Heritage Tour

A heritage tour is built around your family’s history, not a list of tourist attractions. Instead of following a standard itinerary, we visit the places that are personally meaningful to you—ancestral villages, family homes, churches, cemeteries and other locations connected with your family’s story.

Each tour is individually planned using your genealogy research, historical records and personal interests, creating a unique experience that simply cannot be replicated by a traditional sightseeing tour.

Absolutely.

Visiting your ancestral village is often the highlight of a heritage tour. Depending on your family’s history, we can explore the village itself, local churches, cemeteries, historical landmarks and the surrounding countryside while discussing the lives of your ancestors and the history of the region.

In many cases, yes.

If the ancestral house can be identified through genealogy research and still exists today, it can usually be included in the itinerary. While access to private property always depends on the current owner, visiting the exterior of the house and its surroundings often provides a meaningful connection to your family’s past.

Sometimes.

If living relatives can be identified and are interested in meeting, I can help facilitate contact before your visit. Any meetings are arranged with full respect for privacy and only with the agreement of everyone involved.

Yes, whenever possible.

Many churches and cemeteries are freely accessible, while others may require prior permission or special arrangements. If access needs to be organised in advance, I’ll be happy to make the necessary enquiries as part of your tour planning.

Yes.

Many heritage journeys take one day, while others are designed as multi-day experiences covering several ancestral villages or different regions of the Czech Republic. Every itinerary is individually planned according to your family history, travel schedule and personal interests.

Certainly.

Many clients choose to combine their heritage journey with time in Prague. Depending on your interests, your itinerary can include Prague’s historical highlights, the Jewish Quarter, Prague Castle or other locations before or after visiting your ancestral regions.

It is highly recommended.

The more you know about your family history before travelling, the more meaningful your visit will be. Knowing your ancestral villages, family homes and important historical locations allows the itinerary to be carefully planned around your family’s story.

If you haven’t started your genealogy research yet, I can help with that before your tour begins.

Absolutely.

Many clients discover new information during their visit, leading to additional research opportunities after returning home. Genealogy is often an ongoing journey, and further archive research can continue whenever new questions arise.

If possible, bring copies of any family documents, photographs, letters, certificates or family trees you already have. Even small details can provide valuable context during the tour and sometimes lead to new discoveries.

Comfortable walking shoes and weather-appropriate clothing are also recommended, as many heritage tours include visits to villages, churches and cemeteries.

Yes, if this is part of your goals.

Archive visits can often be incorporated into a heritage tour, provided they are planned in advance and the archive’s opening hours allow sufficient time for research. Some projects benefit from combining archive research with visits to ancestral locations during the same trip.

Of course.

Many clients travel with children or several generations of the same family. The itinerary can be adapted to include a comfortable pace, suitable breaks and activities that make the experience enjoyable for everyone, regardless of age.

Yes, although I usually recommend starting with genealogy research first.

Identifying your ancestral village is often the key to creating a truly meaningful heritage tour. Even a relatively small amount of research can reveal where your family came from, allowing the itinerary to include ancestral homes, churches, cemeteries and other places connected with your family’s history.

If you don’t yet know your family’s place of origin, I’d be happy to help with the research first. Once we’ve identified the right location, we can design a personalised heritage journey that follows in your ancestors’ footsteps.

Not at all.

While many clients choose a heritage tour after completing genealogy research, others simply want to visit the region their family came from and experience its history, culture and landscapes. A heritage tour is just as much about connecting with your family’s story as it is about discovering the Czech Republic.

Whether you have a detailed family tree or only know the name of an ancestral village, the itinerary can be tailored to your interests and designed to create a memorable and meaningful experience.