About the trip
Combine majestic history with breathtaking nature in a single trip. Visit the legendary Gothic Karlštejn Castle, built by Charles IV to protect the crown jewels, and delve into the stories of Czech kings. Afterwards, you will journey to the breathtaking viewpoint of the Velká Amerika Quarry, often called the Czech Grand Canyon. This trip is the perfect combination for history lovers who enjoy stretching their legs in beautiful natural surroundings.
Customization option: Extend the trip with a walking route to other quarries or visit the Nativity Scene Museum.
Notes: The castle is located on a hill – about a 15–20 minute walk.
Category: Sights, Nature
Duration: Half-day
Season: All year round (castle interiors limited in winter)
Suitable for: History and light hiking lovers, families
Stops
Karlštejn Castle 2 h
Tour of the famous Gothic castle built by Charles IV in 1348 to store crown jewels and holy relics. Visit the Imperial Palace, courtyards, and optionally the Chapel of the Holy Cross.
Entry: ~CZK 250 (client pays).
Velká Amerika Quarry 1 h
Short walk to a viewpoint over the flooded limestone quarry, the “Czech Grand Canyon”.
Entry: none.
Price per vehicle with driver (max. 8 persons)
Frequently asked questions
Planning your trip with Private Tours Czech is simple:
- 📍 Choose your pick-up location.
- 🗺️ Plan your route and stops.
- ⏱️ Select the length of each stop or 🛏️ overnight stay.
- 📍 Set your final destination (which can be the same as your starting point).
- 👶 Choose additional services – child seats, a tour guide, 📸 a photographer, or a special photography tour with a photography course.
🚐 Travel in comfortable, spacious vehicles and complete your booking easily online.
💡 If you don’t want to plan the entire trip yourself, you can choose from our Popular Tours section with recommended routes and then customise them to suit your needs.
💳 Payment is made directly to the driver – you can pay in cash or by card in your chosen currency (CZK / EUR / USD upon request).
✅ The price includes everything listed in your confirmed booking – for example, transportation in a comfortable vehicle, professional driver services, and selected additional services.
❌ The price does not include expenses such as parking fees, entrance tickets, local guides, meals, overnight stays, or other personal expenses.
⚠️ Please cancel at least 12 hours before the scheduled pick-up time. For quick cancellation, use the cancellation link in your confirmation email.
🔄 There are two ways to change your booking:
- ❌ Cancel your existing booking using the cancellation link in your confirmation email and create a new one.
- 💬 Contact our customer support via email or chat – our team will make the changes for you.
🚐 We use fully equipped Hyundai Staria 4×4 vehicles for up to 8 passengers, with a fixed price and large luggage capacity.
Perfect for airport transfers, transporting multiple passengers and luggage, weddings, families with children, and trips.
All vehicles feature:
- 🛋️ Leather seats
- 👶 Britax Römer child seats
- 💧 Vittel water
- 🚪 Electric doors
- 🕶️ Tinted windows
- 🛡️ Modern safety systems
- 📶 USB and air conditioning
👨✈️ Drivers are carefully selected, follow strict quality codes, and are regularly checked.
✍️ If you have special requests – such as assistance for passengers with reduced mobility, transport of sports equipment, specific vehicle equipment, or route adjustments – include them in the “Notes” field when booking.
💬 You can also contact us via email or chat for personalised advice.
📌 Don’t want to plan from scratch? Choose from our range of Popular Tours with carefully designed routes and itineraries.
You can customise each one – change the order of stops, adjust the length of visits, add services, or include your own stops.
