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A medieval silver town an hour east of Prague, with a chapel decorated with the bones of tens of thousands of people. Stand under the bone chandelier at Sedlec, walk the Gothic nave of St Barbara and look out over the vineyards to the old mint.
Tours
In the centre, the most booked day: a guide takes you by train, with the ossuary and St Barbara already paid. On the left, the same two sights by coach for less; on the right, a small group of seven with hotel pickup and a long Czech lunch. Every card opens a full page.
Best value
★ 4.46 hoursFree cancellationAn air-conditioned coach from the Old Town and a guide for the day, with the ossuary and St Barbara's Cathedral in the price. The easy way to see both in an unhurried afternoon.
Top pick
★ 4.66 hoursFree cancellationA guide takes you by train from Prague's main station, with the return tickets, the local bus and entry to the Sedlec Ossuary and St Barbara's Cathedral all paid. Lunch in town is your own choice.
Small group
★ 5.08 hours 30 minutesFree cancellationA minivan for up to seven collects you from your hotel. A local guide leads the ossuary, St Barbara and the Sedlec Cathedral, then a folk museum or a castle, with lunch if you choose it.
Most booked
★ 4.36 hours
Lowest price
★ 4.46 hours 30 minutes
Entry included
★ 4.26 hours 30 minutes
Guided
★ 4.56 hours
Czech lunch
★ 5.07 hours
Private guide
★ 4.87 hours
Private
★ 4.67 hoursCompare
Most group tours include the ossuary and St Barbara, and the ossuary sells timed, limited slots: a tour with entry in the price holds yours. The cheapest options and some private cars leave the tickets to you.
| Tour | Where | What the price covers | Best for | Length | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kutná Hora by Train with the Bone Chapel | Prague Main Station | Train, guide, ossuary and St Barbara | A first visit by rail | 6 hours | $80 | Book |
| Kutná Hora by Coach: Bone Church and St Barbara | Pařížská 1, Old Town | Coach, guide, ossuary and St Barbara | Both sights for less | 6 hours | $65 | Book |
| Small-Group Kutná Hora Day with Lunch Option | Pickup at your hotel | Pickup, guide, three entries | A small group and lunch | 8 hours 30 minutes | $155 | Book |
| Kutná Hora with Hotel Pickup and Entry Fees | Pickup at your hotel | Pickup, guide, entry fees | Door-to-door ease | 6 hours | $86 | Book |
| Kutná Hora Day Excursion with Free Time | Na Příkopě 23, Old Town | Transport; guide and entries by option | The lowest price | 6 hours 30 minutes | $50 | Book |
| Kutná Hora, St Barbara and the Bone Church | Na Příkopě 23, Old Town | Transport, guide, ossuary and St Barbara | Free time in town | 6 hours 30 minutes | $72 | Book |
| Guided Kutná Hora with Ossuary Entry | Náměstí Republiky 3 | Transport, guide, ossuary and St Barbara | A guide and tickets | 6 hours | $65 | Book |
| Kutná Hora Day Trip with Czech Lunch | Pickup at your hotel | Pickup, guide, three entries, lunch | A tavern lunch | 7 hours | $209 | Book |
| Private Kutná Hora Day with a Local Guide | Pickup at your hotel | Private car and guide, entry fees | Couples and families | 7 hours | $216 | Book |
| Bone Church and Kutná Hora Private Tour | Pickup at your address | Private driver-guide; entries extra | Your own car and pace | 7 hours | $503 | Book |
Official tickets in 2026: Sedlec Ossuary 220 CZK and St Barbara's Cathedral 180 CZK per adult. Every tour here cancels free up to 24 hours before.
The town of silver
In the Middle Ages the mines under Kutná Hora made it the second town of Bohemia after Prague. Its royal mint, the Italian Court, struck the Prague groschen, and its miners paid for St Barbara's Cathedral, begun in 1388 and finished only in 1905.
At Sedlec, on the edge of town, the small Cemetery Church of All Saints holds the bones of between 40,000 and 70,000 people. In 1870 the woodcarver František Rint arranged them into pyramids, garlands and a great chandelier. Since 1995 the town centre, St Barbara and the Sedlec cathedral have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
People at the very least whose bones decorate the ossuary.
Slots are limited; tours with entry book yours.
Banned in the ossuary since January 2024.
52 minutes by fast train from Prague's main station.
Ossuary 220 CZK, St Barbara 180 CZK.
The day
Most tours start at Sedlec, then climb into the old town: the bones first, the cathedral after lunch.
By train from the main station, or by coach or car from the centre or your hotel.
MorningUp to 30 minutes in the lower chapel under the bone chandelier, then the Sedlec cathedral.
Timed entryLanes of Gothic and Renaissance houses, St James's Church and the Italian Court.
LunchThe great Gothic nave, its painted chapels and the view over the vineyards.
AfternoonPlan your trip
What the price covers, getting there, the tickets and rules, and the seasons: one tab each.
Where it is
Zámecká 279, Kutná Hora-Sedlec
Sedlec lies on the edge of Kutná Hora, close to the main railway station; the old town and St Barbara are about 3 km further on, a short local train, bus or walk away. Most tours stop at the ossuary first and drive on to the centre.
Around your trip
When to go, what guests wish they had known, what is nearby and the fine print.
Guest reviews
★★★★★Oliver was a very knowledgeable guide. He navigated the larger group with ease and made the whole trip interactive. It was nice to experience a tour that was well organized and had creative ways to keep people together and engaged throughout.
★★★★★This was a very nice day trip from Prague. It's a nice, easy town for walking [...] The guide did a very nice job explaining what we were seeing, why, the history, etc., as well as a few interesting tidbits about Prague itself.
★★★★★What a fabulous trip visiting some spectacular and interesting sites, with St Barbara's Church being a standout. The story of Kutna Hora in itself is worth hearing about. We also enjoyed a very nice lunch.
★★★★★We had a great time with our guide (Oliver), who showed us around the City of Silver. He also gave us lots of tips about places of interest for the rest of our visit to Prague.
★★★★★The ossuary was amazing! Totally worth the money and the trip. The St Barbara cathedral was also pretty spectacular! The guide was very informative [...] She certainly knew her history about all locations.
★★★★★Jana was our driver and guide and we really enjoyed our time with her and the places we toured. This is a GREAT small group tour and we would highly recommend it.
★★★★★The trip was even better than expected. Blanca was a fantastic guide and she answered any questions any of the group had. Lukasz was a great driver too. Highly recommended.
★★★★★Great trip would highly recommend. Brandon was very knowledgable and good craic(fun) as we say in Ireland!!!
★★★★★Our guide Helen was definitely the best part of this experience. Very well organised and very nice lady. She gave us a really good overview of all locations we visited.
Another day
Kutná Hora takes a day; South Bohemia deserves another. Český Krumlov, with its castle above a loop of the Vltava, is the other great day trip from Prague.
Save another day for South Bohemia. A guide takes you to Český Krumlov, the castle town on a loop of the Vltava, for a walk through its lanes and free time on your own; castle entry and lunch are extra.
UNESCO townGuideFree cancellation
The guide
A chapel of bones, a cathedral paid for by miners and a quiet old town: one easy day from Prague.
Most come for the ossuary. It is small, darker than you expect and very still, and the skulls hang in garlands from the vault above you. Nobody forgets the chandelier. Then the town surprises them: after the crowds of Prague, Kutná Hora is calm, with long lanes of old houses and a cathedral that would be famous anywhere.
St Barbara is the second reason. Its three tent-shaped spires and flying buttresses rise above a slope of vineyards, and inside the miners and minters of the town painted their own chapels.
For a first visit, the guided trip by train is our pick: a guide from Prague's main station, the train and local bus, and both entries in the price. The coach tour covers the same two sights for less. With a family or a small group, the small-group day adds hotel pickup, the Sedlec cathedral and a long lunch.
Behind St Barbara, the Jesuit College and Barborská street lead back into town past a row of Baroque saints. The Italian Court, the old royal mint, is a few minutes further, and at Hrádek the silver museum takes you down into a medieval mine.
The ossuary has been under restoration since 2014. The building had leaned almost half a metre and the lower chapel was damp, so the parish is working in phases until at least 2030 and keeps it open throughout.
Guides
In-depth guides to Kutná Hora and the questions people ask most before they go. See all guides.
Prague to Kutná HoraTrain, bus, car or tour: how long each takes, which station to use and what the tour prices cover.
The Kutná Hora trainThe R9 from Prague's main station, the 120 CZK ticket, which station to use and the last train back.
The Sedlec OssuaryTimed tickets for 220 CZK, the 30-minute visit, the photo ban and what you will see inside.
Things to do in Kutná HoraThe ossuary, St Barbara, the royal mint and the silver mine, with 2026 prices and a plan for the day.
Is Kutná Hora worth it?Who loves it, who might not, how long it takes and what the day costs in 2026.
Best day trips from PragueKutná Hora, Český Krumlov and Karlštejn compared on time, cost, trains and tours.From the blog
Winter hours, Christmas in town and the ossuary tickets. All posts.
Kutná Hora in winter 2026-27Shorter opening hours, sunset before 4:30 PM, frosty cobbles, a new train timetable in December and what the tours do differently.
Christmas in Kutná Hora 2026Advent market Saturdays on Palackého square, St Barbara's Day, the cathedral closed on Christmas Eve, and Prague's markets on the way back.
Sedlec Ossuary tickets 2026-27How the timed slots work, what each Sedlec sight costs, why refunds come as vouchers, the photo ban, the restoration and the night tours.FAQ
Straight answers to what people ask most about a Kutná Hora day trip from Prague.
By train, by tour or by car. ČD trains from Praha hlavní nádraží reach Kutná Hora hlavní nádraží in about 52 minutes, and a local train runs on to Sedlec and the town. Tours take care of all of it, from the guided trip by train to the coach tour. More in Prague to Kutná Hora.
A PID ticket covering the 10 zones to Kutná Hora costs 120 CZK in the Lítačka app or 130 CZK on paper in 2026, and is valid on the fast R9 in second class. See the Kutná Hora train.
About an hour east of Prague. The fast train takes 52 minutes, and tours by coach or car take about an hour to an hour and a half each way, depending on traffic and the pickup point.
Yes, it is one of the classic day trips. A guided day takes about 6 hours door to door, with the ossuary, St Barbara and the old town; small-group and private days with lunch run 7 to 8 hours 30 minutes.
Yes. The parish sells timed tickets for 220 CZK, and says entry cannot be guaranteed without a reservation because the capacity is limited. Tours that include entry book the slot for you. See the Sedlec Ossuary.
No. Photography has been banned inside the ossuary since January 2024: the parish calls it a resting place for thousands of people and a working sacred space. You can take photos outside and in St Barbara.
Half a day covers the ossuary and St Barbara; a full day adds the Italian Court, the silver museum and a long lunch. More in things to do in Kutná Hora.
Yes, for most people. The bone chapel is unlike anything else in Europe, St Barbara is one of the great Gothic churches, and the town is quiet after Prague. See is Kutná Hora worth it.
For silver. Its medieval mines made it the second town of Bohemia, the royal mint at the Italian Court struck the Prague groschen, and the town centre with St Barbara and the Sedlec cathedral has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995.
A full ticket costs 180 CZK in 2026, 140 CZK reduced and 60 CZK for children from 6; children under 6 go free. It is open daily, from 9 AM to 6 PM between April and October.
Kutná Hora is the closest of the great ones, about an hour away, while Český Krumlov needs a long day. Compare them in the best day trips from Prague.
Yes. Repairs started in 2014 and will run until at least 2030, and the parish keeps the ossuary open throughout, so you may see some work in progress.
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