Sightseeing & city tours in Bratislava

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Start with a minibus tour that shows you Bratislava‘s most prominent historic sightseeing attractions outside of the Old Town. The tour starts with a sightseeing visit to Bratislava Castle, where you can enjoy the splendid panoramic views of the city. Afterwards cross the Danube to visit one of the modern landmarks of Bratislava - the New Bridge - to enjoy the most spectacular view of the city from its observation deck at the height of 85m. Back in the Old Town set off on foot with our guide to discover the major historic sights and savour the atmosphere of its narrow cobbled streets, quaint squares and cosy courtyards.

Meeting Point: Tue - Fri, Sun at 10.00am, Sat at 1.30pm at the Radisson SAS Carlton Hotel, opposite the Opera House. End of tour at the same location

Price per person: from £35.00pp

What is included? English-speaking guide, Air-conditioned minibus transportation, admissions to the New Bridge Observation Deck and Primate‘s Palace, Free soft drink on board.

Customers are kindly asked to arrive at least 5 minutes before departure time. Otherwise their seats cannot be guaranteed.

Although Bratislava has undergone constant change and suffered large-scale destruction, much has been preserved, restored and expanded. Much evidence of the past still can be experienced today. Exclusively throughout the year, Vamos Travel can provide private guided Bratislava city tours, which can range from 3 – 5 hours. If you would like a private guide at your disposal, to gain a deeper insight into the capital and to guarantee a fabulous sightseeing adventure then we suggest you add this to your enquiry form and contact Vamos Travel today. “Let’s Go!”

On Castle Hill you’ll find the impressive Bratislava Castle, one of the main Slovakia holiday attractions of this inspiring capital. The castle was first mentioned in 907 and has undergone many changes throughout the centuries, as different rulers changed both the interior and exterior to reflect their own tastes and cultures. It certainly is an unmistakable construction, completely original in design and often referred to as the ‘upside down table.’ The castle has been built in gothic style, later to be rebuilt in Renaissance style and in 1811, while it served as barracks for soldiers, it burnt down. Now after its reconstruction, the Castle is open to the public, hosting many exciting exhibitions and inside you’ll find the Slovak National Museum, History Museum and many rooms dedicated to ancient Slovakian treasures. Bratislava Castle is a great way to spend the afternoon and is a must-see on a city break in Slovakia.

One of Slovakia’s architectural jewels is the beautiful Primatial palace, built 1778-1781 for the archbishop Jozef Bathyany. It was in the amazing hall of mirrors that saw the signing of the peace Treaty of Pressburg, between Napoleon and Austria. Within the compounds of this delightful palace Bratislava breaks explorers can find many intersting rooms, unique tapestries and mosaics.

The Municipal Museum is located on the Main Square, in the building that used to be the Old Town Hall. This is a museum with a variety of exhibitions about the history of the capital. One of the most fascinating is the medieval torture chamber, where various torture instruments are displayed to the horror of the public. It has an interesting collection and we’d recommend a viewing as part of your weekend excursions in Bratislava.

At the foot of Castle Hill is St. Martin's Cathedral a three-aisle Gothic church and is Bratislava’s finest and oldest religious monument. At its tallest point, the church is 85 metres high and ontop of the tower rest the 300Kg Hungarian royal crown. This crown is a historical reminder, that during 1563 - 1830, a 11 Hungarian Kings and eight royal wives were crowned here. St. Martin's is an intriguing and fascinating building with a turbulent history and can’t be missed as part of your exploration tours.

The last remaining fortified watch tower is St. Michaels, which acts as the Northern gateway into the Bratislava old town. Saint Michaels tower is a famous attraction in the old town, make sure you take some wonderful pictures of it during your citybreak. On the sixth floor of the tower you will be able to enjoy the panoramic views over the capital, making it the perfect place to take some of those memoriable holiday photos. Within the St. Michaels tower is a museum about the medieval fortification of Bratislava, a great place for guests to get familiar with the town's fortification beginnings, reconstructions and their final destruction in the 18th century. Also, St Michael’s is home to the exhibition of Weapons of the City Museum, another reason to visit this famous historical attraction. Just left of St. Michael's Gate is Bastion Street and is famous, because it’s the narrowest street in the city. Venture along this street and feel the history that has walked before you. We promise that your city breaks in Bratislava will be the most rewarding cultural escape.

The Grassalkovich Palace serves as the residence of the Slovakian President and the baroque architecture makes it another wonderful place to see, whilst on a shortbreak visit. The Grassalkovich Palace was built in the 1760's and is guarded 24 hours a day by centurions who can be seen marching in front of the castle everyday by Slovakia tourists. Here at the palace you’ll also find a beautiful park, which is open to the public. It’s a great place to relax, even find some shade in the summer and there are even fountains that children are allowed to play in. If you’re considering a getaway to somewhere new, go with Vamos Travel. We love travel. We love Slovakia.

The ‘Old Town’ is a fabulous mosaic of different architectural styles. From Gothic to renaissance and from Art Nouveau to Baroque. Bratislava’s old town is simply a dream for short break stays. The Town Hall is a superb building, which contains a beautiful courtyard where numerous concerts are held in summer time. The Rococo Mirbach Palace is opposite the Franciscan Church and often houses exhibitions from the Municipal Gallery.

The Main square (Hlavne Namestie) and its nearby streets have many popular Slovakia holiday attractions, from the Roland Fountain & Maximillian II statue in the centre of the square to the Handsome Ignatius & Cumil statues. The Cumil statue is simply just a man figure residing in a pot hole on the corner of Panska Street & Rybarska Gate. But it is much loved by both locals and tourists alike, who can never agree whether he is simply resting, cleaning the sewers or enjoying looking at the beautiful Slovakian ladies as they walk past. Being a man statue, probably the latter! A Bratislava city break wouldn’t be complete without a photo of Cumlin. The other major Bratislava breaks landmark on the main square is the Stara Radnica or Old Town Hall. This yellow tower still has a cannonball still lodged in its side, from the attacking Napoleonic forces in 1809. A bronze statue of a Napoleonic soldier is found on the square leaning over a bench. This makes for a great Slovakia snapshot, sitting on the bench with the soldier statue perched behind in the picture. There are two other popular bronze statues to be found within the old town. Look out for Paparazzi and Schone Naci.

The Novy Most or New Bridge that stretches and connects the two banks of the River Danube, is regarded with mix feelings. For tourists, the New Bridge offers amazing panoramic views of Bratislava and is an impressive weekend breaks landmark of the capital. But for the Slovakian locals it is a vivid reminder of communist times, as much of Bratislava’s old town had to be destroyed to construct the bridge. This destruction of the old town included the loss of the much loved Jewish Synagogue.

Along the waterfront from the Novy Most are the Slovak National Gallery and Natural History Museum, as well as a hydrofoil terminal where the boat tours depart for Budapest and the nearby Vienna. Boat trips are always recommended for a fun excursion in any capital. Continue heading east and just off Safarikovo Namestie, at Bezrucova 2, you'll find one of Bratislava's architectural gems, the sky-blue, Art Nouveau masterpiece St Elizabeth's Church. Otherwise known as the Little Blue Church, it was designed by Budapest architect Odon Lechner in dedication of Bratislava’s most important saint. It’s a lovely Bratislava break attraction, we suggest you inspect for yourselves and take a few pictures.

The SNP (Slovak National Uprising Square) was the main gathering point for political demonstrations. It was here in 1989 that tens of thousands of people marched and overcame communism. This period of history is now remembered as the Velvet Revolution. It’s a famous square in Slovakia and should be appreciate for its historical value. Find the SNP and walk where the revolution once was.

The Redoute Building is the current place of activity of the Slovak Philharmonic and is one of Bratislava’s major points of cultural and social life. Redoute became the home of the Slovak Philharmonic in the early 1950s and has always offered its wide public a rich concert life and strong performances from artists and their ensembles from all over the world. The Philharmonic Orchestra is the most significant in the Slovak Republic and represents the centre of musical life in the capital. Slovakia breaks offer classical enthusiasts a chance to discover a world famous orchestra in luxurious surroundings. Contact the Bratislava holiday experts. We design bespoke Bratislava city break packages to any travel life style. You only have to read our client testimonials to know you have reached the right company.