SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR TO KARLSTEJN CASTLE - country & river bike tour

A day trip outside of Prague to Karlstejn Castle and through the beautiful Czech countryside!
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR TO KARLSTEJN CASTLE - country & river bike tour available from 9am 7-9 hrs all year round - on request 36 €

Tour is available on E-bike or Gravel bikes (+18€) or FAT E-bike(+25€).

  • ​Start time is flexible (recommended between 9 am and 10:30 am). Let us know what you prefer.

    • Castle has limited visiting hours and days from Nov 1 till March 1
    • Castle is closed on Mondays, except 2 month in the summer July 1 - Aug 31 
       
  • Difficulty level: medium, 36 km (22 miles), flat terrain
  • MEETING POINT: PRAHA BIKE office (Dlouha street 24, Prague)
     

  • CONTACT: email: info(at)prahabike.cz, tel +420 732 388 880
    Tour is available all year round by advanced reservation.

    Weight & height - safety limitations

ABOUT

You will start the bike trip to Karlstejn from the Praha Bike office in the centre of Prague. We will give you directions on your phone & show you how to get out of the city centre to the river and bike path ( about 15 min ride). The cycling time to the castle takes about 3-4 hours and has flat terrain. During your trip you will pass local villages, making stops for observations, refreshments or lunch at traditional Czech restaurants. Upon your arrival at Karlstejn Village, you can lock the bike on the special parking lot or anywhere in the village and walk (15 min, 1.2km) up to the castle grounds to check the exteriors, courtyard, and stunning viewpoints!

If you like and your time allows, you can take the castle interior guided tour (55 min, Adults-330 Kc, Children, Students & Seniors-180 Kc, more about admission).

You will return back to Prague by train with the bike. Trains depart from Karlstejn to Prague approx every 30 min with the journey lasting 40 min. Your trip has to end at the Praha Bike office around 17:30. 

We recommend starting your adventure no later than 10:30 am.

Note: Use of regular & electric bikes is allowed for the same ride. Using an e-bike will not make you go much faster but makes the trip easier :)

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Cycling in your own pace along Vlatava & Berounka rivers

  • Stops in the Prague New Town

  • Cycling through villages & Czech countryside

  • Refreshment and nature stops 

  • Visit Karlstejn village and Castle

INCLUSIONS

  • Self-Guided Bike Tour directions with pre-planed route & navigation for your smartphone/or paper map 
  • Phone holder on the bike
  • Trekking/hybrid Bicycle Rent for 1 day
  • Helmets, baskets & bungee cords
  • Bottle of water on the bike
  • Train tickets (incl. the bike fee) back to Prague
  • Storage of your bags
     

ADDITIONAL INFO

  • Self-guided tours take about 8 hours including stops & breaks and train ride back to Prague
  • Guest must be able to ride a bike, no training is provided, except how to control e-bike(if included)
  • You must wear secure footwear and should wear comfortable clothing
  • Participant age limitation: min 1y.o. Rear Child seat available for kids 1y.o. and older and up to 22kg(49lbs) 
  • Kids bikes, Tag along (attached behind the adult bike) & Rear Child seat are available on request
  • Participant weight limitation: Weight & height - safety limitations information.
  • This activity operates rain or shine. You should bring sunscreen during the summer months
  • Gratuity is not included and is left to individual discretion
  • Upgrade for an Gravel / e-bike available at the shop for an additional fee.

NOTE: 

  • THIS IS A 35 KM (20 MILES) BIKE RIDE OF 3,5 - 4 HOURS RIDING TIME WITH BREAKS AND REFRESHMENT STOPS ALONG THE WAY.
  • THE TOUR, ALTHOUGH BEING A VERY ENJOYABLE BIKE RIDE, WITH ALMOST NO HILLS, DOES REQUIRE A CERTAIN FITNESS LEVEL AND BICYCLE RIDING SKILLS (Guests must be able to ride a bike and be fit to cycle 35km/22miles as alternative you can reserve an e-bike in order to keep the pace about 14km(9miles)/per hour).
  • Walk to the castle ground is uphill 1.2km (optional).
  • WE RECOMMEND BRINGING COMFORTABLE/SPORTS CLOTHING & SHOES, AND ANYTHING YOU MIGHT NEED FOR
    A DAY OUT, BASED ON YOUR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENTS (CEREAL SNACKS, SPORT DRINKS).
  • IF ANY OF THE ABOVE SHOULD APPEAR TO BE A PROBLEM, WE WILL HAPPILY HELP YOU FIND A MORE SUITABLE TOUR OR CHANGE YOUR RESERVATION.
BIKE TOURS IN PRAGUE
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
PANORAMIC PRAGUE & CASTLE - city & park bike tour
*reservation required
14:30 on Tue, Thurs, Sat. Other days on request. 2.5 hrs all year round - on request 31€
PANORAMIC PRAGUE & CASTLE - city & park bike tour
*reservation required
10:00 on Wed, Fri, Sun. Other days on request. 2.5 hrs all year round - on request 31€
PRAGUE "ALL-IN-ONE" - big city & park bike tour
*reservation required
10:00 daily except Mon. Other days on request. 7 hrs (with lunch break) all year round - on request 59€
CLASSIC - city bike tour
*reservation required
10:00 on Tue, Thurs, Sat. Other days on request 2.5 hrs all year 31€
CLASSIC - city bike tour
*reservation required
14:30 on Wed, Fri, Sun. Other days on request 2.5 hrs all year 31€
RIVER BIKE TOUR to TROJA CHATEAU - parks & beer garden bike tour
*reservation required
15:00 on Tue, Fri, Sat. Other days on request. 3-3.5 hrs Apr 5 - Oct 31 35€
ELECTRIC BIKE TOURS - e-Bike Prague
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
PANORAMIC PRAGUE - city & park e-bike tour
*reservation required
14:30 on Tue, Thu, Sat. Other days on request. 2.5 hrs all year round - on request 44€
PANORAMIC PRAGUE - city & park e-bike tour
*reservation required
10:00 on Wed, Fri, Sun. Other days on request. 2.5 hrs all year round - on request 44€
PRAGUE "ALL-IN-ONE"- E-bike city & park tour
*reservation required
10:00 - Daily, except Mon Other days on request. 7 hrs (with lunch break) all year round - on request 82€
GREAT PRAGUE VIEWS - Fat tire e-bike city, park & castle bike tour
*reservation required
10:00 on Wed, Fri, Sun. Other days on request. 2.5 hrs all year round - on request 59€
GREAT PRAGUE VIEWS - Fat tire e-bike city, park & castle bike tour
*reservation required
14:30 on Tue, Thurs, Sat. Other days on request. 2.5 hrs all year round - on request 57€
KARLSTEJN CASTLE - e-bike country tour
*reservation required
09:30 on Thurs, Sat, Sun. Other days on request. 8-9 hrs (with lunch break) all year round - on request 87 €
COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY- river & forest bike tour
*reservation required
10:30 on Wed, Fri, Sun. Other days on request. 5 hrs (with lunch break) all year round - on request 57€ or 75€ on Gravel or E-bike / or 87€ on Fat tire e-bike
COUNTRY CYCLING TOURS
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
KARLSTEJN CASTLE - country bike tour
*reservation required
09:30 on Thurs, Sat, Sun. Other days on request. 8-9 hrs (with lunch break) March 15 - Nov 10 67€ & on E-bike or Gravel bike 87€
Bike tour to PRUHONICE CASTLE with UNESCO PARK & Botanical garden
*reservation required
09:00 on request 7-8 hours (with lunch break) Apr 1 - Oct 30 67€ / & on e-bike 87€
COUNTRY BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY- river & forest bike tour
*reservation required
10:30 on Wed, Fri, Sun. Other days on request. 5 hrs (with lunch break) all year round - on request 57€ or 75€ on Gravel or E-bike / or 87€ on Fat tire e-bike
PRIVATE BICYCLE TOURS
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
Private City & Park bike/ e-bike tour
*reservation required
on request from 2 to 7 hrs all year round - on request from 28 € depends on the number of the people & duration (see below)
NEW TOWN & VYSEHRAD CASTLE - city & park bike tour
*reservation required
on request 2.5-3 hours all year round - on request from 30€ depends on the number of the people
EVENING PRAGUE - city & river bike tour
*reservation required
on request 2.5-3 hrs all year round - on request from 30€, depends on the number of the people
MULTI DAY BIKE & HIKE TOURS
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
Self-Guided PRAGUE-DRESDEN ELBE RIVER TOUR (220 km/140 miles)
*reservation required
on request daily 3 - 7 days Apr 1 - Oct 31 from 145€
Self-guided CLASSIC GREENWAY trip from Prague to Vienna
*reservation required
on request daily 7-10 days Apr 1 - Oct 31 from 245€
Self-Guided CZECH COUNTRYSIDE BIKE TOUR FROM PRAGUE TO CESKY KRUMLOV (225 km / 140 miles)
*reservation required
on request daily 3-6 days Apr 1 - Oct 31 from 150€
SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOURS
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
SELF-GUIDED GREAT PRAGUE VIEWS - city, park & castle bike tour available from 9am 3-5 hrs all year round - on request 21€
SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR ALONG VLTAVA RIVER- river, parks & beer garden tour available from 9am 3-5 hrs all year round - on request 21€
SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR TO UNETICE BREWERY - country & river bike ride available from 9am 4-6 hrs all year round - on request 27 €
SELF-GUIDED BIKE TOUR TO KARLSTEJN CASTLE - country & river bike tour available from 9am 7-9 hrs all year round - on request 36 €
WALK & HIKE TOURS
TOURS SCHEDULE Start time Duration Dates Price
PRIVATE BIKE & HIKE TOURS
*reservation required
on request on request all year round from 20€ (depends on the number of participants)
Prague Panoramic Walk
*reservation required
9:30 or 13:30 3 hrs All year around from 18€, depends on the number of people

SAFETY:
At Praha Bike, your safety is our priority! Our quality bikes are well-maintained, comfortable and made for riding in Prague. The tour moves at a comfortable pace so that everyone can enjoy the sights. Our well-planned routes manage to avoid tourist crowds and high traffic areas. We stay on side streets, bike paths and ride in green area and parks. Helmets are always recommended but are not obligatory for those over 18 y.o. (in accordance with Czech law). 

REQUIREMENTS:
Guest must be able to ride a bike, no training is provided except how to control breaks & gears on bicycle or e-bike.
 

MEETING POINT:
All tours start and finish at the Praha Bike main office located just 200 meters away from Prague's Old Town Square at Dlouha 24, Prague 1. 

TOUR LANGUAGE:
We provide most of our tours in English, or German, Dutch, Spanish, French on ruquest. 
 

RAIN or SHINE:
Rain or shine - All our tours operate every day. Make sure you have the sunscreen, or rain ponchos or warm gloves for the tour.
 

OPEN TIME:
9am-6pm (09:00-18:00)  Apr 1 - Oct 1
Note: bike tours, rentals & bicycle repairs are available everyday by advanced reservation:
Tel/ Whatsapp/ Telegram: +420604138882 or email us.
 

OPEN TIME - WINTER TIME:
Oct 1 - March 31 - make advanced reservation if you would like to Rent a bike or have a Guided bike tour,
please EMAIL, CALL or send TEXT/SMS to make a reservation.
Tel/ Whatsapp/ Telegram: +420604138882 or email us.
 

CONTACT: info(at)prahabike.cz,  tel +420 732 388 880,
Tel/ Whatsapp/ Telegram / Viber: +420604138882
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CANCELLATION POLICY for Daily bike tours & Hourly bike rentals

  • 50% refund: If the reservation is canceled more than 48 hours in advance.
  • No refund: If the reservation is canceled less than 48hours in advance.
  • No show or early termination: No refunds will be provided for any unused portions of the trip.
  • Please note that the price of the tour and rental does not include travel insurance or coverage for trip cancellations due to any inconveniences. We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers trip and flight cancellations, interruptions, and unforeseen personal or health circumstances.
     

CANCELLATION POLICY for Private bike tours & Multiday bike rentals

  • 50% refund: If the reservation is canceled more than 7 days in advance.
  • No refund: If the reservation is canceled less than 7 days in advance.
  • No show or early termination: No refunds will be provided for any unused portions of the trip.
  • Please note that the price of the tour and rental does not include travel insurance or coverage for trip cancellations due to any inconveniences. We highly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance that covers trip and flight cancellations, interruptions, and unforeseen personal or health circumstances.
     

REFUND POLICY

  • Money will be refunded accordingly to your card, bank account, or your travel agency.
  • 100% refund if the minimum group size is not met & the tour was cancelled by PrahaBike.
  • If you are not happy with the tour we will refund the money or offer you an alternative tour.
     

INSURANCE: theft or damage

While theft insurance is not mandatory, we highly recommend it if you'd prefer to avoid unnecessary risks.

  • Cost: Theft & damage insurance ranges from €4 to €14, depending on the type of bike. It applies only to thefts during the daytime (7 AM - 8 PM) or damage to the bike (including manufacturer defects).

  • In Case of Damage: If your rental bike is damaged or not working, you must call us and ask for help. 

    • Without insurance: You will be responsible for covering the cost of our mechanic’s trip to repair or replace the bike within the Prague area, as well as any damages caused. If you're outside the Prague area, you may visit a local bike repair shop for assistance or attempt to repair the bike yourself, if possible.

    • With insurance: If the bike is completely damaged, we will replace it. For repairs outside Prague, you may visit a local bike repair shop or attempt the repairs yourself. We will refund any expenses for fixing the bike or replacing parts along the way, based on receipts.

    • Note: The insurance we offer covers a wide range of situations: broken bikes, damages caused to the bike, and expenses incurred to fix the bike during the trip. 
      Insurance does not apply if the accident or damage was caused by violating traffic rules, improper parking, or if the rider was under the influence of illegal substances.
       

  • Nighttime Storage: From 8 PM to 7 AM, all bikes must be stored in a secure location such as a house, hotel garage, parking, or storage room. Theft insurance does not cover bikes left outside overnight (i.e., on the street, open spaces). Bikes must be properly locked through the frame and back wheel to an immovable object like a bike stand, pole, or fence and not blocking any entrance or path.

  • In Case of Theft: If your rental bike is stolen, you must report the theft to the police. The police report must clearly state that the bike was properly locked and that the lock was cut.

    • Without insurance: You will be liable to pay the full replacement value of the bicycle (ranging from €200 to €1,400, depending on the bike type).

    • With insurance: A retention fee will apply, ranging from €40 to €140 depending on the bike type.

  • Important: A valid police report is required to prove the bike was locked and stolen. Otherwise, you may face legal consequences, as damages exceeding €200 can be considered a criminal offense under local law.

 

contacts
Meeting point & Bike garage: Dlouha 24, Praha 1
+420 732 388 880
info(at)prahabike.cz
Prahabike (call us for free anytime)