Bratislava Old Town and Castle

What to expect

A guided city tour with Bratislava Tours that puts the essentials of Bratislava into one outing. You walk through the Old Town past its main palaces and churches, go inside Bratislava Castle, where Maria Theresa once lived, and finish at the Slavín Memorial on the hill above the city.

A good fit for first-time visitors who want the story behind the buildings they pass.

Route & highlights

• St. Martin’s Cathedral, the Primate’s Palace and the Old Town Hall
• Mirbach Palace, the Franciscan Church and the Bratislava City Museum
• a photo with Čumil, the Man at Work statue peeking out of a manhole
• Bratislava Castle, including its interior, with views over the Old Town and the Danube
• the Slavín Memorial, the Soviet war memorial above the city

Before you go

The tour meets in front of the Opera House of the Slovak National Theatre on Hviezdoslav Square, with a morning and an afternoon start. Pick the morning one if you can: you are back in the centre with time to return to the cafés and courtyards you liked along the way.

The route includes a walk up the castle hill, so wear comfortable shoes and discuss any specific needs with the organiser.