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Bratislava by Private Speedboat

1. 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 Bratislava: Devin Castle 3-Hour Private Guided Tour

2. From Bratislava: Devin Castle 3-Hour Private Guided Tour

See 2 countries and the meeting point of 2 important rivers on an excursion to the ruins of an imposing castle that’s just a 20-minute drive from Bratislava. Strategic Devin Castle is now in ruins as it was blown up in an attack by Napoleon’s army. On this 3-hour guided tour you’ll explore the Devin Castle ruins and admire the views from its commanding position. During the tour you’ll also have a chance to taste local wine made from currants as well as other local products such as honey with ginger. The Castle offers a spectacular panorama of the surrounding area, with views all the way to Austria. Please Note: from November till March Devin Castle may be closed due to snow/bad weather conditions.

Bratislava Card with Public Transport Option & Walking Tour

3. Bratislava Card with Public Transport Option & Walking Tour

Designed for individual travelers aged 16 and over, experience the best of Bratislava and the surrounding whilst saving both time and money. Benefit from unlimited use of public transport, a free guided walking tour, free admission to selected museums and galleries in the city and the region as well as other discounts, ranging in scale from 5% to 50% off selected goods and services. With the Bratislava Card, enjoy Danube River cruises, various sightseeing and themed tours, and trips beyond the city. Taste local delicacies, unique craft beer and high-quality wines from the Small Carpathian region. Test your courage and stamina with some adrenaline-filled activities, white water sports or skydiving. What you do with your time in Bratislava is up to you, but the Bratislava Card will help you get the most out of it and save some money. Use your card to get free entrance to the Museum of History in the Bratislava Castle, Old Town Hall and the tower, Museum of Jewish culture, City History Museum, the Museum of Clocks, the Period Rooms Museum, Museum of Viticulture, Museum of Arms, and the Museum of Pharmacy, Archeological Museum, Museum of Hungarian Culture. Also included is the Johann Nepomuk Hummel Museum, the Small Carpathian Museum, the Arthur Fleischmann Museum, the Ancient Gerulata Rusovce, the Bratislava City Gallery with the Mirbach Palace and the Palffy Palace. You will also have free admission to the Červeny Kamen Castle as well as the Devin Castle. Get various discounts on sights, museums, and attractions, such as the Primate's Palace, Museum of Transport, Bratislava ZOO, Danube cruises, Nedbalka Gallery, Multium Gallery or the Tripland 3D Gallery. Take a picture in the Slovak folk costume or visit the UFO - the city's observation tower, where you will get a reduced ticket price for the viewing deck, as well as a discount on your restaurant bill. Moreover, there is a special offer for children up to the age of 16. As the Bratislava Card is only for persons aged 16 years and older, 1 child under 16 travels free on public transport and joins a free guided walking tour when accompanied by the cardholder parent. Furthermore, the cardholder can bring a maximum of 3 children to visit Bibiana - The International House of Art for Children for free.

Bratislava: Grand City Tour with Devin Castle

4. Bratislava: Grand City Tour with Devin Castle

Meet your guide at 12:00 PM in front of the main entrance to Park Inn Danube Hotel and receive a short introduction to Bratislava. As you walk through the historical city center, learn about the ancient history of Slovakia. Learn about the origins of the city when the old Slavs, the predecessors of modern Slovaks, inhabited the area and created the Great Moravia Empire. Learn also about Bratislava´s importance as a city in the Austro-Hungarian empire. Hear stories from the time when Bratislava was the capital city of Hungarian Kingdom.  Walk to Michael's Gate, only remaining gate of former city wall, the Main Square, the Old Town Hall, and the Bratislava Primatial Palace. Your guide will explain the role of Bratislava through the years of World War II, and the years of communism in the latter half of the 20th century in Slovakia and the subsequent Velvet Revolution. Continue to Reduta before the walking part of the tour ends at the Cathedral of St. Martin, where 19 Hungarian kings and queens were crowned. The next part of the tour is taken by car. Pass by the Presidential Palace and the Palisady district, a district full of villas from the beginning of the 20th century, built in a functionalist style. Next is the main highlight of Bratislava, Bratislava Castle, which provides excellent views of the city. Pass by the building of Slovak Parliament and finish with a visit to Slavín Monument, dedicated to Soviet soldiers who liberated Bratislava at the end of WWII.  The last stop is the ruins of Devin Castle, one of the oldest buildings in Slovakia, built in times of Great Moravia Empire. Hear of the patrons of the arts who lived here, as well associated stories and legends of the site. After exploring the site, be returned back to Bratislava.

From Vienna: Private Day Tour of Devin Castle & Bratislava

5. From Vienna: Private Day Tour of Devin Castle & Bratislava

Once placed behind the Iron Curtain, Slovakian capital Bratislava is now a welcoming city offering unique insight to European history, from medieval times to the Cold War. Enjoy the day in visiting picturesque Bratislava by booking a tour offering: - pick up at any hotel/accommodation in Vienna - private transportation and guide - flexible itinerary - knowledgeable local guide in Bratislava - walking tour with local guide - transfer from Bratislava to Devin Castle - transfer from Devin Castle to your hotel/accommodation in Vienna

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What people are saying about Devín Castle

Overall rating

4.3 / 5

based on 11 reviews

5 hours seems long, 36 degrees in the shade not necessarily beneficial. The distribution was awesome. 1 hour castle, 2 hours downtown and 2 hours Devin Castle. In between transport in the air-conditioned luxury limousine with sightseeing. Perfect. The tour guide was endowed with profound knowledge and answered all questions perfectly. The inner city of Bratislava is one of the best after having seen many inner cities. Whether building, state of preservation, architectural styles, gastronomy, no wish remains unfulfilled. To mention one of the most beautiful coffee houses of all, the historic pastry shop. Conclusion: all-round success, therefore also 5 stars.

The best experience in the world, nothing less and a must try if you are in Bratislava