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Castle & palace tours

Start with pickup from your accommodation in Prague 1, or a meeting point in Prague 1, and head to Germany to visit the famous Bastei Bridge in the Saxon Switzerland National Park. This part is relatively easy. Admire the breathtaking views and then drive through the Elbe Canyon back to the Czech part of the park which is called Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Kind reminder. This is a typical hiking tour. We are getting many customers who underestimate a physical difficulty of this tour. In order to fully enjoy this tour, you should have at least moderate level of fitness and no mobility impairments. Depending on the season (From April to October), visit Pravcicka Brana, the largest sandstone arch in Europe. This impressive structure looks like something out of one of the Lord of the Rings movies. To get there, you must walk 3 km up the hill, which is not very steep but may be challenging. Afterward, have lunch at a local family restaurant run by a mother and her daughter. Do not have high expectations about the restaurant. You will be literally in the middle of the forest where civilization exists only 7 months of the year in the season. People are simple and the food too. After lunch, head down the hill and stairs to the scenic Edmunds and Wild Gorges and take a boat trip on the water (From April to October). And then walk the same way back on the hill. This part is probably the most challenging. Depending on the season (November to March), you will visit the Tisa Rocks, a key attraction in the area, and admire the views. The total hiking distance divided into three parts in the main season is about 12 km. We cannot judge the difficulty of the tour. For us it is easy. Like a walking in the park. Because we are very fit. However some tourists claim the tour is extremely hard. So the truth is somewhere in the middle. Just remember that all those nice places on our pictures are not next to the road and you must take some effort to get there. Which is rewarding too. So if you understand this tour is a hiking, not a walking, you are welcome to join it.

Explore Bohemia and the Saxon Switzerland National Park on a full day from Prague. See the Bastei Bridge, Pravcicka Gate, Kamenice Gorge, and more with a guide (hiking tour) or visit Bastei Bridge and Tisa Walls rock formation (Tisa Walls Tour). Both Tours start the same- After being picked up from Prague head to the heart of Bohemia and the Saxon Switzerland National Park, the youngest national park in the Czech Republic. Make a stop at the Bastei Bridge (the German side of the park), perched high above the River Elbe. Enjoy stunning views as you walk across the bridge. HIKING TOUR: Then, continue to Pravcicka Gate on the Czech Republic side of the park. Admire Europe’s largest natural sandstone gate. Pause for lunch (included), before transferring to Kamenice Gorge. You will board a small dinghy for a scenic journey through a canyon carved deep in the sandstone cliffs. TISA WALLS TOUR: After a stop for lunch (included) we will take a hike on the Tisa walls rock formation and observe Narnia filming locations. After the journey thru the labyrinth we will head back to Prague.

Explore the bizarre rocky landscape of the Saxon Switzerland National Park on a panoramic double-decker bus tour from Dresden. Marvel at the Bastei lookout rock, the world-famous Bastei Bridge, and the breathtaking circular route of the Königstein Fortress. Gather at the meeting point in Dresden then set off toward the picturesque Saxon Switzerland National Park. Swiss painters discovered the sandstone cliffs as a landscape backdrop more than 200 years ago, and the park's well-known natural highlights such as Schrammsteine, Rathen, and the Kirnitzschtal have inspired numerous artists, including Caspar David Friedrich and Richard Wagner. On this tour, go directly into and through the national park with your German-speaking guide. Soak up stunning panoramic views throughout, especially from the Bastei lookout rock (entry included). Explore the Königstein Fortress, one of the largest fortifications in Europe (entry not included). To conclude your tour, you can either return to Dresden by simply staying on the bus, or you can take an optional boat ride back to the city on the oldest and largest side-wheel steamer fleet in the world. The boat ride is not included and can only be purchased onsite.

Choose from a hiking tour, a fantasy highlights tour, or a winter tour for a truly unforgettable experience from Prague. Roam sprawling national parks, ancient castles, or snow-covered landscapes, and learn about your natural and fantastical surroundings from your guide. Get picked up from your Prague accommodation early in the morning. Relax aboard an air-conditioned vehicle while your guide gives insight into Czech culture, history, and the main highlights on your way to the national park. Enjoy snacks and drinks throughout the entire day. See the locations where the "Chronicles of Narnia" movie was filmed and embark on an unforgettable adventure in the Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland National Park by choosing one of the following tour options: Hiking Tour Choose this tour if you want to see the main highlights of both national parks and visit two countries in one day. The first destination is the magnificent Bastei Bridge. Feast on the breathtaking views of the Elbe River Canyon, surrounded by unique sandstone rock formations. Then marvel at the rolling landscape full of picturesque, tiny German villages and majestic table mountains. Next, hike towards the main symbol of Bohemian Switzerland—the Pravcicka Gate, the largest sandstone arch in Europe. After filling up on a tasty local lunch (included), set sail on gondola-style boats through the soothing Kamenice River gorge (a 12-hour, 10-kilometer active hike). Fantasy Highlights Tour Experience the two main fantasy filming sites in the region. Visit Saxon Switzerland, cross the magnificent Bastei Bridge, and gaze at the Neurathen Castle ruins. Enter Bohemian Switzerland and adore the amazing views from the Sneznik lookout tower. Chow down on a tasty lunch (included) in a local restaurant, before continuing your adventure in Narnia and hiking through the sandstone labyrinth of the Tyssa Walls (a 10-hour, 9-kilometer moderate hike). Winter Tour Choose this tour to experience winter in this spectacular region. Marvel at the beauty of snow-covered sandstone towers, stroll across the Bastei Bridge, and reach the medieval ruins of Neurathen Castle. Stand at the Pravcicka Gate during the season pictured in Narnia. Stay warm as you sip the included hot chocolate and relish a hearty lunch in a local restaurant (included). (10-hour, 7-kilometer moderate hike).

Discover the best of Bohemian Switzerland National Park on a full-day private tour from Prague. Visit highlights like Bastei Bridge, savor lunch at a local restaurant, and have professional photos taken at Pravčická Gate. Begin the tour with pickup at your accommodation in Prague. Then, drive for 2 hours until you reach the German part of the Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Walk around Neurathen Castle and admire beautiful views over the River Elbe from Bastei Bridge. Next, stop at the small town of Hrensko for refreshments. Afterward, take the stairs down to Wild Gorge, a spectacular deep and narrow valley in the River Kamenice. Hop in a boat and sail for 20 minutes along the gorge to take in views of the rocks and nature. Head back up the stairs after the boat trip and replenish your energy with an a la carte lunch at a cozy local restaurant. After lunch, prepare for the peak of the tour: Pravčická Gate. Take an easy 45-minute walk there, then marvel at the biggest sandstone gate in Europe, made even more famous by the Chronicles of Narnia, and soak up the spectacular views of the area from on top of the gate. As you walk around Pravčická Gate, a famous local photographer, Julius Pufler, will take your photos. After the tour, receive professional, high-quality photos of you and your group. Once you’ve explored Pravčická Gate, take an easier and quicker walk down before beginning the journey back to Prague. The tour concludes with drop-off at your accommodation in Prague. The boat in Gorge is operating from April till and of the October. There is different destination instead. It’s called Tisa rocks. Beautiful sandstone maze or rock city.

Explore Bohemia and the Saxon Switzerland National Park on a full day from Dresden. See the Bastei Bridge, Pravcicka Gate, Kamenice Gorge, and more with a guide (hiking tour) or visit Bastei Bridge and Tisa Walls rock formation (Tisa Walls Tour). Both Tours start the same- After being picked up from Dresden head to the heart of Bohemia and the Saxon Switzerland National Park, the youngest national park in the Czech Republic. Make a stop at the Bastei Bridge (the German side of the park), perched high above the River Elbe. Enjoy stunning views as you walk across the bridge. HIKING TOUR: Then, continue to Pravcicka Gate on the Czech Republic side of the park. Admire Europe’s largest natural sandstone gate. Pause for lunch (included), before transferring to Kamenice Gorge. You will board a small dinghy for a scenic journey through a canyon carved deep in the sandstone cliffs. TISA WALLS TOUR: After a stop for lunch (included) we will take a hike on the Tisa walls rock formation and observe Narnia filming locations. After the journey thru the labyrinth we will head back to Dresden.

Escape the busy city of Prague and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature on this highlights tour of the Bohemian and Saxon National park.  Visit sites that have been declared a ‘European Destination of Excellence’ for their exceptional beauty, enjoy the most photogenic natural creations of the National Park, and enjoy walks and moderate hikes in the most preserved parts of the park. Visit the most popular natural attraction in Bohemian Switzerland National Park, Pravcicka Gate, famous for being Europe’s largest sandstone arch. The site was used as a filming location for the movie Narnia, and there’s no escaping the Gate’s magical qualities.  Mysterious and inspiring, the gate is hidden deep in the woods and this impressive symbol of the National park stands 21 meters tall, leaving all the spectators in admiration. The next stop is lunch which caters to vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers alike. Enjoy a traditional Czech meal at a stunning stone house that was built on the stream in 1905 by German workers.  This newly renovated restaurant will surprise you with an amazing steampunk-style interior, which is decorated with gears, rivets, and a huge clock with visible gears and the sound of mechanics. Your last stop is Bastei n the Saxon part of the National Park. The Bastei rock formation has plenty of viewpoints over the Elbe canyon on the right bank of the river Elbe. Walk across the famous sandstone bridge that connects Bastei and explore the ruins of the old Neurathen rock castle.

The 10-hour guided tour from Prague will take you into the heart of Czech Bohemia and Germany’s Saxon Switzerland National Park. Your first stop will be at the Bastei bridge on the Saxon (German) side of the park. Walk across this magnificent bridge perched high above the Elbe River, and marvel at the stunning views that will simply take your breath away. Your day trip then continues on to Pravčická brána on the Czech side of the park. Take a hike up to Pravčická gate, the largest natural sandstone gate in Europe. There will be time for a break and for you to enjoy a delicious lunch. Afterwards, you can just sit back and relax in comfort on the journey back to Prague.

Immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of Bohemian and Saxon Switzerland during an unforgettable day trip that will introduce you to the iconic sights and natural beauty of the region. Join our small group with an English-speaking guide and discover the magnificence of the Bastei Bridge, marvel at the breathtaking Pravčická Gate and take a thrilling boat ride through the Kamenice River Gorge or discover the wild rock formations of the Narnia Maze. Cross the majestic Bastei Bridge, perched atop a towering rock formation, offering mesmerizing views of the Elbe Sandstone Mountains. Capture unforgettable photos of the stunning landscapes that surround you. Pravcicka Gate (summer season): Hike through enchanting forests to reach the largest natural sandstone arch in Europe. Marvel at the breathtaking views from the viewing platform and feel dwarfed by the scale of this geological wonder. Enjoy the flavors of Czech cuisine with a delicious lunch in a traditional restaurant amidst the natural beauty of the national park. Indulge in hearty local dishes and immerse yourself in the rich culinary traditions of the region. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available. Descend into the Kamenice River Canyon (summer season) and take a scenic boat ride through a narrow gorge surrounded by towering rock walls and lush greenery. Float through the calm waters and enjoy the breathtaking scenery while experiencing the tranquility of this hidden gem. Narnia Maze (winter season): Discover the enchanting world of the Tisá Rocks, a labyrinth of sandstone formations that served as a filming location for The Chronicles of Narnia. Explore this magical landscape and feel like you've stepped into a fairytale. Enjoy a day of relaxation and adventure and leave the organisation to us. Our experienced guides will take care of all the logistics, from transportation and tickets to meals and activities, so you can focus on having an unforgettable experience.

Active tour of Czech and Saxon Switzerland The tour starts with a pickup from your hotel and transfer to the Saxon part of the National Park. We will explore the Bastaj lookout and admire amazing views of the Elbe River. You will be able to see the remains of the rock castle Neuraten and do some hiking around the neighborhood of Bastay. Transfer to the Bohemian side to see the Pravčický Gate. We will climb up to the Pravčické Gate on foot. The route leads through the picturesque protected area of Bohemian Switzerland. Here you can find rare plants, trees and fauna. Eventually we will reach the Falcon's Nest, the former summer house of a landowner with the best view of the Pravčické Gate. Pravčice Gate is the largest natural stone arch in mainland Europe. Today, it is listed as a Czech national monument. Take a boat ride through the Edmond's or Wild Gorge and discover the unspoiled natural beauty of the Kamenice River. Drop off in your hotel. From the 5th of November there are no boat trips. In winter I replace the boat trip with a hike along the walls of the Tiska.