Brnopas City Card

Brnopas City Card, rated 4 across 3 traveller reviews.

Overview

The Brnopas City Card is Brno's official tourist pass, sold by the Tourist Information Center and collected at the Old Town Hall. Instead of buying separate tickets around the city, you carry one card that opens free entry to a long list of attractions and reduces the price at many others. The whole system is built around the city's mainstream sights rather than a guided route.

Free entry covers the Old Town Hall Tower, the Ossuary at St. James' Church, one sightseeing tour of your choice at Špilberk Castle, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul Tower, the Diocesan Museum, the cellar under the New Town Hall, Brno Zoo, Arnold Villa, several pools and the Kohoutovice Aquapark. It also reaches beyond the city with free admission to the Alfons Mucha: The Slav Epic exhibition in Moravský Krumlov. Discounts apply at the Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market, the Denis Shelter, the St. James' Church tower, Löw-Beer Villa, Villa Stiassni, the Brno House of Arts, the Moravian Gallery and the Papilonia Butterfly House, among others.

The 3-day version adds a free boat cruise on the Brno Reservoir, running during the boating season from April to October. As the listing puts it, the card works whether you are visiting for a day or a long weekend. Public transport is not part of the package, so factor that separately.

What's Included

Included

Free admission to selected attractions
Exclusive discounts
Free boat cruise with the 3-day City Card (seasonal)

Not Included

Public transport

Itinerary

Collect at Old Town HallPick up the card in person at the Tourist Information Center in the Old Town Hall. Pickup is not included with this product.
Free entry attractionsUse the card for free admission at sights such as the Old Town Hall Tower, the Ossuary at St. James' Church, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul Tower, the Diocesan Museum, the New Town Hall cellar, Brno Zoo and Arnold Villa.
Špilberk Castle tourChoose one sightseeing tour at Špilberk Castle, included with the card.
Swimming and aquaparkFree entry also covers Riviéra Swimming Pool, Lužánky Pools and Kohoutovice Aquapark.
Discounted sightsPresent the card for reduced admission at the Labyrinth under the Vegetable Market, the Denis Shelter, the St. James' Church tower, Löw-Beer Villa, Villa Stiassni, the House of Arts, the Moravian Gallery and Papilonia Butterfly House.
Day trip to Moravský KrumlovOptional excursion beyond Brno for free entry to the Alfons Mucha: The Slav Epic exhibition.
Boat cruise, 3-day card onlyWith the 3-day card, take a free boat cruise on the Brno Reservoir, available April to October.

What To Expect From The Tour

This is a self-guided pass rather than a tour, so planning falls to you. A few practical points help it pay off.

Plan before collecting. Decide which attractions you want most before collecting the card, since you visit everything on your own schedule. The free and discounted lists are long, so a shortlist helps you use the card well.
Bring swimwear. Pools and the Kohoutovice Aquapark are included, so pack swimwear if you want to use them.
Check the cruise season. The free Brno Reservoir boat cruise only runs April to October and only with the 3-day card. Travellers visiting outside that window should not count on it.
Budget for transport. Public transport is excluded from the card. Any tram or bus fares around the city come out of pocket.
Longer stays benefit. One reviewer spent five days in Brno and still felt short of time given how many options the pass opens. Travellers with only a day or two may need to be selective about which sights to use the card for.
Read the inclusions list. Study exactly which attractions are free versus discounted before booking. One traveller was caught out expecting more full coverage than the card provides, particularly at the castle.

Common issues. The main complaint in reviews is coverage: one reviewer found the pass included fewer activities than expected, noting that Špilberk Castle sells its sections separately and the card covers only one tour of your choice, with some advertised attractions requiring extra payment as discounted rather than free entries. The operator responds that the card is designed around sights beyond the castle too, such as the Ossuary, the Old Town Hall and the zoo. Public transport is not included, and the reservoir cruise is limited to the boating season from April to October with the 3-day card only.

Common Questions

Where do I pick up the Brnopas card?

At the Tourist Information Center in the Old Town Hall. Pickup is not included with this product; you collect it in person.

What attractions are included for free?

Free entry covers the Old Town Hall Tower, the Ossuary at St. James' Church, one sightseeing tour of your choice at Špilberk Castle, the Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul Tower, the Diocesan Museum, the New Town Hall cellar, Brno Zoo, Arnold Villa, the pools and the Kohoutovice Aquapark, plus the Slav Epic exhibition in Moravský Krumlov. Many further attractions are discounted rather than free.

Is the boat cruise included?

Only with the 3-day City Card, and only during the boating season from April to October. Outside that window the cruise is not available through the pass.

Does the card include public transport?

No. Public transport is excluded, so tram and bus fares are paid separately.

Is it good value for a short visit?

It depends on how many paying sights you plan to visit. One reviewer felt it was poor value for their trip, while another praised the range of options it opened across a five-day stay. Checking the free and discounted lists against your own plans is the safest way to judge.

Can I cancel if my plans change?

Yes. You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund, and the listing also offers a reserve-now, pay-later option.

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