14 Day Trips in Cesky Krumlov and How They Differ

1.Full-Day Trip to Český Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,172 reviews · 11 hours · from $90Our pick

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov with a live guide such as Karolina, Jakob, or Gustavo. Walk the UNESCO-listed center, see the vast castle grounds and Baroque theater, then enjoy three hours for lunch, museums, shops, or the castle tower. The day includes transfers and a Prague Kingdom of Railways ticket, but not castle admission.

“Karolina was an amazing guide on our day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov. Very knowledgeable, great sense of humour, and had lots of insider information on where to use the free toilets or get a great lunch. The coach was clean and comfortable, and we found it good value for money. Value is in the eye of the beholder however, so only you can determine if the value is good for you. We had no regrets and would highly recommend!”

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2.Český Krumlov and České Budějovice Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 818 reviews · 10 hours · from $77Best value

Spend 10 hours exploring two South Bohemian towns by air-conditioned vehicle. Walk Český Krumlov’s medieval center, visit its castle from April through October, eat lunch in a historic restaurant, then stop at České Budějovice. Guides including Peter, Viktor, Marina, and Andrew lead private or small groups in five languages.

“our guide Andrew was extremely knowledgeable re current and past history. He was very kind, happy and courteous. we would recommend him very highly. it is a wonderful day outing seeing country side.”

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3.Cesky Krumlov Private Day Trip from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 67 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Prague to Cesky Krumlov in a private car or van with an English-speaking driver-guide. Walk the UNESCO-listed center, visit Krumlov Castle when open, stop for Czech food and Eggenberg beer, and add Ceske Budejovice if time allows. Guides such as Prem, George, Jan, and Robert are praised for flexible, informative service.

“George was awesome! He was much better than expected. Not only did he have a great knowledge of the area we wanted to check out , but he also provided us with a lot of interesting information en route to Cesky Krumlov. We also made a few picture worthy stops for us . We saw the Nuclear plant and the little village preserved by UNESCO. He was very flexible , friendly, a good photographer and very accommodating. I highly recommend taking the tour with him .”

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4.Full-Day Trip to Česky Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 66 reviews · 10 hours · from $103

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov by coach, then explore its UNESCO-listed center, castle complex, museum, narrow medieval streets, and river views with a live guide. Eva, Alex, and Jerry have received special praise for clear explanations and helpful service. Castle interiors are closed during winter.

“La guide Eva a été geniale bravo et encore mille remerciements elle nous a accompagné pour le retour bravo et merci Eva”

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5.Cesky Krumlov Private day trip from Prague with Lunch and Castle admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $420Top rated

Travel from Prague with guide-driver Michal to Cesky Krumlov in a private, air-conditioned van. Tour the castle, walk the medieval center, eat a Czech lunch, and choose optional stops at Budvar Brewery, Hluboka, Konopiste, or Pisek. Castle interiors are generally open April through October.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our tour. I was aware that some areas of the castle were going to be closed this time of year so there were no surprises. Our guide Michal was very nice. He was early for our pickup which is always a bonus and there was no rush throughout the day. He took us to a lovely restaurant for lunch where we had the best goulash soup for our whole stay in Prague. He offered some additional stops which we took up the Budweiser Brewery tour. Overall 10/10.”

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6.Cesky Krumlov One Day Trip from Prague by bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 41 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $104

Travel from central Prague to Český Krumlov by bus with an English-speaking guide, a one-hour old-town walk, free time, and a guided castle visit from April through October. Winter departures replace the castle interior with lunch, while the town, river views, and castle grounds remain the main draw.

“Cesky Krumlov is an amazing town. It is a long day's trip from Prague, but worth the effort.”

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7.Full-Day Trip to Český Krumlov from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 37 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $105

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov by air-conditioned minivan or coach, then tour the UNESCO-listed town, its 300-plus historic houses, and castle. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with castle admission and free time included. Expect about 10 hours, including roughly 2.25 hours each way by road.

“It wasn’t organised well. They didn’t drop me back at pick up when they were meant to. The guide was not very nice and didn’t care . Meant to be English tour but he was talking another language to a couple which was very annoying and took ages and we were so behind anyway . So nit real happy”

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8.Day Trip to the Fairytale Town of Cesky Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $421

Travel from Prague in a private Mercedes with an English-speaking guide such as Johanka or Premek. Spend the day walking Cesky Krumlov’s cobbled center, visiting its castle area, and stopping at Hluboka nad Vltavou in winter. Summer may include an optional raft cruise. Lunch and entrance fees cost extra.

“What a lovely day trip. Cesky Krumlov is unbelievable beautiful and our guide Johanka was such a gem. Enjoyed the traditional food we were served for lunch. Would have liked a bit more free time to explore the city and do some shopping. The stop at Hluboká nad Vltavou was also very interesting.”

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9.Private Day Trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 9 hours (approx.)

Travel from Prague in a private Mercedes V Class van with a driver-guide, stopping at UNESCO-listed Holašovice before four hours in Český Krumlov. Martin handles the driving and guiding, with hotel pickup, bottled water, and drop-off included. The tour runs about nine hours for up to six people.

“Martin, our driver was excellent. He was extremely polite and knowledgeable. When we go back to Prague, we will be contacting him again. We highly recommend Martin.”

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10.Linz: Private Day Trip to Cesky Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 5 reviews · 6 hours

Travel privately from Linz to Český Krumlov with an English-speaking driver and a certified local guide. A 1.5-hour walk covers the UNESCO-listed Old Town, castle, bridge, and Baroque garden, followed by 2.5 hours for lunch, shopping, and your own sightseeing. Guides have included Christian, Ola, and Petr.

“Great trip to Cesky! Our driver Peter was helpful and flexible. Excellent communications. Our guide in Cesky knee the area and was informative and helpful. Her lunch suggestions were terrific and she was a help getting a table. Highly recommended”

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11.One day trips in the surroundings of Cesky Krumlov

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Jan Stehlik’s private eight-hour tour from Český Krumlov lets you choose among South Bohemian castles, ruins, Holasovice, Klet, České Budějovice and Budvar Brewery. You travel by air-conditioned minivan, receive site notes, and enjoy hotel pickup, flexible stops and an English-speaking driver.

“The tour was very well organized and had very interesting destinations. The driver was very friendly, helpful and provided interesting information. The tour operator is perfect and highly recommended!”

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12.Luxury Private Day trip from Prague to Cesky Krumlov via Hluboka Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Prague to Hluboká Castle and Český Krumlov in a private, air-conditioned Mercedes. Your driver handles the roads while you enjoy the Czech countryside, guided visits, castle gardens, and free time in the UNESCO-listed old town. Drivers such as Miroslav and Martin have received particular praise for smooth, friendly service.

“Our private driver, Miroslav, made our day trip from Prague extremely smooth, easy and fun. We didn't have to worry about driving or finding our way around in a foreign country. He took care of everything for us. Highly recommend!”

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13.Private Tour: Cesky Krumlov Day Trip from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $469

Travel from Prague to Cesky Krumlov in a private car with driver Peter, then join a local guide for a two-hour walk through the castle, St. Vitus Church, Old Town Square, and the medieval lanes. You get hotel pickup, bottled water, castle admission, and a flexible return to Prague.

“The transportation was on time and car very nice. The driver Peter spoke good English and provided water and snacks for us. We wanted to stay and extra 30 min in the town and he accommodated very nicely. There is a separate guide once you get into town. They both collaborated well together. The local guide was very knowledgable and gave us good tid bits of history that we wouldn't have gotten in a tour book. The day was amazing!!! They both made the trip very special!! It was well worth the time to see this town!!”

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14.Private Tour to Český Krumlov – A Day Trip from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours

Spend 10 hours with a private English or Spanish-speaking guide on a Prague to Český Krumlov day trip. Stop in České Budějovice for original Budweiser beer, tour the castle grounds, stroll medieval streets, and enjoy free time for lunch and shopping. Michael and Votje are named guides connected with past departures.

“Thoroughly enjoyed our day trip to Český Krumlov. Our guide Michael's knowledge was comprehensive and it made for a most interesting experience.”

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