Our family group of 4 joined an additional 9 at the Town Square to meet Stephen on a cold morning…read morein Decemberafter Christmas. Stephen was punctual, patient with questions and very professional. His aspirations to one day be a teacher should be confirmed with his ability to bring you back in time to explain how Cesky Krumlov began, continued to grow with generations of rulers, through world wars, communist rule and its modern day survival thanks to tourism. The tour was thorough and just under two hours. We enjoyed our time together. Lots of walking, steps up/down and cobblestone streets. Be prepared. Enjoy!

They offer two daily free walking tours starting at the Info center at Town Square. At other times…read morethey can schedule private tours at cost. Daniel, our tour guide, did not show me anything I did not see since it is a small town. I arrived three days earlier. However, he had a fluid knowledge of the history of the area and nomenclature of the architecture. He had a dry sense of humor and easily filled the two hours with narratives, description of buildings, and the political impact on the town. I used some of his local tips on eateries and breweries and was not disappointed. I knew the town had a prominent place in CZ history, but now I know the characters behind the evolution. Our group was not the photo taking type, but I am sure you can snap away and discreetly step away from some of the dialogue. We wandered half the time in Old Town and headed up to the castle for the rest of the time. Tipping is expected but I had no misgivings about it since it was time well spent.