Escape the hustle and bustle of Vienna for the day on a full-day private tour of Bratislava, the scenic and celebrated capital of Slovakia. Following a pick-up from your hotel in Vienna, transfer along the route of the Danube River across the border with Austria. Upon arrival, meet your local guide for a walking tour that takes in Bratislava Castle (situated on a plateau above the Danube) and the parliament building of the National Council of the Slovak Republic. Along the way, admire the monuments of the Old Town, such as the neo-Renaissance National Theater, St. Michal’s Tower - the last remaining of the city gates from the medieval fortifications - and St. Martin’s Cathedral, where 11 Hungarian kings and queens were crowned between 1536 and 1830. Admire the views of the city and river from Bratislava Castle. Then, after some free time for lunch at a nearby restaurant, return to the Old Town to explore more and purchase some souvenirs. The tour ends in Bratislava, but return transfers to Vienna can be arranged by boat, train, or private vehicle for an additional fee.

Meet your drive at hotel reception. Private transfer to Bratislava. Bratislava and Vienna are two the closest capital cities in Europe. Both cities have similar roots, moreover were the capital cities of Austro – Hungarian Empire. Bratislava was a capital of Hungarian Kingdom. On the contrary Vienna of Austrian Kingdom. After the arrival in Bratislava meeting with licensed guide. Start of the Grand City Tour of Bratislava. The Grand City Tour consist of two parts. Panorama city tour by car and Walking tour. Panorama city tour The first part of the tour is a panorama city tour by car. Pass along Presidential Palace. Drive thru Palisady district, full of villas built in style of functionalism. The villas have been built at the beginning of 20th century. Short stop at Bratislava Castle. Continue to house of Slovak Parliament. Last stop at Slavin Monument, a breathtaking view on Bratislava. Afterward drive to Old Town. Walking Tour First part is a walking tour. It lasts 2,15 hours. Discover Slovak National Theater. Continue to Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra building – Reduta. Certainly stroke a head of the statue Man at Work, in order to return to Bratislava. At Main Square take a picture with a Napoleonic soldier. In addition hear a legend about the knight Roland. Even you can refresh in his fountain at Main Square. At first pass Old Town Hall to get to a hidden gem of the city – Primate’s Palace. At Franciscan square you can marvel at Franciscan Church. It’s the oldest sacral building of Bratislava. Afterwards walk down thru St. Michael’s Gate. Hear the stories about the executor, who lived next door to the gate. Next stop will be Palace of Royal Hungarian Chamber. In this palace Hungarian Parliament used to meet. Last stops of walking tour are Academia Istropolitana, St. Catharine Chapel, Mozart House and Keglevich Palace. At the end of the walking tour admire St. Martin’s Cathedral. There were crowned 19 Hungarian kings & queens. Finally finish of the Grand City Tour. Thereafter 3 hours free time in Bratislava. Our guide will recommend you a restaurant for a lunch according your preferences. Eventually meeting with the driver. Drive back to Vienna. Drop off at your hotel.