Overview

Konopiste Castle half day tour

Konopiste Castle is a stunning historical attraction in the Czech Republic. The castle is located near the town of Benesov, about 50 km southeast of Prague. It was founded in 1294 by Bishop Tobias of Benešov as a Gothic fortification inspired by French castles. Konopiste changed hands several times over the centuries, undergoing various renovations and modifications. Some of its notable owners were George of Poděbrady, Albrecht von Waldstein, and Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria. Franz Ferdinad was  the Archduke of Austria whose assassination in Sarajevo sparked World War I. The castle is famous for its extensive collections of art, weapons, and hunting trophies, as well as its beautiful English landscape garden with a rose garden and statues.

Visitors can choose from four different tour routes that cover different parts of the castle and its history. The tours last from 50 to 70 minutes. We can arrange for you a special private visit of the rooms of the Archduke and his family.

Konopiste Castle is a must-see for anyone interested in European history and culture.

A walk through the rose garden created by Franz Ferdinand´s wife Sophi is included in this tour as well as a short visit to the lovely Baroque Chateau Stirin on the way back to Prague.

Tour program example

All our tours can be customized according to your specific vision.

This is a half day tour , duration 4 hours

Pick up at your accommodation

Transfer to Konopiste (about 50 minutes from Prague)

Visit of Konopiste Castle complex

Tour of the interiors of the castle is optional and not included in the package price

Transfer  back to Prague, to your selected location (about 50minutes)