Private tour in Bratislava Juraj P
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Juraj P.
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Dear friends, my name is Juraj and I am a historian, a mountaineer as well as a certified tourist guide offering private tours in Bratislava, Trnava and Central Slovakia. I have been guiding tourists for more than seven years and I love the job. Cultural tourism is my main focus, however, I also offer various general tours in towns. Moreover, I love good wine, so I can take you to some really beautiful old wine cellars. I lived in Bratislava for more than 12 years, where I studied at the University and did my PhD. When not doing research in libraries, you could find me wandering through the old town cobbled streets, exploring surrounding lush forests or canoeing on the Danube. Currently, I live in Trnava, a lovely medieval town just half an hour drive from Bratislava. We could go for a walking tour or for a half-day/full-day trip to discover rich history of this small yet splendid country in the heart of Europe. My credentials: - certified tourist guide - certified Bratislava Castle guide - MA in History - PhD in Late Antique/Early Medieval History - first aid course Few explanations: - due to legal regulations I cannot guide on the trails in National Parks and in the mountains - 90% of my tours through ToursByLocals are tailor-made, so do not hesitate to contact me and ask for a tour that fits your interests - my clients are well-educated and curious travellers who ask many questions and I find it incredibly pleasant to listen to your question and interests, so our tour could take 30 minutes more than is written on the page. I do not charge extra money for that half an hour. Quite often we end up in a cafe and continue our discussions after the tour. Looking forward to seeing you in Slovakia.
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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.
This was a great tour. Juraj is very knowledgeable about Bratislava from a historical, political and social standpoint. I learned a lot about the city and its important role in civilization. Juraj is very personable and accommodating. There is so much history in Bratislava and it is worth a side trip from Vienna.
Excellent tour. Our guide was so informative and sociable. He was able to give details to the history beyond the surface and was able to moderate enough of the tour to engage both myself and my daughter. Each stop had some amazing sights, history, and stories to share.
We had a wonderful tour with Juraj P. considering the bad weather, he managed to change the tour around and have us indoors when rain was heavy. He is very friendly and easy to talk to, his English is excellent and he is very knowledgeable. We highly recommend Juraj P.
This tour was great. The tour guide, Juraj, is a fount of knowledge of history, religion and culture in Central Europe generally and Slovakia/Bratislava in particular. Sensitive to the limits of our ability to absorb information, Juraj imparted just enough of his knowledge to provide meaningful context for the sites we toured. Juraj is also an exceedingly nice guy. We immensely enjoyed our time with him, and recommend this tour without reservation.
We can meet in front of the Vienna Gate of the Bratislava Castle or I can pick you up in the centre. - First we will visit the Castle and the History Museum. - Then we will walk downhill to the St. Martin's Cathedral, - stroll down the oldest street towards the Franciscan Church and - within striking distance is the Old Town Hall. Please take into account that the History Museum is closed on Tuesdays and the Old Town Hall is closed on Mondays, however, if you come to Bratislava on Monday and would like to take a cultural tour, I will be more than glad to make some changes and tailor it according to your wishes.
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Walking tour If you choose your hotel/city centre as the departure point, we will take a taxi. The tour might take up to 4.5 hours. It depends on your interest in the History Museum at the Castle and in St Martin´s.
Bratislava, Bratislava Region, 811 01, Slovakia
Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: The best meeting point is at the Vienna Gate of the Bratislava Castle (48°08'31.6"N 17°05'54.5"E). It is the gate opposite the Slovak Parliament. If we meet at that spot, we will save time for the tour itself. I will also hold a sign with your name.
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