The second tour route includes the Wallenstein museum with its historical collections of military arsenal, porcelain, antiques and musical instruments. The museum consequently leads to the Billiards wing which focuses on some of the real former residents of Duchcov Castle, especially the most famous one – Giacomo Casanova, a globe-trotter and a widely known lover.
This tour reminds the collections of the original owners of the Waldstein family in the six rooms of the northern wing of the chateau, where the restored castle museum is. The second part of the guided tour is the Biliar Wing, where is an exposition commemorating the 13-year stay of Giacomo Casanova. This part of the tour is a ceremonial staircase, anteroom, corridor with exhibition of 17th and 18th century graphics and newly installed hunting trophies, Valdstejn Museum (Military Armory, Cabinet of Hunting, Ceramics Cabinet, Porcelain and Faience, Cabinet of Curiosities, Art and Antiquities, Music Cabinet Historical Cabinet), Billiard Hall, Chateau Staff Room (painter's room, Count and Servant) and Casanova's room, who spent the last thirteen years of his life in the chateau (Venice Room, Bedroom, Parisian Lounge, Chateau Library).
| Period | Days | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1. 10.-31. 10. | sat–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 28. 10.-3. 11. | mon–sun | 10.00 – 15.00 |
| 4. 11.-31. 12 | closed | |
| 2025 | ||
| 1. 1-4. 4. | closed | |
The main tour route will introduce you to the noble family of Wallenstein and the history of the Duchcov Castle. It will lead you to the main hall with the Wallenstein family gallery, followed by the residential suites, furnished in the style of the second half of the 19th century. The tour is following life of George William of Wallenstein and...
this tour is available today 10.00 – 15.00
160 CZK (full admission)
duration 50 minutes
max. 25 people
reservation needed for groups only
This special tour route presents the various layers of the castle garden, the importance and closure of the Count’s hospital and fate of the frescos Vaclav Vavrinec Reiner that were transferred from the hospital Church of the Assumption to a newly built modern pavilion.
this tour is not available today
100 CZK (full admission)
duration 35 minutes
max. 45 people
reservation recommended
This tour withou guide includes rooms in the ground floor, historical cast collection of ancient sculpture and the castle theatre. Welcome to a journey of discovery of the ancient world. Barrier-free.
this tour is available today 10.00 – 15.00
80 CZK, without guide (full admission) Buy ticket
duration 30 minutes
max. 45 people
reservation not necessary
A short tour especially suitable for families with kids. The route goes through the most interesting parts of the castle. It provides access to the main castle hall and the Casanova apartments.
this tour is not available today
100 CZK (full admission)
duration 25 minutes
max. 45 people
reservation recommended