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KUTNÁ HORA IN ONE DAY
Kutná Hora Day Trip from Prague
A medieval silver capital inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 — in a single day, without train logistics. A Mercedes with private driver waits at your hotel at 9 AM and reaches Kutná Hora in one hour via the D11 motorway and route I-2. Along the way: Sedlec Ossuary (a chapel decorated with 40,000-70,000 human bones), the Late Gothic Cathedral of St Barbara, and the Italian Court (Vlašský dvůr) — the royal mint where the Bohemian groschen was struck.
- Mercedes E-Class or V-Class with chauffeur — 8h
- UNESCO 1995: historic centre, St Barbara's Cathedral, Sedlec cathedral
- ~80 km from Prague via D11/I-2 (1h drive)
- Hotel pickup and return in Prague
Plan Your Visit
We confirm availability within 2 hours
ABOUT THIS TOUR
Kutná Hora in one day — without transfers and rushing
Kutná Hora lies 80 kilometres from Prague — the train takes an hour, but Kutná Hora hl. n. station is 3 kilometres from the centre and Sedlec Ossuary another kilometre the other way. Without a taxi, a day that was supposed to be a quiet walk through a medieval town turns into a chain of transfers between train, local bus and the march between sights.
We propose a different model. A Mercedes with a private driver is at your disposal for 8 hours. We pick you up at your hotel at 9 AM and reach Kutná Hora in 60 minutes via the D11 motorway and route I-2. The rest of the day is yours: Sedlec Ossuary (a chapel decorated with 40,000-70,000 human bones in a 14th-century Gothic interior), the Cathedral of St Barbara (Late Gothic, 14th-15th century, UNESCO 1995), lunch in the historic centre.
In the afternoon there is the Italian Court — seat of the royal mint where the Prague groschen (Bohemian Groschen) was struck from the 13th to the 15th century, exported across Central Europe. Optionally, the Czech Silver Museum with a medieval mine you can descend into wearing a miner's helmet. At 4 PM we head back, and by 5 PM we are at your Prague hotel — no tickets, no transfers, no stress.
HOW IT WORKS
From enquiry to end of day in 4 steps
Receive your day plan
We send a detailed itinerary along with confirmation of entry tickets, the booked guide and lunch — if added to the package.
Hotel pickup at 9 AM
A Mercedes E-Class or V-Class arrives at your hotel. Suited driver, glass-bottled water, USB-C charging and WiFi on board.
8 hours in Kutná Hora
Sedlec Ossuary and St Barbara's in the morning, lunch in the centre, afternoon by your choice (Italian Court or silver mine), back at your Prague hotel by 5 PM. The driver waits and adapts to your pace.
INCLUDED
What is in the package
Mercedes E-Class or V-Class
Business class for up to 3 guests (E-Class) or spacious V-Class for up to 6. Suited driver familiar with the Prague-Kutná Hora route.
8 hours at your disposal
A full day, 9 AM — 5 PM. The plan can be shifted — earlier start or later finish on request.
Fuel, D11 motorway, parking
All road tolls, the D11 motorway and route I-2, parking at Sedlec Ossuary, St Barbara's and the Italian Court — included in the package.
Water, USB-C, WiFi
Glass-bottled water, USB-C chargers for every passenger, fast in-car WiFi for the full 160 km round trip.
Driver waiting
The driver waits at every site throughout your visit — ready to drive between Sedlec Ossuary, the cathedral and the centre, parked near the entrance.
Driver recommendations
Best order of sights (Sedlec early, before the crowds), parking close to the Italian Court, the viewpoint over St Barbara's.
Concierge support
Help booking tickets to Sedlec Ossuary, St Barbara's, the Italian Court, the silver museum and lunch — we coordinate every detail before departure.
COMPARISON
Why a private Kutná Hora tour
RECOMMENDED
Our package
Transport
Mercedes E/V-Class, private driver
Travel time
~1h on D11/I-2
Pickup
From your Prague hotel
Sedlec Ossuary
Driver stops at the entrance
St Barbara's
Ticket and guide in the package
Italian Court
Ticket and mint tour in the package
Silver mine
Optional with miner's helmet
Return
Direct to your hotel by 5 PM
Train / bus
Transport
Train + local bus
Travel time
1h train + 15 min bus
Pickup
Praha hl. n. or Masarykovo
Sedlec Ossuary
1 km from station, taxi
St Barbara's
Logistics on you
Italian Court
Skipped in combo tickets
Silver mine
Logistics on you
Return
Last train ~8 PM
Group tour
Transport
Bus, 30+ people
Travel time
1.5h, but with stops
Pickup
City meeting point
Sedlec Ossuary
Either Sedlec or centre
St Barbara's
Standard group route
Italian Court
Skipped or short stop
Silver mine
Skipped
Return
Fixed schedule
YOUR DAY
Sample itinerary (9 AM — 5 PM)
9:00 AM
Pickup at your Prague hotel
Mercedes arrives at your hotel. Driver greets you, you go through the day plan together.
9 — 10 AM
Drive on the D11 motorway and I-2
~80 km on the D11, then route I-2 to Kutná Hora. Comfortable seats, water, WiFi. Views of the Bohemian plateau along the way.
10 — 11:30 AM
Sedlec Ossuary
The Gothic Chapel of All Saints from the 14th century, decorated with the bones of 40,000-70,000 people. A chandelier including every bone of the human body, the Schwarzenberg coat of arms made of skulls, an altar of femurs. Europe's most famous ossuary.
11:30 AM — 1 PM
Cathedral of St Barbara
Late Gothic cathedral, 14th-15th century, UNESCO 1995. Vaulting designed by Petr Parléř and Matěj Rejsek, mining frescoes (a rarity in European sacred art), stained glass, sweeping views over the Vrchlice valley.
1 — 2 PM
Lunch in the historic centre
Restaurace Kutná Hora in Renaissance interiors or Café Pivovar — Czech cuisine, dumplings, vepřové, local beers. Reservation recommended.
2 — 3:30 PM
Italian Court (Vlašský dvůr)
The royal mint from the 13th-15th century, where the Bohemian Groschen — Central Europe's export coin — was struck. Preserved coin-striking stations, an exhibition of coins from across Europe, the chapel of St Wenceslas and Ladislaus.
3:30 — 4 PM
Czech Silver Museum (optional)
The silver museum in the 14th-century Hrádek palace. Option: descent into the medieval Hrádek mine (miner's helmet, lamp, 250 m of 14th-century galleries, 8°C — bring a sweater).
4 — 5 PM
Return to Prague
Mercedes returns the same way on the I-2/D11. Afternoon light over the fields of central Bohemia. By 5 PM, back at your Prague hotel.
VEHICLES & PRICING
Vehicle matched to your group
The rate is per vehicle, not per person. E-Class for up to 3 guests, V-Class for up to 6. The larger the group, the lower the cost per person.
Mercedes E-Class
Up to 3 guests
660 EUR
price per vehicle
e.g. 2 guests = 660 EUR total
- Business class
- Leather seats
- WiFi & USB-C
- Water & snacks
Mercedes V-Class
Up to 6 guests
810 EUR
price per vehicle
e.g. 5 guests = 810 EUR total
- Spacious interior
- Leather seats
- WiFi & USB-C
- Water & snacks
The base price covers 8 hours with driver, fuel, the D11 motorway and parking in Kutná Hora. Optional extras (tickets to Sedlec, St Barbara's, the Italian Court, the mine, guide, lunch) are quoted separately based on the configuration you choose.
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
What to know before the tour
UNESCO 1995
Kutná Hora was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1995 — the historic town centre, the Cathedral of St Barbara and the Cathedral of Our Lady at Sedlec. From the 13th to the 15th century, Kutná Hora was the second most important Bohemian town after Prague thanks to its rich silver deposits and the royal mint.
Best time of year
Kutná Hora is rewarding all year round. Spring and early autumn (April-June, September-October) offer optimal walking weather. Summer is very crowded (June-August); in winter, Sedlec Ossuary and St Barbara's have a unique atmosphere, but bring warm clothes.
Sedlec Ossuary
An ossuary in the 14th-century Gothic Chapel of All Saints. The bones come from the cemetery around the monastery — people from across Bohemia were buried here after the plague of 1318 and the Hussite wars. František Rint arranged the bones in 1870, creating a chandelier, the Schwarzenberg coat of arms and an altar. Ticket ~7 EUR (140 CZK).
St Barbara's Cathedral
The cathedral of St Barbara, patron of miners. Construction began in 1388 and was completed in 1905 (delayed by the Hussite wars and the mining crisis). Architects: Jan Parléř, Matěj Rejsek, Benedikt Ried. 15th-century mining frescoes — a rarity in European sacred art. Ticket ~8 EUR (160 CZK).
Italian Court
Vlašský dvůr — the royal mint where the Prague groschen (Bohemian Groschen) was struck from the 13th to the 15th century. The name comes from Italian moneyers brought from Florence by Wenceslas II in 1300. Guided ticket ~7 EUR (140 CZK).
Hrádek Mine
The medieval Hrádek silver mine, 14th century — 250 m of galleries, miner's helmet with lamp, constant temperature 8°C (bring a sweater). Combined ticket with the silver museum ~9 EUR (180 CZK). Not available to guests with claustrophobia.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Kutná Hora tour last?
The standard tour runs 8 hours — from 9 AM to 5 PM. The plan can be adjusted: an earlier start (e.g. 8 AM) or later finish (up to 6 PM) are arranged individually. The drive from Prague is ~1h each way on the D11 motorway and route I-2.
What does the tour include?
Mercedes E-Class or V-Class with private driver for 8 hours, fuel, D11 motorway tolls, parking in Kutná Hora, driver waiting, water and USB-C charging on board. Tickets to Sedlec Ossuary, St Barbara's, the Italian Court, the mine and lunch are optional extras and quoted separately.
How far is Prague from Kutná Hora?
About 80 kilometres on the D11 motorway and route I-2. Drive time ~1h, slightly longer in rush hour. The route is easy and crosses the Bohemian plateau.
Are the Sedlec Ossuary and cathedral tickets included?
No — these are optional. Sedlec Ossuary ~7 EUR (140 CZK), St Barbara's ~8 EUR (160 CZK), Italian Court ~7 EUR (140 CZK), silver museum with mine ~9 EUR (180 CZK). We book tickets on your behalf in advance. Online booking 3-4 days ahead is recommended in season.
Is lunch included?
No — lunch is an add-on. We book a table at a restaurant in the historic centre (Restaurace Kutná Hora, Café Pivovar, Dačický) between 1 and 2 PM, lunch itself is ~50-90 EUR per guest. Czech cuisine in medieval interiors.
Is the descent into the mine safe?
Yes — the Hrádek mine has been open to visitors since 1969, with 250 m of lit 14th-century galleries. Every visitor is given a miner's helmet with a lamp and a cape. The constant temperature is 8°C — bring a sweater. Not available to guests with claustrophobia or limited mobility.
Do I have to visit Sedlec Ossuary?
Of course not. The plan is a starting point. Some guests prefer to skip the Ossuary and spend more time at St Barbara's, the Italian Court and the town centre. Decide before the tour or on site.
Where do you pick us up?
From any hotel or apartment in Prague. Most often hotels in the Old Town, Mala Strana, Vinohrady and New Town — the driver reaches every address within the city.
Which car will we get?
Mercedes E-Class (up to 3 guests, business class) or V-Class (up to 6 guests, spacious interior). All vehicles are air-conditioned and equipped with leather seats, WiFi, USB-C and glass-bottled water. With a 160 km round trip, comfort is the priority.
Can we start earlier than 9 AM?
Yes. The standard start is 9 AM, but a shift to 8 AM is possible — particularly useful if you want an empty Sedlec Ossuary at opening time (9 AM in summer, 10 AM in winter).
Are children welcome?
Sedlec Ossuary can be unsettling for sensitive children under 8-9 — please consider. St Barbara's, the Italian Court and the mine (from age 6) are safe and engaging. The V-Class fits a family with two children and luggage. Child seats are provided free of charge — please specify type and age in the enquiry form.
Do I need a passport?
No — Czechia is in the Schengen Area and the EU. An ID card is enough; we recommend keeping it on you, but routine border checks are not in place.
Can we combine Kutná Hora with another town?
A short stop in Kolín (the Gothic Cathedral of St Bartholomew) or Český Brod is possible within the 8 hours. Larger combinations (e.g. Kutná Hora + Karlštejn) require an extra 3-4 hours and a separate quote.
What if the weather is bad?
We adapt the plan. A rainy day means more time in the interiors of Sedlec Ossuary, St Barbara's and the Italian Court, plus a longer lunch. The driver pulls up to every entrance — wet dashes are kept to a minimum. The mine is underground, so rain makes no difference.
How do we book?
Send the enquiry form with your preferred date, group size, Prague hotel and any add-ons (Sedlec, St Barbara's, Italian Court, mine, guide, lunch). We respond within 2 hours with availability and a full quote.
Can we cancel?
Yes — free cancellation up to 48 hours before the tour. Shorter notice may incur fees for booked tickets (some sites require advance payment) or the restaurant table.
TESTIMONIALS
What our guests say
Sedlec Ossuary was an intense experience — the chandelier with every bone of the body, the Schwarzenberg coat of arms made of skulls. Then St Barbara's with its mining frescoes. V-Class from Prague, tickets booked by the driver, lunch at Café Pivovar. A day you would never put together by train.
The Italian Court and the story of the Prague groschen was something I would never have found on my own. The guide showed us the preserved coin-striking stations and told the story of the Italian moneyers from Florence brought in by Wenceslas II in 1300. The driver waited at every entrance. Flawless.
Kutná Hora with two kids — we skipped Sedlec (our 10-year-old would have had nightmares), but the Hrádek mine was a hit. Miner's helmet, lamp, 250 m of 14th-century galleries — the kids were thrilled. Mercedes E-Class, patient driver, the day plan tailored around us.
We tried the train once — Kutná Hora hl. n. is 3 km from the centre, the local bus from Sedlec to St Barbara's runs every 30 minutes. The second time we took the Mercedes — door-to-door, the driver waited, lunch at Restaurace Kutná Hora was booked. The difference was dramatic.
TRUST
Experience you can rely on
VIP Transfers is a licensed passenger transport operator established in 2017. Over 5,000 completed transfers, a 5.0 Google rating. The Prague-Kutná Hora route runs regularly — our drivers know the D11 motorway, the parking spots near Sedlec Ossuary and the opening hours of St Barbara's and the Italian Court by heart.
CONTACT
Plan your day in Kutná Hora
Have questions? Need help with the date, hotel or sights? Write or call — we are happy to put together a plan that fits exactly what you have in mind.
BOOK YOUR DAY
Kutná Hora Day Trip from Prague
Mercedes E/V-Class door-to-door, 8 hours, UNESCO 1995: Sedlec Ossuary + St Barbara's Cathedral + Italian Court + silver mine. Availability confirmed within 2 hours.