For those Interested in the Battle of Austerlitz I cannot recommend more highly this tour guide. She is Knowledgeable and has knowledge that the normal British or American amateur enthusiast for the battle would not normally have. Her understanding of the topography of the battlefield is excellent. She is personable and friendly. The food in the area is very good. I recommend making use of longer term (14 days) weather forecasts for the area, as it being winter if you are going around the time of the actual battle, the conditions can be variable. I was lucky in matching my visit to a clear crisp and cold day with wonderful views over the area. A fascinating visit all round.

Coordination and planning were easy - she picked me up at my hotel and was timely. Helena provides her wealth of knowledge about the leaders, the events leading up to the clash, the impact on the local populace and the historical effects of Napoleon’s greatest battle. She paints a vivid picture of the action, builds an appreciation for Napoleon’s feint /maneuver, but also helped me to understand the battle from the perspective of an individual soldier. All capped off with a stop at the end to enjoy a late lunch at a first class restaurant where she shares more visual aids and information for those who wish to learn more. Her mastery of the English language, depth of knowledge and personal warmth make this a tour I am so happy I did not miss; thank you Helena!

Helena and Marco Polo were brilliant guides on our first trip to Cezch Republic. We were picked up promptly at our hotel in Brno at the arranged time. My brother in law and I have been studying the battle of Austerlitz for many years and couldn’t have asked for a better tour. The tour of Austerlitz and the surrounding area of the battlefield was fantastic,Helena took us to all the most important points (for us) in 1 day and was very knowledgeable about the course of the battle .We could never have taken in so much of the battlefield without Helena’s expertise ,how she managed this including stops for coffee and then lunch was incredible.Helena’s local knowledge of the area and how to navigate this during 1 day was tremendous .We were lucky to have fantastic weather, it was dry and sunny.We stopped at the chateau in Austerlitz which had a fun day going on with music and families enjoying the grounds.Helena arranged for us to visit an area dedicated to military history in miniature which was brilliant , it felt like we had access to a secret part of the building.We visited the Santon and Zuran hills ,the Pratzen heights with a visit to the museum on top which was great , the staff were also very friendly and helpful.We saw hares and some deer in the fields both of which caught the attention of Marco Polo who was a very friendly and alert dog . We stopped at the Goldbach stream at various points something I requested and was very interested in, we stopped at the post station with its wine cellar and stables and for me the with a construction background the incredible sight of copper guttering and rainwater pipes , very unusual in modern times! We then went onto Telnice and finished the tour in Sokolnice with food and a local beer at the micro brewery next to the walled peasantry , afterwards heading back to our hotel in the centre of Brno,with Helena continuing her commentary on the course of the battle on the way back. Fantastic tour highly recommended. Thank you Helena. Willie & Stephen From Scotland

Excellent trip , the caves are unique and beautiful. You travel through some of them by boat. Great experience The Abyss is breathtaking

The guide was amazing, very friendly and professional. I would definitely recommend her and would love to experience more tours with her if I'm lucky to come back. 10/10!

Had the most amazing experience and time with Helena. She is an amazing guide made it very personal showed us the entire town and also all around the caves. Enjoyed her recommendation for lunch and made it even more quaint and amazing, highly recommended. A don’t miss!!

I've visited a great many battlefields and this was one of the most enjoyable and memorable trips thanks to our splendidly knowledgeable tour guide Helena. From the moment we met Helena (and Marco) at Brno Station she took a great deal of care and effort to make sure we visited all the important sites and included some we would never have known about without her local knowledge. Including a very pleasant lunch at a local brewery. It's only an easy train journey from Prague. So, if you are thinking of visiting Austerlitz then I would highly recommend taking a tour with Helena (and Marco).

Austerlitz has been on my wish list for many years so I was delighted to be able to visit this year. My friend and I are both retired army generals with a deep interest in military history. First thing is that Brno is a great location to stay in with its stunning old town and proximity to the battlefield. Plenty of interest for our wives whilst I was studying. However nothing would have been possible without the simply wonderful Helena. She collected us early morning from our accommodation and dropped us back at the end of a very full day. I had purposefully requested a bespoke visit which maximised time on the ground and minimised tourist attractions like museums. I also wanted to move from the French R flank to the L. Helena was able to meet every request with a smile. Incidentally the ground is simply superb and the key features are unchanged since 1805. If you are going to maximise your visit, a local guide is essential but nobody else except Helena was able to match our requirements. She is a walking encyclopaedia of local knowledge not to mention the small country roads. She has made an ardent study of the 1805 campaign and has many helpful pieces of literature and maps in a large folder. If this all sounds dreadfully serious, Helena ensured that we had sufficient samples of local beer and excellent food to lighten key moments. We were also fortunate to have the additional company of her charming dog Marko. In summary this was quite a brilliant day with a tour guide who is simply the best. Thank you Helena from John and myself.

Helen was an excellent host and provided us with amazing day. She knew a lot about the local history and introduced us to the regional wine culture and producers. Her tour allowed us to view things that we normally would not have seen. She was very flexible in providing for our needs and we would highly recommend taking one of her tours.

Helena was a very responsive correspondent in the weeks leading up to my visit. We spent a full day (eleven hours) traveling from Brno to villages in the Trebic area where my ancestors once lived. I knew of two houses in one village where my family members had been born and raised, and Helena contacted the current owners ahead of time. One of them made a feast to welcome us for lunch, and her brother helped us contact the owner of the other house, who was similarly generous. We struck out on finding family in cemeteries (this is more complicated than either of us realized, I think), but it was an unforgettable day that answered many of my questions about family origins and gave me forever memories.

Helen was a fantastic source of knowledge for our day in the Moravian wine country. From the moment she picked us up to the end of our day, she provided history, context, and anecdotes about the area and the wines. This was a private tour for me and my husband and she handled all of the logistics - picked us up and dropped us off at our Airbnb in Brno and modified the activities to match our interests as we asked. There was also a nice balance between touring, driving, and tasting. Dress comfortably for walking through the parks and grounds. In addition to all the planned activities, we got an extra bonus stop in Vrbice. She knew a winemaker there and thought it would make a nice visit. We arrived a little early but she struck up a conversation with a local who generously agreed to show up his private cave. (The wine caves are all hand-dug out of sandstone and are passed down through family.) He has a day job and makes wines as a hobby. He shared how some folks don't know what to do after work but he always knows where he is going. He doesn't seel any wine to the public - just makes it for family & friends. Given the quantity in his cellar, they must drink a lot. :-) He let us try his burcak (young, first crush wine) which he pulled out with his wine thief. Then, he opened a bottle of his private wine to share with us. We also got to sample grapes direct from the vines. We also visited the small Brcko cellar. We liked the Portugal wine but loved the Frankova - new varietal for us. Moldy ceilings, old wooden barrels and coins stuck into the stone ceilings for good luck all add to the charm of these caves. We visited Lednice, Valtice, and Mikulov over the course of the day. Lednice has a beautiful castle, garden and grounds and includes fake ruins and a minaret for good measure. Valtice was home to the wine salon - one of the coolest experiences in wine tasting. For a flat (inexpensive) fee, you can taste as many or as much as you want of the top 100 vetted wines in the region. Pace yourself! Helen gave us great tips on how best to maximize our time and wine-tasting abilities here. We ended the day in the castle and old town of Mikulov relaxing over hot tea and coffee before the drive home. Overall, a wonderful (& educational) day. Not to be missed!

We had a wonderful visit to Austerlitz. Helena was a fantastic guide, offering my husband (already very knowledgable of the battle) new and interesting insights, while giving me (a novice) a thorough description. In addition to the battlefield itself, she provided rich and wonderful details of the region around Brno. Thank you, Helena, for an outstanding visit!

It does not matter if you are the world's expert on Austerlitz or just a curious tourist, Helena will make your day on the battlefield interesting and a fun experience. In a very skilful way she adapts the tour to suit your requirements. Helena picked me up from my Hotel in Slavkov at 8.00am and then showed me around the battlefield in such detail. We went to places that l would never have found if l had tried to do this on my own. The conversation between us never stopped and we also discussed English and Czech issues and culture

At 7 am Helena picked us up in Brno for an excursion thruogh South-Maravia. She showed us no less than four local highlights (church, caves, convent, castle), but also took us to two windmills (because we told her we had a special interest in those) and managed to visit two private owned houses with us and an ancient wooden bridge as well (also because our special interest). Just before 7 PM she dropped us off in Brno again. WOW, what a day - it was a bit much to take in! We hightly recommend a day with Helena. She is fluent in English, knows her way around in her beloved country and gets things done of the beaten track - especially for you!

We where a group of 7 who wanted to go see where our grandmother immigrated from. We contacted Helena based on other reviews. Helena did a fantastic job locating relatives, arranging a visit to the relatives, translating for us and showing us around the area. She even arranged for the small town to open their community museum, and a visit to the local church with the local priest. She did a fabulous job and our family is very grateful to have had her with us. Highly, highly recommend her.