Wine Tasting IN THE DARK!
Overview
Perfect opportunity to taste 4 unique Slovak wines in the dark, where you will find out what an amazing job can do your senses when the lights go down.
The tasting is in a historical cellar from 17th century in the heart of Bratislava, close to the other interesting things to do in a centre of our beautiful city.
Plus:
1. Your senses will grow much stronger. Since your eyes cannot see, the smell will try to do the work instead.
2. You will learn how to taste and smell properly. It is a technique that can be learned.
3. You will not have any predjustice. Conscious, nor unconscious. Our brains can do awesome things. You will be surprised.
4. The wines we produce on Slovakia were served to the royal families, on 1st class deck on Titanic and even to the two worlds powerful men.
What's Included
- Alcoholic beverages 4 unique Slovak wines from all over the country
Meeting Location
Michalská 3
811 02 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
You will be welcomed in the beautiful old wine cellar, seat you down and let you breath the historical ambience while you will still clearly see.
After a short audioguided introduction we will slowly let all the lights go out until the utter dark.
We will serve you 4 unique Slovak wines in the dark during 40 minutes. The tasting will be guided by an audioguide in chosen language.
So, first of all our sommelier will pour you the first sample of Slovak wine and our audioguide guides you throught the tasting in a fun and interactive way. Don´t be shy during the tasting to express your feelings or opinions. Our sommelier will listen to you during a whole tasting.
You will not know, nor see the wine which we poured to your glass. There is more to this, than you can imagine. You will experience new open world of aromas and flavors of the unique slovak wines. 4 excellent wines will show you the beauty of the wines produced in our beautiful country. You will enjoy cultural, sensoric and relaxing time all together. Do not miss the opportunity.
IMPORTANT!
Please notice to arrive 5 minutes before the tasting starts. Thank you!
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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers suffering any mental difficulties or phobias
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children allowed due to alcohol beverages
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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).
- Alcoholic beverages. 4 unique Slovak wines from all over the country.
The minimum age to participate is 18..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Wine Tasting IN THE DARK! is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers suffering any mental difficulties or phobias
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Wine Tasting IN THE DARK! 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
- Alcoholic beverages4 unique Slovak wines from all over the country
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 pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for travelers suffering any mental difficulties or phobias
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No children allowed due to alcohol beverages
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
