Český Krumlov Wine Tour: Schiele Art & Wine Tasting

Schiele's scandal and Czech wine in a 16th-century brewery

A private, guided wine and art tour in Český Krumlov pairs premium Czech and Moravian wines with a gourmet cheese platter while exploring the Egon Schiele Art Centrum (housed in a sprawling 16th-century former brewery), and local artist studios. The guide connects Schiele's tumultuous life and expulsion from the town to the landscape and artistic legacy surrounding you. Duration is 2 hours. Admission, wine flights, and studio access are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Art exploration and wine tasting

• Visit Egon Schiele Art Centrum
• Learn about Schiele’s life and art
• Explore local artist studios
• Taste Czech and Moravian wines
• Enjoy local cheese platter

The experience

You start at the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, a 16th-century former brewery that now holds the work of the artist who scandalized Český Krumlov. The guide walks you through Schiele's gripping story: his mother's birthplace connection to the town, the "immoral" lifestyle that provoked outrage, the raw and distorted figures that horrified the public, and his eventual expulsion. This is not a quiet gallery walk. It's the tale of an artist whose work and life collided with the conservative town around him, and how that collision shaped what you're seeing on the walls.

From there, you move into private artist studios scattered through the town, tasting premium Czech and Moravian wines, a flight of samples, alongside a gourmet local cheese and snack platter. The guide connects the dots between Schiele's artistic vision and the contemporary work you encounter, showing how the town's artistic legacy continues. The whole experience stays private, designed for small groups and art enthusiasts who want depth rather than a crowded gallery shuffle.

What’s included

• Private guided tour led by an art history expert.
• admission to the Egon Schiele Art Centrum.
• access to private local artist studios.
• a guided wine flight of premium Czech and Moravian samples.
• a gourmet local cheese and snack platter.
• pickup included.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day45 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, German, Czech, Russian and Slovak

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.

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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 in Český Krumlov and want to understand both the art and the artist: the private setting and small-group format mean you'll hear the full story of Schiele's scandal and legacy without the crowds of a public museum visit.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, German, Czech, Russian and Slovak.

What exactly is the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, and why is it in a brewery?

The Egon Schiele Art Centrum occupies a sprawling 16th-century former brewery in Český Krumlov. It houses Schiele's work and tells the story of his time in the town, his mother's birthplace, and the scandal that led to his expulsion, all within the historic brewery building itself.

How much wine do you actually taste on this tour?

You taste a guided wine flight of premium Czech and Moravian samples, paired with a gourmet local cheese and snack platter. The flight is designed to showcase the region's wines without overwhelming the art and gallery experience.

Do I need to book transport to get to the Egon Schiele Art Centrum, or is pickup included?

Pickup is included with your tour. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to make your own way to the starting point.