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.
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.
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
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.
Day trips offer travelers private round-trip transportation to popular sightseeing locations. One of our professional drivers will pick you up in a luxurious, climate-controlled car, take you to the site of interest, and wait for you while you explore before driving you back to your hotel.
Yes! You’re free to choose the pickup and drop-off times that work best for you. However, the time spent at the destination is fixed and cannot be changed.
Each sightseeing stop has a recommended duration that includes plenty of time to explore. However, it is possible to customize the time spent at each sightseeing stop at a later stage in the booking process to best fit your unique schedule.
Your Daytrip driver will wait for you nearby for the duration of your exploration, meaning you’ll never have to wait for your return trip transportation to arrive. Your comfort and convenience are our top priorities, and we aim to close out your day trip with a return on your schedule.
The price of a day trip does not include any entrance tickets, guided tours, or meals you may partake in at your destination. The price covers round-trip transportation in a luxury vehicle with a professional driver who can provide local insights en route.
Day trip bookings can be canceled up to 24 hours before your trip for a full refund, no strings attached. While the destination and stops are predetermined, it is possible to change your pick-up point, whether it is at your hotel or some other location within the city.