Private Tour: Journey into the Past with UNESCO Listed Kutna Hora from Prague
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Kutna Hora
Embark on a private tour to the UNESCO listed Kutna Hora from Prague and journey into the past. Explore the Sedlec Ossuary, marvel at the Cathedral of St. Barbara, and create your own souvenir by making a coin at the Italian Court.
Duration:
7 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St Barbara’s Cathedral - Kutna Hora became extremely rich thanks to the abundance of high-quality silver mined in the town. This allowed the construction of such amazing sacral structures as the gothic cathedral of St.Barbara, the main dominant of Kutna Hora, the biggest cathedral in Central Europe. Richly decorated, devoted to St.Barbara, the patron of miners (and also the victims of a swift death).
- The Cemetery Church of All Saints with the Ossuary - The church was built upon on the ground sprinkled with the holy soil brought in from Jerusalem, therefore the cemetery around it became in high demand. When the capacity ceased to suffice in times of the Plague and the Hussite Wars, a blind monk started arranging bones of 40,000 people into pyramids. Later, when the chapel became a property of the Schwarzenberg noble house, the bones were rearranged into ornaments, coats of arms, chandeliers etc. in order to honor the dead and remind the living of our own mortality.
NOTE: Effective from 2020, taking photos is forbidden.
- Italian Court - Make your own coin and bring it home as a souvenir! The Italian Court served as a mint, Royal Palace and later also as a prison and school (concurrently!). We will also take you to the luxurious audience hall and the richly decorated chapel.
- Cathedral of Assumption of Our Lady and St. John the Baptist - The Cathedral of the Assumption of Our Lady and Saint John the Baptist may look a somewhat stern compared to the Cathedral of St. Barbara since the Jesuits did not indulge in showing their wealth through rich decorations. Nonetheless, the tall interior designed by the world-famous Santini is stunning its own way. Do not miss the chance to climb up to the upper floor via the amazing spiral stairs!
- Church of Saint James - We will pass by this tall dominant of the town which can be seen well from the terrace in front of the Cathedral of St.Barbara.
What's Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water included
- Guided by a professional
- Private Mercedes Benz transport with driver
- Entrance fees to top sites included
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Step into the time portal and set off on an adventure to the storied town of Kutna Hora - a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A key source of high-quality silver which was used in approximately 70% of medieval Europe’s coinage. Prepare for chills in the Sedlec Ossuary, adorned with the bones of 40,000 individuals. Wonder at the splendidly ornate St. Barbara’s Cathedral, one of Central Europe’s most impressive cathedrals. Take a memorable snapshot at the photographic Santini’s circular staircase in the firm yet equally remarkable Church of the Assumption of Our Lady or be spellbound by the grandeur of other sacred buildings in this once-renowned town. On the tour of the Italian Court, which transitioned from a mint to a Royal Palace, then a prison, and subsequently a school, you will craft your own keepsake when we demonstrate traditional coin making techniques. The ceremonial hall and the chapel at the Court are set to captivate you!
- A moderate amount of walking is involved; comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Location
St Barbara's Cathedral
Barborska Street
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Sharon
Sep 11, 2018
Relaxing - After four weeks touring Europe we organised a private tour to Kutna Hora. Organising via the internet was easy and our driver, Roman, was waiting for us as per our arrangements. A beautiful car was waiting for us and Roman spoke very good English and was a pleasure to spend the day with. No crowds on buses was a great decision. Roman dropped us back at Prague International Airport for us to drive home. thank you.
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Andrew
Jun 4, 2018
Another excellent tour with guide... - <p>Another excellent tour with guide Pavel and Petr! This tour was a truly private and engaging experience. We were picked up at a time of our convenience in a Mercedes by a licensed guide and driver to embark on the hour long drive to Kutna Hora. Due to a wedding at St Barbara's, our first stop was the fascinating bone chapel, which was truly unique. After this we were driven to the Italian Court mint museum, where we were given a tour by the museum guide as the only two English speaking visitors we had a private guide in the museum as well, interesting and I learned a lot. After this Pavel recommended an excellent place for lunch traditional and very cheap as well. We even got to stop in the beautiful gothic St. Jacob's church after this, as we continued our walk to St. Barbara's. The views from the cathedral are stunning, and the inside was equally amazing. Having a private, friendly, knowledgable guide at these attractionsNo I mean just keep telling me 15 mins every so often to keep me going till i leave at 5 made things special. We learned so much, took great photos and had summ amazing time. I highly recommend this company to make your trip to Prague special. Also a great way to avoid the crowdedness of large tours, and much better than a bus/ train ride, truly stylish</p>
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Marian_s
Sep 26, 2017
outstanding-you just have to see it to... - <p>outstanding-you just have to see it to believe it all-out guide was superb.</p>
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Philip
Jul 17, 2016
We had an amazing tour! Our tour... - <p>We had an amazing tour! Our tour guide, Blanca, was terrific. She shared lots of history and interesting stories about life in Prague, and the tour of Kutna Hora was one of the best of our 27 day trip. We were lucky to be in Kutna Hora during a folklore festival and got to enjoy that along with our tour of the town. Given the 100 degree temps that broke a 100 year record, she recommended a silver mining tour rather than the tour we had planned, as it would be cooler. It worked out perfectly and we appreciated her suggestion. This was a highlight of our trip!</p>
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