read morethe years travel with them to Brno Austria Catalunya Mugello Thailand and Sepang with this group definitely worth it

We utilized Student Agency for a trip from Vienna to Prague, on a Regiojet bus - and it was a…read moresimple and comfortable way to make the journey! It had a very comfy and nice seats, entertainment available on the seat back screens, and several snack and drink choices along the way. The views on the journey can be quite beautiful too, which you would miss if you took the short plane ride from Vienna to Prague. There are large picture windows at each seat so you can get a good view of the gorgeous fields and landscapes along the way. The trip didn't take too long. We boarded in Vienna at 9am and arrived in Prague at 2pm. While that may seem a lot longer than a short regional flight, we actually enjoyed one lazy day of relaxing between locations and this was the perfect way to do it. If you have a fear of flying or prefer to see the route along the way, and have a mid-morning/afternoon to spare in your travels, then I definitely recommend this service as a very low-cost alternative to flying!

For a cheap bus line with rides around Europe I was pretty impressed with Student Agency. Of…read morecourse, you could possibly chock that up to the fact I had a horrible experience on Orange Ways. But I did ride Student Agency first and I liked it without considering Orange Ways. We got on last which landed us in possibly the worst seats on the bus - right behind the driver. A bit cramped up there and honestly a little freaky - avoid at all costs! Otherwise, the bus was kept at a cozy temperature. (I was able to snuggle with my girlfriend without getting overheated and flying into a fit of hot rage.) The seats were comfortable and soft. And the bus was staffed with two male drivers and a female attendant. Basically like a flight attendant. She came around offering food and beverage for sale (sorry, nothing free!). And each seat was equipped with its own TV/entertainment screen. We didn't bother though as this was a night bus to Prague from Mannheim and we needed to at least attempt sleep.

Date of tour: June 3, 2024…read more Not sure how it took me so long to do this review, it was probably the highlight of our time in Prague and the gold standard for food tours! First, our guide: Klara was a fabulous and fascinating tour guide (even if she did throw shade at one of my favorite stores, Primark!), her mix of North American knowledge compliments her Czech sensibilities. She did a great job of introducing the groups and laying the groundwork for us. Here was our tour: 1. We started with Pilsner Urquell beer (or alternatively the dark Kozel beer), fried cheese with tartare sauce, marinated carp, a selection of sausages with mustard, potato salad, and Prague ham with creamed horseradish at the Lokal pub over at Dlouha 33. There was also some pickled fish and Czech Gothaj salami with onions. While the food here wasn't my favorite, I did try pretty much everything and nothing was too weird or gross for me! 2. We continued to Kantyna at Politickych veznu 5, where we tried the beef tartare, pulled pork, schnitzel made with pork neck and some pickled vegetables. A fantastic stop; even the beef tartare! Also got a kick out of the cool, old-school bottle of Royal Crown (RC) cola from Georgia! 3. We took the subway to the Kro Bistro & Bar at Sokolovská Street in the Karlín district, where we sampled the rotisserie chicken with brown butter and soy sauce, fermented potato pancakes, braised beef with dill sauce and roasted potatoes, and cabbage slaw. The beverages were a light beer from the Vinohradsky Pivovar brewery, a sweet local cider or lemonade. So. So. Good! The beef was so moist and savory, I could have drank the juice it was in! And the fermented potato pancakes looked and tasted like pitas, loved them! 4. Then we took the subway and finished the tour at the Myšák pastry shop at Vodickova 32. We had the buns with warm vanilla custard, "vetrnik": choux pastry with vanilla pastry cream, caramel whipped cream and glaze, and "likerova spicka": biscotti with chocolate mousse, eggnog, and chocolate cover. We also had black coffee. A fascinating mix of items that--while not all amazing--were all interesting. Months later my husband still talks about the vanilla pastry with caramel whipped cream!

Do not recommend! I paid $143 (around 3,000 CZK or approx…read more €135) for what turned out to be the most disappointing and upsetting experience with a food tour company in Prague. Not only did I get food poisoning, but when I contacted them to cancel, they showed absolutely no empathy or understanding. They flat-out refused to issue a refund, citing a confusing and inconsistent cancellation policy. Tripadvisor clearly states that cancellations made 24 hours in advance are eligible for a refund, yet the receipt I received after payment claims you need to cancel 21 days in advance. This bait-and-switch is incredibly dishonest. When I tried to explain my situation, their response was shockingly rude and unprofessional--they even called me "disrespectful" simply for pointing out the scammy nature of their refund policy. For a tour that is by far the most expensive food tour in Prague, their customer service is appalling, and their greed is on full display. I will be disputing the charge with my bank. Avoid this company at all costs--you deserve better. To add insult to injury, when I asked why a refund wasn't possible, they said that "preparations and reservations" are made the night before. Really? Who's going to eat the food I paid for? What exactly are these "reservations," when most restaurants regularly cancel or adjust group bookings? One booking made a day before isn't going to make or break a night. Plus, traditional Czech food is largely preserved or pre-prepared--it's not like they're cooking anything fresh per person. And if the tour booking stays open until it fills, how are you already prepping for me specifically? Their explanation makes no sense. Then they changed their reasoning again and said they couldn't refund me because the tour guide needs to be paid for their time and effort. I get that people need to be compensated, but I never met the guide, never received the service, and canceled as soon as I knew I was sick. If the guide was still paid, that's on the company--not the sick customer. It's just another excuse to keep the money, no matter what. The inconsistency in their responses shows they'll say anything to avoid doing the right thing. Again--go with literally any other food tour in Prague.