Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Kutna Hora & the famous Bone Church, Brno, Mikulov Wine Region and UNESCO listed Lednice Palace on your journey from Prague to Bratislava.
The only way to travel if you’re trying to get from Prague to Vienna or Bratislava. Got to learn so much more of the history of these amazing countries. Our guide Vera was fantastic and very knowledgeable. We got to experience some awesome places we would have otherwise missed while getting from point A to point B. What more could you ask for?
This tour offers hotel pick-up for private bookings. You will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car. Please check the "Meeting Point" section for open group tour departures.
Venture into the famous UNESCO listed Bone Church, a place unlike any other, adorned with the haunting beauty of thousands of human bones.
What we'll do
In the Ossuary at Kutná Hora, we'll explore a unique attraction known as the "Bone Church." This UNESCO listed chapel is adorned with thousands of human bones, arranged in elaborate decorative patterns and artistic displays. Marvel at the intricate bone arrangements, from bone chandeliers to skull pyramids. Contemplate the transience of life, and learn about the history and significance of the Ossuary as a powerful symbol of mortality and remembrance.
*Entry tickets are not included in the cost of the tour.
Ticket cost: Adults CZK 220, Child (6-15yo) CZk 80, Children under 6 years for free.
About Kutna Hora Ossuary
The Ossuary in Kutná Hora, also known as the Sedlec Ossuary or the Bone Church, is a unique and captivating historical site located in the Czech Republic. Situated beneath the Cemetery Church of All Saints in the small town of Kutná Hora, this ossuary is renowned for its striking and macabre decorations made entirely of human bones. The ossuary's origins date back to the 13th century when the church was built atop a cemetery. In the 15th century, the bones were exhumed and later arranged in intricate designs by a local woodcarver, František Rint, in the 18th century. The Ossuary in Kutná Hora serves as a poignant reminder of the transient nature of life and the universality of mortality, while also showcasing the creativity and artistry of human craftsmanship across the centuries. The ossuary is among the most visited tourist attractions of the Czech Republic, drawing over 300,000 visitors annually.
We arrive in Brno just in time for lunch. After enjoying a refreshing meal, discover the fascinating stories of the city and if you’re lucky, meet the Dragon of Brno.
What we'll do
During the tour we will stop in Brno for lunch (not included) and walk around in the city center. Brno has many interesting monuments and statues, among them the famous
Dragon of Brno
. After lunch you will enjoy the views for the towering
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral
, the
Vegetable market
, and the
old Town Hall
.
About Brno
Brno is the capital of South-Moravian area with a population of about 400 000 people. Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic with a lovely city center and a rich cultural heritage. Today the city’s population is mainly Czechs and Slovaks but before the Second World War the city also included a large German and Jewish population. You’ll learn about the complex history of this region during the tour.
We enjoy the views of Mikulov Wine Region and visit a local Moravian winery (optional).
What we'll do
During the tour we have an option to visit one of
Mikulov Wine Regions
vineyards to see the vines and, most importantly, sample some of the wine. This is available for an extra fee during the tour and will be decided on the day if the group is interested.
About Mikulov Wine Region
Mikulov Wine Region in South Moravia is famous for its vineyards. If you think Czech Republic associates only with beer then think again! Wine from this country and especially from Moravia is world famous. The tradition of growing grapes here dates back to Roman period in the third century. Yet Mikulov region grew famous for wine in medieval times. And despite the many wars that have raged in Europe in this area the vineyards have never died out. The region’s lime-rich soil and favorable climate is best for different types of white wine grapes. The tradition of growing these grapes is carried by family owned little vineyards.
We have a chance to admire one of the former summer residences of the royalty of Liechtenstein, the Lednice Palace and Gardens.
What we'll do
We will have a chance to walk around the beautiful and famous gardens surrounding the Palace during the tour.
Lednice Palace and Gardens
, the way we see them today, are designed in the 19th century for entertaining in the summer season. They palace is probably the best example of English Gothic style in Continental Europe. The Palace and Grounds, about 200h, are under UNESCO World Heritage protection due their unique architectural landscape.
About Lednice
Lednice Palace and Grounds is a fabulous example of wealth the nobility had in Europe in the 19th century. The Lichtenstein family had huge landholdings in the area that they had gathered gradually over the centuries through conquering, marrying, and buying. It was their loyalty to the Habsburg dynasty that raised the Lichtensteins to great prominence in the Austria-Hungarian Empire.
This tour offers hotel drop-off for private bookings. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
If you book the open group tour then the drop-off is in front of Korzo Cafe & Restaurant at the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel (Hviezdoslavovo namestie 3, Bratislava).
Want to personalize this trip? When booking a private transfer, tell us your itinerary and start time preferences and we'll do everything we can to accomodate your request. Note: open group tours cannot be customized.
This tour offers hotel pick-up only for private bookings. For private bookings, you will be picked up from your hotel, apartment, or any other pick-up point accessible by car. Please provide your preferred pick-up location when making the booking.
For open group tours, hotel pick-up is not available. The group tour meeting point is in front of Hilton Prague Old Town at V Celnici 2079/7, Prague. Your guide will meet you at this location.
This tour offers hotel drop-off for private bookings. Please provide your preferred drop-off location when making the booking.
If you book the open group tour then the drop-off is in front of Korzo Cafe & Restaurant at the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel (Hviezdoslavovo namestie 3, Bratislava).
Yes, this is a one-way tour ending in Bratislava. Please note that the tour does not take you back to Prague.
The planned duration of this tour is 10 hours. For the safety of our passengers and drivers, we are unable to accommodate requests to extend this duration.
Hotel pick-up and drop-off are only available when booking this tour as a private tour for a single group. Open group tours have a fixed meeting point and drop-off location.
Yes! We have space for luggage, similar to common airline baggage allowances. There is no extra charge for luggage that meets these criteria:
If you your luggage requires special consideration, please contact us.
Lunch is not included in the tour price but a lunch break is scheduled in Brno. Kindly let our tour leader know if you have any special dietary needs that we should take in account.
Yes! With a maximum of 8 people in each group, our guide can make sure that the pace of the tour is suitable for everyone. Just note that the tour does include some walking at the stops.
If you cancel more than 48 hours before the tour, your booking is fully refunded*. If you cancel less than 48 hours before the tour or in the case of a no-show, no refund is issued.
*Please note, that the credit card processing fee (1.5-3%, up to 5.9% if you paid by Paypal) charged by the third-party payment provider will not be refunded.
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