Photos: Андрей Романенко, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 hakkun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Juandev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Photos: Андрей Романенко, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0 hakkun, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Juandev, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
The bear moat and the river's tight bend
Your local guide
Ondřej Král
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Highlights
- Live bears kept since the 18th century
- A river bend wrapping the whole town
- A moat with genuine residents
- The site's original defence, explained
- Water shaping a town's whole layout
About this tour
This session covers the castle's bear moat and a view over the river's tight bend around the old town, two features that explain how the site was chosen in the first place. You see the moat and its long-kept residents, then the water itself curling almost fully around the historic centre. It is a nature-focused look at the town's defensive geography.
I move at an easy pace between the two stops, since both reward a moment of just looking rather than constant commentary. Questions come naturally, especially once the bears are in view. A short note on the moat's history follows by message afterwards.
This suits anyone who wants to understand why the town sits exactly where it does. It also suits families or anyone simply curious about the bears.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Cesky Krumlov before heading out.
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The bear moat 21 min
The camera looks down into the moat at the base of the castle, and I explain how it has kept live bears since the 18th century.
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A view of the river bend 21 min
We move to a spot overlooking the water, and I show how tightly the Vltava wraps around the old town on its way through.
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Your questions 9 min
Time to ask anything about Cesky Krumlov: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 4 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Eggenberg beer, brewed in the town since the 16th century and Vnitřní Město, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in Prague time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 9 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Cesky Krumlov, showing you The bear moat and A view of the river bend live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Český Krumlov live with my phone.
Times shown in Prague time (CET)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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