Zlín Zone: guided architectural walks
Architectural walks with local guides will take you on tours of Planned City, Bata's Housing or Factory in the Gardens. The Zlín Zone tours are held every Wednesday and Saturday from May to September. They often sell out, so you'd better book your spot in advance.
Zlín Zone is a project of the city of Zlín that will show you Zlín's architecture through the eyes of the locals who love living here. Choose for yourself whether you want to hear the story of the whole city, explore the factory complex or see how people live in the tiny red brick houses on the hillside. The tours last about 2 hours and you can choose from three themes.
Planned City Walk
The fascinating story of a city that grew up on a green field. A functional combination of factories, residential areas, services, school buildings and recreational areas, which became a prototype for many Little Zlíns around the world. The route ends at the shining iconic structure of the Bata Monument, one of the jewels of world architecture.
Bata's Housing Walk
A walk among the Bata houses in the Letná district will reveal all the secrets of the Bata houses, their origin, history and present days. Houses from the 1930s, which were originally intended to serve Bata employees for only a few decades, are still a carefully cherished treasure of Zlín housing.
Factory in the Gardens
The incredible project of a well-planned factory, where everything is interconnected, is still breathtaking today. You'll walk through the factory complex, where the vibrant city life is gradually returning. You´ll also explore the nooks and crannies of the factory complex built by Bata almost a century ago.
Where next
- Take the Zlín Architecture Manual with you, either as a printed map or a mobile app, so you don't miss any great buildings.
- Stop by the Infopoint of Bata Housing to see employee record cards, models of Bata houses and original furnishings from the 1930s.
- Take a ride in a paternoster of the Bata Skyscraper.
Important
Tours are limited to a maximum of 30 people. They are held from May to September, every Wednesday from 3.30PM and Saturday from 2PM. The routes rotate regularly (only one route per day).
The price of a basic ticket is 239 CZK, reduced price is 139 CZK (students, seniors and disabled, upon presentation of ISIC, ITIC, GO25 (IYTC card), ZTP and ZTP/P, accompaniment to ZTP, ICOM, Czech Association of Museums and Galleries and The Czech Association of Art Historians), children under 16 years are free of charge.
Tickets can be purchased at the Tourist Information Centre, at náměstí Míru 12, in the Town Hall. You can make a reservation by phone +420 577 630 222 or by e-mail: is@zlin.eu by 12pm on the day of the tour (i.e. Wednesday or Saturday). Payment can be made in cash or by card.
Electronic reservations must be made by 12PM on the previous day of the tour (i.e. Tuesday or Friday). Cancellation of tickets can be made at any time.
In the season of regular walks from May to September, it is possible to arrange an extra tour outside regular tour days (i.e. Wednesday and Saturday), for a group of at least 10 paying persons. This also applies to tours in English, German and Polish.
