Driving routes, distances and day-trip ideas nearby.
A ready week, day by day: highly rated places, lunches, tours and trips out of town. Ratings and opening hours come from Tripadvisor, distances are real driving distances.
An unhurried first day: the centre on foot, one landmark and a quiet dinner near where you're staying. Don't plan anything far — after travelling, getting your bearings matters more.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Hotel check-in is usually from 2pm — if you arrive earlier, most places will store your luggage.
The fullest day: two or three key places back to back. Start early — queues build by midday at the popular ones, and the light is better for photographs after lunch.
All day
A free day — the market, the waterfront, the next neighbourhood over.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A day for what needs time and attention: museums, historic quarters, and lunch somewhere locals actually go.
Afternoon
Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour
5.0· 28from €95
Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour — rated 5 from 28 reviews.
Many museums close on a Monday or Tuesday — check the opening hours before you set out.
Get beyond the city: the nearby towns and countryside are usually what stays with you. A rental car is the practical way — public transport on these routes is slow and infrequent.
All day
Plzen
Plzen is 165 km from Cesky Krumlov, about 2h 23m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Cesky KrumlovA free day. Go back to wherever you wanted to linger, and add one or two places from the list you haven't reached.
Afternoon
Best of Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle Exteriors
5.0· 17from €170
Best of Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle Exteriors — rated 5 from 17 reviews.
Carry some cash for markets and small cafés — cards are not taken everywhere.
A good day for a guided tour: a guide tells you what the signs don't, and takes the driving off your hands.
All day
Prague
Prague is 174 km from Cesky Krumlov, about 2h 3m by car. Leave in the morning so you're back before dark.
Book the car ahead: in season there is little left and the counter price is higher.
Rent a car in Cesky KrumlovA calm finish: a favourite spot once more, some shopping, a late lunch. Leave yourself room before the airport.
Afternoon
Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour
5.0· 9from €89
Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour — rated 5 from 9 reviews.
Allow twice what the map says for the airport run — it is never the quiet hour when you need it.
Where you can drive from Cesky Krumlov.
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Top attractions
Restaurants and cafés
Cesky Krumlov Old Town Private Walking Tour
€95
Best of Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle Exteriors
€170
Český Krumlov Private Walking Tour
€89
Private evening tour Cesky Krumlov Old Town and Castle area
€85
Monastery Garden Bistro & Rooms
from €169 / night
Boutique Hotel Villa Beatika
from €284 / night
Krumlov Tower
from €177 / night
Pension Galko
from €81 / night
Source — Tripadvisor
Beautiful boutique hotel
Beautiful hotel in an excellent location in Český Krumlov! Our spacious quadruple room was essentially two rooms combined, making it perfect for our family. The bathroom was large, we enjoyed lovely views of the garden, and the historic town centre of Český Krumlov was just a few steps from the hotel.
What a great find!
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