Graphite mine Český Krumlov

We had a very nice guided tour in English, we received a lot of information about the mine's history and we spent a lot of time walking through the mine galleries. The ride with the minecarts was really fun.

Really worth a visit, tours in English and Czech, all equipment provided, access to mine via a special train, 800m walk out and tour packed with fantastic info. Highly recommend 👍

It would be well worth the visit for international tourists, if the provided tour info would be more comprehensive. Due to lack of an English speaking tour that day, we joined a Czech and were given one page of printed info. Sadly, one page did not seem to cover the vast info that the guide provided and it also didn't quite match up with the stops, which was quite disappointing. It is understandable that not always a foreign language guide is available, but more in depth printed info would go a long way.

Really interesting and lovely short educational trip for kids. Nice train ride into the heart of the mine. Definitely check it out

This tour has potential but fails to deliver for international visitors, starting from the moment you try to visit. There is no way to book tickets online, and the advertised 9:00 AM opening was misleading—we arrived early only to find the first tour wasn't until 10:00, forcing a long wait. The execution of the tour itself was also lacking. We were explicitly told it would be in English, but only the safety rules were. The actual tour was conducted entirely in Czech, with English speakers given a basic summary sheet. We missed out on all the detailed information and history that was being shared. Czech visitors seemed to enjoy it, but for us, it was a frustrating experience. Unless you speak Czech, I would hesitate to recommend it.

This place is outside of the main tourist draw of the city centre, but well worth the detour. You'll be entering the mine in a mine cart, which is a unique experience by itself. Once inside, it is really a wondrous thing to wander the empty tunnels, seeing all the equipment rusting away. While not a natural cave, the rust, graphite veins, glitter of fool's gold, and limestone stalactites is a magical sight. The only downside is that our guide did not speak English. While there is an information paper, judging from our Czech speaking co-visitors, this really is no replacement for the guide itself. Even so, the mine tour is very recommended. Make sure to book ahead (by phone call or email, other staff speaks English) during the busy months. Also, make sure to bring something to keep you warm: it is 10 degrees Celsius year round down there.

Super interesting with great guide. Definitely worth of visit!

Great overall experience. One star down because for capacity reasons we couldn't go right away and had to come back 2 hours later. If you need a reservation even for individuals, how hard it is to put it on your website.