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Private Tour to Český Krumlov

Saint Vitus Church in Český Krumlov
Saint Vitus Church in Český Krumlov

The Route

Itinerary

Starting in the morning

You will be picked up from your Danube cruise ship landing stage when you are on a Danube river cruise or from your hotel accommodation Dürnstein in the Wachau valley and taken to Český Krumlov by car.

Budweiser Gate in Český Krumlov

Budweiser Gate in Cesky Krumlov
Budweiser Gate in Cesky Krumlov

We enter Český Krumlov from the north through the Budweiser Gate, the last of nine city gates still standing, and walk along Latrán Street through the historic district where, over the centuries, castle servants, artisans, merchants, and artists—who were responsible for the smooth operation of the castle above—lived.

Český Krumlov Castle

Český Krumlov Castle above
Český Krumlov Castle above

Český Krumlov Castle evolved from a fortress built around 1240 by the Witigons, which was situated above a ford on a long, high rocky outcrop flanked by the Vltava River to the south and the Polečnice River to the north.

The seven-hectare castle grounds feature five courtyards and the castle garden. Throughout the complex, valuable Renaissance and Baroque rooms and halls such as the Masquerade Hall have been preserved.

Masquerade Hall

Masquerade Hall of the Rosenberg's in Český Krumlov Castle
Masquerade Hall of the Rosenberg's in Český Krumlov Castle

The Masquerade Hall of the Rosenberg’s in Český Krumlov Castle is a magnificent baroque dance hall from 1748 where 135 life-sized painted characters indulge in playful carnival entertainment. All characters are sculpted, casting their own shadow, conversing, and appear as they were leaning out of the wall.

Tour Details

Duration: approximately 8 – 10 hours

Pick up time: 07:30 am

Scenic drive to Český Krumlov

In Český Krumlov guided walk from Budweiser Gate to the Castle

Visit of the Castle with tour of the Castle

Guided strawl in the Castle Garden

Guided walk down from the Castle to the Moldova river

Lunch in a restaurant on the Moldova river

After lunch guide city walk to Saint Vitus church

Free time

Departure from Český Krumlov at 15:00

Drop of time: approximately 17:30 to 18:00 pm

  • The private tour to Český Krumlov for 2 travelers is € 4.125,00.

  • Pick up and drop-off from your your Danube cruise ship landing stage in the Wachau Valley in Melk, Krems or Dürnstein, or from your hotel accomodation in the Wachau Valley
  • Private transportation by car to Český Krumlov and return to the original departure point
  • Tour of Český Krumlov with local guide
  • Guided tour of Český Krumlov Castle and castle gardens
  • Lunch in a restaurant on the Moldova river
  • Free time to explore Český Krumlov
  • Booking is done by phone +43 680 301 7720, whatsapp or email office@radler-rast.com.
  • Bookings are confirmed after a 600 € deposit has been transferred to our PayPal business account using the link PayPal.Me/radlerrast.
    The balance is due at the end of the tour and can be paid in cash or by card.
  • This tour is a private tour for 2 travelers.
  • 2 people per booking is required.
  • Minimum age is 16 years.
  • Exact pick up times will be agreed when booking.
  • Most travelers can participate.

Booking request

  • Up to 15 days before: 20% of the price

    14 to 6 days before: 50% of the price

    5 to 1 day before: 90% of the price

    No-show: 100% of the price

    .

Castle Gardens in Český Krumlov

The Baroque Garden of Český Krumlov Castle
The Baroque Garden of Český Krumlov Castle

The Baroque Garden of Český Krumlov Castle stretching over an area of about 150 x 750 metres on a hill adjacent to the complex of the castle buildings was founded in the 17th century.

The terrain of the park rises in a southwesterly direction through the terraces, the lower parterre and upper park towards the far end of the park where it gradually passes into open country.

Český Krumlov Town

Český Krumlov Baroque and Renaissance Houses
Český Krumlov Baroque and Renaissance Houses

Český Krumlov is a small central European medieval town whose architectural heritage has remained intact over more than five centuries. Český Krumlov a centre of a large estate owned by powerful noble families was founded in the Middle Ages and underwent Renaissance and Baroque transformations. 

Český Krumlov Streets

Historic Facade of a Middle Class House in Český Krumlov
Historic Facade of a Middle Class House in Český Krumlov

Český Krumlov has retained it’s typical planned medieval street layout, as well as many historic buildings with their decoration of Renaissance and Baroque facades, vaulted spaces, as well as original layouts and interiors.

Fortified Round Tower of Český Krumlov Castle

Round 11.6 Meter Bergfrit, Defence Tower, at Český Krumlov Castle
Round 11.6 Meter Bergfrit, Defence Tower, at Český Krumlov Castle

A huge round fortified six-storied tower, 11.2 m in diameter is situated on a narrow rocky promontory towering above Latrán and the Vltava River with the lower part much wider and separated from the upper one by the cornice dating from the first half of the 13th century.

Moldova River in Český Krumlov

View of the Vltava River in Český Krumlov from the Terrace of the Hotel Rose
View of the Vltava River in Český Krumlov from the Terrace of the Hotel Rose

The Vltava, the longest river in the Czech Republic commonly referred to as the “Czech national river” runs on it’s way north through Český Krumlov, České Budějovice, and Prague. In Český Krumlov the Vltava makes a loop around the historic center at the foot of the castle rock.

Not wheelchair accessible.

  • If you have any questions about this private tour just call +43 680 301 7720 or whatsapp.

Tour Details

Duration: approximately 8 – 10 hours

Pick up time: 07:30 am

Scenic drive to Český Krumlov

In Český Krumlov guided walk from Budweiser Gate to the Castle

Visit of the Castle with tour of the Castle

Guided strawl in the Castle Garden

Guided walk down from the Castle to the Moldova river

Lunch in a restaurant on the Moldova river

After lunch guide city walk to Saint Vitus church

Free time

Departure from Český Krumlov at 15:00

Drop of time: approximately 17:30 to 18:00 pm

  • The private tour to Český Krumlov for 2 travelers is € 4.125,00.

  • Pick up and drop-off from your your Danube cruise ship landing stage in the Wachau Valley in Melk, Krems or Dürnstein, or from your hotel accomodation in the Wachau Valley
  • Private transportation by car to Český Krumlov and return to the original departure point
  • Tour of Český Krumlov with local guide
  • Guided tour of Český Krumlov Castle and castle gardens
  • Lunch in a restaurant on the Moldova river
  • Free time to explore Český Krumlov
  • Booking is done by phone +43 680 301 7720, whatsapp or email office@radler-rast.com.
  • Bookings are confirmed after a 600 € deposit has been transferred to our PayPal business account using the link PayPal.Me/radlerrast.
    The balance is due at the end of the tour and can be paid in cash or by card.
  • This tour is a private tour for 2 travelers.
  • 2 people per booking is required.
  • Minimum age is 16 years.
  • Exact pick up times will be agreed when booking.
  • Most travelers can participate.

Booking request

  • Up to 15 days before: 20% of the price

    14 to 6 days before: 50% of the price

    5 to 1 day before: 90% of the price

    No-show: 100% of the price

    .