Many of Bratislava’s interesting landmarks are located beyond the historic city centre. Discover some of the most notable ones on a bus tour and see the city from different perspectives – from the Danube riverfront and its modern urban districts to the historic centre and residential villa quarter. The tour also includes a visit to the grounds of Bratislava Castle and the Slavín War Memorial.
How to Book a Guided Tour
To book a guided tour, email us at guides@visitbratislava.com.
Visit the majestic Devín Castle, located at the confluence of the Morava and Danube rivers and an important national symbol of Slovakia. During the tour, you will discover the eventful history of this castle on the Austrian border, from the earliest settlements and the Roman period to Great Moravia and modern history. Explore the castle grounds, see archaeological finds and exhibitions, and climb to the citadel, which offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape.
How to Book a Guided Tour
To book a guided tour, email us at guides@visitbratislava.com.
The Jewish community has been an integral part of life in Bratislava since the Middle Ages. You will see sites that bear witness to the religious and social life of Bratislava’s Jews, as well as the stories of individual people and families. You will learn how the status of the Jewish community evolved over the centuries, which historical sites have been preserved, and how Bratislava commemorates the victims of the Holocaust.
How to Book a Guided Tour
To book a guided tour, email us at guides@visitbratislava.com.
What to expect
Swap the city for a slow afternoon in the vineyards. Winemaker Zuzana Barnáková walks you through the Vajnory vineyards on the edge of Bratislava or the historic vineyard landscape of Svätý Jur and talks about the land, life in the vineyards and her low-intervention wines – or leaves you to the view and the quiet.
It is made for small groups of two to six: couples, friends, or a gift for a bride-to-be.
Experience highlights
- a vineyard walk with the winemaker in Vajnory or Svätý Jur
- a picnic on blankets among the vines, with two bottles of her wines of your choice and water
- local food: sourdough bread, seasonal vegetables, local cheese, homemade spreads and olive oil
- views over the vineyards and the countryside
Before you go
Picnics are booked by e-mail: give your preferred place, the number of people, any dietary needs, the date and the wines you would like. Both meeting points can be reached by car, taxi or public transport (Vajnorský potok stop).
If you want more wine, choose it from the winery’s e-shop and it arrives chilled. The picnic season runs from spring.
What to expect
The longest Prešporáčik® ride by Tour4U takes in both of the city’s classic viewpoints. From Hviezdoslav Square the red Oldtimer drives through the centre and up to Slavín and Bratislava Castle, stopping at each so you can get out and take in the view.
A good choice if your time is short and you would rather ride than climb the hills on foot.
Route & highlights
- Hviezdoslav Square with the historic Slovak National Theatre building
- SNP Square and Freedom Square with the Družba fountain
- the Slovak Radio building (the upside-down pyramid), the National Bank and Grassalkovich Palace, the seat of the President
- through the Palisády quarter up to Slavín, the Second World War memorial, with a stop for the panorama of the city
- a stop at Bratislava Castle: the courtyard, the Baroque garden and views from the castle walls
- down past the city walls and St. Martin’s Cathedral to the riverfront, Eurovea and Comenius University, and back to Hviezdoslav Square
Before you go
The tour starts and ends at the Tour4U stand on Hviezdoslav Square, in front of the historic Slovak National Theatre building. Tickets are sold at the stand, at the Tour4U office on Panská Street and, in season, on Rybné námestie; groups should reserve a date and time in advance.
The ride runs all year except Christmas Eve. Slavín is quieter than the castle, so it is the better stop for photos.
What to expect
Wakelake is a wakepark on Zlaté piesky lake on the north-eastern edge of Bratislava. You can get on the water with a cable wakeboard, from your very first ride to tricks, and then stay for food and drinks by the lake.
An active break from sightseeing for friends and families, and a venue for company and private events.
Experience highlights
- cable wakeboarding, with a beginner programme led by instructors
- paddleboarding and a floating sauna
- an outdoor workout zone and workshops
- a restaurant and bar with an à la carte menu at the Main Stage and on the Roof Garden
- concerts, team-building and private events
Before you go
Wakelake is at Cesta na Senec 12 (Zlaté piesky). The cable, shop and Roof Garden are open Thursday to Sunday from midday.
Never tried wakeboarding? Book the beginner session with an instructor – the first ride is much easier.
What to expect
A private wine tour on foot with Taste Bratislava. In a wine bar in the city centre, a sommelier introduces selected Slovak wines, including grape varieties typical of Central Europe that are rarely found abroad. A local wine guide then takes you to two small family-run shops for local fruit and honey wines.
A relaxed way for couples and friends to get to know local wine without leaving town.
Experience highlights
- six Slovak wines – white, rosé and red – each introduced by the sommelier
- a cheese platter to go with the wines
- blackcurrant wine and honey wine, tasted at two family-run shops
- stories about Slovak winemaking from your guide
- tips for what to see in Bratislava afterwards
Before you go
The tour starts every afternoon with a pick-up from your hotel or at the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel.
Ask the sommelier which wineries the wines come from. You can then look for your favourites in local wine shops, or visit the Little Carpathian wine region, which begins at the edge of the city.
What to expect
Hot Chilli lode rents party boats with a captain for private cruises on the Danube. Each boat takes up to 11 guests; you bring your playlist, and Prosecco and mineral water are on board.
The cruises suit a romantic evening, a birthday, a stag or hen party, or an afternoon on the river with friends.
Route & highlights
- the Bratislava riverfront with the castle and the bridges
- romantic, golden-hour sunset and evening cruises
- Jarovecké rameno, a quiet Danube backwater
- Devín Castle at the confluence of the Danube and the Morava
- Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum
- across the border to Hainburg or Orth an der Donau in Austria
Before you go
Boats leave from the Hot Chilli lode marina in Vlčie hrdlo (pool no. 4); when booking, give the date, time, number of people and where you want to board. Cruises run mainly in the summer season.
For the best light on the castle and the river, book the golden-hour sunset cruise. Discuss any specific access needs with the organiser.
What to expect
SPaP-LOD runs sightseeing cruises on the Danube from the Passenger Port on the riverfront, a short walk from the Old Town. You sit on deck or inside and watch the city, its bridges and the castle go by.
Choose a short loop for a first overview, a trip upstream to Devín Castle, or a longer cruise with food and music.
Route & highlights
- Bratislava roundtrip: the historic centre, the riverbanks and Bratislava Castle, under the SNP Bridge as far as the Lafranconi Bridge, and back past the new riverside district with Slovakia’s first skyscraper
- Bratislava – Devín – Bratislava: upstream to the confluence of the Danube and the Morava, with time to walk around Devín or visit the castle
- longer cruises to Čunovo, the Gabčíkovo dam, Hainburg in Austria and Vienna
- themed cruises with brunch, dinner, music or unlimited Prosecco, plus seasonal Christmas and New Year’s Eve cruises
Before you go
Cruises leave from the Passenger Port at Fajnorovo nábrežie 2; board a quarter of an hour before departure. Seats are not reserved, and drinks and snacks are sold on board. The Vienna and Gabčíkovo cruises need advance booking, and groups of ten or more can order a guide.
Going to Devín? Take the boat there and the bus back, so you get the river views and more time at the castle. When the water is low, Devín cruises may be limited or cancelled, so check before you buy.
What to expect
At Divoká Voda in Čunovo you take a modern Sea-Doo jet ski out on the old Danube riverbed, below the outlet of the white-water course, on a route marked with buoys and with an experienced instructor by your side.
It suits individuals, couples and small groups. If you hold a small vessel licence, you can ride on your own.
Experience highlights
- a ride on modern Sea-Doo jet skis, with the option to swap between models if your group rents two
- a buoy-marked route on the old Danube riverbed
- instructor, fuel, life jacket and helmet included
- towed rides such as wakeboarding, water skiing, the two-person Double Trouble ring or a banana boat for up to three
Before you go
Jet skiing runs in the summer season; check availability with the organiser before booking. A signed waiver is required before the ride.
Coming with children? The Double Trouble ring suits them too, and the banana boat is recommended from about ten years of age, so everyone gets wet and nobody waits on the shore.