Kutná Hora & Sedlec Ossuary Day Trip from Prague

Medieval Kutná Hora & the Bone Chapel: A 7-Hour Journey from Prague

You travel by train from Prague to the medieval town of Kutná Hora, tour the Sedlec Ossuary bone chapel with a guide, spend time inside St. Barbara's Cathedral, and learn about the town's silver-mining past. Transport, entry fees, and a guide are included. The full day takes seven hours, with a 20-minute food break before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Kutná Hora and Sedlec Ossuary

• Walk through Prague Old Town
• Pass Powder Tower and Czech National Bank
• Pass Synagogue on the way
• Break for food and drinks
• Travel by train to Kutná Hora
• Pass views of the Cathedral
• Visit Sedlec Ossuary bone chapel
• Enter and explore Kutná Hora Cathedral
• Pass historical sites with guide
• Visit Italian Court with guide
• See exterior of St. Barbara's Church
• Return to Prague by train

Stops and time spent at each 4 stops

1. Prague Old Town Square passing by
2. Powder Tower passing by
3. Sedlec Ossuary Entry included 20m
4. Kutná Hora Entry included 20m

What’s included

• Your day includes round-trip train and public transportation from Prague to Kutná Hora, entry fees to the Sedlec Ossuary and St.
• Barbara's Cathedral, a guided walk through the medieval town, and a 20-minute break for food and drinks before the train departs.
• A professional guide leads the group throughout the seven hours.

Times

• Saturday 11:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 30 2 private ›

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts. 2 with pickup ›

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Ages Adult (6 to 80 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Pets welcome Public transport nearby Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The walk through Prague Old Town Square happens first, before you even reach the train station. Your guide leads you past the Powder Tower and along the route toward the platform, pointing out the Czech National Bank and a synagogue as you go. There's a 20-minute break to grab food or coffee before the train departs: worth doing, because once you're on the rails heading east, the next stop is Kutná Hora itself, a town that got rich on silver mining in the medieval Bohemian era and never quite let that history go.

The Sedlec Ossuary is the thing most people come for, and it's genuinely unlike anything else. You'll go inside the bone chapel with your guide, moving through both the upper and lower levels where human skulls and bones are arranged into patterns across the walls, not as a gimmick, but as a real historical artifact from centuries of plague burials. After that, you head into St. Barbara's Cathedral, one of the finest Gothic churches in eastern Europe. Your guide talks for about ten minutes, then you get ten minutes to walk around on your own and take in the scale of it. The cathedral exterior is striking enough that you'll see it from multiple angles as you move through town.

The guide explains the history of the Italian court and walks you past other landmarks: the town square, older buildings, the layers of what made Kutná Hora matter. It's not a rushed pace, but it's not lingering either. Seven hours total means you're moving steadily. The train ride back to Prague gives you time to sit with what you've seen. Round-trip transport by train and public transit is handled, entry fees are covered except for the Church of Saint James, and the whole thing is built around small groups, which means you're not herding through with fifty other people.

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 do I get to Kutná Hora from Prague?

Round-trip train and public transportation are included. You walk through Prague Old Town to the station, take a 20-minute break for food, then travel by train to Kutná Hora.

What is the Sedlec Ossuary?

A bone chapel where human skulls and bones decorate the walls. You visit both the upper and lower levels with your guide as part of the tour.

Is entry to St. Barbara's Cathedral included?

Yes. Entry to the cathedral is included. The Church of Saint James is not included if you choose to visit it separately.

How long is the tour?

Seven hours total, including the train journey, walking in Kutná Hora, and time inside the main attractions.

Can I bring children or infants?

Yes. Infants can ride in a pram or stroller, and must sit on an adult's lap during the train journey. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

What if the tour is cancelled?

Minimum passenger numbers apply. If the tour doesn't meet the minimum after confirmation, you'll be offered an alternative date or a full refund.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are permitted on the tour.

Is this tour suitable for people with limited fitness?

Yes, it's suitable for all physical fitness levels. The pace is steady but not strenuous.