Tour T11 - Nelahozeves from Prague

The monumental Renaissance castle of Nelahozeves is located high above the Vltava river. The castle was constructed in the mid-16th century by the nobleman Florian Griespeck of Griespach and remained in the property of the Griespeck family for only three generations. In 1623, the castle was purchased by Princess Polyxena Lobkowicz and has been owned by the family ever since. After the overthrow of Communism, the castle was returned to the Lobkowicz family in 1993. A new, permanent exhibition entitled Private Spaces: A Noble Family at Home was opened to the public in the summer of 2007. The objects presented span five centuries and include some of the most precious objects in the collections. Nelahozeves is also well known as the birthplace of Antonin Dvorak, perhaps the most famous Czech composer.

This tour includes visit to Nelahozeves castle and it is also possible to visit the exhibition at birthplace of Antonin Dvorak.

About the tour types, vehicles and payment conditions

Nelahozeves from Prague	Limousine (?)		Mini-van (?)
	CZK	EUR	CZK	EUR
Change the guiding language (if available): EnglishJapaneseCzechRussianSpanish
English-speaking driver only (?)	3525	139	3915	154	Order
English-speaking driver-escort (?)	4030	159	4420	174	Order
Driver and English-speaking guide (?)	5545	218	5935	233	Order
Note: * The castle is open from April 1 until October 31, except for Mondays * It takes about a 45-minute drive to Nelahozeves from Prague

The rates are per vehicle, not per person.

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Sightseeing in Nelahozeves

The Nelahozeves castle originated as a newly erected building since 1553. However its completion was interrupted by the death of the builder in 1588. The outer facades, as well as some of the interiors, have been almost completely preserved. Among the preserved Renaissance spaces the most interesting is the Knight Hall, with a stone hearth and ceiling painting. The accessory to the castle is rich and one of high quality. Most of it comes from the castle of Roudnice, the main residence of the influential family of Lobkowitz who since 1623 owned also Nelahozeves.

The collections of the Nelahozeves castle contain an exceptionally rich picture gallery with works of famous European masters and one of the largest collections of Spanish portraits from the 16th and 17th centuries outside of Spain. Apart from the furniture (including exquisite pieces from 16th to 18th century) it is also possible to see, in the castle rooms, medieval reliquaries and other clerical objects, a collection of ceramics, artistic objects made of silver and other metals, silver dishes and old musical instruments.

Nelahozeves is the birthplace of composer Antonin Dvorak. His birth house now harbours the exhibition of his life and work.

Nelahozeves photos

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Nelahozeves castle

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.