Guided tours – Basic tours

  • Year-round offer

The basic tours introduce you to all the main sights or places in the city centre during one walk, in many languages. In cooperation with guides who are members of the Association of Tourist Guides of the Czech Republic, we offer a 2 or 3-hour basic tour.

You can choose from the 2-hour tours First time in Brno and Brno’s legends and attractions or from the 3-hour tours The best of Brno and Brno from a Broader Perspective.

First time in Brno / 2 hours

During this tour, your guide will introduce you to the main sights in the city centre. You can admire Brno’s remarkable squares, see the monumental St. Peter and Paul Cathedral or hear the most famous Brno legends.

Route:

Old Town Hall – courtyard, Brno dragon, Cabbage Market portal – Baroque Parnas Fountain, Reduta Theatre, statue of W. A. Mozart, Holy Trinity Column, Dietrichstein Palace
Capuchin Square
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral (including interior)
Denis Gardens – obelisk, view of Špilberk, Old Brno and J. A. Comenius Church (Red Church)
Freedom Square – Klein Palace, House of the Lords of Lipá, Moravian Bank building, plague column, clock machine
St. James’ Church (including interior)
Moravian Square – St. Thomas Church, the Vice-Governor’s Palace, statues of Plato’s 4 Virtues
Buildings are not entered during this route unless otherwise stated.

Detail of the route

Brno legends and curiosities / 2 hours

We recommend this tour of the historic centre to anyone interested in myths, legends and fables. On the route, you will get acquainted with famous and lesser-known Brno legends. We will also help you discover trivia and curiosities that you may overlook while walking through the streets.

Route:

Old Town Hall – courtyard, Brno dragon, Orlí Street portal – House at the Stone Maiden
Capuchin Square – Capuchin Tomb, Church of the Finding of the Holy Cross
Cabbage Market – Baroque Parnas Fountain, Reduta Theatre, statue of W. A. Mozart, Holy Trinity Column, Dietrichstein Palace
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral (including interior)
Denis Gardens – obelisk, view of Špilberk, Old Brno and J. A. Comenius Church (Red Church)
Sword Street
Dominican Square – New Town Hall
Freedom Square – Klein Palace, House of the Lords of Lipá, clockwork
St. James’ Church (including interior)
Moravian Square – statues of Plato’s 4 virtues
Buildings are not entered during this route unless otherwise stated.

Detail of the route

The BEST of Brno city centre / 3 hours

During this tour, you will get to know the city centre and the mighty Špilberk Castle towering on the hill above Brno as a monument to the ancient military glory or a reminder of the hard labour prison system. The castle also offers a great view of the whole city and the tallest building in Brno. It is the best way to get to know Brno, both historical and contemporary. Špilberk is the seat of the Brno City Museum. Visiting the exhibitions is not part of the tour.

Route:

Old Town Hall – courtyard, Brno dragon, Cabbage Market portal – Baroque Parnas Fountain, Reduta Theatre, statue of W. A. Mozart, Holy Trinity Column, Dietrichstein Palace
St. Peter and Paul Cathedral (including interior)
Capuchin Square
Freedom Square – Klein Palace, House of the Lords of Lipá, Moravian Bank building, plague column, clock machine
St. James’ Church (including interior)
Moravian Square – St. Thomas Church, the Vice-Governor’s Palace, statues of Plato’s 4 Virtues
Špilberk Castle – bust of Raduit de Souches, large courtyard, viewing points
Buildings are not entered during this route unless otherwise stated.

Detail of the route

Brno from a broader perspective / 3 hours

We recommend this combined tour for groups with their own coach. The walk in the pedestrian zone in the city centre is complemented by a tour around places worth showing tourists (e.g. Lužánky Park, Löw-Beer Villa, Basilica of the Assumption of Our Lady, Mendel Museum, Starobrno Brewery, Brno Exhibition Centre, etc.).
Buildings are not entered during this route unless otherwise stated.

Routes can be changed according to the client’s requirements.

PRICELIST IN CZECH

Number of people 2 hours 3 hours
group up to 4 people 1000 Kč / 42 EUR 1400 Kč / 58 EUR
5 – 14 people in the group  1400 Kč / 58 EUR 1800 Kč / 75 EUR
15-24 people in the group 1800 Kč / 75 EUR 2300 Kč / 96 EUR
25-45 people in the group 2300 Kč / 96 EUR 2900 Kč / 121 EUR

The prices are for the whole group and do not include entrance fees.

Pricelist in foreign language

Number of people 2 hours 3 hours
group up to 4 people 1300 CZK / 54 EUR 1800 CZK / 75 EUR
5-14 people in the group 1800 CZK / 75 EUR 2300 CZK / 96 EUR
15-24 people in the group 2300 CZK / 96 EUR 2900 CZK / 121 EUR
25-45 people in the group 2900 CZK / 121 EUR 3900 CZK / 163 EUR

Cancellation fees:

one day before the booked date 50% of the price

on the day of the tour 100% of the price

We can provide interpretation in the following languages:
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Russian, Polish, Hungarian, Ukrainian, Croatian, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and Japanese.

 

Organized by

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When the event takes place

1 january 2021–31 december 2050
Year-round offer

More information and contacts

Věra Pečínková
+420 775 891 790
pecinkova@ticbrno.cz