Guidebook Updates for the Czech Republic
When we learn of critical changes to the information in our guidebooks on the Czech Republic, we post them here. (Of course, it's still smart to reconfirm critical transportation and sightseeing details locally.) Armed with a Rick Steves guidebook and these late-breaking updates, you're set for a great trip!
For books printed before April 2021, the following may apply:
- You can now book ahead online for a spot on the English tour of the Krumlov Castle interior or for the Baroque theater (you can also still book ahead by phone or at the ticket office). Opening times across the complex have likely changed since your book was printed.
- The train station no longer rents bikes.
- The synagogue is now free and open May–September Tue–Sun 10:00–16:00 and closed Monday and from October through April (+420 737 378 336).
- Hostel 99 no longer rents bikes and accepts cash only.
- Restaurace Barbakán has closed.
- Rybářská Restaurace is now Restaurace Zdroj (+420 724 149 771).
- Eggenberg Brewery is now Pivovar Český Krumlov Brewery (reserve at least two days ahead by phone or email for a tour, or show up to see if you can join a reserved English tour that day; +420 720 942 010, [email protected]).
For books printed before October 2023, the following may apply:
- Alphonse Mucha's Slav Epic paintings are still in the town of Moravský Krumlov (their return to Prague is now planned for 2027).
