Bratislava’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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About this activity

A blend of Slovak, Hungarian, and German influences has created a European city unlike any other in Bratislava’s compact medieval Old Town. On this walking tour through Slovakia’s capital, you’ll discover how this strategic location at the crossroads of ancient trade routes shaped its remarkable history.

Starting at Rybné Square, you’ll find out how the city evolved from a Roman settlement to a medieval trading post, before becoming an imperial capital and finally a modern European center. You’ll hear how Bratislava served as the coronation city for Hungarian kings when Budapest was occupied by Ottoman forces.

As you make your way to the historical Michael’s Bridge where our tour ends, you’ll learn why Bratislava was the chosen site for the signing of the Peace of Pressburg that helped bring the Holy Roman Empire to an end.

By the end of this Bratislava walking tour, you’ll have discovered a city where three cultures and 2,000 years of fascinating history converge.

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At a glance

Duration: one hour – 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: VoiceMap Audio Tours

Ages: Adults (6–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Included: Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Included: App for Android and iOS
Included: Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
Included: Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Not included

Not included: Smartphone and headphones
Not included: Personal expenses for attractions not included during the tour
Not included: Food and drink
Not included: Transportation

Itinerary

Bratislava Old Town

Passing by

You’ll meander through the historic Old Town, exploring atmospheric streets that have witnessed over 2,000 years of dramatic history.
Pamatnik Hansa Christiana Andersena

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to spot playful bronze statues throughout the pedestrian zone, including Čumil (The Watcher), Napoleon’s Army Soldier, and Pamätník Hansa Christiana Andersena.
St. Martin"s Cathedral

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to take in the impressive St. Martin’s Cathedral, where a 150kg gilded crown replica tops the spire instead of a cross.
Stop 4

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to see Lekáreň u Salvátora, a pharmacy with a vintage sign in three languages, reflecting Bratislava’s diverse cultural heritage.
Napoleon’s Army Soldier Statue

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to spot playful bronze statues throughout the pedestrian zone, including Čumil (The Watcher), Napoleon’s Army Soldier, and Pamätník Hansa Christiana Andersena.
Cumil

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to spot playful bronze statues throughout the pedestrian zone, including Čumil (The Watcher), Napoleon’s Army Soldier, and Pamätník Hansa Christiana Andersena.
Slovak National Theatre

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to pass the Slovak National Theatre and learn about three curious historical details in the Old Town Hall building.
Stop 8

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to marvel at the classical Primacial Palace, where Napoleon’s generals signed the treaty dissolving the Holy Roman Empire in 1805.
Old Town Hall

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to pass the Slovak National Theatre and learn about three curious historical details in the Old Town Hall building.
Stop 10

Passing by

On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to walk through the city’s only surviving medieval gate, St. Michael’s Gate, and hear the ghostly legends linked to it.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour starts in Rybné Square, Bratislava. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.

End point

This self-guided audio tour ends just outside the Old Town near Michael's Gate.

Using your ticket

VOICEMAP CODE

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Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour.

This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

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Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:

Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile app

Create an account

Select Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter Codes

Enter your code then select Download Now

PLEASE NOTE

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You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.

This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.

When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.

Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.

SUPPORT

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For technical support and other queries, please email [email protected]