The town of Cesky Krumlov is well-worth visiting. The views in and around the city are beautiful and it's fun to see the countryside along the way. When I booked this tour, I wasn't really sure which tour company I was being placed with. It turned out to be Martin tours. The mini-bus was fine and about what I expected. However, I didn't feel the guide added a whole lot to the experience. I don't believe he ever introduced himself. He gave quite a bit of commentary during the drive, but we didn't understand most of it. He spoke quite quickly and with with a cadence that made it difficult to follow. Likewise, when walking around the town, it felt more that he was reciting a script than trying to engage us. When we returned to Prague, he got off the bus, went over to the driver's window and chatted with him instead of standing outside to say good-bye to the guests. I would suggest this tour only for the transportation to Cesky, if you don't have another way to get there. 2 stars apparently means OK, but it could've been better. I'd say that's exactly right.
Review by: expertisepasi, June 2018
Cesky Krumlov is lovely, but not with this tour company Prague City Tours, Martin Tours. They packed 14 people into a van that had no suspension, and was so old the seats were sprung. The seats were very narrow, and had no leg room at all. They should be ashamed to treat adult customers this badly. My complaints to the tour guide were greeted with eye rolling, as if I expected too much. I did expect an air conditioned BUS as per my tour outline, not a old van. We were 2 hours each way in this terrible transportation. We felt every bump on the road, and were crammed in like sardines. Also, the driver insisted on the first two seats behind him being kept clear for his belongings. I would like my money back, as this tour was not as advertised, We were not given transport in a comfortable air conditioned bus, but a old, sprung out van. This company should not be allowed to treat customers in this manner. If in Prague, avoid Prague City Tours and Martin tours. Premiant tours gave us good value.
Review by: Eleanor Y, May 2018
The town is beautiful and is worth the trip, our tour guide was responsible. however, he did not speak good English, sometimes it is hard to understand him.
Review by: Magnolia, May 2018
I love Czech Republic so when I saw this town popping up all over social media, I knew I had to go back to check it out. Cesky Krumlov is a quaint little town with so much history to it. Although the tour guide, the views, and the whole transportation services were great, I do wish we had more time exploring the tiny alleyways together. We were given a lot of leisurely time in the main town centre but some of us felt this time could have been cut shorter as the area is quite small. All in all, it was a great day trip outside of the city.
Review by: chimchimcheree50, May 2018
We did this tour in April. It is a beautiful quaint village setting straight out of a Hans Christian Anderson fairytale! Our guide, while cordial, professional, extremely knowledgeable and informative was a bit intimating given her abrupt manner. Overall we enjoyed seeing this beautiful place. Be prepared for a long day in a bus comfortable bus- note: one comfort stop there and NO stops back and lots of walking including some uphill work.
Review by: dilos, April 2018
Fine. It was a rainy day and very difficult to walk around. The pace was too fast for elderly people or those who needed to have a normal walking spped.
Review by: Hwee Ling N, April 2018
It was a disappointing day trip to Cesky Krumlov and the overall experience wasn't as described in the website. The tour guide we travelled with was boring and monotonous making us even more drowsy during the nearly 3 hours bus ride, does not give toilet breaks, impatient, rude and fierce. I signed up for an English speaking tour and instead it was a mixed tour with Spanish folks and this female guide was not fluent in English and was busy switching between Spanish and English during the journey. As a tour guide, it is basic requirement to make passengers feel comfortable and instead the bus ride was an interrogation session questioning if we visited the key attractions in Prague and knew the history etc...Because of her monotonous tone, many of us fell asleep during the ride and of course it triggered her unhappiness over this and she stopped talking. For some who signed up for this day trip it is likely to be their first or second day in Prague and how is it possible for these folks to cover key attractions within short span of time???? Instead of being patient and sharing the facts/history, she showed signs of impatience with frustrations written all over her face. In my personal point of view, it is not worth signing up for this day trip. It simply spoils your day and mood to Cesky Krumlov!
Review by: Carolyn A, April 2018
This tour is worth every penny - even if you are traveling when the Castle is closed. Our knowledgeable tour guide made our trip fun and enjoyable while learning about the history of Cesky Krumluv. Lunch, especially the soup, was amazing! We spent the free time we had after lunch to climb the bell tower. It cost a few dollars but had an amazing view of the town.
Review by: Melinda B, April 2018
Helen was our tour guide and did an amazing job. She has so much knowledge about the city and Prague, very imformative. Cesky Krumlov is a beautiful, fairy tale city. Well worth the trip.
Review by: Lyndon W, April 2018
A lovely trip to a fairytale town! The guide was great and really catered to everyone in the group. Cesky Krumlov is breathtaking - I would love to see inside the castle which opens in April. Nice lunch was included.
Review by: Proma R, April 2018
It was a wonderful experience. The guide was very informed and genial.
Review by: francesyau2004, March 2018
Our guide Helen is a wonderful guide. She is very knowledgeable and gave us a lot of information. Amusingly, she speaks mandarin. Well done Helen.
Review by: thomas, March 2018
Nice scenic tour with good lunch
Review by: Siobhan T, March 2018
Amazing tour! The guide was enthusiastic and very informative. The town was beautiful and a must-see.
Review by: Yadigar S, March 2018
Really nice trip. The town was very cute.
Review by: Anthony L, February 2018
Good: Our tour guide was informative to present lots of history / city data.
Review by: Cheryl B, February 2018
We enjoyed our tour very much. Our guide was very informative. Cesky Krumlov did not disappoint. Beautiful buildings. We visited the wax museum whilst there which was a treat. The only thing we found was there was a long time between finishing lunch and meeting up again to head back to Prague, 3 hrs would be long enough to see all the sights. But apart from that it was a most enjoyable day.
Review by: Casie L, January 2018
Great lunch and plenty of time to explore the place.
Review by: ttrich5, January 2018
Great trip. Excellent tour guide. it was a wonderful day.
Review by: David S, January 2018
great day at Cesky Krumlov, Medievil town, cobbled streets with lovely castle and surrounds
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