Secrets of Cesky Krumlov

We begin with a stroll through the castle’s magnificent gardens. Discover which modern building at the garden’s centre places Český Krumlov’s UNESCO status at risk, and enjoy the postcard vistas that inspire painters and photographers worldwide.

Prepare for total immersion in the life of the second-largest castle complex in the Czech Republic. Walk through all five courtyards Hear the legend of the bear moat and meet the live “guardians of the castle” Unlock the secrets of the 17th-century Baroque theatre, an engineering marvel of Europe Visit the finest viewing terraces overlooking the town’s rooftops and the loops of the Vltava

Wander cobbled lanes steeped in 16th-century ambience, admire superb Renaissance façades and hear the city’s most shocking, tragic tale—about the barber’s daughter Markéta and her mad lover Don Julius, son of the Austrian emperor.

Step inside the town’s principal Gothic church. Learn why noble families once buried their hearts here apart from their bodies, and study the unique interior where Gothic meets Baroque.

Climb to one of the Czech Republic’s most picturesque lookouts. Your guide recounts the story of Český Krumlov from its founding to today and explains how the town’s name is tied to the river bend and the legend of the “crooked meadow.”