The 11 Best Cesky Krumlov Day Trips from Prague

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, depending on the departure. Walk the medieval center, see the vast castle complex and Baroque theater, then enjoy three hours to eat, shop, climb the tower, or explore at your own pace.

“Loved the old town and the history. Stefan was a knowledgeable guide, who patiently waited for me when I was out of breath going in an incline. He had lots of information about the city and about Czechoslovakia in general. Easy bus ride. Great day.”

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2.Cesky Krumlov Full day tour from Prague and back

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 902 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $140

Travel from central Prague to Český Krumlov in an air-conditioned van, then walk through all five castle courtyards with a guide such as Ondrej, Honza, Andre, or Filip. You will not enter the castle rooms. After a guided introduction, you get free time for lunch, photos, shopping, and exploring the Old Town before returning to Prague.

“Great place to visit. Not as crowded and beautiful scenery. Our guide Ondrej was great. He was full of knowledge and very fun to be with.”

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3.Český Krumlov and České Budějovice Day Trip

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

Spend 10 hours touring South Bohemia by air-conditioned vehicle with a live guide such as Peter, Viktor, Marina, or Daniel. See Český Krumlov’s castle and medieval center, enjoy optional lunch with a drink, and make a short stop in České Budějovice. Small-group and private options are available.

“This trip was my best experience in Czechia. It’s a well preserved medieval town, marked by the interesting story of the German Schwarzenberg family, once a powerful noble house. The museum at the tower was wonderful and the well preserved pubs and cafes are following old traditions and ethnics, also style and even dressing of the waiters. It’s a place with many legends and many stories, a must for every traveler across Europe. It’s just sad they disbanded the historical Schwarzenberg guards. It’s still a place where the medieval ages are alive! We were also very fortunate to have Peter as a guide. He gave us many great recommendations, told…”

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4.UNESCO Cesky Krumlov from Prague with Guided Tour and Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 812 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel from central Prague to Český Krumlov by air-conditioned coach or minibus, with a professional English-speaking guide. Explore the castle in summer, enjoy included lunch in winter, and spend several hours walking the medieval town, browsing shops, and finding a riverside meal. Guides such as Helen and Peter add strong local history and humor.

“It is a must to be visited when you are in Prague. The experience is amazing and the place is consider one of the UNESCO wonders”

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5.Wooden Raft River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 450 reviews · 50 min · from $35

Join two skippers for a 50-minute wooden raft cruise through Český Krumlov. From Parkán Port, you will see the castle, St. Vitus Church, synagogue, brewery, and Egon Schiele Art Centrum while hearing live Czech or English commentary. Stop at Krumlovské Benátky for beer, wine, coffee, tea, or a soft drink.

“Considering the weather is cooling in September it was a fun & informative tour with a beer as a bonus! Impressed riding down the weirs without scraping rocks also our guide deliberately moved up stream to get some rubbish-impressed!”

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6.Český Krumlov Full-Day Tour with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 392 reviews · 9 hours · from $119

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov in a small group of up to 15. Guides such as Filip and Ondřej lead a two-hour castle walk, then give you about two hours to eat, shop, and explore the Old Town on your own. Air-conditioned transport and central Prague pickup make this a simple day out.

“I really enjoy this trip. Philip was very knowledgeable and excited to share Czech history with us. The town was breathtaking. Highly recommend.”

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7.Český Krumlov Free Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Walk Český Krumlov with an English-speaking local guide such as Jan, Christina, Daniel, or Steve. See the cobbled historic center, five castle courtyards, castle bears, the tower, and former noble residences. The tour lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours, starts in Svornosti Square, and ends at the castle.

“Steve was a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and funny. I enjoyed every moment of the tour. I’m impressed how old is this city and how every generation has left its mark in every building of this city . Love it! The views are amazing !”

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8.Full-Day Český Krumlov Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 211 reviews · 10 hours · from $102

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov by air-conditioned coach with an English-speaking guide. Expect a guided walk through the medieval town, free time by the Vltava River, and a look at the castle and rare 18th-century theatre. Summer focuses on castle entry, while winter includes lunch because the castle is closed.

“Bus ride is a bit long but worth it to see Cesky Kromlov. Absolutely one of the most picturesque villages you will see. Had a great meal with great service in a beautiful setting sitting by the river at Pablo's Cafe & Bar. Egon Schiele Art Centrum is definitely worth a visit.”

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9.2 Hour Private Walking Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 182 reviews · 2 hours

This private two-hour walk covers Český Krumlov’s Old Town, Latrán, St Vitus Church, Barber’s Bridge, castle courtyards, Cloak Bridge, Bear Moat, and high viewpoints. Your local guide speaks English, German, or Czech, with guides such as Christian, Lukas, Lucie, and Matous praised for personal stories and local insight. Castle interiors cost extra.

“Matous was incredible, attentive, and had extensive knowledge of the history. He showed not only the traditional itinerary but also his own experience. I highly recommend the activity.”

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10.Trip to Cesky Krumlov from Prague

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 176 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $86

Travel from Prague to Český Krumlov in an air-conditioned vehicle, join a guided walk through the castle grounds and old town, then enjoy roughly 2.5 to 4 hours of free time. Guides such as Karolina, Carol, David, and Gustavo have led the route. Castle interior tickets, lunch, and hotel pickup are extra.

“It was a last-minute decision to go to there, Thanks to Viator we were able to book our tour. The meeting point was very close to us. The bus was very comfortable. Our guide was knowledgeable. We had enough time to explore that beautiful place. I highly recommend it to anyone in Prague to see this exceptional city. I also wanna thank Viator representatives for being polite and very helpful anytime we address them. Thank you.”

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11.Private 2-Hour City Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 96 reviews

Spend two private hours exploring Český Krumlov’s Old Town and castle area with guides such as Karolina, Silva, Sharka, or Carolina. Expect medieval lanes, castle exteriors, Bears’ Moat, St. Vitus Church, the former brewery, and personal insight into Czech life under communism and today. Hotel pickup in the Old Town is included.

“Nikki was our guide for 3 of us and she did a fabulous guide showing us the history of beautiful CK town and those little hidden corner with less tourist as well as some perfect shooting spot she was patient even we stopped for photographer(who doesn’t in beautiful CK?) and so much love to her own beautiful town. A lovely walk I recommend this to anyone who comes to CK.”

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