Private Tour: Cesky Krumlov Day Trip from Prague
Description
Nestled in the horseshoe bend of the Vltava river, the picturesque town is being overseen and guarded by the majestic Krumlov castle, the 2nd biggest castle in Czechia, the jewel of medieval architecture, untouched by the onslaught of modern times. After a 2.5-hour journey from Prague, we will meet the guide and show you the best of this medieval city on a private walking tour including several photo stops. Followed by a public tour of the castle (in winter the interiors are closed, instead we will take you to the castle museum and to the top of the castle tower).
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Itinerary
Český Krumlov Castle is like a fairy tale! It is the 2nd largest castle in the Czech Republic, the writer Karel Čapek said that its tower is the most magnificent of all towers. Inside you can see the oldest working Baroque theatre in the world, a gilded carriage or a stunning ballroom. On Mondays and in winter, the castle interiors are closed, so instead we visit the castle museum (the castle courtyards are accessible all the time).
The counterpart to the castle is the church of St. Vitus. Built in 1309 (since then it has been reconstructed several times), it also served as a burial place for the lords of Krumlov.
Originally 2 separate towns from the 13th century, Latran below the castle and Krumlov on the inner side of the river, were merged into one. The old town has retained its historic character, you will see the beautiful Old Town Square with its beautiful town houses and the plague column, cross the bridge, and get lost in the cobbled streets with medieval picturesque houses.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Your driver will meet you in the lobby of your hotel in Prague. The guide will await you at the parking in Cesky Krumlov. The driver will drive you back to your hotel (or another point of preference) in Prague after the tour.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(5)
This is a perfect day trip from Prague. The drive takes about two hours but the city is worth the visit. The city has a castle and an English speaking tour of this is included and provides a lot of insight into what living in a place like this might have been like. The town has amazing architecture and lots of shops for antiques and souvenirs. The views of the town and river are a spectacular vision of the medieval past. The tour allows for time to have lunch and the guide recommended an outstanding restaurant by the river, although there are many to choose from. A great wussy to get out of the Prague crowds, see the country and learn a lot about the history of Bohemia.
Dear rdwats, Thank you for your great review! I think your description is also very helpful for the other travelers to get an idea about the trip! We hope to see you again! Vit
We had a very nice trip through the rolling southern countryside to see the beautiful castle and town of Cesky Krumlov! It needs to be on the can't miss list for visits to the Czech Republic! The town is beautiful and we had a fantastic lunch at Papa's restaurant on the terraza. Communication with Continental has been excellent on two trips, our driver was phenomenal and took us on a side trip to show us the town square at Cesky Budejovice as well! Our guide at Cesky Krumlov was informative as well.
Dear arthurdawg, Thank you so much for your detailed review. We really appreciate it and will pass your message to everyone concerned. We hope to see you again! Vit
Lovely old architecture and quaint little lanes to explore. Brilliant views from the castle over the snow capped houses in the old town and river. Very easy to walk around on your own, everyone was friendly and helpful. It was a most enjoyable two day stay, would highly recommend a visit.
If you’re only in town for a single day the best way to see this magnificent classic Gothic old world city is to take a walking tour. There a many tour organizations in town but do take a tour of this great city. Be sure to allow yourself at least four hours bring good walking shoes and an excellent camera. You’ll be amazed at the sights particularly of the city itself from the High Point of vantage. It’s magnificent. Enjoy.
<p>The transportation was on time and car very nice. The driver Peter spoke good English and provided water and snacks for us. We wanted to stay and extra 30 min in the town and he accommodated very nicely. There is a separate guide once you get into town. They both collaborated well together. The local guide was very knowledgable and gave us good tid bits of history that we wouldn't have gotten in a tour book. The day was amazing!!! They both made the trip very special!! It was well worth the time to see this town!!</p>
