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Period Tours

Period Tours

A guide in period costume walks you through Old Town landmarks and quieter corners, with the stories and legends of old Bratislava.

  • Up to 2 hours
  • On foot
  • Languages: ENGLISH · SLOVAK

What to expect

Zažite históriu runs guided walks with a professional guide dressed in period costume. You hear the history, stories and legends tied to well-known and lesser-known places in the Old Town.

Choose a general or themed tour, by day or in the evening, with interactive versions for children and adults. It works for families, groups of friends and visitors from abroad.

Experience highlights

  • a professional guide in historical costume
  • stories and legends of old Bratislava, its people and traditions
  • well-known landmarks as well as quieter corners of the Old Town
  • an optional finale with a fencing and dance performance or a period feast at a pre-arranged venue

Before you go

Tours run all year, in Slovak or English. The route and length are tailored to you, so say what interests you when booking – a family with children and a history-minded group can get quite different walks. The meeting point is agreed at the same time.

Tourist Information Center

Get maps, travel tips and information about Bratislava and the surrounding region. The centre has a step-free entrance and offers a tactile city map, talking cubes with information about 12 landmarks in six languages, and magnifying glasses.

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