Cesky Krumlov Self Guided Tour From Roses to Rivers and Royals

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About this activity

Want to do more in Český Krumlov than just see the castle? This self-guided walking tour with 20+ stops reveals the darker, stranger, and more fascinating stories beneath the perfect façades; stories you'd never notice without a local guide.

Spanning across the medieval Old Town and the free-to-enter section of the castle complex, you'll discover why bears have lived in the moat for 400 years, how a puppet theatre saved the Czech language from extinction, and the brutal murder that stained the Barber's Bridge. You'll decode the sgraffito illusions on Renaissance façades, learn which alchemist scammed the Rosenbergs for three decades, and stand where accused witches were burned beside what's now a plague column.

Unlike rushed group tours, you control the pace, pause for photos and take breaks. Over 20,000 travelers have used the tours, with a full refund guarantee.

Best for curious first-time visitors, history enthusiasts, or those who want depth without being hurried.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: German, Russian, Portuguese, English, Italian, Polish, French, Dutch, Spanish
Operated by: Tourific

Ages: Adults (14–65 years)

What is included

Included

Included: 100% Satisfaction Guarantee: If you don’t love the tour, write to us for a full refund.
Included: Audio and written guide included
Included: Offline access to the tour (no internet connection needed) once tour is downloaded
Included: Images to identify stops and in app interactive map for navigation
Included: 1-year access on iOS & Android. Listen to the tour anytime, as many times as you like
Included: Check or search your inbox for an email from “Tourific” with tour access instructions.

Not included

Not included: Any physical devices or headphones
Not included: Human tour guide at location
Not included: Entrance fees: Entry to castle tower/ museum is not part of this tour

Itinerary

Stop 1

15 min

Discover why three noble families rebuilt this medieval square without ever tearing anything down
Stop 2

Passing by

Decode the coats of arms that chart three centuries of shifting power and family rule
Plague Column

10 min

Stand where survivors thanked the Virgin Mary and accused witches were burned alive
Church of St. Vitus

15 min

Meet the boy saint who defied an emperor and inspired a town's spiritual heart
Muzeum Loutek - Pohadkovy dum

Passing by

Discover how wooden puppets kept the Czech language alive under foreign rule
Lazebnicky most

10 min

Hear the brutal murder story behind this beautiful medieval bridge's darkest legend
Stop 7

10 min

Pass through the red gate where a father divided an empire with five colored roses
Cesky Krumlov Castle

30 min

Explore bear legends, ghostly courtyards, Baroque theatre magic, and Schiele-inspired castle viewpoints, covering all the free to enter areas of the castle.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This is a self-guided audio tour on the "Tourific self-guided tours" app. To activate the tour, check your email for instructions from Tourific or your booking platform sent right after booking. Can’t find it? Search for “Tourific” in your email inbox and spam folder. OR contact us via support.

End point

Using your ticket

Know before you go :

•⁠ ⁠You will need to download the "Tourific self guided tours" app from the Google play store or App store

•⁠ ⁠Right after booking, you’ll receive an email from Tourific or the tour booking platform with instructions to access the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Having trouble finding the email? Just search for “Tourific” in your inbox or spam folder.

•⁠ ⁠For any issues - contact [email protected]

•⁠ ⁠The tour is valid for 1 year and can be listened to any number of times. So feel free to download tour and experience a few stops before going on the tour.

•⁠ ⁠Fully charge your phone and carry your headphones for the best experience

•⁠ ⁠The tour follows a set route that we recommend that you follow. Once the tour is downloaded, the introduction will guide you to your starting point

•⁠ ⁠Change of plans? Enjoy the tour on a different day or from home