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Turn the wasted travel day into the highlight of your trip with stops at Olomouc Old Town and Kutna Hora & the famous Bone Church on your journey from Krakow to Prague.
Our tour from Krakow to Prague was wonderful. Our driver and guide, Marketa, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. The stop in Kutna Hora was especially a highlight. What a beautiful city, and the Sedlec Ossuary was one of the most interesting places we’ve ever seen. This is a daylong trip from 8am to 6pm, but Marketa made it go by quickly. We learned so much from her about Czech culture and history. Next time we’re in Central Europe, we will use Sidetrip’s again to travel from one city to the next. For what you get, the cost is very reasonable.
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.
Stop 1: Olomouc Old Town
We will explore Olomouc's Old Town, its Baroque architecture, visit the UNESCO listed Holy Trinity Column, admire the famous Astronomical Clock, and then sit down for a delicious lunch.
We will explore the Old Town with its stunning buildings in different styles (mainly Renaissance and Baroque), two main squares (Upper and Lower), and impressive town hall with the unique Astronomical Clock on one of its walls. If we are lucky, we can even witness the small show the clock makes. But the real highlight of Olomouc is the UNESCO-listed Holy Trinity Column from the early 18th century the largest structure of that kind. After exploring Olomouc and its attractions, it’s time for lunch before heading to the next destination.
About Olomouc Old Town
Olomouc Old Town, nestled in the heart of the Czech Republic, is a treasure trove of history and architectural wonders. With roots dating back to the 10th century, Olomouc has played a pivotal role in Central European history. The town's rich history is reflected in its well-preserved medieval and Baroque architecture, showcasing a blend of Gothic cathedrals, Renaissance palaces, and charming cobblestone streets.
The centerpiece of Olomouc Old Town is the Holy Trinity Column, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a prime example of Baroque artistry. This impressive monument, erected in the early 18th century, symbolizes the city's resilience against past plagues and wars. Another highlight is the Astronomical Clock, a masterpiece with intricate carvings and a captivating hourly show. It was crafted in the 15th century and rebuilt in the 1950s in the Socialist Realism style.
Olomouc Old Town invites travelers to step back in time, immersing themselves in centuries of history while marveling at the beauty of its well-preserved landmarks.
Stop 2: Kutna Hora
We'll take a walk to admire Kutna Hora’s Old Town, it's cathedral and the famous UNESCO listed Bone Church decorated with real human bones.
What we'll do
We take a walk to admire Kutna Hora’s
Old Town
and its stunning
Cathedral of St Barbara
. This church is a truly magnificent mixture of Gothic and Baroque styles. Little out of the city center we will find the
Sedlec Ossuary
. You will have the chance to see for yourself the human bones that have been used in artful decoration of the chapel as you descend underground.
About Kutna Hora
Kutna Hora city started to grow around a Cistercian monastery in the 12th century. The fame and wealth of the city came with silver mining a century later. Kutna Hora grew rapidly to be the second biggest city after Prague in the area. The prosperity of the medieval community can be seen in the churches that were built. The most famous of them is the Cathedral of St Barbara, the patron saint of miners.
In the outskirts of Kutna Hora is the chilling Sedlec Ossuary famous for its human bones. This is a Roman Catholic chapel in the cemetery of the Church of All Saints. In early 16 century mass graves were exhumed and more than 40 000 bones were used to decorate the chapel. This tradition of using skulls and bones, real or not, in decoration was widespread in late medieval Europe. The purpose was largely symbolic, a reminder of the inevitability of death.
Arrive at Prague at ~18:00
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 Hilton Prague Old Town hotel (V Celnici 2079/7, Prague).
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.
We offer the chance to see popular tourist sights, as well as lesser-known places of cultural and historic significance, while you travel between two cities.
Most of our tours are limited to a maximum of 8 people which means you get the personal care and attention of your tour leader during your trip, as well as the chance to get to know your fellow passengers.
Our tour leaders are selected due to their thorough knowledge of local history and culture, as well as their enthusiasm for travel. The stories they share will inspire you!
Our tours run regularly so anyone can afford to join the open group tour making it a great travel option for solo and independent travellers.
Reviews
5.0/5
Overall rating based on 4 reviews
Fantastic tour
Our tour from Krakow to Prague was wonderful. Our driver and guide, Marketa, was so friendly, knowledgeable, and fun. The stop in Kutna Hora was especially a highlight. What a beautiful city, and the Sedlec Ossuary was one of the most interesting places we’ve ever seen. This is a daylong trip from 8am to 6pm, but Marketa made it go by quickly. We learned so much from her about Czech culture and history. Next time we’re in Central Europe, we will use Sidetrip’s again to travel from one city to the next. For what you get, the cost is very reasonable.
Best way to include sightseeing on a travel day
This was a fantastic experience. I really dread travel days while on vacation. Lugging suitcases around train stations and airports in the last thing I want to be doing. This was a fantastic way of seeing some new sites on the way to Prague. The combination of scenic small towns and delicious local cuisine made the trip super fun! Our tour guide Stepan was very enthusiastic and highly qualified. It was excellent! Can not recommend this enough and will book again if there is a trip on my route!
Absolutely enjoyed the one way trip from Krakow to Prague
Such a wonderful experience! There are so many beautiful places to discover in Czech Republic. My favourite was definitely Olomouc - a cute and picturesque little town with old houses, just like in a romantic movie. Our local tour guide Peter really brought the little towns to life, with his funny and entertaining stories. I have another trip booked from Prague to Vienna and am looking forward to that with side trip tours. Highly recommend touring as you travel from one city to another.
One-way transfer from Kraków to Prague with 2 sightseeing stops
Knowledgeable local tour leader
Transport in an air-conditioned minivan
Room for a reasonable amount of luggage
Hotel pick-up and drop-off (available only for private tours)
Lunch (a break is scheduled for this)
Gratuities (optional)
Good to know
Confirmation will be provided within 24 hours of booking.
All tours are subject to availability.
Minimum numbers for group size apply. There is a possibility of cancellation even after confirmation if there is not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative tour or a refund. The Sidetrip team will also be happy to help you arrange alternative transport to your destination city.
Paper free confirmation accepted, just bring an electronic voucher or ID.
A moderate amount of walking is involved, please wear flat shoes suitable for walking.
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress according to the weather and wear proper shoes for walking (waterproof would be great in winter).
Infant seats are available on request during the booking.
All our public group tours are in ENGLISH. Private tours are available in different language
This tour offers hotel pick-up for private bookings only. 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.
If you have booked an open group tour, then hotel pickup is not available. The open group tour starts in front of Radisson Blu Hotel (Floriana Straszewskiego 17, Kraków). Look out for a minivan with Sidetrip logo. Our guide will meet you at the marked meeting point.
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 plenty of space for luggage at the back of our minivans. One big suitcase and one smaller bag or suitcase per passenger is totally fine. There is no extra charge for luggage, as long as you don't plan to move to the other city with all of your belongings :)
Lunch is not included in the tour price but a lunch break is scheduled in Olomouc. 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.
All our groups are limited to a maximum of 8 travellers for open group tours and in case of a private transfer it’ll be just your group in the van with our guide. Face masks are available in each vehicle upon request and hand sanitizers are placed in a hand’s reach from all passengers.
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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