Bratislava: 1-Hour Small Group Walking Tour English
ID: GYG270217-1059034
Category:
Country: Slovakia
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Embark on a short but instructive walking tour of the most historical and important sites of Bratislava's old city. See the House of Opera, Old Town Hall, Michael's Gate, and the unique St. Martin's Cathedral.
Begin your walking tour in Bratislava by meeting your guide at 12:00 PM in front of the main entrance of the Park Inn Danube Hotel. Listen to a short, basic introduction about Bratislava and Slovakia. The guide will shed light on the history of one of the youngest capital cities and states of Europe. Hear about the ancient history of Slovakia, when the old Slavs, the predecessor of modern Slovaks, inhabited Slovakia and created the Great Moravia Empire.
Your guide will share legends from the time when Bratislava was the capital city of the Hungarian Kingdom and Hungarian kings and queens were crowned there. The story continues to the time of Czechoslovakia. Hear about the dark times during Slovak communism and also about the hope which brought upon the Velvet Revolution, eventually leading to Slovakia's 2004 membership in the European Union.
Discover the Opera House and the House of Reduta as you continue to the Main Square, passing by Old Town Hall. On Franciscan Square, see the oldest building in Bratislava, the Franciscan Church. Head onto Biela Street and Michalska Street to Michael's Gate. Pass by historical buildings and palaces on Venturska Street and Panska Street. Your tour ends at St. Martin's Cathedral.
Highlights
- Explore the most significant landmarks in Bratislava in 1 hour
- Get familiar with Bratislava with the help of licensed, professional guides
- Enjoy a short but comprehensive walking tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
In front of main entrance to Park Inn Danube Hotel, Rybné námestie 1, 811 02 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia. The guide will have a sign with your name.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.