Visit the spectacular Gothic-style Karlstein Castle, where you will discover amazing history including some of the favorite places of King Charles IV.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Covid-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 5 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- Czech, English
- Pickup included
- Pick up can be anywhere in the city center
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Take a Karlstein Castle tour
- Listen to live commentary
- Walk through the Karlstein walls and courtyards
- Have lunch in a local Czech restaurant
Full description
After being collected from your accommodation, your tour to this Gothic castle will begin, leading you through the picturesque Czech countryside. Karlštejn Castle holds an absolutely exceptional position among Czech castles. It was established in 1348 by the Czech king and Roman emperor Charles IV as a place to store the royal treasures, collections of holy relics and the crown jewels.
In the Chapel of the Holy Cross, you will be able to contemplate the pictures of Master Theodoric, as well as see the largest portrait gallery of Czech rulers in the country. You will view exhibited replicas of the crown of the Holy Roman Emperors, as well as St. Wenceslas's crown.
Your tour will include a visit to the castle, the surrounding areas and will also have some time for lunch at local Czech restaurant. At the conclusion of your tour, you will be dropped off back at your point of origin.
Includes
- Transportation
- Live commentary
- Comfortable car with heated seats, heating and blankets
- Castle tour
Covid-19 precautions
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
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Important information
What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
- Luggage or large bags
Know before you go
- Your tour will begin between 9:00-9:30AM