Private Trip to Unesco Town of Banská Štiavnica from Bratislava

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9 to 10 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: German and 1 more

There are only two types of people - those who love Banská Štiavnica and those who have never been there before.

Why to visit our Europe’s El Dorado or the Silver Town?

 The city sits in the middle of a caldera.


Glory of the city thanks to the two salamanders. Discover the story behind them.

The golden era goes back to the 18th Century when it was the third largest city in the Hungarian Empire by 1783.



One of the richest cities in Europe and believe it or not, Vienna and Budapest were built on the silver and gold extracted here. 



According to the World Record Academy, the longest love poem was written here.

Last but not least, the first official photographer of The Beatles was born in Banská Štiavnica.
 The Rolling Stones, Brigitte Bardot, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix and many more, they all stood in front of his camera.

If you are interested, we can visit his house with an exhibition, admission is on a voluntary basis. 


What's Included

Glass of local sparkling wine and traditional alcohol. We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks
Private transportation
Local guide
Bottled water
Admission to the New castle
Admission to the Old castle
Parking Fees
A stop for lunch is optional. It costs between 20-35€ per person, it depends on a restaurant.
Only if a memorable experience

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

I will pick you up at your hotel, the Old town area, wherever you would like to.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 to 10 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Bratislava

    Begin your day with a pick up at your place in Bratislava. We drive for approximately 2 hours to the Unesco town of Banská Štiavnica, the Europe's Eldorado.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We kick off our day at one of my favourite places above the Old town. By looking at the New and Old castle, the knocking tower, I will introduce you into history of the city and the region. Almost the entire town spreads out in front of us.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Experience more about the main defense fortress and a watch tower built in the 16th century against Turks. On 4 floors we will see a seven-barrelled cannon, 

castle rifles, some old shooting targets, maps how the Turks were conquering our territory and more. The view from the top is the one you can't really miss..

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Either we can go for a lunch or we keep discovering more of the hidden gems of this Unesco town. There are many possibilities where to eat. Traditional food, burgers, vegan food, pizza. The city centre can offer it all.

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5

    After strolling through the narrow streets, we will get to one of the oldest building monuments of the town

. Originally a church, rebuilt into a castle in the 16th century. First part we do on our own, visiting the torture chamber, dungeon, castle well, tower. In the second part we go with the local guide inside of the castle, admiring local pipe workshop, shooting targets, old artefacts from the archeological research, original monuments from the Calvary. 



    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6

    After leaving the Old town of Banská Štiavnica, we still would like to walk up to the top of the Calvary. This is a Christian representation of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Not long ago, this Calvary was placed on the list of the 100 most endangered monuments in the world. 

It combines 3 large churches, where the service was held in Slovak, German and Hungarian language and several chapels. Climb to the Upper church is rewarded by a wonderful view. Definitely worth it! After our last stop, we hit the road again and drive back to Bratislava for approximately 2 hours.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Patrik the Guide

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