Booking choice: The private day with lunch, from $400 per person. Check dates Compare the options below
Private tours from Prague to Český Krumlov put you in a car or van with your own guide-driver, collect you anywhere in Prague and let you shape the day. One private option on Viator also includes lunch and the castle interior tour.
Prices are shown per person, as listed on Viator; the price varies with group size, so check it for your exact group at checkout.
The quick answer
The private day with lunch is from about $400 per person and rates 5.0 from 60 reviews. It includes pickup anywhere in Prague, a licensed guide-driver, lunch, bottled water and the public castle interior tour, with optional stops such as Hluboká Castle or the Budvar brewery. Choose it for flexibility; choose the small-group day ($126) or the Holašovice tour ($159) for value.
What does a private tour include?
On the private day with lunch: pickup anywhere in Prague, a licensed local guide-driver in an air-conditioned vehicle, lunch, bottled water and the public castle interior tour.
Optional stops cost extra: Hluboká Castle (11 euros), the Budweiser Budvar brewery tour (11 euros) and Konopiště Castle (13 euros), as listed. The listing allows up to seven travelers in your group.
Want your own guide and lunch included? Check dates for the private day.
Check dates for the private day with lunchHow much more does it cost?
About $400 per person against $126 for the small-group day and $159 for the Holašovice tour.
| Tour | From | Pickup | Lunch | Castle interior | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private day with lunch | $400 | Anywhere in Prague | Included | Included | Yours only |
| Holašovice small group | $159 | Hotel | Included | Extra | Up to 10 |
| Small-group day | $126 | Central Prague | Extra | Extra | Up to 15 |
What do guests say about private tours?
The private day with lunch rates 5.0 from 60 reviews, and guests single out the flexibility.
Reviewers describe tailoring the day to their interests and energy levels, staying longer in town at the end, and adding stops on the way back. One January guest noted that the castle was closed for winter, so the interior tour only applies in season.
Who should book a private tour?
Small groups of adults who want their own pace, and anyone who wants extra stops in one day.
Split between several travelers, the price gap narrows; for one or two people, a small group is much better value. The listing sells adult tickets for ages 18 to 65 only and is not wheelchair accessible, so check its age and group rules before booking.
The middle ground: a group of ten at most, hotel pickup and lunch, for far less.
Explore the Holašovice small-group day with lunchIs a small-group tour a good alternative?
Yes: the Holašovice tour keeps the group to ten and includes lunch, and the small-group day keeps it to fifteen with hotel pickup.
Guests on the Holašovice tour praise their guides' flexibility within the group. What you give up is control of the schedule and the castle interior, which is extra on both.
Can a private tour add other stops?
Yes: the private day lists Hluboká Castle, the Budvar brewery in České Budějovice, Konopiště Castle and Písek as possible stops.
Their admissions are extra and each stop takes time from Český Krumlov, so agree the plan with your guide at the start.
What is the verdict?
Book private for flexibility and extras; book a small group for value.
- Couples on a budget: the small-group day.
- Small group, lunch included: the Holašovice tour.
- Adult groups up to seven: the private day.
- Castle interiors on a budget: the Martin Tour, April to October.
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Ready to plan your own day? Check dates for the private tour with lunch.
Check dates for the private day with lunchFrequently asked questions
How much is a private tour from Prague to Český Krumlov?
The private day with lunch is from about $400 per person on Viator; check the total for your group size at checkout.
Does the private tour include the castle?
Yes, the private day with lunch includes the public castle interior tour, which runs from April to October, Tuesday to Sunday.
Can a private tour pick me up outside Prague?
The listing picks up anywhere in Prague and outside Prague by agreement.
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before on every option. Prices are from-prices in USD and move with the season.
Private Český Krumlov Day Trip with Lunch
Your own guide-driver, lunch and the castle interior tour
Český Krumlov & Holašovice Small-Group Day
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Prague (time confirmed the evening before)
- Minivan for up to 10 travelers, with Wi-Fi and bottled water
- Local guide in English or Spanish, and lunch
Český Krumlov Small-Group Day Trip from Prague
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in central Prague (your pickup time is sent before the tour)
- About two hours each way in an air-conditioned van, 175 km (109 miles)
- Guided walk through the five castle courtyards and the historic centre
