Discover fascinating places on walks and with a guide

Guided Tours in Žižkov

Guides in Prague are inviting people to traditional tours on Saturday 21st February. Everyone interested in the tours should meet at 2:00 PM in front of the church at Jiřího z Poděbrad Square. The guided walks will last about two hours and the route will be quite similar to others, introducing famous locals, compelling stories, and notable facts about the architecture, culture, and historic landmarks of Žižkov. The cost is 50 Czech crowns, and it’s necessary to register in advance on the website of the Association of Guides.

Discover the History of Pardubice

Guides in Pardubice have prepared free city tours for Saturday 21st February. This year, visitors can join guides for a walk through the history of Pardubice since 1845, meeting at the Hybské Palace at either 10 AM or 3 PM. Additional routes include visits to the East Bohemian Museum, meeting at the courtyard at 10 AM or 3 PM; exploring the tracks of Silver A, gathering in front of the Town Hall at 10 AM; as well as Quiet Heroism, starting at 3 PM at the Institute of National Memory. You can also visit the Zámeček Memorial at both 10 AM and 3 PM.

Tours in Litomyšl, Choceň, and Liberec

Saturday 21st February will also feature guided tours in Litomyšl. At 10:00 AM, there will be unique guided walks through the historic center of the city. The tour will commence near the plague column at Smetanovo Square (the Information Center of Litomyšl is located at house number 72), and the walk with a qualified guide will be free of charge. However, reservations are required, so please email [email protected] or call 461 612 161.

In Liberec, you can celebrate the International Day of Guides with a city walk starting from 10 AM and 2 PM, or visit the town hall at 9, 10, and 11 AM. Pre-registration is necessary.

For the tenth year in a row, you can also celebrate the International Day of Guides in Choceň. This time on Saturday 21st February, the walk will follow the tracks of famous personalities from Choceň. There are two routes available for those interested in the tours: Coats of Arms, Symbols, Signs (available at 9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:00 AM), and Fairy Tale Trail (starts at 9:15 AM, 10:15 AM, and 11:15 AM). You can also look forward to a market.

Guides from Olomouc Invite You on an Excursion

The International Day of Guides in Olomouc invites history and heritage enthusiasts to engaging walks, which will this year focus on the 460th anniversary of the Jesuits’ arrival in Olomouc and the 280th anniversary of the establishment of the learned Society, Societas.
The walks begin at 10 AM and 2 PM on Horní náměstí by the city model on 22nd February. Entry is free with a prior reservation made via email at [email protected].

Brno Will Host Tours All Weekend!

As part of the International Day of Guides, Brno will join the celebrations for the twenty-third time this year. If you want to learn something new about the Moravian capital or explore places you wouldn’t usually visit, feel free to come on Saturday or Sunday, 21st and 22nd February. The tourist information center in Brno offers 29 different guided tours throughout the city, including one in Ukrainian, German, and English. These tours last between one and a half to two hours, depending on the topic chosen. For a nominal fee of 30 crowns, you can discover the local architecture, churches, notable figures, or legends of Brno, alongside the fantastic local guides. And where exactly will the guides take you? For example, you’ll visit Denis underground shelter, the Kounic’s College Memorial, Zelný trh, the historical center of Brno, the cellar beneath the New Town Hall, St. James’s Church, or the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul. Tickets can be purchased at the information centers located at Radnická 8 and Panenská 1 or through the website gotobrno.cz.

The Association of Guides of the Czech Republic was established in the autumn of 2001 as a civic association of guides in the tourism sector. It is a member of the Czech Trade and Tourism Association, the World Federation of Tourist Guide Associations WFTGA, and the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations FEG.

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