4 Tours in Cesky Krumlov to Build a Day Around

1.Wooden Raft River Cruise

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

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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2.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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3.2 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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4.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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