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4 Hours

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Prague

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up to 24 hours prior to departure

Karlstejn Castle Tour

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Visit the 14th Century Karlstejn Castle, one of the most impressive Gothic castles in the Czech Republic

Highlights

* Visit the 14th Century Karlstejn Castle, one of the most impressive Gothic castles in the Czech Republic built by Roman Emperor Charles IV

    included with

    * Tour guide at the castle
    * Admission
    * Transfer
    * Pick up if you have selected the option by making your reservation

      excluded by

      * Lunch and drinks

        Essential Information

        * This tour is available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. This tour takes place Wed, Thu, Sun at 9am. November - March only Sat & Sun.
        * The castle is located on a hill about 2 km walking from the parking.
        * Private option trip with guide and driver for up to 6 participants
        * Shared tour (transfer) is provided in a small group in compliance with all hygienic regulations on health protection
        * Children younger than 2 years old may participate for free.
        * Cancellations made within 24 hours of service date will be charged in full; more than 24 hours notice is fully refundable.
        * Guides are available at the castle only.

          Itinerary

          During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit Karlstejn Castle, one of the most impressive Gothic castles in the Czech Republic. It was built by Czech King and Roman Emperor Charles IV in 1348 as a place for safekeeping of the royal treasures, especially Charles's collection of holy relics and the coronation jewels of the Roman Empire. Entirely unique is the original decoration of wall paintings dating back to the 14th century, the collection of 129 panel paintings by Master Theodoric in the Chapel of the Holy Cross (the world largest of its kind), the largest portrait gallery of Czech rulers in the country, exhibited replica of the crown of the Holy Roman Emperors and St. Wenceslas crown - the coronation crown of the Czech Kings as well as the unique castle water well. Karlstejn Castle was one of the symbols of the Czech Kingdom. It is situated on a picturesque site in the middle of dense forests not far from the Capital. The trip to this castle is one of the most popular for visitors of Prague.
          The tour ends in the city center Revolucni 25, Prague 1, 110 00.
          Duration: 4 Hours 
          From  $73.93