Trip to Karlstejn Castle from Prague

Trip to Karlstejn Castle from Prague

Discover a monumental feat of Gothic architecture on this 4-hour tour to Karlštejn Castle from Prague. One a 1-hour guided tour inside, explore this symbol of Czech history, built by Charles IV, the Czech King and Roman Emperor, to safeguard the imperial and royal treasure and crown jewels.

Your day begins with a morning pickup by air-conditioned minivan from the center of Prague.

Relax and enjoy the countryside views on the roughly 1-hour drive to Karlštejn Castle. Upon arrival, learn about how this is one of the most visited castles in the Czech Republic. Built by Charles IV between 1348 and 1355, it originally served to safeguard the imperial and royal treasures and the crown jewels, as well as the archive of state documents.

After a 30-minute walk uphill to the castle gates, your guide leads you on an hour-long tour of the interiors. Get acquainted not only with the history of the castle, but with the life of Charles IV and the fine arts that flourished during his reign.

Your tour concludes with a drop-off back in central Prague.