Český Krumlov: Renaissance Pearl of Southern Bohemia - 11 hour Private Day Trip

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11 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Take a spectacular day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov, passing through the beautiful Southern Bohemia countryside to a fabled town of UNESCO World Heritage sites. With a winding river through its center, Cesky Krumlov offers Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque houses, streets and charming squares, and a lofty Renaissance-era castle tower dominating the skyline. Your historian guide helps you explore while sharing stories of the town’s cast of characters, including the murderous, illegitimate son of Emperor Rudolph II and the expressionist artist, Egon Schiele, who scandalized locals with his unconventional art and lifestyle. On this private tour, we offer you several personal choices. The Castle is a must. But it is up to you (and the time of year) if we schedule visits at the best-preserved Baroque theater in Europe, the Castle interiors, the stunning Baroque Castle Gardens or devote an hour to perusing the Egon Schiele Museum (an unexpected gem of a collection for modern art lovers).

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Professional Driver
In warm weather, we enjoy a riverside lunch at a local restaurant and in colder weather, at an excellent and elegant Renaissance-themed restaurant in a former Jesuit monastery from the 16th century.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).

Itinerary

Duration: 11 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Cesky Krumlov

    Located in the south of the Czech Republic, Český Krumlov is protected by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. It is one of the country’s most attractive places to visit after Prague. Following a 2.5-hour drive through the scenic Bohemian countryside, we walk into the town’s historic center, where the quaint old streets are lined with Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque houses once belonging to wealthy noblemen. We’ll explore the past with stories of the town’s characters from peasants to the insane and murderous illegitimate son of Emperor Rudolph II, who was hidden away in Český Krumlov.

    3 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Cesky Krumlov Castle

    We first take in the ground and tower of the mighty Renaissance Český Krumlov Castle, once the seat of powerful lords, the Roženberks and the Schwarzenbergs. Depending on the date of your visit and interests, we can also arrange a 60-minute guided tour of the Castle interiors filled with a rich collection of paintings, period furniture, Flemish tapestries, historical weapons, and intricate china, glassware, and jewelry. An alternative option is a 60-minute guided tour through one of the only intact Baroque theaters remaining in Europe. Spring through fall, we conclude with a stroll through the formal gardens and courtyards of Český Krumlov Castle.

    1 hour Admission ticket not included
  • 3

    The flamboyant expressionist artist, Egon Schiele, spent a few years in Český Krumlov crafting expressionist masterpieces and scandalizing the locals.Depending on your interest, we’ll help you enjoy the surprising gem of Český Krumlov’s Egon Schiele Museum before we commence our journey back to Prague.

    40 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Culture
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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