Český Krumlov Castle Tour: Five Courtyards & Pralines

Walk five centuries of courtyards, then taste what the castle's chocolatiers make.

A two-hour guided tour of Český Krumlov Castle in Bohemia covers the five main courtyards, the Castle Tower with panoramic views, the Little Castle's rare china and crystal collections, and the French-style Baroque gardens with a revolving theatre stage. The tour includes pralines from the castle's chocolate boutique and a voucher for coffee and pastry at a local café. A professional guide leads in English, German, Czech or Russian.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Český Krumlov Castle and enjoy treats

• Tour the five castle courtyards
• Visit the Castle Tower for views
• See frescoes in third and fourth courtyards
• Explore Golden Hall and Baroque buildings
• Taste handcrafted pralines and marzipan
• Relax in café with coffee and pastries

The experience

The castle complex opens with its five courtyards, each one distinct. The First Courtyard is the largest and most open, often used for events. The Second Courtyard sits at the heart of the complex and holds the Castle Tower, which you climb for views across Český Krumlov and the countryside beyond. The Third and Fourth Courtyards are painted with Renaissance frescoes depicting planets and are home to the Golden Hall, one of the castle's most ornate rooms. The Fifth Courtyard is ringed by Baroque buildings: the Theater Building and the Castle Stables among them.

From the courtyards you move into the Little Castle, where furnished interiors display rare collections of china and crystal glass. The Baroque gardens lie open from April through October and include a revolving theatre auditorium set among sculpted landscapes and fountains. You also cross the Cloak Bridge, decorated with Baroque statues, and stop at the Bear Moat to see the real bears living there. The Castle Tower dungeon rounds out the interior access.

The tour wraps with a tasting of handcrafted pralines (nougat and marzipan made in the castle's chocolate boutique), and a voucher you use at a local café for coffee and a Czech pastry. The guide is a licensed professional who speaks your language and knows the site as a UNESCO heritage landmark.

What’s included

• Guided tour of the five castle courtyards with Renaissance frescoes.
• entrance to the Castle Tower arcade gallery and dungeon.
• visit to the Little Castle with furnished interiors and rare china and crystal collections.
• access to the French-style Baroque gardens with revolving theatre stage (April–October).
• walk across the Cloak Bridge.
• stop at the Bear Moat.
• pralines from the castle chocolate boutique.
• voucher for coffee and Czech pastry at a local café.
• photostop at panoramic view terraces.
• professional licensed guide in English, German, Czech or Russian.
• hotel pickup.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day17 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 17:00

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AgesAdult (17 and older) · Child (6 to 16 years) · Infant (under 6): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German, Czech and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 21 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Lucie Bradacova

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you have a free afternoon and want to move through the castle at a steady pace with a group. The two-hour structure fits between other plans, and the guide handles the history while you focus on the courtyards, the tower views, and the details (the frescoes, the collections, the gardens) that make the castle real.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Czech and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 16 years); Infant (under 6): free.

What are the five courtyards of Český Krumlov Castle like?

The five courtyards each have their own character. The First is the largest and hosts events; the Second holds the Castle Tower and sits at the complex's heart; the Third and Fourth are decorated with Renaissance frescoes and contain the Golden Hall; the Fifth is surrounded by Baroque buildings including the Theater and Stables.

Can I go inside the Castle Tower?

Yes. The tour includes entrance to the top of the Castle Tower arcade gallery, where you get panoramic views of Český Krumlov and the surrounding countryside. You also visit the Castle Tower dungeon.

What's included in the Little Castle visit?

The Little Castle visit covers furnished interiors and rare collections of china and crystal glass, letting you see how the castle's residents lived and what treasures they kept.

When are the Baroque gardens open?

The French-style Baroque gardens are open from April through October. They include sculpted landscapes, fountains, and a revolving theatre auditorium.

What food and drink are part of the tour?

You taste handcrafted pralines (delicate nougat and rich marzipan) made in the castle's chocolate boutique. You also receive a voucher for a local café where you can choose coffee and a Czech pastry like Větrník or Laskonka.