Bratislava Old Town & Danube Riverfront Walking Tour
Tour of Bratislava’s historical curiosities, covering the Old Town and the Danube riverfront: Old Town Hall, Primate’s Palace, St. George statue, the Blue Church, and the Old Bridge. We trace the city’s story from medieval streets to 20th-century milestones, including the Prague Spring of 1968 and the 1988 Candle Manifestation.
Basic Information
Total time
2h
Language
English (check the calendar for availability)
Price
„Pay what you wish” tours do not have a fixed price. It is up to you to evaluate your guide’s work and reward it. Some people give 10€, others 50€ depending on their satisfaction and abilities.
Meeting point
Frantiskanske Namestie Square, between the fountain of a lady with a jug and the Vintage Shop Nearest public transport: Kapucínska tram stop; Poštová tram stop
Additional info
☂︎ This tour is organised by Discover Bratislava guides. Look for the guide with the large signs with FREE WALKING TOUR on it.
Booking rules
Booking is obligatory. Our pay as you wish tours are designed for individual travellers and small groups. We don’t accept parties of more than 8 people on them. If you travel in a party of 9 or more (school groups, bigger groups of friends etc.), please book a Private Tour. For more information on the latter, please contact us.
About the tour
Bratislava, a small yet dynamic European capital, hides many secrets and gems waiting to be discovered. Imagine walking with a local friend who shows you the coolest places and the nicest highlights of Bratislava. Well, this tour is just like that, join it if you wish to spend the best 2 hours of your stay here!
Explore with us unique and somewhat hidden courtyards, palaces, churches and statues of the historical Old-Town. During the tour we will visit the Primate’s Palace, where Napoleon was confirmed as the ruler of Europe, see the statue of St. George, one of the patrons of the city, and get to know his life story. From there on we will be moving towards the eastern gate of the city towards 19th and 20th century landmarks, such as the amazing secession style school and the breathtaking Blue Church where you will be able to peek in and enjoy the marvellous colours and decorations. If the weather permits, we have one of the best spots to enjoy the skyline of Bratislava from the Old-Bridge, a place where nations and rulers once clashed and where tanks first arrived in Bratislava during the Prague Spring in 1968. Before coming back to the Medieval city centre, we will visit the National Museum and National Gallery, walk the river promenade and get to the Philharmonic orchestra, the location of the first anti-communist protest in all of Czechoslovakia in 1988.
Join us on this walk to understanding the soul of Bratislava, a city that has stood at the crossroads of history and emerged vibrant and full of life. Discover with us the city’s hidden gems and while doing so get to know the city’s past as well as its present, and leave with memories that will beckon you back to this charming European capital!
Highlights
- 1
The Blue Church
A breathtaking Art Nouveau church, famous for its unique blue colour inside and out.
- 2
The Old Bridge
A historic bridge offering skyline views and insight into the 1968 Prague Spring events.
- 3
Primate's Palace
A stunning palace where a treaty confirming Napoleon as the ruler of Europe was signed.
- 4
Slovak Philharmonic
The site of the 1988 Candle Manifestation, the first major anti-communist protest in Czechoslovakia.
- 5
Old Town Hall
One of Bratislava's oldest stone buildings, forming the historic heart of the Old Town.
- 6
St. George Statue
A statue of one of the city’s patron saints, located in a charming hidden courtyard.
7River Promenade
A scenic walk along the Danube, passing the Slovak National Museum and National Gallery.
Map
Frantiskanske Namestie Square, between the fountain of a lady with a jug and the Vintage Shop Nearest public transport: Kapucínska tram stop; Poštová tram stop
