Brno Old Town walking tour: Eight stops with audio guide

Eight stops, one quirky city: from cathedral bells that ring at eleven to a horse with impossibly long legs

A self-guided walking tour of Brno's Old Town and castle district, accessed on your smartphone with audio narratives and quizzes at eight stops, lasting about 90 minutes at your own pace. The tour covers roughly 1 km through the old town and ends at Špilberk Castle with views over the city. Available in seven languages. No app download needed, though an internet connection on your phone is required to access the audio guide.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Brno Old Town and Castle

• Start at Cathedral of St Peter and Paul
• Visit Old Market Square and Parnas Fountain
• See Old Town Hall Gate and Brno dragon
• View Brno astronomical clock at náměstí Svobody
• Pause at Baroque plague column
• Spot cheeky carving on Gothic church tower
• Observe equestrian statue of Margrave Jobst
• End at Špilberk Castle with city views

The experience

Start at the Cathedral of St Peter and Paul on Petrov hill, where the neo-Gothic spires dominate the skyline. The audio guide explains why the cathedral's bells famously ring noon at eleven o'clock: a deliberate cheeky nod to a siege the city outwitted centuries ago. From there, the route descends into the Old Town, passing through the sloping market square lined with pastel facades and the Baroque Parnas Fountain at its centre.

The eight stops unfold Brno's character through its landmarks and the stories behind them. You'll see the Old Town Hall's bent Gothic pinnacle (legend says a cheated stonemason bent it in revenge) and the "Brno dragon", actually a crocodile, hanging inside the gateway. The modern astronomical clock on náměstí Svobody releases a glass marble each day at 11am to mark the 1645 defence of the city. The audio guide tells you the story and invites you to try catching one. A Gothic church hides a cheeky stone carving high on its tower, and a modern equestrian statue of Margrave Jobst has earned local nicknames for its horse's absurdly long legs and neck. Quizzes at each stop test what you've learned before you move on.

The walk finishes at Špilberk Castle, the 13th-century hilltop fortress that later became one of the Habsburg Empire's most feared prisons. From the castle, you get sweeping views over the city you've just explored. The entire route covers roughly 1 km and takes about 90 minutes, though you set the pace and can linger or move faster as you choose. No guide accompanies you. Everything unfolds through the audio narratives on your phone.

What’s included

• Smartphone access to audio guide with narratives and quizzes at all eight stops.
• tour available in seven languages.
• roughly 1 km walk through Brno's Old Town and castle district.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

GroupPrivate

Audio guideEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated yesterday

Good to know

Low physical effortPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Ciceru

Is this one for you?This tour suits solo travelers and small groups who want to explore Brno at their own pace without a guide keeping time. The self-guided format means you can pause, backtrack, or linger at any stop: ideal if you have a free afternoon and want to move at your own rhythm.

Top questions

Can I do this tour without downloading an app?

Yes. The tour is accessible directly on your smartphone through audio narratives and quizzes, with no app download required. You do need an internet connection on your phone to access the audio guide.

What languages is the audio guide available in?

The tour is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, German, and Chinese, so you can choose the language that suits you.

How far is the walk and how long does it take?

The route covers roughly 1 km through the Old Town and takes about 90 minutes at a typical pace, though you control the speed and can spend more or less time at each of the eight stops.

What is the Brno dragon and where do I see it?

The "Brno dragon" is actually a crocodile that hangs inside the passage of the Old Town Hall Gate, one of the stops on the tour. The audio guide explains the legend behind it.

Does the tour go inside Špilberk Castle?

The tour ends at Špilberk Castle on the hilltop, where you get views over the city. The audio guide covers the castle's history as a 13th-century fortress and later Habsburg prison, though entry to the interior is not included in this self-guided tour.