Introduction to Bratislava - City & Castle - Free Walking Tour

Overview of the tour in Bratislava

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. This tour is suitable for people who are in Bratislava for the first day and do not know the historical center at all. 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).

MEETING POINT
Your Bratislava Free Walking Tour meets next to the Hotel PARK INN on Rybne Square 1 (Main Entrance), next to the UFO Bridge.

The official end of the tour is at Bratislava Castle, but you can join me, and we will return together to the Old Town.

As your guide, I will take you to see the top Bratislava landmarks.

What to expect from my tour:
The informative but not boring tour
Focused on historical, political, and cultural context
I’m a native Slovak living in Bratislava for 17 years
Smiling, licensed, local, and independent guide
Recommendations for traditional Slovak dishes and restaurants
You can pay in cash or by card

I look forward to seeing you in Bratislava. :)

Our Guides

Walking Seb

On arrival

MOST SNP BUS TERMINAL
You can reach the meeting place on foot if you start your Bratislava visit at the MOST SNP (FLIXBUS, REGIOJET) bus terminal. The bus terminal MOST SNP is 200 meters from the Bratislava Free Walking Tour meeting place. Check the map.

FROM THE DANUBE EMBANKMENT (left river bank)
If you are coming to Bratislava by Twin City Liner, you can reach the meeting place on foot. The left river bank of the Danube is 300 meters from the Bratislava Free Walking Tour meeting place. Check the map.

FROM THE MAIN TRAIN STATION
Go to the tram stop at the Main Train Station (it’s down the escalators and on the far left as you leave the station). Take tram #1 in the direction of “NAM. L. STURA” and exit at the last stop (8 stops). The 30-minute machine-purchased ticket will cover the 12-minute tram ride. You have to use the machine in the tram to validate it. There are just about 500 meters between the last tram stop and the meeting place for the Bratislava Free Walking Tour. Check the map.

FROM PETRZALKA TRAIN STATION
Go to the “STN. PETRZALKA” bus stop on Panonska Cesta Street (heading towards the city center). Ride bus #91 toward “MOST SNP” and exit at the last stop (3 stops). The 30-minute machine-purchased ticket will be adequate because the bus ride only lasts 5 minutes. You have to validate it on the bus. The last bus stop is 200 meters from the Bratislava Free Walking Tour meeting place. Check the map.

FROM THE BUS STATION NIVY
Take bus #70 for “MOST SNP” from the bus stop KOSICKA A or AUTOBUSOVA STANICA A. (There are more bus stops around the building. It's better to ask around.) Get out at the last stop, “MOST SNP.” The 30-minute machine-purchased ticket should be adequate as the bus ride lasts only approximately 7 minutes. You have to validate it on the bus. The bus stop “MOST SNP” is 200 meters from the Bratislava Free Walking Tour meeting place. Check the map.

Things to note

The last part of the tour is more physically demanding but manageable for many people. :)

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.