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Private tour in Bratislava Juraj P
Trnava and Christmas Markets - 3.5 hours private tour - by train from Bratislava
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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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Charming town with best Christmas fair in western Slovakia
Overview of your Bratislava tour
Trnava is called Slovak Rome because of its many gothic and baroque churches. Its skyline is adorned with bell towers and its urban area is clearly marked by the longest preserved medieval walls in Slovakia, which protected the churches and colleges of the baroque Jesuit University from Ottoman raids. Town full of history, lovely cafes and splendid parks. Its charm is even bigger in December when Christmas fairs are held on the Holy Trinity Square and at the High Street. A special medieval Christmas market is held during the weekend around the 3rd Sunday in Advent. You cannot miss it. Trnava is just a great place to live in. And, I know a lot about it. Very tranquil, beautiful, with a special genius loci. Bratislava has become crowded with tourists and has been changing into a tourists´ theme park as many places all around Europe but Trnava is still a genuine town. Great place to visit if you wish to experience a Slovak town and its people.
Your Bratislava tour itinerary
- The tour starts at 9.30am or at 2pm from November 28 till December 22 - the train from Bratislava Main Station (Hlavna stanica) goes at 8.55am (arrival at 9.27am) or at 1.27pm (arrival at 1.57pm). Price per person is 2.70-3.70 euro one way. - short walk to the centre - Sightseeing in Trnava - we will visit the University Church (cathedral nowadays), St Nicholas´Parish Church, colleges of the Jesuit University, Holy Trinity Square and some parts of the walls ans walk around the centre - visit of the Christmas fair and you will taste medovina (mead) - Trnava is a town of cafes so we will stop for a coffee and a cake in one of my favorite cafes - train to Bratislava. I will either accompany you to the Train Station or explain you the directions if you decide to stay in Trnava after the tour.
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Type: Public Transportation / Category: Train
Train from the Bratislava Main Station to the Trnava Train Station.
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Trnava, Trnava Region, Slovakia
Trnava Train Station - I will wait for you at the platform.
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