About the trip
Delve into history and get to know the lifestyle of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d’Este at Konopiště Castle, famous for its hunting trophies and historical armory. You will then travel to the town of Tábor, the center of Hussite history. You’ll walk through its historic streets, visit Žižka Square, and explore the underground passages. This trip is for lovers of castles and rich Czech history.
Customization: Option to visit Klokoty Monastery or replace Tábor with another historic town (e.g., Písek).
Notes: Konopiště is ~45 km from Prague. Tábor is a lively South Bohemian town with traditional cuisine options.
Category: Historic
Duration: Full-day
Seasonality: Year-round (Konopiště interiors April–October)
Suitable for: Castle lovers and Hussite history enthusiasts, families
Stops
Konopiště Castle 1 h 30 min
Tour of the castle, once the residence of Archduke Franz Ferdinand d’Este.
See hunting trophies, weapon collections, salons, and private apartments.
Spot the resident bear Jiří in the moat.
Entry: ~CZK 210 (client pays)
Tábor Old Town 1 h 30 min
Visit Žižka Square with Jan Žižka’s statue.
Optional visit to the Hussite Museum and medieval underground tunnels (~CZK 130).
Climb the church tower or Kotnov tower for panoramic views.
Entry: Free (museum optional)
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.
