Our tour guide, Filip, picked us up at our hotel and took us to the castle. To begin our trip, he provided us with water and tradition Czech snacks, which we all thought was a nice and unexpected touch. After driving us to the castle parking platz, he went to grab a new water for each of us (also unexpected), and we all discussed that we’d individually recognized how safe he drove! We were thankful that he was intentional and careful as he drove and did not seem impatient or rushed. He walked with us through the village up to the castle (it’s quite a hike as non-residents are not allowed to use the main road) and shared interesting tidbits about the area and castle. He was easy to talk to and built a rapport with us quickly. The castle itself was lovely and the history was rich and interesting. Filip waited for us to finish our tour and sat with our elderly mother who was unable to navigate the castle tour. He ensured that she was ok and helped her enjoy her time despite waiting for us to finish the actual tour. He then guided us back through the village. On the way down to the parking platz we stopped (at his recommendation) at a local kolache shop (made fresh on-site) —which was super cool. Lastly, before taking us back into Prague, we stopped at a traditional Czech restaurant in a small village close to the castle. The food was delicious…like seriously delicious and we’d never have had the opportunity to enjoy such an experience without his input, recommendation and flexibility. We treated him to lunch for taking extra time with us and he really ensured we had an unforgettable experience!
Thank you for the heartfelt review! I’m thrilled you had a safe, relaxed, and memorable day—it was a pleasure guiding your group. Wishing you wonderful travels, and I’d be honored to show you around again. —Filip
