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Podcast Tour Brno: The Utopian Lights and the Bones Below

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Podcast Tour Brno: The Utopian Lights and the Bones Below

About this activity

Brno has a magnificent split personality. On the surface, visionary architects built glass-walled utopias of 20th-century optimism. Beneath the pavement lies a darker world. Descend from the airy functionalist villas into the historic core, encounter thousands of forgotten skeletons, enter a classified Cold War bunker, and explore medieval labyrinths. Clara, a design-obsessed skeptic, and Carlos, a passionate historian, reveal the contrast between architectural perfection and the chaotic reality of human survival.

  • A 3.2 km self-guided tour with 8 stops over 120 min
  • Ideal for travelers interested in Art, Design & Aesthetics and History & Memory
  • Immersively told in a podcast style by experts and locals
  • Matching audio content, AI guide and navigation through the app
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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 99 people
People per booking
1–30
Audio guide
German, English
Operated by
Red Thread

Ages: Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Verified facts woven into an engaging story
  • Included: Interactive in-app guide for questions about the story and surroundings
  • Included: Precise navigation between the stops
  • Included: Immersive podcast-style audio featuring experts and locals

Itinerary

  1. Villa Tugendhat

    10 min

    The ultimate symbol of Brno's Functionalism, representing the pinnacle of architectural rationalism and utopian ideals.

  2. Villa Low-Beer

    10 min

    An Art Nouveau villa that belonged to Greta Tugendhat's parents, providing context on the industrial wealth that funded Brno's modernist boom.

  3. Stop 3

    10 min

    A replica of a 1926 functionalist cafe, demonstrating how modernism integrated with public leisure in Brno.

  4. Stop 4

    10 min

    Europe's second-largest ossuary, containing 50,000 skeletons. A visceral plunge into Brno's dark, subterranean history.

  5. Stop 5

    10 min

    One of the narrowest hotels in Europe, showcasing how Functionalist architects solved extreme spatial constraints.

  6. 10-Z bunker Brno

    10 min

    A classified Cold War nuclear fallout shelter, representing the architecture of fear and elite survival.

  7. Labyrinth Under the Vegetable Market

    10 min

    A network of medieval cellars showcasing the everyday, organic, and practical use of the subterranean city.

  8. Capuchin Monastery and Vault

    10 min

    The final underground stop, where unique geological conditions naturally mummified monks—a stark memento mori.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • From Brno's main station, take local public transport toward Villa Tugendhat. Get off at the nearest stop and walk the final few minutes to Villa Tugendhat, Brno, Czech Republic. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

End point

  • From Capuchin Crypt, walk to the nearest public transport stop and travel back to Brno's main station. The departure point is Capuchin Crypt, Brno, Czech Republic. Check the current local connection on the day of travel.

Using your ticket

Thank you very much for your booking! We are excited to give you a fantastic tour experience with the Red Thread app.

Since this is a self-guided tour, you enjoy total freedom: start whenever it suits you — at your own pace, with no fixed timetable or group.

Here is how to redeem your voucher:

1. Download the app: Install the free "Red Thread: Discover Home" app from the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/red-thread-discover-home/id6757938513

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.voltaire.redthread

2. Redeem your code: Open the app and scan the QR code on your ticket — or type your voucher code in.

3. For groups: Every participant installs the app on their own smartphone and redeems their own code from the ticket — one code per person.

Once redeemed you have 14 days of access — the clock starts at redemption, not at booking.

More information on our website: https://redthread.world

We hope you enjoy your Red Thread tour!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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