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A blend of Slovak, Hungarian, and German influences has created a European city unlike any other in Bratislava’s compact medieval Old Town. On this walking tour through Slovakia’s capital, you’ll discover how this strategic location at the crossroads of ancient trade routes shaped its remarkable history.
Starting at Rybné Square, you’ll find out how the city evolved from a Roman settlement to a medieval trading post, before becoming an imperial capital and finally a modern European center. You’ll hear how Bratislava served as the coronation city for Hungarian kings when Budapest was occupied by Ottoman forces.
As you make your way to the historical Michael’s Bridge where our tour ends, you’ll learn why Bratislava was the chosen site for the signing of the Peace of Pressburg that helped bring the Holy Roman Empire to an end.
By the end of this Bratislava walking tour, you’ll have discovered a city where three cultures and 2,000 years of fascinating history converge.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
This tour starts in Rybné Square, Bratislava. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
This self-guided audio tour ends just outside the Old Town near Michael's Gate.
Itinerary
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Bratislava Old Town (Pass by)
You’ll meander through the historic Old Town, exploring atmospheric streets that have witnessed over 2,000 years of dramatic history.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to spot playful bronze statues throughout the pedestrian zone, including Čumil (The Watcher), Napoleon’s Army Soldier, and Pamätník Hansa Christiana Andersena.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to take in the impressive St. Martin’s Cathedral, where a 150kg gilded crown replica tops the spire instead of a cross.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to see Lekáreň u Salvátora, a pharmacy with a vintage sign in three languages, reflecting Bratislava’s diverse cultural heritage.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to spot playful bronze statues throughout the pedestrian zone, including Čumil (The Watcher), Napoleon’s Army Soldier, and Pamätník Hansa Christiana Andersena.
Admission ticket free -
Cumil (Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to spot playful bronze statues throughout the pedestrian zone, including Čumil (The Watcher), Napoleon’s Army Soldier, and Pamätník Hansa Christiana Andersena.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to pass the Slovak National Theatre and learn about three curious historical details in the Old Town Hall building.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to marvel at the classical Primacial Palace, where Napoleon’s generals signed the treaty dissolving the Holy Roman Empire in 1805.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to pass the Slovak National Theatre and learn about three curious historical details in the Old Town Hall building.
Admission ticket free -
Michael's Gate (Pass by)
On this hour-long tour, you’ll have an opportunity to walk through the city’s only surviving medieval gate, St. Michael’s Gate, and hear the ghostly legends linked to it.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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