Private Tour
Highlights of Bratislava's Old Town with Castle
Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Discover all the Highlights of the Old town, Bratislava can offer. Take this introduction tour and learn more about our history, food, politics, traditions and interesting stories from the area. We can talk about anything related to the city as this tour is more like a discovery tour of Bratislava and Slovakia. On our way I will show you some of the restaurants, bars, places where you can enjoy your evening while being here.
If you are curious where Nicole Kidman with George Clooney filmed their movie here, what is the tradition behind Eastern Monday, why Slovakia is one of the youngest countries in the world or why Bratislava became the capital and coronation city of the Kingdom of Hungary, this tour might be the one for you.
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Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Glass of local sparkling wine on castle hill ( maybe the whole bottle ) We can't miss the possibility to try our traditional drink as well.
Local guide
My own created map of wonderful local recommendations, where to eat, drink or just have fun.
Snacks
What To Expect
We meet and greet at the Main square where I will briefly introduce you into our history. We will be talking about the square and its highlights as well.
We admire the Historical building of the Slovak National Theatre, Hotel Carlton, statue of one of our most famous poet. We talk about the former city fortification, about the Slavic language groups and according to the square we dive into cinematography. On the way to the square we meet and greet our two most popular statues of the city.
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Highlights of Bratislava's Old Town with Castle
Reviews
15 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Bratislava Delight
J1871JVstephenl,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrik was an asset to our family visit sharing not just the history of Bratislava but also some of our families history through some extra personal research ! Great sense of humor and very hospitable, even serving us some nice bubbly! Chose great restaurants and kept all of us on time!! Thanks again Patrik Stephen L
Excellent walking tour
travelerM6817BX,
Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrik was an outstanding guide—well-prepared, knowledgeable, and easy to talk to. We booked a full-day walking tour for our family group of about 30 people, and from the very beginning, he set the tone with a short but really helpful overview of the city’s history. Throughout the tour, his explanations were clear and engaging, and his English is excellent. He happily answered all of our questions and made sure everyone was included. One of the highlights came after a good stretch of walking—he led us to a shady spot with a beautiful view of the city, then surprised us by pulling out cold sparkling wine from his backpack and serving it to the whole group. He also organized a fantastic lunch at a local Slovak restaurant—delicious food, and plenty of it! Even with such a large group ranging in age from 8 to 80, the pace was comfortable for everyone. Our only small suggestion would be to plan in a few more bathroom breaks. All in all, it was a wonderful experience. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Patrik—he’s one of the best guides we’ve had.
Top experience for our group of 32 adults in and around Bratislava!
zoltan lukac,
Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My experience with Patrick as a tour guide of our group was fantastic! I had contacted Patrik online a few months before organizing a group reunion with 32 adults in Bratislava and surroundings. Patrick was very professional and attentive and made many good suggestions during our online communication as well as during our two-day tour. In addition to a walking tour of Bratislava he also organized a bus tour of specific points of interest for our group, and restaurant reservations for both days. He was very punctual and considerate of the diverse requirements of such a large group. I can only recommend Patrik to any group interested in private tour in Slovakia, specifically in Bratislava.
A fantastic and personal way to discover Bratislava!
Martina P,
Jun 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrik’s tour was the perfect introduction to Bratislava! It felt more like walking around the city with a knowledgeable friend than a typical tour. He shared great stories about the city’s history, culture, and traditions, and had a really engaging way of explaining everything — from politics and food to fun facts like where Hollywood movies were filmed. What I appreciated most was how flexible and personal the experience was. We chatted about anything we were curious about, and Patrik took time to show us local spots like restaurants and bars we would’ve never found on our own. It really helped us enjoy the city even after the tour ended. If you’re looking for an authentic and insightful experience in Bratislava, this is it. Highly recommended!
Bratislava Fun
Eric P,
Dec 31, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrik is awesome. Extremely knowledgeable but even more importantly a great guy! I highly recommend this tour. Patrik actually stayed with us longer than the scheduled tour to get us settled in at a great pub. Thank you Patrik!
Great tour of the highlights of Bratislava
Ana R,
Dec 14, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00I spent a lovely few hours with Patrik who provided great insights on the history of Bratislava as we walked through the historical centre and to the castle. It was a wonderful tour.
Authentic Bratislava !!
L1000TZstephanev,
Nov 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrik was informative, insightful and entertaining. He took the time to tell us interesting stories about the history of his hometown as well as sharing his take on topical events touching Bratislava today. If you should be lucky enough to get a private tour of this city (2 to 3 people), your experience will be even richer. We would highly recommend. Two very satisfied and appreciative Canadians!!
Great tips and a great tour in Bratislava
Reisesternchen,
Nov 9, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Patrik is the perfect tour guide. He grew up in Bratislava and is fluent in English and German. We got fantastic tips from him and he supervised us and gave us even more recommendations. Really a perfect tour.
Wonderful Guide for a Wonderful City
Toni W,
Oct 9, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Patrik is a great guide up for answering a thousand questions on everything Slovakia. Recommend doing this early in your trip to Bratislava so you can take advantage of all his recommendations for food and drink.
Excellent trip with Patrik
C5762UIchristopherp,
Sep 22, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Brilliant tour with Patrik, very happy we were able to book with him. Extremely knowledgeable about his home city, very friendly and we both learnt a lot about Bratislava/Slovak history. Perfectly paced, all the big sights, enough stops to enjoy views and some funny stories. Enough time for some local sparkling wine, a couple cheeky shots of Borovicka and an added bonus of a live police dog demonstration in the castle grounds ha! We later had a traditional dinner on his recommendation, also very good. Highly recommended day out.
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