Guided tour of Karlštejn Castle with Lunch

Located about 30 kilometers to the southwest of Prague, the Karlštejn castle is one of the most visited and famous castles of the Czech Republic. Built by Charles IV, the Holy Roman Emperor and the King of Bohemia in the 14th century, it housed some of the most important relics of this era. Being the royal treasury, priceless artifacts such as the Imperial Crown of the Holy Roman Empire and the Bohemian Crown Jewels, holy relics and royal archives were present in it, and thus, it was fortified extensively.

The layout of the buildings in the castle all the way up to the Imperial Palace was designed ingeniously and are a captivating sight. The individual castle buildings are arranged in a unique stair format, that is sure to leave you impressed. The centerpiece of the castle is the Chapel of the Holy Cross. The walls of this chapel are inset semi-precious stones, gildings, and astonishing 129 panel paintings. These paintings are that of popes bishops, knights, and mentors and form one of the largest collections of Gothic style art in the world.

Once your booking has been confirmed, you will receive a mobile voucher. You will be picked up by a tour bus at the hotel you specify while booking the tickets. Alternatively, you can be picked up at Václavské námestí 27 if you have haven’t chosen the hotel pickup. The entire tour will be around 5.5 hours. This includes the travel to and fro from the Karlštejn castle which is located about 30 kilometers from Prague.

Only guided tours are allowed at the Karlštejn castle. Your ticket is part of a guided tour that is 1 hour long. You will first be taken through the historic 1st and 2nd floors of the Imperial Palace. The construction and decoration of the palace were overseen by Charles IV himself.

Then you will move onto the 1st floor of the Marian Tower which has priceless furnishings from the 14th to 19th centuries. Several Halls and Chapels can be explored, with the guide providing you with a brief history of the important ones. In the Castle Treasury, a copy of the St. Wenceslas Crown can be admired. The original is kept in a locked vault at the St. Vitus Cathedral in Prague. The Well Tower can be accessed from the main courtyard.

Located on top of a hill, the castle provides stunning views of the surrounding forests. In the fall season, the sight of a sea of red, yellow and green leaved trees is absolutely gorgeous and a must-see for anyone who visits this place.

At the conclusion of the guided tour, you will be taken to one of the best restaurants in the region. After a hearty lunch, you can relax in an air-conditioned journey back to Prague. You will be dropped off at the center of Prague, and the tour will come to an end.