If you are thinking about getting out of the city but don't wish to travel very far, this castle located about 30 km southwest of Prague is a great choice. It is the most famous castle in the Czech Republic. The castle is extremely popular with locals as well as tourists, and the streets are packed with souvenirs and ice-cream vendors, tour groups and even school groups, especially in the summer months.
As you approach Karlstejn village you can enjoy great views of Karlstejn and the surrounding countryside. After you arrive you can admire its stunning interior and maybe later on have lunch at one of the great local village pubs. It is also possible to stay overnight at pensions, visit Karlstejn Golf course, or follow a walking trail around the area.
BOOK THIS PRIVATE EXCURSION
ADVANCE PAYMENT OR DEPOSIT IS NOT REQUIRED
Karlstejn private excursion price list (see also shared/guided option)
| GROUP SIZE | TOTAL PRICE FOR WHOLE GROUP | TOTAL DURATION | DATE / TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 - 04 per. | CZK 1550, €61, £53, $80 |
4 hrs |
anytime |
| 05 - 08 per. | CZK 2000, €78, £68, $104 |
4 hrs |
anytime |
| 09 - 17 per. | CZK 3750, €147, £127, $194 |
4 hrs |
anytime |
| more per. | Ask Us | 4 hrs |
anytime |
Open every day except Mondays from 9 am-6pm (or until 5pm or 4pm in the off season months). During January and February castle is closed.
What is not included in this excursion? There are two guided tours through the castle. First tour lasts 50minutes and the second one 70minutes. Admission for the tour no.1 is 220 CZK and for the tour no.2 is 300 CZK per person.
Travel time from Prague Hotel to the Karlstejn is 40minutes (2hr 40 min of free time at the destination).
Tip: If you like castles then you can combine a visit to Karlstejn with a visit to Krivoklat, as both castles are amazing and quite different. Please contact us for a price quote.
Karlštejn Castle History
Discover the impressive Bohemian Gothic Karlstejn Castle, built in the 14th century by Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor. At that time the castle held the treasure of the Holy Roman Empire including the imperial coronation jewels. The foundation stone of Karlstejn was laid in 1348 and the main building works lasted to 1356, the year of Charles' coronation as emperor. Charles IV devoted care to the rich interior decoration of the castle until the time of his death on 1378. The castle was modified in the Renaissance style and re-built in the purism style between the 19th and 20th century. More information can be found at the official Karlstejn castle website.
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Your excursion was exactly what I was looking for. Our driver was excellent and information DVD which we watched on the way to the Kutna Hora made our trip even better. Great value as well, highly recommended. Tonny S.