Guided City and Castle Tour from Bratislava
Overview
At Discover Bratislava, we offer the best services with local certified young guides. We love our city and will try to make you feel the same on this tour
This a very specific tour. Your 4eur price, is a reservation fee for having a spot on the tour. It is split between City Balloon Tours and the management of the tours. The guides on these tours are paid by the contributions at the end of the tour, based on how you enjoyed it.
By choosing this City & Castle tour, you will have the best introduction to our beautiful cozy city and visit the most important sites of the city.
- basic geography
- basic history
- learn about culture
- learn about cuisine
Most importantly you will learn that the city has a surprisingly huge amount of history and specifics. Our guides give out personal recommendation and we do NOT recommend any commission based businesses.
If you will have an amazing experience in our city and your guide will at least meet your expectations, we suggest tipping 10-20 EUR per person.
What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tea and coffee We will pass very pleasant easteries and cafes, if you feel like you need a snack ;)
- Tipping your guide (suggested tipping 10-20 EUR/person)
Meeting Location
Františkánske námestie 7
811 01 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
811 06 Bratislava-Old Town
Slovakia
As the tour does not enter the castle museum, we finish the tour at the castle hill. You will have the choice to either stay and explore individually or join the guide after the tour to return to the old-town.
What To Expect
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Bratislava Old Town
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bratislava Castle
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Cumil
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided City and Castle Tour from Bratislava?
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Activity code: C-136772P1
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CET).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- All Fees and Taxes.
- Tea and coffee. We will pass very pleasant easteries and cafes, if you feel like you need a snack ;).
- Tipping your guide (suggested tipping 10-20 EUR/person).
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 3..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Guided City and Castle Tour from Bratislava is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Guided City and Castle Tour from Bratislava will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All Fees and Taxes
- Tea and coffeeWe will pass very pleasant easteries and cafes, if you feel like you need a snack ;)
- Tipping your guide (suggested tipping 10-20 EUR/person)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
