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Český Krumlov's Fairytale in Stone Walking Tour

Český Krumlov's Fairytale in Stone Walking Tour

Planning a visit to Cesky Krumlov and want the real stories behind its fairytale streets?

 

This self-guided walking tour winds through the medieval Old Town and up to the castle, with tales of vampire legends, a painter the town once ran out, and the noble families who built it all, playing automatically as you walk.

 

Along the way you'll discover:

  • Church of St. Vitus and the grave of the "vampire princess"
  • Egon Schiele Art Center
  • Barber's Bridge and the Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk
  • Český Krumlov Castle and Chateau
  • The Castle Moat with its resident bears
  • Castle Tower
  • Cloak Bridge
  • Budweiser Gate and its 400-year-old sundial

What will you see?  Here are the tour highlights

  • Church of St. Vitus

Home to the Rosenberg Mausoleum and the unmarked grave of Eleonore von Schwarzenberg, known locally as the "vampire princess."

 

  • Egon Schiele Art Center

Housed in a renovated sixteenth-century brewery, dedicated to the bold Austrian painter the town famously ran out, decades before the world recognized his talent.

 

  • Barber's Bridge and the Statue of Saint John of Nepomuk

Touch the polished statue for luck, then take in one of the most photographed castle views in the country.

 

  • Český Krumlov Castle and Chateau

The second-largest castle complex in the Czech Republic, with roughly forty buildings and five courtyards built up over five centuries.

 

  • The Castle Moat with Bears

Home to bears since the late 1500s, with three brown bears currently living in the historic moat.

 

  • Castle Tower

Climb all 162 steps for a sweeping view over the Vltava River's horseshoe bend.

 

  • Cloak Bridge

A dramatic covered bridge connecting the castle's upper courtyards, free to explore any day.

 

  • Budweiser Gate and Sundial

A 400-year-old painted sundial that has tracked the same hours since 1602, long after the noble families who built it were gone.

FAQ's

Do I need internet or data?
No! Download the tour once and it works completely offline.


Can multiple people use one tour?
Yes! Everyone in your group can listen on their own phone.


Can I start the tour anywhere?
Yes. Start at any stop along the route.


How long does the tour take?
The tour takes about 2-2.5 hours to complete.


Is this tour offered in multiple languages?
Currently this tour is available in English.

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