The Story of Bratislava: City and Castle Walking Tour with Locals

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About this activity

Do you want to see all the most important sites in the historic center in one single tour, narrated by a local guide?

Join our tour and discover the story of Bratislava through the centuries, from the beginning to the end. Starting from antiquity and the Middle Ages, passing through the splendor of the great Habsburg Empire and ending in the turbulent years of the 20th century with its modern history.

We will tell you about the history of this city in such an easy way that you will be able to narrate it like an expert when you return home.

NOTE: This is a tip-based tour. As the major share of the tour price is used as a platform fee or goes to the tour provider, in case the tour will meet your expectations we also encourage you to tip your guide 10-20 EUR per person.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: German, English, Italian, Hungarian, Spanish
Operated by: BraVa Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–14 years) · Youth (15–19 years) · Adults (20–65 years) · Seniors (66–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guiding service

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Most SNP

5 min

Before diving into history, we will discuss the context of the current old town's layout while enjoying the views over one of the most iconic landmarks in Bratislava.
Bratislava Castle

20 min

Our guide will tell you about the castle's early history while you'll appreciate its majestic exterior.
St. Martin"s Cathedral

15 min

Among other things, we will discuss the extraordinary past of our cathedral and its extravagant position within the city.
Stop 4

10 min

Our guide will make you familiar with the royal past of Bratislava while standing on the best picture spot in the old town.
Michael's Tower

10 min

Every city has its golden age and this is the spot where we will be talking about Bratislava's one.
Hlavne Namestie

15 min

We will see the very center of the old town where the city's turbulent history can be observed in the best way.
Cumil

Passing by

Our guide will disclose to you where to touch (or not) the most famous statue in the city.
Old Town Hall

15 min

We will discover the multicultural past of Bratislava with a view over the building which served as a center of civic life for centuries.
Stop 9

10 min

While enjoying the sights on one of the most beautiful squares in the city, we will get familiar with the more modern aspects of city life.
SNP Square (Namestie SNP)

15 min

Our tour will be concluded on the most important square in the modern Slovak history where demonstrations are taking place up until today.
Modry Kostol

Passing by

In case of interest after the tour, our guide will gladly accompany you all the way to this picturesque building.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The starting point of the tour is next to the PARK INN hotel at Rybné Square (Rybné námestie in Slovak), by the Plague Column.

End point

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

English (13:45)
Spanish (15:45)
Hungarian (10:45)

Circular tour : The tour terminates at the starting point and not on the SNP Square (Námestie SNP).
Italian (15:45)
English (15:45)
Spanish (11:45)
English (11:45)
Spanish (14:45)
Spanish (10:30)
English (10:45)
Italian (14:45)
Italian (10:45)