Karlštejn Castle Day Trips From Prague

A half-day visit to Karlštejn Castle with guided access, historic towers, & smooth transfers from Prague.

• Day out to Karlštejn from central Prague with round-trip AC bus transfers, departing from Revoluční for a quick and comfortable 4-hour excursion.
• You’ll get an English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French-speaking guide/driver, who accompanies you to the castle and leads your visit inside.
• Karlštejn Castle Tour: Explore Marian Tower, the Imperial Palace, the Well Tower, and Burgrave’s Palace as your guide explains how each space functioned during the reign of Charles IV.
• Castle interiors: Walk through ornate halls, medieval fortifications, and preserved royal living quarters that showcase the castle’s role in safeguarding the Czech coronation jewels.
• Audio-guided option: Opt for a multilingual audio guide on your phone for a flexible, self-paced tour of the castle interiors.
• Upgrades: Choose between a live-guided or audio-guided visit, with full entry to Karlštejn Castle included in every option.

Inclusions

• 4-hour full-day tour of Karlštejn Castle

• Round-trip transfers from Revoluční in an air-conditioned bus

• Expert English, Spanish, Italian, German, or French-speaking tour guide/driver (as per option selected)

• Entry to Karlštejn Castle

• Guided tour of Karlštejn Castle, with visits to Marian Tower, the 5-storied Imperial Palace, Well Tower, & Burgrave’s Palace

• Audio guide in French, Italian, Russian, Spanish, & German (as per option selected, on your mobile phone)

Exclusions

• Hotel pick-up & drop-off

• Lunch

What to bring

• Carry a valid ID card, as it may be required to confirm your booking or eligibility for discounted tickets.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes, because reaching the castle requires a walk of about 2 kilometers from the parking area along an uphill path.
• Bring a light jacket or warm layer, as the castle interiors and higher elevations can feel cooler than the village below.
• Carry a small umbrella or rain jacket, since the weather can shift quickly, and parts of the approach to the castle are exposed.

What's not allowed

• Large suitcases and oversized luggage cannot be brought on the tour vehicle or up to the castle, so only small personal bags are recommended.
• Pets are not allowed inside the castle interiors, except for certified service animals.
• Smoking is prohibited inside the castle grounds and in enclosed areas to protect the historical site.

Accessibility

• This tour is not accessible to wheelchair users, for the walk to Karlštejn Castle involves a 2-kilometer uphill climb from the parking area, and the interiors include staircases and uneven medieval floors.

Additional information

• This tour operates on Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday at 9am, and from November to March, it is available only on Saturdays and Sundays.
• The tour may adjust timings or walking routes during winter months, especially in icy or snowy conditions.
• Students aged 26 and under may use the student ticket when presenting a valid ISIC card at check-in.