Český Krumlov Day Trip from Prague: Castle & Medieval Town

Walk the castle courtyards, then wander the medieval streets on your own time.

You're picked up at your Prague hotel and driven 175 km to Český Krumlov, where you walk through a five-courtyard castle with a guide, stop for lunch at a medieval restaurant, then have free time to explore the Old Town on your own. The whole day (drive, castle, town, return) is organized. You just show up and follow along, or wander off on your own once you're there.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full day tour to Cesky Krumlov

• Pick up in Prague city centre
• Drive 2 hours to Cesky Krumlov
• Park at main car park
• Climb hill to castle
• Tour all 5 castle courtyards
• Walk down to river and cross bridge
• Lunch in medieval restaurant
• Free time to explore Old Town
• Meet at car park
• Drive back to Prague

The experience

A van picks you up at your Prague hotel in the city centre at a time you agree on beforehand. The drive to Český Krumlov takes about 2 hours: 175 kilometers through Czech countryside, the kind of landscape that rolls without drama but holds your attention anyway. You can sit back. There's no navigation to do, no rental car to manage, no guessing whether you're on the right road. The van holds a maximum of 8 people, so it stays small enough that you're not on a coach with forty others.

Once you arrive, Filip, the guide, takes over. You walk up a short hill to Český Krumlov Castle, the second largest castle complex in the country, and he walks you through all five courtyards: each one opens onto the next, and he tells you the stories that go with them. You're not going inside the buildings themselves, just moving through the courtyards and the passages, stopping at the spots where the light hits right and the whole town spreads out below you. He points out where to stand for photographs. After the castle, you come down toward the river, cross a bridge, and there's a medieval restaurant where you can have lunch if you want. Or you can skip it and eat somewhere else in town. That's up to you.

Then you have free time to walk the Old Town on your own. The Vltava River cuts the town in half, castle on one side, the old streets and squares on the other. You've got a couple of hours to wander, look in the shops, sit somewhere with a coffee, or just stand in one of the narrow lanes and let the place settle. Filip gives you recommendations before you go, tells you what's worth seeing and where the better shops are if that matters to you. When the afternoon is done, you meet back at the car park and drive the 2 hours back to Prague, arriving in the evening.

What’s included

• Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off in central Prague, transportation in an air-conditioned van, a guided walking tour through all five castle courtyards with Filip, and free time to explore the Old Town.
• A medieval restaurant is available for lunch if you choose to eat there, though you're welcome to have lunch elsewhere in town.
• The guide provides recommendations for shops and sights before your free time begins.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Under 13: can't be booked

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcome

Operated by Bohemian Walks

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Český Krumlov without arranging transport, navigating the drive yourself, or timing the castle visit: the pickup, route, and guide handle all three, which is what makes a full day trip possible from Prague without the logistics.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the drive from Prague to Český Krumlov?

About 2 hours. Český Krumlov is 175 kilometers away.

Do you go inside the castle buildings?

No. You walk through all five courtyards and the passages between them, but you don't enter the interior rooms.

Is lunch included?

There's a medieval restaurant near the castle where you can eat, but it's optional. You can have lunch there or go somewhere else in town during your free time.

How much free time do you get in the Old Town?

A couple of hours to explore on your own after the castle and lunch.

What's the maximum group size?

8 people per van.

Is hotel pickup included?

Yes, pickup and drop-off at your Prague hotel in the city centre are included.

How much walking is involved?

Around 4 kilometers total in Český Krumlov, including the castle courtyards and the Old Town. The walk up to the castle is short.

Is the vehicle air-conditioned?

Yes.