Old Town Discovery
Bratislava, Slovakia
From EUR 58.00
Office phone number: +421 904 445 889
Old Town Discovery
Bratislava, Slovakia
Culture shock rating
Worried we’re going to shock your senses? Relax! We believe part of the fun of travel is immersing yourself in the destination and its culture, meeting the people, and learning what makes the place tick. We’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The cultural shock rating ranks how different the experience is from most Western cultures. But no matter the level, don’t worry, you’ll have a local, in-the-know guide with you every step of the way.
Low
Consider these tours your 101 intro to a place. Transportation might be private or a very comfortable public option, and the activities are usually visits to iconic sites and locations that are familiar to most Western cultures – but that will still give you fantastic insight into a destination.
Medium
Expect to rough it for parts of this tour, whether that’s on a packed public bus or in a local market off the tourist trail. There might be a few language barriers or unfamiliar cultural customs, and you’ll get an experience different from what you're used to at home.
High
You're out there in the global community! We’re going to take you down streets you’d rarely explore on your own, introduce you to local customs and languages, and take you for a ride in whatever transport is available. Get ready to take it as it comes, whatever comes. There might be a shock, but oh man, it’s worth it.
Physical rating
Worried our tours are too tough? Relax! From leisurely strolls to muscle-burning treks, we’ve got a wide range of tours with something for everybody. The physical grading gives you an idea of how much huffing and puffing you can expect on the tour.
Low
Slow and steady is all you need here. These tours have very limited physical activity, such as walking relatively flat streets, sites, or markets, and climbing in and out of the transport provided.
Medium
Not too hard, not too soft, these tours are just right! You can expect a bit of physical activity, but nothing overly challenging – perhaps walking up and down hills, riding a bike for up to 30 kilometers along mostly flat terrain, or jumping in a kayak for a gentle paddle on flat water.
High
Get ready for a workout! These tours are our most challenging and involve intense walking, hiking, kayaking, swimming, or bike riding. You could be making steep climbs by foot or pedal, or working your core in the water. We recommend you have a good level of fitness to join this tour.
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Tour snapshot
Explore the highlights and historic gems of Bratislava’s mesmerising Old Town, with a local by your side. Together we’ll see sights such as the Blue Church, Laurinska Street, the National Theatre and Hviedoslav's Square and we’ll taste some of the best craft beers, wines and delicate pastries along the way! This tour is a fabulously tasty and fun introduction to our fair city.
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Highlights
- Explore the cultural highlights of Bratislava’s Old Town with a local by your side
- Sample the city’s best craft beer and wine
- Pick up a souvenir from the oldest shop in town
- Enjoy spectacular views of the old town from one of our favourite spots
- Taste delicious pastries and a glass of local ribezlak wine in one of the city's oldest shops
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Schedule details
- Duration: 3 hours
- Meeting point:
In front of the Blue Church Bezručova 2534/2, 811 09 Bratislava, Slovakia
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- Starting time: 10.45 AM
- Ending point:
Main square
Language: English
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, one beer sample, coffee, pastry, Ribezlak wine sample and townhall entrance fee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Your tour will begin at one of Bratislava’s most iconic sights, the Blue Church, an art nouveau gem with a striking blue facade just outside the historical centre.
After starting with an architectural bang, we can‘t think of a better way of keeping the high going than with a beer toast. Trust us, locals know best! At our first stop, we‘ll sample a fresh beer from our favourite local brewery and chat about life in the city. Feeling like a local now, we’ll then make our way to the beautiful Old Town.
As we stroll, you’ll see some quintessential Bratislava sights and hear the stories behind them and find out more about the people that call the city home. One of our favourite buildings is the stunning high school/gymnasium built in classic secession style, which we’ll happily point out to you.
Walking down Laurinska Street, a funky thoroughfare packed with small businesses and hip, outdoor eateries, you’ll find out about Slovakia‘s most famous author, P O Hviezdoslav and we’ll stop for a coffee in the most iconic coffeeshop in town.
The best old towns always have secret passages that only locals know about and thankfully, Bratislava is no different! Follow us down a passage that will lead us right into the historic heart of the Old Town. Hviedoslav's Square boasts lovely views of the Slovak National Theatre building and the Ganymede's fountain. We’ll promenade our way through the square and explore the buzzing side streets where we’ll show you our pick of the best shops, cafés and restaurants.
Another classic feature of an old town are the old merchants who ply their trade from old fashioned shop fronts. We‘ll stop at the city’s oldest shop, which hides a market museum inside! Here you'll sample the best (voted for by locals) Bratislava rolls and typical ribezlák wine which will really put a cherry on top of this Bratislava tour sundae.
And now the big finish, admiring the magnificent views from the Town Hall, which will be sure to have all your social media followers green with envy.
Before you go, don’t forget to ask your expert local guide for tips on what else to see, do and eat during your time in Bratislava.
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Additional information
Inclusions: Local English-speaking guide, one beer sample, coffee, pastry, Ribezlak wine sample and townhall entrance fee.
Exclusions: Additional food and drinks, souvenirs and personal shopping, tips/gratuities for your guide.
Dress standard: Please dress according to the weather conditions.
Your Trip: For your Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
Confirmation of booking: If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point. Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher.
Child Policy: This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour at the rate listed above. Please select ‘child’ above when booking. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge. Please inform us at the time of booking if you’ll be bringing a child under the age of 6. You can do so in the special request box on the checkout page.
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Dietary Notes
We can accommodate vegetarians and other dietary restrictions. Please notify us in advance if you have any dietary requests. You can do so in the ‘Additional information’ box at checkout, or by emailing us at info@bratislavaurbanadventures.com.
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Local contact
Office phone number: +421 904 445 889
Email address: info@bratislavaurbanadventures.com
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