Tour T5 - Konopiste from Prague

Konopiste Chateau is one of the major sights in the neighborhood of Prague. It is very easy to reach Konopiste from Prague by car or by train within one hour. Originally a Gothic Castle in French style, founded in the year 1300, it was re-built in the first half of the 16th century into a chateau. After 1889 it became seat of Franz Ferdinand d´Este, the Hapsburg Crown Prince, who had Konopiste modified to its present appearance. The interiors are richly decorated with furniture, paintings, glassware and porcelain, as well as Ferdinand's private items - mainly hunting trophies. Of highest importance though is the famous d´Este armory - featuring the largest exhibition of Renaissance arms in Europe, including an extensive collection of historical weapons and armors.

The trip includes visit to the Konopiste chateau (the entrance fee is not included in the rate).

About the tour types, vehicles and payment conditions

Konopiste from Prague	Limousine (?)		Mini-van (?)
	CZK	EUR	CZK	EUR
Change the guiding language (if available): EnglishJapaneseCzechRussianSpanish
English-speaking driver only (?)	4395	173	4890	192	Order
English-speaking driver-escort (?)	5030	198	5520	217	Order
Driver and English-speaking guide (?)	6925	272	7415	291	Order
Note: * The Konopiste castle is open from April 1 until October 31, except for Mondays * The castle is not directly accessible by car. It takes 15-20 minutes on foot or you can hire a horse carriage. * It takes about 1 hour to get to Konopiste from Prague

The rates are per vehicle, not per person.

Tour list | More about Konopiste castle

Sightseeing at Konopiste castle

This originally early Gothic castle was built in the style of "French castle" and modified in the Renaissance style. Later on Konopiste was re-built to a baroque chateau. In the end of the 19th century the chateau was renovated in the romantic style for Archduke Franz Ferdinand d'Este, the successor to the Habsburg throne who was assassinated in Sarajevo in 1914, starting the World War I.

It includes a rose garden, a large English park, luxurious lounges and chateau collections (such as an armory, a library, a chapel and others), private rooms of Franz Ferdinand d'Este, a picture gallery, the St. Jiri's (George's) Museum and a shooting gallery. The chateau is famous for its fascinating collection of weapons and hunting trophies.

It is also possible to visit the nearby Konopiste golf resort.

Konopiste photos

Related links

The Konopiste castle homepage
The Konopiste golf resort

Tour types:

• Driver only: you walk around the sight-seeing spots by yourself
• Driver-escort: driver escorts you from parking to sight-seeing spots and gives basic explanation in English, helps you with tickets etc.
• Driver and guide: a licensed guide gives you detailed explanation
  
  

Vehicle types:

• Mercedes-Benz E-class: a limousine for up to 2 passengers and guide
• Mercedes-Benz V-class: a mini-van for up to 6 passengers and guide
  
  

Payment conditions:

• The rates are quoted PER VEHICLE (not per person) and include VAT, fuel expenses, parking fees, guiding fee in English or German language (if applicable) and driver/guide meal expenses. The rates DO NOT include admission fees.
• The prices are quoted and will be charged in Czech Crowns. The price in Euro is for your information only.
• Full prepayment is requested 1 working day before the service date.
• Payment is possible by a money wire transfer onto our account or by credit card. Accepted credit cards: Amex, Visa, Visa Electron, Master Card, and Maestro.
  
  

Tour conditions and ordering

• Confirmation of your booking will be sent within 24 working hours.
• All tours and trips are available in English, German, Italian, Japanese, French or Spanish language upon the client's request
• All the guides are licensed for Prague and the Czech Republic.
• All the tours are done by the top quality Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
• You will be picked up at your hotel in Prague and dropped off in Prague at place of your choice.
• The tours are private tours, done exclusively for you – there will be no strangers in the car with you.