Guided Tours from Prague

Guided bus tours are available from several companies for Karlštejn, Konopiště, Kutná Hora, Český Šternberk, and Terezín. The ease of booking and traveling (compared with figuring out the train and bus schedules or renting a car) are often worth the time constraints and extra cost. Wittmann Tours specializes in tours to Terezín as well as to Jewish sites all over the country. If you are looking for something more specialized, Avantgarde Prague offers tailor-made tours.

Avantgarde Prague. A well-established tour company, offering group and private tours that include a visit to a nuclear bunker, a focus on World War II in Prague, and hour-long drives through Prague in vintage cars (driver included). This is a good option for the time-poor, as tours can be speedy. Jáchymova 3, Staré Mesto, Prague, Praha. 226–235–080; www.avantgarde-prague.com.

Biko Adventures Prague. Biko offers a gentle and family-friendly full-day tour by bike through small villages (with stops for beer and baked goods) to Karlštejn castle (35 km [22 miles] away). Other options include a ride along the Vltava riverbank to a microbrewery or a bike tour through huge blocks of flats ending in a lush national park. Vratislavova 58/3, Vyšehrad, Prague, Praha. 733–750–990; www.bikoadventures.com.

Premiant City Tour. Knowledgeable guides and a wide range of day-trips, many of which can also be taken privately. Book at easy-to-find booths on Na Příkopě. Na Příkopě 12 and 23, Nové Mesto, Prague, Praha, 110 00. 606–600–123; www.premiant.cz.

Wittmann Tours. Interesting and informative trips from the first company to offer tours focusing exclusively on the former Jewish ghetto of Terezín. Novotného lávka 5, Staré Mesto, Prague, Praha, 110 00. 222–252–472; 739–571–003; www.wittmann-tours.com.