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Bohemian glass and castles: Private day trip from Prague

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About your trip

Head west from Prague into the forests of Central Bohemia on a day that moves between two very different expressions of Bohemian identity. You'll explore Krivoklat Castle, a 12th-century royal fortress that served as hunting lodge, crown jewel vault, and dreaded prison, then watch master glassmakers at the Rückl family glassworks in Nizbor, where 300 years of Bohemian crystal tradition is still practised by hand.
Exclusively yours: private vehicle and professional driver
Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
From $83
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal$249

What to expect

Your day trip begins wherever you are

Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Prague whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.

Discover more with local expertise

Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.

Explore at your own pace

Your private Daytrip driver will collect you from your accommodation in Prague and take you west to Krivoklat Castle and the Ruckl Family Glassworks in Nizbor. Along the way, you'll stop for photos at the Lookout Tower on Mestska hora. After your visit, you'll enjoy a comfortable return to Prague.

Perfect for any private group

Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.

Good to know

  • Two-way private car transfer
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Personalized pickup and drop-off
  • Professional English-speaking driver
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
  • Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Krivoklat Castle, The Ruckl Family Glassworks, and Lookout tower Mestska hora should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
  • Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From $83
Private group ride
per person
Select date and travelers
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal$249

Your trip at a glance

Your trip at a glance

Start in Prague
You choose the pickup spot.
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Krivoklat Castle
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 h 30 min - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Krivoklat Castle on private day trip from Prague
Itinerary stop at Krivoklat Castle on private day trip from Prague
Itinerary stop at Krivoklat Castle on private day trip from Prague
Itinerary stop at Krivoklat Castle on private day trip from Prague

Krivoklat is one of the Czech Republic's oldest and most important royal castles, a Gothic fortress that rises above a bend in the Berounka river and a forest that has changed little since medieval kings hunted here.

What to see

  • The Gothic castle chapel, the Royal and Knights' Halls, and a library of 52,000 volumes, all on a guided tour through rooms that have hosted every Czech king since the 13th century
  • The infamous dungeon and prison, complete with torture instruments; the English alchemist Edward Kelley, jailed here by Rudolf II, broke his leg attempting to escape
  • The 42-meter Great Tower, reached by 72 spiral steps, with panoramic views over the Krivoklatsko forest reserve, a UNESCO biosphere

What to do

  • Choose from three guided tours; the full castle route takes around 100 minutes and covers the chapel, halls, dungeon, and tower
  • Try archery in the castle courtyard between tours; equipment is provided

Take note

  • Book tours at krivoklat.cz
  • The castle stays open on most winter weekends, unlike many Czech castles
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The Ruckl Family Glassworks
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 1 hour - admission not included
Itinerary stop at The Ruckl Family Glassworks on private day trip from Prague
Itinerary stop at The Ruckl Family Glassworks on private day trip from Prague
Itinerary stop at The Ruckl Family Glassworks on private day trip from Prague
Itinerary stop at The Ruckl Family Glassworks on private day trip from Prague

In a bend of the Berounka River between Beroun and Krivoklat, the Ruckl family glassworks in Nizbor has been producing hand-cut Bohemian crystal for over 120 years and still makes it the same way.

What to see

  • Attend live glassblowing and cutting demonstrations, showing the four-stage process from molten glass to finished crystal, including the traditional leaded crystal techniques that made Bohemia famous across Europe
  • Visit the workshop where the Czech Lion award is made, Ruckl has produced the Czech Film Academy's top prize since 1993
  • Browse the factory shop, selling a wide range of crystal directly from the makers at production prices

What to do

  • Join a guided factory tour (45 minutes) to follow glass from furnace to finished piece
  • Try glass cutting or blowing yourself in one of the hands-on workshops (booking required)

What to buy

  • Hand-cut crystal vases, bowls, and glasses direct from the workshop, quality unmatched at this price outside the factory

Take note

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Lookout tower Mestska hora (photo spot)
We’ll stop at this perfect photo spot – take a moment to capture the view!
Stop: 30 min - admission not included
Itinerary stop at Lookout tower Mestska hora on private day trip from Prague
Itinerary stop at Lookout tower Mestska hora on private day trip from Prague
Pause at the Lookout Tower on Mestska hora for views across the Berounka Valley, the same dense forest and winding river that medieval Bohemian kings rode through on their way to Krivoklat.
Back to Prague
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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