Along the way, we’ll stop at the graves of nine remarkable Czech women and hear the stories behind their lives, work and legacies. You’ll meet pioneering figures including writer Karolína Světlá, feminist educator Eliška Krásnohorská, fashion icon Hana Podolská and Libuše Palachová, whose life was forever changed by the death of her son Jan Palach. At each grave, we’ll take a moment to remember these women and lay a flower in their honour. Olšany has a different atmosphere in every season, from golden autumn leaves around Dušičky to spring blossoms, summer shade and the quiet beauty of winter. The tour is kept small and intimate, with plenty of space for questions, discussion and shared reflections.
Praha 3, Hlavní město Praha, Czechia90 minutesMax 16€ 10-20
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Badass Women of Olšany Cemeteries
Honour nine Czech heroines in Prague's most atmospheric cemetery. Explore Czechia's largest cemetery on a peaceful walk through Olšany, where history, memory, and overgrown beauty intertwine.
Image © Daria Kutova
Available: specific season (Autumn)
Language: English
Good for: solo travellers, couples, locals, history lovers, curious travellers
Min participants: 4
Accessibility: Contact the host for accessibility information
Animals: Check with the host
Why we love this experience
- Culture:
The ritual element distinguishes this from a standard history walk: at each grave, the group pauses and lays a flower in the woman's honour. That's a small act, but it turns historical narration into something closer to collective remembrance — treating these women as people to be honoured, not just facts to be recited.
- Community:
The broader context from the host applies to all the experiences. Averil's work brings mostly locals and expats through different journeys that strengthens the community in Prague.
- Participation:
The flower-laying ritual is the clear participatory anchor — guests aren't just told these women's stories, they take a small physical action to honour them. The format is deliberately kept small and intimate, with explicit space for questions, discussion, and shared reflections — closer to a collective act of remembrance than a guided lecture.
About the host
Mission
Hi, I’m Averil! I’m French, I’ve been living in Prague since 2019, and my background is in gender studies, gender equality and human rights. When I moved here, I became fascinated by Czech women’s history but I was surprised by how difficult it was to find accessible information about it in English. I also started noticing whose stories were visible around the city, and whose were missing. Only around 5% of Prague streets named after people honour women, while traditional historical narratives still tend to focus on kings, generals and male political figures. That’s why I created Prague Feminist Tours. Through my walks, I bring women, queer people, activists and overlooked social movements back into Prague’s story. My aim is to make feminist history accessible, engaging and relevant and to help people leave seeing both Prague and history a little differently.
Impact
Prague Feminist Tours is a small independent project rooted in local research, feminist values and a love of sharing Prague beyond the usual tourist narratives. My tours bring together travellers, expats and people who live in Prague, creating space for conversation and connection. I also introduce participants to contemporary Czech feminist and LGBTQ+ organisations, campaigns, cultural projects and community spaces, so discovering the city can lead to discovering the people working to change it today. Since launching in August 2023, nearly 2,000 people have joined more than 200 tours. Through special fundraising walks, the project has also raised around 15,000 CZK for Czech NGOs. Prague Feminist Tours was a finalist in the Czech Social Impact Award in 2025 and shortlisted for the Czech SDGs Awards in 2026.
Organisation
Prague Feminist Tours
Location
Praha 3, Hlavní město Praha, Czechia
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Good to know
You can also reach out via email or WhatsApp if you'd like to organise a private feminist walking tour with me at any time of the year.
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