Private Day Trip : Vienna to gold mining town Banska Stiavnica

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12 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Available only on weekends (Saturday–Sunday) from October 1th to April 30th

Driving into Banská Štiavnica feels different from the rest of Slovakia. The road drops into an old volcanic bowl and suddenly you’re in narrow streets, driving around Maiden Castle, Klopačka (wooden-tower building that served one purpose: to send sound signals across the mining town), Calvary (a baroque hilltop pilgrimage complex)

Café sit inside medieval walls, restorations mix with worn facades, and the whole town carries the quiet weight of the mining wealth.

Banská Štiavnica was once one of the most important gold and silver mining towns in the Kingdom of Hungary and later the Habsburg Empire.

For centuries its mines filled Vienna’s treasury and shaped the region’s economy, which is why the entire historic center is now protected as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop off in Vienna
Bottled water
Experienced english speaking driver / guide
Fuel and vehicle expenses
Parking Fees
Mercedes Benz sedan / van
Tolls
Lunch

Meeting and pickup

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

Itinerary

Duration: 12 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Vienna

    08:00 AM – Hotel Pickup in Vienna Your day begins with pickup directly from your hotel / apartment building in Vienna. Please be ready in the lobby on time. Your driver-guide will assist you with any luggage, and make sure you're comfortable in your private, air-conditioned van.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Transfer to Banská Štiavnica, a former gold-and-silver mining town built inside the crater of an ancient volcano.

    2 hours 50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Discovering Banská Štiavnica (UNESCO World Heritage Site) After arriving in the beautifully preserved mining town of Banská Štiavnica, travelers will enjoy a relaxed, guided walk through its charming historic center, followed by free time for museums, cafés, or shopping. Here's how the visit is structured: Arrival & Introductory Walk We begin with a leisurely walking tour through the town’s heart: Holy Trinity Square Baroque and Renaissance townhouses Old Castle (outside view) Free Exploration / Optional Visits Before leaving, we make a short stop at the Calvary Hill viewpoint, a pilgrimage place for a panoramic look at Banská Štiavnica and Klinger - lake

    2 hours 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Your time, a chance to explore historic town on your own

    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Vienna

    Transfer back to your hotel in Vienna

    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
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Minimum age to join this tour is 2 years
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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
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Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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