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

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

5.0 (101) 🕑 2h 30m Free cancellation

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.

Languages: English Hungarian Spanish German Italian
📍Rybné námestie, 811 02 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
🏢Operated by BraVa Tours

What you'll see & do

  • 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.
  • Our guide will tell you about the castle's early history while you'll appreciate its majestic exterior.
  • Among other things, we will discuss the extraordinary past of our cathedral and its extravagant position within the city.
  • Our guide will make you familiar with the royal past of Bratislava while standing on the best picture spot in the old town.
  • Every city has its golden age and this is the spot where we will be talking about Bratislava's one.
  • We will see the very center of the old town where the city's turbulent history can be observed in the best way.
  • Our guide will disclose to you where to touch (or not) the most famous statue in the city.
  • We will discover the multicultural past of Bratislava with a view over the building which served as a center of civic life for centuries.
  • 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.
  • Our tour will be concluded on the most important square in the modern Slovak history where demonstrations are taking place up until today.
  • In case of interest after the tour, our guide will gladly accompany you all the way to this picturesque building.

What's included

  • Guiding service

What's not included

  • Gratuities

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

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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