Kutna Hora & Bone Chapel: Private Day Trip from Prague

Summary

Bone Chapel chills, Kutna Hora’s silver secrets, and a wild bobsleigh run

You’ll stand beneath bone chandeliers in Sedlec Ossuary, wander through Kutna Hora’s medieval heart with a local guide, and race down the country’s longest bobsleigh track if you’re feeling bold. Expect quiet moments inside ancient cathedrals—and maybe a laugh or two as you brake too hard on the curves.

What’s the experience like?

I didn’t expect to start my day in Prague thinking about mortality, but that’s what happens when you step into Sedlec Ossuary. Our guide, Pavel, just let us stand there for a moment—skulls stacked into pyramids, chandeliers made of bones overhead. It was quiet except for the shuffle of shoes and someone whispering in Czech. I caught a whiff of old stone and candle wax. Honestly, I felt weirdly calm after. Maybe it’s the way everything is arranged so carefully—like even death gets some kind of order here.

After that, Kutna Hora felt almost too lively. The town center is all winding lanes and these Gothic buildings that look like they’ve seen centuries come and go (because they have). St. Barbara’s Cathedral really does catch your breath—those flying buttresses are wild up close—and Pavel pointed out little details I’d never have noticed on my own, like miners’ tools carved into the stone. We wandered past the old Italian Court where coins used to be minted; he joked about how silver built this whole place but now you can barely buy an ice cream with a coin.

I didn’t think we’d end up on a bobsleigh track (I mean, who puts that in a medieval town?), but there we were at Klimeška sports ground. The track snakes down three slopes—Pavel said it’s the longest in the country—and I swear my heart was pounding before we even started moving. You control your own speed with this lever thing; I tried to be brave but chickened out halfway down and braked too much (my partner still teases me). The wind in your face smells like grass and metal—nothing like old churches or ossuaries.

Somewhere between bone chandeliers and bobsleds, Kutna Hora got under my skin. Even now, weeks later, I’ll catch myself thinking about those silent statues on the Jesuit terrace or how the light hit the stone fountain at midday. It’s not really one story—it’s a bunch of odd moments stitched together by Pavel’s dry humor and that strange sense you get when history feels close enough to touch.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Kutná Hora historical sites

• Visit Cathedral of St. Barbara
• See Gothic stone fountain on Rejsek Square
• Tour Church of St. James
• Explore Jesuit College and covered bridge
• Visit Church of St. John of Nepomuk
• Discover Italian Court mint
• View Stone House Gothic monument
• Visit Cathedral of Our Lady in Sedlec
• See Sedlec Ossuary bone chapel
• Explore Ossuary underground chapel

Top questions

How long is the drive from Prague to Kutna Hora?

It takes about 1 hour by car from Prague to Kutna Hora.

Is hotel pickup included for this private day trip?

Yes, hotel pickup and drop-off are included in Prague.

Can children ride on the Kutna Hora bobsleigh track?

Yes, parents can ride with their children on two-seat bobsleds.

What is special about Sedlec Ossuary?

Sedlec Ossuary contains artistic arrangements of bones from around 40,000 people.

Are entry fees included in this tour?

The tour includes entry to main attractions as part of its package.

Is lunch provided during the tour?

No lunch is provided; bottled water is included though.

How fast can you go on the bobsleigh track?

You can reach speeds up to 58 km/h if you don’t brake much.

Is there a dress code for visiting churches?

The dress code is smart/casual for church visits.

Do I need to be fit for this day trip?

A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended for walking and activities.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup and drop-off from Prague, bottled water along the way (which came in handy after all those steps), an air-conditioned vehicle for comfort between stops, plus a professional local guide who knows all those odd stories behind every corner—even if you forget half of them by dinner time.