Tlumačov is located about 12 kilometres (7 mi) west of Zlín.

It lies on the border between the Vizovice Highlands and Upper Morava Valley.

The Morava River flows along the western municipal border, just outside the territory of Tlumačov.

The first written mention of Tlumačov is in a deed of Bishop Jindřich Zdík from 1141.

[6] The main landmark of Tlumačov is the Church of Saint Martin.