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Vienna to Bratislava Tour by Bus and Boat

1. Vienna to Bratislava Tour by Bus and Boat

This day trip begins in the morning. Journey by modern bus to Bratislava, the beautiful capital city of Slovakia. Upon arrival, your tour guide will meet you and show you around the picturesque old town. Stroll around the city or enjoy shopping. After a fun day in Bratislava, head to the departure dock, Pontoon HUMA 6 at Razus Embankment, on time for your return trip. Experience high speeds on the water in the comfort of the air-conditioned catamaran. 

From Vienna: Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

2. From Vienna: Wachau Valley Day Tour with Wine Tasting

Experience the stunning beauty of Wachau Valley and sample its white wines on a guided day trip from Vienna. Hop on a river cruise down the Danube from Spitz to Melk. Visit Melk Abbey and Weissenkirchen. Stop at a family-run tavern in Dürnstein to taste liqueurs, wines, and local delicacies. Start the trip from Vienna and travel in a van through narrow countryside roads into the heart of the Wachau Valley. Accompanied by your driver/guide, learn about wine-making and the fascinating history and culture of the region. Taste a variety of the valley’s dry and fruity whites and sample other local delicacies like apricot jams and liqueurs. In summer, take a boat ride on the Danube River from Spitz to Melk to soak up the beauty of the Wachau Valley. During winter, take a guided tour of the beautiful Melk Abbey. Once in Dürnstein, enjoy free time to explore the medieval town and its colorful architecture. Learn about the castle where Richard the Lionhearted was once held prisoner. Finally, visit a heuriger, a traditional family-run Austrian wine tavern, for wine tasting.

Bratislava: City Cruise and Sightseeing Bus Tour

3. Bratislava: City Cruise and Sightseeing Bus Tour

Get a view of the historical monuments of Bratislava from the deck of a cruise ship, admiring the futuristic Slovak Radio building and the Presidential Palace as you glide along the Danube River. Then, set off on a sightseeing bus tour to visit Bratislava Castle and explore the charming old town. Hop onboard a cruise and navigate under bridges with views of the historical buildings of the city such as the Bratislava castle. Continue under the Most SNP Bridge with the UFO restaurant, built without supports on an asymmetrical pylon. Then, turn under the Lafranconi Bridge. On the right bank of the Danube, be captivated by the Janko Kráľ Park, and the Danube Brewery in the Kolkovna River Park built on pontoons. Finally, sail between the Old Bridge and the Apollo Bridge. Next, join a castle tour through Bratislava on a bus. Get an introduction to the history of Bratislava by listening to multilingual audio commentary as you are driven past churches, fountains, and gardens. Start next to the National Theatre on Eugen Suchon Square. See other historical buildings including the Slovak National Theatre, Post office building, Trinity Church, Blumental Church, National Bank of Slovakia, Slovak Radio building shaped like an inverted pyramid, Presidential Palace, and more. Then, go up to the Bratislava castle, the most significant symbol of the city, and get a 20-minute break to explore it on your own. Look down upon the city from a hill, soaking in the charming atmosphere of the Baroque Garden and the Parliament building. On the way back from the castle, see the Slovak National Gallery and the majestic Most SNP Bridge with a flying saucer-shaped structure that houses a restaurant. Learn not only about the coronation history but many other interesting facts such as how the Slovak language was formed.

Bratislava by Private Speedboat

4. Bratislava by Private Speedboat

Give yourself the gift of an extraordinary experience and use this opportunity to rent a speedboat in Bratislava together with your family and friends. Speedboat rentals in Bratislava with an experienced captain will guarantee you a comfortable and interesting journey full of great adventures. Take a seat, make yourself comfortable and enjoy the remarkable panorama of Bratislava and the beautiful nature surrounding the river Danube together with your family and friends. Sightseeing cruises on the river Danube give you the opportunity to enjoy the panorama of Bratislava right from the deck of a speedboat. Enjoy a great Bratislava boat trip and sail past historical and modern parts of the Bratislava riverbank during the day or enjoy its magic on an evening cruise.

From Vienna: Day Cruise to Bratislava

5. From Vienna: Day Cruise to Bratislava

Discover the beauty of the Danube from the water as you cruise from Vienna to Bratislava. Travel in the elegant MS Kaiserin Elisabeth and enjoy the 360° views from her sun deck. This new ship boasts bright interiors with 2 decks, 2 bars, and a diverse gastronomic offering. Travel in comfort with full air conditioning and cozy seating. On the trip from Vienna to Bratislava, enjoy an extended continental breakfast. On the return journey, enjoy a light snack. Once in Bratislava, take 4 hours to explore on your own. Stroll through the old center or explore one of the city's many museums. After the visit, passengers will board once more for the return trip to Vienna.

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What people are saying about Bratislava

This trip was wonderful. The guide Thomas was so nice , helpful and professional . The arrangement was so good and the transportation was very comfortable. Small group of eight of us , all nice people. I had a amazing wine tasting trip . The boat trip was beautiful too . Highly recommend to everyone for Thomas and this trip .

It is a beautiful part of the country. Melk Abbey is stunning. The guide for the Abbey was very informative. Wachau Valley should not be missed. We plan to stay in the valley next time we visit there. Tasting wines at the local winery taught a lot on the different types of wines.

so glad I found this tour. the guide Tim was AMAZING. he let us go at our own pace, showed usbso many cute less known spots. we had a great lunch and so many wines for the tasting!

Paolo was a fantastic tour guide. Very patient. Very sociable. I highly recommend this tour. Spend your hard earned tourism dollars on good people and good experiences.

Absolutely incredible. Beautiful views, delicious wine, and Tom was so knowledgeable about both the wine and Vienna as a whole! Would definitely recommend.