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Bratislava City & Castle Tour: An Introduction to Slovak History and Culture
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202 Ratings
Bratislava
Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Bratislava on a guided tour. Explore top landmarks, learn from a knowledgeable local guide, and get personalized recommendations.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- St. Martin’s Cathedral (Dom svateho Martina) - Cathedral of St. Martin is an impressive building where the history of the Kingdom of Hungary took place - the place of coronation of 18 Hungarian kings and queens and an important symbol of Bratislava. (Clients can enter to the Cathedral after the tour.)
What's Included
- All fees and/or taxes
- Snacks
Additional Information
As your guide, I will take you to see the top Bratislava landmarks. This tip-based tour is suitable for people who are in Bratislava for the first day and do not know the historical center. I recommend starting your stay in Bratislava with this tour.
What to expect from my tip-based tour:
- The informative but not boring tour
- Groups of up to 15-20 people
- Focused on Slovak political history and cultural context
- Plenty of recommendations and tips for your stay
- You know your guide in advance
- Smiling, licensed, and local guide
- I will be happy to answer questions
- You can join only the first part of the tour, which has two parts: Bratislava Old Town (01:45) and the way to Bratislava Castle and the Castle (00:45).
- If you want to tip the guide, you can pay cash or by card. The total payment/tip is usually €10-€25 per person (online payments included)
- Accessible meeting point—bus platform Most SNP and Twin City Liner port for boats from Vienna are nearby
Location
Park Inn by Radisson Danube Bratislava
Rybné námestie
You can recognize me with the red umbrella. I'll be at our meeting point 10 minutes before the start of the tour. This will help you and the group enjoy the tour more. At the beginning of the tour, I will give important organizational information.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Fearless819824
Aug 30, 2024
Perfect guiding - Sebastian's knowledge of the country's and Bratislava's history is very deep, the stories told are both interesting and senisitive, visited places are complimented by adtional pictures. English is fluent. 100 percent recommended.
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Kerry_l
Aug 27, 2024
Informative tour of Bratislava's Center City - Sebastian is a friendly and accommodating. I enjoyed having a tour of this town, as we only had one afternoon free to spend in Bratislava and wanted to hit the highlights. I really enjoyed seeing the pharmacy and the wooden detailing inside. Sebastian told us quite a bit about the political unrest in the last few decades. It seems Bratislava is really trying to find its own path without being in the shadow of Vienna. The Center City is very charming and there are many cafe's and shops lining the walkways. Some of the stops were filled with information that was a bit dry for my 13-year-old. I enjoyed the knowledge sharing, however. :) We had to leave to tour a few minutes early to catch a train, but I did enjoy this tour!
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Teirza_k
Aug 17, 2024
Excellent tour! - This was such a charming and informative tour! Our guide was cheery, patient, and all-knowing. He took care to keep the group in the shade during a very hot day and it made the experience all the better. We appreciated his ice cream recommendation as well!
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Freedom430622
Aug 11, 2024
Great Tour - Sebastian was informative and made sure his guests were comfortable. He gave a great history lesson of Slovakia and useful tips on where to eat and drink.
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Anna_k
Aug 6, 2024
Fun and informative - The tour was very fun and informative. Sebastián shared all the useful tips needed for the first time travellers. Highly recommended!
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216ernestk
Aug 4, 2024
Highly recommended! - The tour was a lot of fun and informative. Sebastian was friendly and knowledgable. We learned many interesting things about the city and the country. Highly recommended!
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Johnnyweber
Aug 3, 2024
Lively and exciting - The city tour was extremely entertaining and informative. The guide Sebastian impressed with his extensive expertise and was able to convey the history and sights of the city in a lively and exciting way. Especially the anecdotes and historical details made the tour an unforgettable experience. Highly recommended!
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Mikehv9863qb
Jul 28, 2024
Great walk and guide! - Sebastian was a great tour guide with a profound background in European history & culture. Although we had been to Bratislava several times before we learnt and saw many new things and interesting details you would miss if walking as a tourist in a new city! Great tour and thanks for making it fun as well!
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Renee
Jul 27, 2024
Recommended! - The tour with Sebastián was superb! Highly recommended!
Sebastián knows a lot about the city, history and politics. He talks with enthusiasm and keeps the tour interesting all the time!
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Stoat71
Jul 25, 2024
Bratislava Walking Tour - Excellent 2.5 hour tour that provides great introduction to Bratislava. The tour combines history, sight seeing and various other anecdotes
Highly recommended.
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