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Skip the crowded Prague markets and discover how Czechs celebrate Christmas in South Bohemia. Enjoy a three-course seasonal lunch at Sůl a řepa, a MICHELIN Guide restaurant in Strakonice – the town of bagpipes and the legend of Švanda the bagpiper. Walk through the private apartments of fairytale Hluboká Castle on its winter route, and end the day at the České Budějovice Christmas market, on one of the largest squares in the country, with mulled wine in hand. On the way, your guide shares the stories behind Czech Christmas – Ježíšek, St Nicholas and the golden piglet. Small group, no rushing, no tourist traps.
- Approx. 9 AM – 7 PM, pickup at your Prague accommodation
- Small group, max. 8 guests
- Three-course seasonal lunch with a drink
- Hluboká Castle entry, winter route
- Taste vánočka (Christmas bread) and homemade Christmas cookies
- Cut an apple to see your luck for the new year
- Hand-decorated gingerbread to take home
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is from your accommodation in Prague (hotel, apartment or Airbnb) within approx. 5 km of the city centre. Pickup starts at 8:30 AM – we will confirm your exact pickup time the day before the tour via message or WhatsApp. Please be ready in front of your building. If your accommodation is in a pedestrian zone, we will arrange the nearest meeting point accessible by car. At the end of the day, we will drop you off at the same place.
Itinerary
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Our first stop is Strakonice, the Czech town of bagpipes, famous for the legend of Švanda the bagpiper. Here you'll enjoy a three-course seasonal lunch with a drink at Sůl a řepa, a restaurant recommended in the MICHELIN Guide, known for its modern take on Czech cuisine and local ingredients. During lunch, you'll try an old Czech Christmas custom: cutting an apple crosswise to see what the new year will bring. A star inside means health and happiness!
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Hluboka Nad Vltavou Castle
In the afternoon, we continue to Hluboká Castle, one of the most beautiful castles in the Czech Republic. This white neo-Gothic fairytale castle was modelled on Windsor Castle. You'll take the special winter tour through the private apartments of its last owners, the Schwarzenberg family, and then enjoy a short walk around the castle grounds, especially magical when covered in snow.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Ceske Budejovice
We end the day at the Christmas market in České Budějovice, set on Přemysl Otakar II Square – one of the largest town squares in Central Europe, with the baroque Samson Fountain in its centre. Stroll among the wooden stalls, warm up with a cup of mulled wine, watch the skaters on the ice rink and enjoy the view from the Ferris wheel. You'll have free time to shop for Christmas gifts, handmade decorations and local treats before we head back to Prague.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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