Český Krumlov Day Trips from Prague

Český Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage town in a horseshoe bend of the Vltava, lies about 2.5 to 3 hours from Prague each way. For this castle town we have 5 day trips leaving Prague. Český Krumlov outings here carry more than 4,301 reviews between them, averaging 4.6 out of 5.

Lengths among the trips we describe go from 10 to 11 hours; the 10-hour mark recurs most. Taken over the whole Český Krumlov listing, outings span 6 to 11 hours.

Guided day out to the castle town

A guided Český Krumlov day trip is a day out from Prague led by a guide. One we feature takes around 10 hours, travelling by minibus or bus with an English-speaking guide. Its average from travellers is 4.6 on a five-point scale.

Castle history fills the highlights of several Český Krumlov trips we cover. An 11-hour option pairs a sightseeing tour of the town with a ticket to the Kingdom of Railways in Prague, usable any time after the tour, and its highlights invite you to "Visit medieval Český Krumlov in South Bohemia", as its listing puts it. It earns 4.6 of a possible 5.

Road travel from Prague comes up on more than one day we list. A 10-hour trip promises a comfortable drive in an air-conditioned bus and covers the powerful Rožmberk family; the rare 18th-century Baroque castle theatre sits among its highlights. Reviewers place it at 4.4 out of 5.

Spanish speakers have options among the Český Krumlov trips here. A further 10-hour day keeps a guide in Spanish throughout the excursion and runs on private transport, with English offered too; cobblestone streets full of history and the majestic castle head its highlights.

The Český Krumlov trips we describe share one format, a guided outing from Prague; they differ in length, languages and extras. Of the tours shown here, "Cesky Krumlov Day Trip" has gathered the most feedback: more than 2,297 reviews, with a rating of 4.6 out of 5.

Table data is indicative and comes from the GuruWalk catalogue. Each activity's current details, including availability, are the ones shown on its listing when you book.

Český Krumlov Castle through the seasons

Above the town, the castle complex is the second-largest in the country, with the Cloak Bridge and a painted tower. "Castle entry included during the summer season", a 10-hour trip notes, which also lists lunch in winter.

Coach stop or train station in Český Krumlov

Direct coaches pull in close to the historic centre of Český Krumlov; from the train station, reaching the old town means a steep 20-minute walk.