Karlstejn Castle (Hrad Karlstejn)

Escape the city and see more of Czechia without having to worry about car hire on a day trip to Karlstejn Castle and a glass factory from Prague. Letting someone else drive allows you to focus on the scenery, while included admission tickets and 3-course lunch makes for a seamless experience.

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Visit spectacular, 14th-century Karlstejn Castle on a 4.5-hour trip from Prague. Travel by air-conditioned coach to this picturesque, hilltop palace-fortress, perched above dense green forests. Walk or ride a horse-drawn carriage to the gate, and tour the key areas, including the Imperial Palace as you learn how the castle was built by Holy Roman Emperor Charles IV to safeguard his imperial jewels. Immerse yourself in medieval times as you stroll through chambers and halls adorned with frescos, paintings and other treasures, including a replica crown, before your return to Prague.

If you’ve already seen Prague Castle, visit another of the most beautiful and best-preserved palaces in the Czech Republic on a private day trip to Karlstejn Castle, located less than an hour outside the capital. A personal chauffeur and guide makes it easy to visit this medieval fortress built by the king of Bohemia and once used to store the crown jewels and other treasures. Lunch at an authentic restaurant is included on this private, full-day experience.

Breaking out from Prague to experience Bohemia’s scenery and culture independently involves arranging your own transport and tickets. This day trip eliminates the time and effort: with a minivan whisking you to the stalactite- and stalagmite-filled Koneprusy Caves, flooded Big America canyon, and a Bohemian tavern for lunch and beer, and visit Karlstjen Castle.

Trade the 21st-century streets of Prague for 14th-century walls of Karlstejn Castle on a 4-hour tour. Complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off allows you to relax and enjoy the scenery. A visit to the 14th-century Gothic castle is a great opportunity to immerse yourself in Bohemian culture and history. Peruse holy relics, crown jewels, and more as your guide narrates. After a short walk around the municipality, head back to the city.

Get out of the city and explore castles and nature on this full-day tour. Transfer by train from Prague to Karlstejn Castle and learn about its history from your guide. Visit a limestone quarry before setting off on a hike to waterfalls. During your hike, reach the village of Sv. Jana pod Skalou and hear about its Communist-era history. Return to the Prague by train.

Say no to boring shuttles and fiddly public transport and enjoy a cultural private road trip direct from your base in Prague to your new place in Munich. Visit 14th-century Karlstejn Castle, perched on a Bohemian hilltop, the Pilsner Urquell Brewery, and St. Peter’s Cathedral in the UNESCO World Heritage–listed town of Regensburg. Tour includes guiding and transfers but entrance fees are at your own expense.

Explore the Czech countryside and culture on this 7-hour guided tour of crystal factories and castles. Visit the famous glassworks in Nizbor where they produce world-famous crystal, indulge in a hearty Czech lunch at the restaurant Pod Dračí Skálou before heading to majestic Karlštejn Castle, one of the most fairy tale-looking castles in Europe.

Walk the stone walls and Gothic courtyards of Karlštejn Castle on a half-day, guided trip from Prague. Wind through the forests of the Czech countryside on your way to the castle site, set high on a rocky promontory. Learn about the holy relics, treasures and jewels that were hidden away during tumultuous times and hear stories from the sieges and battles that took place at Karlštejn Castle. Discover the secrets that are built deep into the stones, then enjoy a taste of locally-made mead before returning to Prague.

Some tours take you just to one castle. This tour will take you to two castles. As they are not very far from each other, and they are both very famous, it is in our opinion a perfect combo. We start at one of the oldest castles (that still stand) in this country - Krivoklat. Here you are given a choice to either have a 45 or 80 minutes tour inside the castle with their guide, or to explore the exterior with our guide. From Krivoklat we'll move to Karlstejn. First for a lunch and then for the castle. Here are similar rules. Every castle has own guides and there are 3 types of tour on Karlstejn. Choice is yours. Our guide will take care of you in case you stay off the tour of interior and show you all unrestricted areas around. Karlstejn is one of the most visited castles in this country so expect lot of fellow tourists around. Anyway, everyone should see Karlstejn at least once in a lifetime.

Indulge yourself in all things medieval and castles on this 5-hour private tour of bewitching Karlstejn Castle, located 40-minutes southwest of Prague. Marvel at the castle, the erstwhile home of the priceless Bohemian crown jewels, and wander around the interior. 

Combine intriguing Czech history with hearty Czech cuisine on this informative and entertaining tour from Prague. Wander up to bewitching Karlštejn Castle, once home to the crown jewels of the Holy Roman Empire, and then dig into a tasty lunch at Karlštejn Golf Resort (complete with a view of the castle). Later, explore the karst cave system Koněprusy and then visit Točník of the twin castles Žebrák and Točník. Enhance your experience and upgrade to include a local "buddy" guide, who will provide interesting facts and stories as you go.

Pedal through the Czech countryside to the picture-book castle of Karlstejn on this full-day bike tour from Prague. With an expert guide, take a leisurely ride through the scenic Cesky Kras region, following the Vltava and Berounka rivers to the village of Karlstejn. After time for lunch, take a guided tour of the castle. Explore the towers and chapels that were a summer home for Emperor Charles IV, and admire the portraits and other treasures. Finally, give your legs a well-earned rest with a train ride back to Prague.

Travel back in time to 14th-century Bohemia on a private 5-hour tour to Karlstejn Castle. The half-day excursion is a great opportunity to dive deeper into Czech history and spend some time away from the busy capital. After comfortable transfer from your Prague hotel, enjoy a guided visit around the charming historical center of Karlstejn. Then take a tour of the impressive castle, before lunch at a typical restaurant (own expense).

This 5hour tour is the best way to see the czech beauty. One hour long drive leads through picturesque landscapes right to the impressive gothic castle Karlštejn. Are you in Prague for your vacation and you wanna see more of czech republic and its awesome architecture During 3 hours there you will manage to visit the castle and its gardens and a local restaurant. Karlštejn was built in 1348 by Charles IV as a place to store the royal treasure and the crown jewels. In the castle chapel you’ll find the largest portrait gallery of Czech rulers and a replica of the St. Wenceslas crown.

Get out of the city and have an adventurous experience in the countryside on this private bike tour to Karlstejn Castle. Get equipped with an appropriate bike and helmet and head out with your guide through Czech villages. Upon arrival at the castle, take simte to explore independently before enjoy a Czech lunch with beer. Take a train back to the center of Prague.

I always try to provide the type of tour where everyone feels like in a group of friends and not just like a customer. I am very communicative and throughout all day I will be trying to provide you plenty of information not only about the area but also about my country, the history and the way of life of the locals. The size of the group also gives us a great chance to get to know other guests, so usually after the day trip you will find out that you just made a few more friends.

Explore a Gothic castle from the 14th century Admire the beauty of the Czech countryside Enjoy the explanations of castle life during the Gothic period

Experience the fairy-tale fortress of Karlstejn Castle on a private half-day tour from Prague, including hotel pick-up. Uncover the secrets of the 14th-century fortress, which was built to protect the Crown Jewels, and follow in the footsteps of King Charles IV on a guided tour. Peek inside the royal chambers, admire the exquisite Chapel of Holy Cross and take in the views from the Great Tower.

Enjoy scenic Czech countryside with castle and caves on a private day trip with professional local licensed guide. The trip includes also traditional Bohemian lunch. The land of Czechia offers more than 1000 castles and chateaus. If you have to pick only one to visit, Karlstejn castle is the one. The role of this medieval castle (14th century) exceeded any other in the country - it was designed as a place to store the crown jewels, royal treasures and collections of holy relics. Today the castle has become the jewel itself. Visit also Koneprusy caves near the castle - the longest cave system in Czech republic with breathtaking unique formations created in 400 mil. years. The tour includes also visit of place of secret workshop of money forgers in 15th century.

Lace up your hiking boots and get set for an unforgettable outdoor adventure on this full-day walking tour from Prague. Follow your guide on a series of thrilling walks, totaling around 14km (9 miles) and travel from sight to sight in a minivan. Along the way, marvel over spectacular natural landscapes like the Big America canyon and Prokopske Valley; visit the fairy-tale Karlštejn Castle and the St. John under the Rock monastery; and cool off with a swim in the Berounka River. This small-group tour is limited to 8 people.

This sensitively prepared tailor-made tour is the most time-efficient tour combining the best of Prague with the best of our countryside. See the biggest highlights of Prague and enjoy the beautiful countryside trip to Karlstejn castle with real Czech lunch in one day. The private walking tour of Prague will give you wide knowledge base, orientation and practical tips about the city. Visit of Karlstejn countryside castle exceeds any other of 1000 castles and chateaus in the country. This medieval castle of caesar was the storage of the crown jewels, royal treasures and collections of holy relics. You will find it in protected landscape area 45 min drive out of Prague.

Enjoy scenic Czech countryside with Karlstejn castle and visit traditional Bohemia Crystal Glass Factory on a private day trip with professional local licensed guide. The trip includes tasty Bohemian lunch. The land of Czechia offers more than 1000 castles and chateaus. If you have to pick only one to visit, Karlstejn castle is the one. The role of this medieval castle (14th century) exceeded any other in the country - it was designed as a place to store the crown jewels, royal treasures and collections of holy relics. Today the castle has become the jewel itself (joining a group for tour of interiors). Visit also glassworks with know-how being passed from generation to generation in one family for 300 years. It is 30 min drive from the castle. Learn about history of Bohemia crystal and see master glass blowers at their work on a tour of the glassworks (joining a group).