Top Brno Full-day Tours

If you are planning to visit the Austerlitz battlefield, hire Helena Svedova — she is, without question, the best battlefield guide you will find. I engaged Helena for a private tour in June 2026 as a solo traveler, and the experience exceeded every expectation I had going in. Helena's command of English is excellent, and her manner is warm and genuinely accommodating. She works with a well-developed standard route that reflects real expertise, but she never treats it as a rigid script. When I asked to adjust the plan, explore additional areas, or double back to study particular spots more closely, she adapted immediately and enthusiastically — the sign of a guide who is there for the client, not just the itinerary. As a retired military officer who has taught military history, I arrived having already studied the battle in depth, and I came away impressed. Helena goes well beyond the standard tour experience. When unharvested crops blocked the direct approach to the Vinohrady summit — the lower of the two Pratzen Heights, marked by its prominent cross — she parked as close as the terrain allowed and then walked with me for more than half a mile so we could reach the site anyway. Elsewhere, she skillfully drove her own vehicle over unpaved back trails and farm paths to cover the full sweep of the battlefield, giving me access to ground that most visitors never see. Her dedication starts before the tour even begins. In advance of my trip, Helena tracked down, obtained, and mailed me a topographic map of the battlefield so I could prepare and study the terrain before arriving in the Czech Republic. That level of proactive care is rare, and it made the tour itself far richer. Even the small touches added to the day: Helena's dog joined us on the tour, a friendly companion who added a memorable moment of levity when he took off after a young deer that bolted from the cornfield as we made our way back to the road. The Austerlitz battlefield has changed remarkably little since 1805, and there is no better person to guide you across it than Helena Svedova. Her knowledge, flexibility, work ethic, and genuine enthusiasm for giving visitors the fullest possible experience make her an easy and enthusiastic recommendation for anyone planning to explore this historic ground.

This was an excellent tour of the battlefield with BRNOguide Helena. My 14 year old wanted to see Austerlitz and this tour enabled us to get a really good sense of the terrain, tactics, personalities and evolution of the battle as well as context and local knowledge.

Helena was fantastic. She taught us a lot. The caves were worth the trip. They are beautiful. The boat ride made it different from caves we have seen previously. The castle tour was good, but you have to read English pamphlets.

Martina was very friendly and informative and made the tour very enjoyable. I would have no reservation in referring her to other travellers.

Lucas did a great job showing us Brno. Very knowledgeable about the history of Czechia and Bruno. He was delight to be with for our tour.

We had an amazing time with Helena and her super sweet and well behaved dog. Her driving was excellent and she could really hold great conversations and share so much knowledge about the sights and surrounding areas. The timing of everything was fantastic and seeing all these locations in one day was a highlight of our Central Europe trip. The abyss was beautiful seen from up high and down below. The boat ride through the Punkva Caves so much fun, but make sure you have your wits about you as you will have to lean and duck as your boat driver masterfully weaves the tight turns at a steady yet gentle pace. Pernstejn Castle was great to see from afar and then tour around in person. Highly recommend!

Amazing hike, Maria was very knowledgeable about all the history and is a very sweet tour guide. The caves were amazing, absolute must see. I would recommend this trip 5 stars for sure.

This Austerlitz battlefield tour was one of the highlights of my stay in the Czech Republic. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable and brought the events of 1805 to life with engaging storytelling and clear explanations of the terrain and strategy. We visited all the key locations, including the Pratzen Heights and surrounding villages, which would have been hard to fully appreciate on our own. The hotel pickup and comfortable transport made everything easy and stress-free. I also appreciated the balance between historical detail and a relaxed pace, including time for breaks and lunch. Highly recommended for anyone interested in history or looking for a unique day trip from Brno.

Picked up and dropped off at my hotel. Helena was very informative and I saw all the pertinent sights. Well laid out Battlefield a must visit for anyone interested in Military History and would recommend Helena as Tour Guide.

Seeing the caves was a wonderful experience. One that I will not forget anytime soon. Our guide was very good and very informative.

Brno was such a charming surprise! The architecture, vibrant squares, and peaceful vibe made it a joy to explore. Our guide provided great context and was really friendly.

This was a fabulous tour! We loved every minute of it! Highly recommend if you are ever in the area. We had so much fun and the restaurant we stopped at for lunch had the BEST food I think I have ever had. Plus the guide was amazing!

Brno seems to be industrial city. Don't be mistaken. It has gorgeous old town. Recommend walking tour using your cell phone. One of the cities that you can scan QR code and enjoy guided tour. Beautiful architecture, fascinating history and of course, farmers market

Our driver is good. He tried very best to serve customers, and we like him. One thing we don’t like is that the tour company set the tour price too high as this tour basically is just a transportation between Brno to Auschwitz concentration camp. All we saw and learned are from the Camp’ guided tour, and it has nothing to do with the tour company.

We had a lovely day with Marie who showed us around the beautiful Moravian hills and caves, sharing her love and knowledge of the area……. But it was way too expensive for what it was, I felt the tour was totally overpriced .

Helena is an exceptional guide and her deep knowledge and engaging storytelling brought the events of December 1805 to life.From the very beginning, she offered detailed explanations of the topography of the region, helping me understand why locations like Žuráň Hill or the Pratzen Heights were crucial to the unfolding of the battle.The tour was very informative and Helena didn't only talk about the generals and emperors, but also about the townspeople who witnessed history unfold around them.At the end of the trip, I had a much better understanding of the events of that day that changed the faith of nations and I am very grateful to Helena for sharing all this knowledge with me.I definitively recommend this tour to history lovers and curious travelers.