Welcome to the capital of Slovakia! Bratislava, with its charming historical centre and contrasting Soviet-era developments is a fascinating study in contrasts and a city well worth exploring. Take a private Bratislava tour with a friendly local guide and discover the many cultural attractions this attractive eastern European city boasts.

Bratislava's café culture is legendary - so what better way to start your day than with a good strong coffee at a local coffee house? Your guide will wander the labyrinthine streets of the city's Old Town with you, pointing out architectural details as you go, and making sure you don't get lost! Hike up to the 15th century Bratislava castle to see the contrasting views of ancient and communist Bratislava - or take a river boat ride west along the Danube to see the cliff-top ruins of Devin Castle.

Your guide is happy to customize a private Bratislava tour that reflects your unique travel interests in this lively and eclectic Slovakian city.

Bratislava

This tour will take you to all the major Bratislava's sights, such as Bratislava Castle, Old Town and Central Square, St. Martin's Cathedral, Primate's Palace, Hviezdoslavovo Square, Michalska street.

During this private walk, you can discover hidden places and treasures of Bratislava's Old town, narrow cobblestone streets, notice details of the houses, towers, roofs of beautiful buildings in this amazing city on the Danube. You will also see Bratislava castle and enjoy views from the hill.
I love this tour as it offers all you need to know to get the orientation and insight into Bratislava. You get an idea of the city structure, sense of the city size, best recommendations for your further stay and tips for events in the city. I enjoy this tour very much as I can always advise visitors on my favorite places to eat, to get a coffee, or to get a valuable Slovak souvenir.

You should take this tour when coming to Slovakia! You will definitely enjoy this short introduction to Bratislava and its best sights!

Private Bratislava 2,5 hour walking tour. Enjoy the major sights of this wonderful city.

Orientation Bratislava Tour

Bratislava Old Town Walking Tour in 2 hours

This 2-hour tour covers the main downtown highlights. Every corner, every street, every house, every monument has a story behind. You'll be amazed!

Bratislava's greatest advantage is its accessibility. The vast majority of key attractions in its compact center are within walking distance of each other so taking a walk through the medieval quarter is the best way to know the ancient Bratislava.

Let me show you the beauty of Bratislava and to share fun facts and tales about Bratislava's rich history, its culture, people and much more. I promise, you will fall in love with this charming city!

Golden crown in a pavement as a symbol of a former coronation route in Bratislava

Tourists in Bratislava with Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel in the background

Cumil (Man at Work Statue) - the most photographed statue in Bratislava

Travelers in front of the Classical Primate's Palace in Bratislava

Tour guide is introducing St. Martin's Cathedral on Bratislava Old Town walking tour

The Napoleon Soldier Statue on the Main square in Bratislava

The Bratislava Old Town Hall courtyard & Bratislava City History Museum

Bratislava sightseeing tour on the Main square

The Michael's Gate and the Michael's street in Bratislava

Guided tour on the Hviezdoslav Square in Bratislava

Explore Bratislava Old Town highlights on foot

Bratislava Old Town & Castle - Walking Tour

Bratislava is the small Slovak capital lying on the Danube river where the Alps meets the Carpathians. From cozy Old Town down the modern Downtown area and up to serene city forests, Bratislava is a refreshing stop on people's trip across Europe.

Let's peek into some of the city's most beautiful sceneries while learning about Slovakia's and Bratislava's history, culture, cuisine, and more. We will enjoy both the noble and picturesque sights of the Old Town's narrow streets and open squares full of statues and fountains. Why was Bratislava the capital of Hungary? What is the significance of the willow branch? Which is the most popular national dish? You will discover this and more on a relaxing walk.

I can customize this tour according to your requests.

Get to know Slovakia in just few hours!

Once the crossroad of traders and protection of the ancient Roman Empire, later the Royal town and capital of Hungarian Kingdom, finally the capital of Slovak Republic.

Together we will experience the moving history and the present times of Bratislava by starting from the very charming center, a pedestrian zone of the Old Town Bratislava at the St. Martin's Cathedral.
We will follow the narrow streets and colorful squares with picturesque burgher houses and long public courtyards, ending the walking part of the tour by Opera House and the Slovak Philharmonic Hall.

After strolling the streets and squares of Old Town we continue by car up the Slavin Hill and Bratislava Castle Hill for the gorgeous views of the city, Danube River, and Austria in a short distance. The mighty dimension of the Bratislava Castle has the historic look from the outside and modern from the inside, let's discover its meaning in the imperial history of Bratislava and the Slovak Republic today.

Come and visit my Bratislava!

Old Town by foot, Bratislava Castle and Panorama view, Private Transportation by minivan

Bratislava First Touch - Private City Tour

Did you know Bratislava used to be called Pozsony & Pressburg? Let's discover Bratislava from the hill, enjoy the breath-taking views and learn about history of Bratislava and myths from the past.

Experience all of Bratislava but not only the old town historical districts. This tour combines by foot and by car where you will enjoy the comprehensive sightseeing tour.

You will be taken trough the Main Square, Old Town Hall, Primatial Palace, St Michael's Gate, St Martin's Cathedral where you can see various fine religious objects on display, but you also get the view from the organ gallery at the west end.

See the top sightseeing spots and get to know the history of Bratislava on the city's best walking tour, with a knowledgeable local guide to lead you and tell you enthralling stories about Bratislava's past!

Memorial monument and military cemetery from the world war II

Old town - St Michael's Gate from the 13 Century

Surrounding areas of Bratislava, highlights of history and architecture

Bratislava - Grand City Tour

Are you coming to Bratislava for the first time or looking for your first guided tour? Then this is the tour for you.

I will give you a brief overview of the history of the city and tell you about its development from the time of Celts to the 20th century. You will get to hear some funny legends and stories connected to the city and learn about several famous personalities who lived in Bratislava. We will have a look at the most important monuments in the medieval town (e. g. St. Martin's Cathedral, Franciscan Church, The Old Town Hall, the Archbishop's Palace, St. Michael's Gate, etc. ) and visit some picturesque squares (e. g. The Main Square and The Hviezdoslav Square with its neobaroque Opera House).

We will finish our tour in front of the art nouveau St. Elisabeth's Church (The Blue Church) situated in the heart of the so-called Franz Joseph Town.

The exact itinerary depends on the weather conditions. In case of rain or cold we will stay as much as possible in courtyards, churches and cellars.

Highlights of Bratislava for curious first time visitors

Old Town and Blue Church 2 hours private tour

This tour is a Slovak Must Try!

During this tour, you will learn about Slovak customs, habits, traditions, and history. You will visit major historical sights, like Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, Old Town Square, St. Michal's Tower, Primate's Palace and more. The interesting part is the visit to The Oldest Shop in Bratislava which also serves as a museum of unique traditional Slovak goods and products. This little shop is my most favorite shop in Bratislava, I am sure you will get to understand why! And here comes the fun part too - tasting some Slovak goodies - I won't tell you more as this is a bit of a surprise.

Our next steps will take us to a special Slovak Folklore Shop where you admire some Slovak dresses and you can also try some on. You will learn about the occasions people use these costumes and which of them are still in use.

The exciting part of the tour is tasting Slovak drinks and food! You will definitely enjoy this bit and as a Bonus, you also learn some Slovak! Ahoj!

Learn about Slovak Traditions, Folklore, History and Local Food

Bratislava Half Day Tour - The Slovak Culture

Full-Day Tour: Nearly All of Bratislava in 6 hours

If you only have one day to see as much of Bratislava as possible, you need this tour - (Nearly) All of Bratislava in 6 hours. I know your time in Bratislava is precious so you won't need to worry about missing out on a "hidden gem" or waste your time finding the place with the best view.

This is a thorough but leisurely-paced tour of most of Bratislava's major and minor sites, such as Bratislava Old town, Bratislava Castle, Devin Castle and the blue Art Nouveau church of St. Elizabeth. A panoramic drive and a coffee/lunch break is included to nicely punctuate the tour.

Let me show you the beauty of Bratislava and get the best of the city while you're here.

The Old Town Hall & the Main Square in Bratislava

The viewpoint at Bratislava Castle & Danube river

The blue Church of St. Elizabeth in Bratislava

Beautiful view of Devin Castle in Bratislava

The Michael's Gate and Michael's street in Bratislava

Tour of Bratislava with a private transportation by comfortable minivan

St. George statue at the courtyard of the Primate's Palace in Bratislava

Slavin - the Soviet War Memorial in Bratislava

Get as much of Bratislava as possible in one day

Bratislava is the small Slovak capital lying on the Danube river where the Alps meets the Carpathians. From cozy Old Town down the modern Downtown area and up to serene city forests, Bratislava is a refreshing stop on people's trip across Europe.

Come with me on this day tour and you will see the most of the best this city has to offer. Not one, but two castles, gorgeous sights, ancient and new history alike. I will tell you also all about the present life and show you some of my favorite spots. We will have lunch in restaurant that is family-owned since 18th century. I will share with you all the tips how to avoid tourist traps and what other secrets the city has to offer.

I can customize this tour according to your requests.

View of the Danube river from the Bratislava Castle

Enjoy the charms of Bratislava and discover its secrets in just a day

Bratislava Unleashed - Day tour

We will experience the moving history and the present times of Bratislava by starting in the compact pedestrian zone of the very charming Old Town at the St. Martin's Cathedral. We end the walking part of the tour by Opera House and the Slovak Philharmonic Hall.

Then we continue by car up the Slavin Hill and Bratislava Castle Hill for the gorgeous views of the city. Together we will discover the imperial history of Bratislava and Slovak republic.

Driving to the Presidential Palace, Blue Church, the Radio Pyramid, on to the western suburbs of Bratislava, to the historic Devin district. The high rock together with Danube and Morava rivers have been the perfect protection for ancient Celts, Romans and our Slavic ancestors.

After the citadel visit we will walk to the Iron Curtain Memorial located under the Castle rock built on the place not accessible for us in the times before 1989.

Finally, a tasting of local red currant wines in the historic village of Devin is the top experience of the day.

Excellent Combined One Day Private Tour of Bratislava-Old Town Walk-Modern Highlights-Panorama Views-Devin Castle-Wine Tasting

Grand Private Tour of Bratislava

Bratislava Top Sights Express Walking Tour

Did you know that eleven Hungarian kings and eight queens were crowned in Bratislava?

Yes, you read that correctly, Bratislava was actually the coronation site and legislative centre and capital of the Kingdom of Hungary from 1536 to 1783. Most Hungarian parliament assemblies were held here from the 17th century until the Hungarian Reform Era, and the city has been home to many Hungarian, German and Slovak historical figures.

See the top sightseeing spots and get to know the history of Bratislava on the city's best walking tour, with a knowledgeable local guide to lead you and tell you enthralling stories about Bratislava's past.

You will be taken trough the Main Square, Old Town Hall, Primatial Palace, St Michael's Gate, St Martin's Cathedral where you can see various fine religious objects on display, but you also get the view from the organ gallery at the west end.

This is a perfect option if you are short on time or a first-time visitor in Bratislava!

Let's get ready to take pictures or selfies . .

Primatial Palace - where the peace of Pressburg was signed on the 26th December 1805

Get to know the history of Bratislava on a private guided tour

Four silent witnesses of Bratislava - 4 hours Private Tour

It might seem that Bratislava is the capital of a young country. But. . . actually it is the oldest capital in Central Europe, even older than London. We will visit four highlights that witness its regional and international glory.

Places connected to mighty kings, pious friars and capable mayors - the Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, Franciscan Church and the Old Town Hall. Four monuments, four stories starting from the time of Celts through the reign of medieval and Habsburg kings to Communism.

We will go inside the Castle Museum, St. Martin's Cathedral, Franciscan Church and finish with a lovely view of the Old Town from the Town Hall tower.

St. Martin's Church - southern entrance hall

The Main Square, St. Martin's Cathedral and the castle palace in the background - view from the Old Town Hall Tower

Bratislava tours

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