38101 Český Krumlov
Contact: Stanislav Jungwirth a Oto Šrámek
Telephone: +420 380 714 402
E-mail: krumlovexperience@email.cz
WWW: www.krumlovexperience.com
Location: Český Krumlov
Type: Guided tours; Adventure
SPECIAL PROGRAMME
Krumlov Mystery Tour| Dates | from - to | Tour duration |
| 01.04.2012 - 31.10.2012 (We) | 01:00 hour |
The historic old town of Český Krumlov has retained its untouched atmosphere throughout the years with its Genius Loci, or the spirit of the place. Its centuries-old homes and streets conceal numerous secret stories and secret messages even today.
With the enchanting beauty of night Krumlov in the background, let us walk you through a town full of stories and swordfighting. Our experienced local guide will walk you through an hour of 9 local legends and ghost stories, accompanied by torches, historic weapons, and professional swordfighters, all in historic costume.
Possibilities: Guided tour
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
Český Krumlov and Wine| Dates | from - to | Tour duration |
| 01.04.2012 - 31.10.2012 (Mo-Su) | 02:00 hour |
Program includes a 60 minute tour of the town with guide, and 60 minutes of wine tasting with a sommelier in the wine vault of St. Christopher – 2 white, 2 red, and 1 rosé.
During a tour of the Old Town with your experienced guide, you're sure to be enchanted by the stunning views of the Krumlov Castle over the Vltava River, the castle's picturesque tower on its precipice, or the dominating St. Vitus church on the opposite hill. Your experiences from the town's unique beauty will then be highlighted by a visit to the puppet and marionette museum with a tasting of carefully selected castle wines. During our sommelier's presentation, you'll forget the hectic bustle of the world outside, time will stand still for a while, and with a glass of wine in your hand (and a few sips in your head as well), you'll comprehend the timeless value of the family motto of the Krumlov aristocracy, the Lords of Rožmberk: FESTINA LENTE (Hurry slowly!).
Possibilities: Guided tour
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
DAY TOURS
The Magic Town| Dates | from - to |
| 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2012 (Mo-Su) | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Discover history and architecture of our charming town.
You will visit the old town with its pretty narrow streets and its natural centre of Concord Square. Over the fabled Barber´s Bridge, you will enter Latran, medieval settlement around the castle. The tour will be finished at the Red Gate (the main castle area entrance).
Possibilities: Guided tour, Possibility to arrange a tour out of the opening hours
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
Stone and rose| Dates | from - to |
| 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2012 (Mo-Su) | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Early-evening strolls around the town Learn and relax just before the night falls.
In Cesky Krumlov, there are moments when the stone (stone houses, harshness of life, eternity, stately castle) encounters the rose (the Five-petal Rosenberg Rose, symbol of mystic sciences, wisdom and secrecy).
While strolling around, we will point out the most interesting and intriguing numbers, signs and symbols of the town and pause on their possible meanings. We will be dicovering the world of alchemists, stonemasons and Marian paintings, including the Castle Tower, Saint Vitus´s Church and the Minorite Monastery. We will take in the power and the flow of the river and just let the town engulf us.
Possibilities: Guided tour, Possibility to arrange a tour out of the opening hours
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
Life of Aristocracy| Dates | from - to |
| 01.04.2012 - 31.10.2012 (Tu-Su) | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Duration: all-day programme - 6 hours
What was the life of the rich and mighty in the second largest Bohemian castle like?
- Town centre tour (the Old Town, St. Vitus Church, Latran)
- Lunch in a stylish restaurant
- Castle courtyards tour
- Castle interiors (The Renaissance rooms, The Golden Carrriage, The Masquerade Hall)
- Castle gardens tour
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
NIGHT TOURS
Myth and legendry| Dates | from - to |
| 01.01.2012 - 31.12.2012 (Mo-Su) | 20:00 - 24:00 |
Old myths, forepast legends, mysterious symbols, medieval alchemy. Ancient stories, which have always aroused our imagination.
- The night walk will lead you to the houses the alchemists lived and to the places where witches were burnt. We will also learn about mysterious guardians of ancient watermills. The castle tower, mural paintings and five-petal roses will start telling their stories.
Possibilities: Guided tour
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
Old Town - daily 1.4. - 31.10.| Dates | from - to | Tour duration |
| 01.04.2012 - 30.04.2012 (Mo-Su) | 19:30 - 20:30 | 01:00 hour |
| 01.05.2012 - 31.08.2012 (Mo-Su) | 20:30 - 21:30 | 01:00 hour |
| 01.09.2012 - 31.10.2012 (Mo-Su) | 19:30 - 20:30 | 01:00 hour |
Tour of the historic Old Town in Český Krumlov with professional guide. Become acquainted with the town’s history, with its architectural development and present. During the tour, your guide will show you valuable elements of unique architecture of original burgher homes and the Church o St. Vitus. You will hear old Krumlov legends about the founding of the town, the mad son of Emperor Rudolf, unfulfilled love, and a charlatan alchemist.
Possibilities: Guided tour
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
Old Town and Castle Courtyards - daily 1.4. - 31.10.| Dates | from - to | Tour duration |
| 01.04.2012 - 30.04.2012 (Mo-Su) | 19:30 - 21:00 | 01:30 hour |
| 01.05.2012 - 31.08.2012 (Mo-Su) | 20:30 - 22:00 | 01:30 hour |
| 01.09.2012 - 31.10.2012 (Mo-Su) | 19:30 - 21:00 | 01:30 hour |
Complete tour of the Old Town (see above), plus a tour of the castle village of Latran and all five courtyards of the Český Krumlov State Castle and Chateau. The tour ends outside the Baroque Theatre on the 5th castle courtyard.
Possibilities: Guided tour
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
NIGHT TOURS FOR GROUPS| Dates | from - to | Tour duration |
| 01.04.2012 - 31.10.2012 (Mo-Su) | 01:30 hour |
Český Krumlov is one of the first places in the Czech Republic to be included among UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Anyone who visits historic Prague, the city of kings and emperors, should certainly not miss the opportunity to also visit historic Český Krumlov, the city of glorious Czech nobles. Town of Český Krumlov is located in picturesque South Bohemia, a land interwoven with lakes and forested hills.
Every foreign visitor can convice himself of the amazing beauty of this ancient town in the night time. On the rock promontory above the Vltava River stands the monumental silhouette of the Český Krumlov Castle, lit up at night to produce a truly magical effect. The captivating beauty of Medieval architecture allows one to fully experience the works of Czech and world composers. The visitor who wishes to experience the richness of Czech history is heartfully invited to Český Krumlov for an unforgettable night journey back in time to the 16th century
Possibilities: Guided tour
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English
NIGHT TOURS IN HISTORIC COSTUME| Dates | from - to | Tour duration |
| 01.04.2012 - 31.10.2012 (Mo-Su) | 01:30 hour |
We invite you for the CITY NIGHT TOURS guided by a professional guide in historic costume. As you walk through medieval town in the night time you´ll get sense of moving backwards in time to the 16th century. You can admire a well preserved town’s historic core in the light of medieval torch, and noting the new almost obstructs the feeling of Middle Ages in night time.
Thanks to its many preserved historical buildings the town of Krumlov is often called a Pearl of medieval architecture. It is not only a question of architecture, the town also has its amazing medieval spirit, which can be revealed only in night time, far away from day commerce and frantic life.
Possibilities: Guided tour, Possibility to arrange a tour out of the opening hours
Type of offer: for groups
Tour with a guide: Czech, German, English