Cycle along the banks of the Vltava and Berounka rivers on an 8-hour electric bike tour from Prague to Karlstejn Castle. Marvel at the Czech countryside and Gothic fortress built by King Charles IV. Take an optional guided tour of the castle’s interior.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 8.5 hours
- Starting time 9:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Small group
- Limited to 10 participants
Experience
Highlights
- Cycle along the banks of the Vltava and Berounka rivers with refreshment stops
- Visit the village and castle of Karlstejn
- Enjoy a traditional Czech lunch (own expense)
- Admire the Czech countryside and southwest suburbs of Prague
- Stops in Prague New Town
Full description
Escape the hustle and bustle of Prague on a full-day e-bike tour to Karlstejn Castle, and marvel at the Czech countryside as you bike out of the city’s southwestern suburbs.
Cycle on comfortable e-bike to one of the Czech Republic’s most popular castles in approximately 3.5-4 hours. Enjoy the flat terrain as you bike along the banks of 2 rivers. Depart Prague at 09:30, and pass through several scenic villages along the way. Stop at panoramic view points and to enjoy refreshments.
Arrive at Karlstejn village (population 800) and stop for lunch in a traditional Czech restaurant. Then, take a short 15-minute stroll to the castle grounds. Your guide will tell you the history of the castle as well as the life of Charles IV., and will show you around the exterior. Take an optional 55-minute guided tour of the castle interior (own expense) to see relics from King Karel’s life. Return to Prague by train, and relax on the 40-minute journey back to the city center.
Includes
- Guided e-bike ride from Prague to Karlstejn Castle
- English-speaking guide
- Karlstejn Castle exterior excursion
- Quality electric bike rental and insurance
- Water bottle on the bike
- Helmets, baskets and bungee cords
- City map
- Storage of your belongings at the bike office
- Train ride back to Prague
- Warm gloves in cold weather
- Rain poncho
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food and beverages
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
- People who can't ride a bike
COVID-19 precautions
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- Customers must keep distance in vehicles
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers must bring their own headphones
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Meeting point
Praha Bike office, Dlouha 24, Prague 1 (near Old Town Square)
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
- Comfortable clothes
Know before you go
- This tour has almost no hills but does require a certain basic fitness level and bike riding skills
- Please wear comfortable or sport clothing and shoes
- Bring anything extra you might need for a day out (cereal snack, sport drink), based on your individual requirements
- Adult pricing applies to all travelers
- Cancellation is possible up to 48 hours in advance
- Tours are provided in English. Tours in other languages are offered on request
- This tour requires a minimum number of 3 participants to operate
- If the minimum number is not met within 24 hours of the scheduled tour departure time, the supplier reserves the right to cancel the tour.
- You can reserve a tour for 1 person but you will be merged with another group
