Bratislava free walking tours

 Explore the historic Bratislava streets with the help of an experienced tour guide.

This tip-based 2.5-hour free walking tour of Bratislava's city center will show you many top attractions. I will take you to must-see spots such as Bratislava Castle, St. Martin's Cathedral, Main Square, St. Michael’s Gate, and many more. 

MEETING POINT  😉 

Bratislava Free Walking Tour meets next to the Hotel PARK INN on Rybne Square 1. (Next to the plague column and Vespa Coffee Shop) 

 The official end of the tour is at Bratislava Castle, but you can join me, and we will return together to the Old Town. The very end of the tour is in front of St. Martin Cathedral on Rudnay Square. 

Join me on this introduction to Bratislava, a great way to orientate yourself in the city and at a price to suit everybody's budget.

The only capital in the world bordering two countries

Strolling through the streets of Bratislava shows you that this is undoubtedly an extraordinary city in Europe. As your expert local guide, I will take you to see top Bratislava landmarks like Bratislava Castle, the Cathedral, the Old Town Hall, and St. Michael’s Gate. You and your camera will fall in love with Bratislava.

A rich and fascinating political history

Bratislava is not just beautiful, though - it's fascinating. As this walking tour takes you past must-see Bratislava sites, I will take you through Bratislava's fascinating multicultural history before giving you a more modern overview of the dark days of the Slovak fascist state, including the Slovak National Uprising. You'll also hear about the more recent history of life behind the Iron Curtain in the Cold War era and the fall of the communist state with the 1989 Velvet Revolution.

Free Tour concept

The tips-based model of the Free Tour allows guests to support and reward only the highest-quality tours and ensure that the tour fits their expectations and budget.  The tip to the guide is up to you, but it's common to tip anywhere from  €10-€30 per person. You can pay in cash or by card.  I accept any European currencies or US dollars.

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

The Bratislava Free Tour starts at Rybne Square next to the plague column.

• See the Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising, also known as the UFO Bridge.
• Learn about the Slovak fascist state and anti-fascist Slovak National Uprising.
• Snap a picture of St. Martin's Cathedral 
• Marvel at the Old Town Hall that stands on the Main Square.
• Spot the Watcher (Čumil), the most photographed statue in the city.
• See the neoclassical Primate's Palace.
• Explore the city walls with its only standing gate, Michael's gate.
• Enjoy the views from Bratislava Castle  
• And many more ...

Why choose a tour with me??

• The informative but not boring essential tour
• Tour is suitable for first-timers in Bratislava
• One of the best ways how you can start your stay in Bratislava
• Groups of up to 15-20 people.  
• Focused on historical, political, and cultural context
• You know your guide in advance. (My name is Sebastian.  😉 )
• I’m a native Slovak living in Bratislava for 17 years
• Smiling, licensed, local, and independent guide
• Planty of tips and recommendations for your stay.
• I’m happy to answer questions
• You can join only the first part of the tour. The tour has two parts: Bratislava Old Town (01:45), and the way to Bratislava Castle and the Castle (00:45)
• If you want to tip the guide, you can pay cash or by card.
• accessible meeting point - bus platform for buses from Vienna (Most SNP) and Twin City Liner passenger port are just a few dozen meters from the meeting point. Self-service luggage storage is in this area, too:  LUGGAGE LOCKERS BRATISLAVA – First Automated Luggage Storage In The Heart Of Bratislava 

What not to expect?

• Uninformed newbie
• Grumpy guide

How to make a reservation

 The best way to make a reservation for my city tour is through this site. If you order the city tour through other websites, I have to pay considerable fees to the companies (I pay GuruWalk 2 EUR/person, FreeTour.com 2 EUR/person, Viator, and Tripadvisor 50% of the paid amount)  

Due to the higher interest in my city tours, I can take walk-ins only if there is a free place in the group.