Ostrava to Olomouc: Private day trip
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Between Colours of Ostrava sets, Olomouc is the most rewarding day trip from the festival grounds — just 75 minutes southwest, the Czech Republic's most underrated historic city delivers a UNESCO Trinity Column, six baroque fountains, a cathedral of cathedral scale, and a completely ungentrified old town that feels like Prague thirty years ago without the crowds or the prices. One of central Europe's great undiscovered cities, entirely within reach of the festival site.
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Discover local insights you won't find in guidebooks
Experience the freedom to explore at your own speed
Perfectly planned for families, friends, or solo travelers
What to expect
Your day trip begins wherever you are
Meet our professional driver right where you prefer in Ostrava whenever suits you best. No time wasted getting to the pickup point, grab your bag and start your trip right away.Discover more with local expertise
Your driver’s local insights will set the tone for your day trip. A hidden café here, a must-try restaurant there; insider tips you’ll love sharing later. This isn’t a guided tour but your ride will be rich with stories and discoveries along the way. And throughout the day, your driver will be available for you as needed, ready to assist, happy to help, making your trip stress-free.Explore at your own pace
Your driver handles the D1 motorway run from Ostrava directly into Olomouc's historic center and returns you in time for the evening program — 75 minutes each way, door-to-door with no train connections or tram navigation to manage.
Perfect for any private group
Whether you're traveling solo, as a family with kids, or as a large group, this service is tailored for your comfort and flexibility. It's the ideal option especially if you have limited time or a busy schedule.Good to know
- Two-way private car transfer
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Personalized pickup and drop-off
- Professional English-speaking driver
- Complimentary bottled water
- Free cancellation 24 hours before departure
- Entry/Admission tickets to paid attractions Olomouc should be purchased separately unless specified otherwise
- Meals, snacks, and gratuity are not included
From €87
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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your pickup time.
For a group of 1-3 travelersTotal€261
Your trip at a glance
Your trip at a glance
Start in Ostrava
You choose the pickup spot.
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Olomouc
Feel free to explore at your own pace and discover
Stop: 4 hours - admission not included
The Czech Republic's most underrated historic city delivers a UNESCO baroque column, six mythological fountains, a Gothic cathedral, and a completely ungentrified old town that feels like Prague thirty years ago without the crowds.
What to see
• The Holy Trinity Column (UNESCO) — the largest Baroque plague column in central Europe, rising 35 meters from the upper square • The six baroque fountains of Olomouc — Jupiter, Neptune, Mercury, Caesar, Hercules, and Arion — distributed across the city's squares and streets • St Wenceslas Cathedral — a Gothic structure of considerable scale with a neo-Gothic spire of 100 meters added in the 19th century
What to eat
• Olomoucké tvarůžky — a pungent, soft ripened cheese unique to Olomouc and protected by EU designation of origin
Back to Ostrava
We’ll take you back to your starting point.
Duration of the stops can be changed upon request after booking
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Know more about your day trip
Olomouc offers much of Prague's architectural appeal, including Gothic and baroque landmarks, a UNESCO monument, and a lively main square, but with far fewer visitors and noticeably lower prices. It feels more like an authentic Czech town and less like a packaged destination. Many travelers describe it as Prague before mass tourism arrived, while still offering excellent food and cafe culture.
Olomouc lies about 60 miles (95 km) southwest of Ostrava, and the private transfer typically takes around 75 minutes each way, depending on traffic. A private car runs directly into the historic center, avoiding train transfers and local trams, which is especially convenient when traveling during the Colours of Ostrava festival.
Yes. The old town is compact and largely pedestrianized, so you can comfortably walk between the Holy Trinity Column, the cathedral, the six fountains, and the main squares. Cobblestones are common, so wear sturdy shoes. Trams run through the city but are rarely needed for a sightseeing day in the historic center.
Distributed across the city's squares and streets, the six fountains depict mythological figures: Jupiter, Neptune, Mercury, Caesar, Hercules, and Arion. They were created between the late 17th and early 18th centuries and form a unique outdoor sculpture trail. Walking from one to another is a popular way to discover Olomouc's old town in a couple of hours.
Try Olomoucke tvaruzky, a pungent, soft-ripened cheese unique to Olomouc and protected by the EU designation of origin. Local restaurants serve it fried, grilled, or marinated, alongside Czech classics like svickova and goulash. Olomouc also has a strong student and cafe culture, with several local breweries and roasters around the central squares.
The Holy Trinity Column is a UNESCO-listed baroque monument and the largest Baroque plague column in central Europe, rising about 35 meters from the upper square. Built in the 18th century, it commemorates the end of a plague epidemic and is decorated with sculpted saints and reliefs. It anchors the city's Horni namesti and is open to view inside.
Late spring through early fall is ideal, with warm temperatures and outdoor terraces lively in the main squares. Olomouc has a noticeable student energy during the academic year, so fall and spring also offer a buzzing local atmosphere. Winters in Moravia can be cold and snowy, but the baroque facades look striking under a dusting of snow.
Olomouc is one of the Czech Republic's most underrated historic cities, with a UNESCO Holy Trinity Column, six baroque fountains, and a Gothic cathedral, all set in an ungentrified old town that many visitors compare to Prague decades ago. It has the architecture and atmosphere without the heavy crowds or high prices of the capital.
