Prague to Mauthausen & Český Krumlov: Private Day Trip

One Day, Two Histories: Mauthausen & a 16th-Century Town

You travel by private vehicle with a dedicated guide from Prague to Mauthausen concentration camp in Austria, where entry and interpretation are included; then return through Český Krumlov, a preserved medieval town with a castle overlooking the river. The full day is planned around your schedule, with no group departures or fixed group size—just you, the guide, and the two places.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Mauthausen and Cesky Krumlov

• Depart from Prague
• Visit Mauthausen Concentration Camp
• Explore Cesky Krumlov Castle
• Walk through Cesky Krumlov historical town
• Return to Prague

The Experience

What do you do when a single day needs to hold both the weight of history and the beauty of a place that time forgot? That's the shape of this trip from Prague—you're not choosing between the two, you're moving through them in sequence, and the contrast is what stays with you. The morning takes you to Mauthausen, the concentration camp in Austria just across the Czech border, where the private guide walks you through the grounds and the stories of the people who were held there. It's heavy, necessary work. Then, on the way back to Prague, you stop in Český Krumlov, a medieval town with a castle that rises above the Vltava River and streets that look almost unchanged since the 1500s.

The drive to Mauthausen takes about two hours from Prague. Your private guide meets you, and you move through the camp at a pace that lets the place speak—not rushed, not lingering longer than you can hold. The entrance fee is included, which saves the logistics of figuring it out on arrival. Mauthausen was one of the largest concentration camps, and many prominent Czech people passed through it; the guide knows the specific histories and can answer the questions that come up as you walk. After that, the mood shifts. Český Krumlov appears suddenly as you round a bend—the castle first, then the town spilling down the hillside, the river making a loop around it all.

You get time to walk through the historical square and the narrow lanes, to see the castle from the outside (entry to the interior is not included, but the exterior and the town itself are the real draw). The buildings are genuinely old—not restored into theme-park brightness, but lived-in and real. A private vehicle and driver mean you don't navigate the route yourself or worry about timing the return to Prague; the guide handles the pacing. The whole day is structured around a single vehicle and one guide, so there's no group waiting, no schedule that doesn't fit your questions or your pace through either place.

What’s included

• Private guide throughout the day.
• private vehicle transportation from Prague to Mauthausen and Český Krumlov and back.
• entrance fee to Mauthausen concentration camp.
• time to explore the medieval town of Český Krumlov and view the castle from outside.

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats available

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to visit both Mauthausen and Český Krumlov in a single day without arranging separate transport, timing the connections yourself, or joining a group—the private vehicle and guide handle the logistics and pacing, leaving you to focus on the two places.

Top questions

How long is the full day trip?

The itinerary spans a full day. The drive to Mauthausen is roughly two hours; time at the camp varies depending on your pace and questions, typically two to three hours; then the return journey includes a stop in Český Krumlov before heading back to Prague.

Is entry to Mauthausen included?

Yes, the entrance fee to Mauthausen concentration camp is included in the tour price.

Can I visit inside Český Krumlov Castle?

The tour includes time to explore the medieval town and see the castle from outside. Interior castle entry is not included but can sometimes be arranged separately depending on opening hours and your guide.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The transportation is wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces at both Mauthausen and Český Krumlov are accessible. Strollers and specialized infant seats are also available if needed.

Can I bring young children or infants?

Yes. Infants and small children can travel in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available in the vehicle. The pace of the day can be adjusted to suit families with children.

What language is the guide in?

The guide conducts the tour in English. If you need a different language, contact the tour operator to confirm availability.

What if I want to spend more time in one location?

Because it's a private tour, the timing is flexible. You can discuss your preferences with the guide, and adjustments can often be made within the day's framework.

Do I need to arrange my own hotel pickup?

Private transportation is included, which typically means hotel or central location pickup in Prague. Confirm the exact pickup point and time when you book.