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Bratislava: Soviet Era and Post-Communist Tour

1. Bratislava: Soviet Era and Post-Communist Tour

This 2.5-hour tour brings to life the story of Bratislava in the 20th century. You’ll learn about the political changes, the development of society and Soviet-era architecture. Traveling in a retro Škoda vehicle or in a standard van, you’ll visit the Slavín Soviet monument, abandoned factories, a 1930s bunker line, the former Iron Curtain border zone and see loads of Communist-era buildings. Ride past the first apartment block in Czechoslovakia as well as the largest socialist housing project in Europe, abandoned industrial symbols of post-industrial transformation and new capitalist developments. Learn about architectural styles known as Socialist Realism, Functionalism and Brutalism. See villas of former communist leaders. Ride under the controversial UFO-like SNP bridge.

Modra: Private Wine Tasting at a Family-Operated Winery

2. Modra: Private Wine Tasting at a Family-Operated Winery

We are a family operated winery in Modra, let us show you the wonderful wines from our vineyards and wine cellar! Modra is an old royal city worth visiting for its charming romantic setting in the Small Carpathians, and has been known for centuries for its wine production and quality ceramics. What's more, the great codifier of Slovak language Ľudovít Štúr lived and died here. Modra offers you excellent wines, great food and peaceful surroundings. Thanks to the deep enological knowledge, love of vineyards, an emphasis on clean technology and a combination of traditional and modern approaches to wine-making, our wines have a small but distinct Carpathian dimension, full of minerality and pleasant aromas. Our excellent wines offer you a touch of flowers, medlar, mulberries and even figs and kiwi, which also flourish in our gardens. We hope that, after visiting us, our wines will always remind you of long and idyllic walks through the rolling hills of Modra. We own 5 hectares of planted vineyards. We produce wines from typical white varieties like Green Silvaner, Green Veltliner, Red Traminer, Oliver Irsai, Devin, Pinot gris, and Welchsriesling but also from Sauvignon and Chardonnay. We are famous for excellent red wines too, including Hron, Cabernet Sauvignon, Neronet, Dornfelder, and Saint Laurent. Our winemaker is respected authority in his field, not only in Slovakia but worldwide, often travelling abroad as the international judge in the prestigious wine competitions.

Bratislava: Old Town Walking Discovery Private Tour

3. Bratislava: Old Town Walking Discovery Private Tour

You will meet your guide in front of the Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel. Together you will start the walking tour around Bratislava and the Old Town highlights. Visit the only preserved gate of the city’s original fortification system at St Michael’s Gate.Next, stop by the Neo-Renaissance Old Opera House. Later, we will visit the city’s 15th-century Gothic cathedral at St Martin’s Cathedral, where royalty was crowned. We will also stop at the Classical Primate's Palace, and the Main Square. After visiting the Old Town Hall, we will be certain to bring you to the famous Cumil statue – a cheeky plumber cast in bronze who peeks out of a city manhole – by artist Viktor Hulík in the late 20th century.

From Vienna: Roundtrip Bus to Bratislava with Walking Tour

4. From Vienna: Roundtrip Bus to Bratislava with Walking Tour

Experience the small but elegant city of Bratislava with a full-day trip from Vienna. Take the bus in the morning to make the most of your time and wander around at your own pace. Enjoy an informative 1-hour walking tour and a traditional lunch, and return to Vienna at the end of the day. Receive your bus tickets and depart from Vienna International Busterminal in the morning. Arrive in Bratislava with plenty of time to get your bearings before joining a city highlights tour. Learn all there is to know about the area and its rich history from a local expert. At the end of your tour, allow your guide to lead you to a local restaurant for a delicious 2-course lunch. Keep discovering the area on your own. Go shopping for souvenirs or simply take in the beauty of the Danube. In the evening, board your bus back to Vienna.

Bratislava: Craft Beer Tasting

5. Bratislava: Craft Beer Tasting

Explore the craft beer scene of Bratislava. Visit a microbrewery, sample 4 different types of specialty beers, paired with snacks, and discover the brewing history of Slovakia, one of the top beer-drinking countries worldwide. Expect to see a huge variety of different types of beer on this Tasting Tour. Meet your guide in front of Park Inn by Radisson Danube Hotel. Get a short, basic introduction to Bratislava and Slovakia. Walk to the Sladovna – House of Beer. Slovakia is In recent years, Slovakia has created a unique culture of local small microbreweries. They prepare their own handcraft beer in addition to fantastic cuisine. Visit a small microbrewery popular among locals and taste 4 specialty beers together with a traditional beer snack. Learn insights about the brewing process and the various beer types. Furthermore, you will discover the history of Bratislava and its beer culture.

From Bratislava: Organic Wine Tasting in Svaty Jur

6. From Bratislava: Organic Wine Tasting in Svaty Jur

Visit a small family-run winery to try 5 local wines paired with snacks with this tour. Choose from a private option with hotel pickup and drop-off in Bratislava, or or a group tour with travel to Svaty Jur on the train. Leave from the Bratislava main train station at 5:18 pm to Svaty Jur. Relax as you travel for about 15 minutes. Be greeted by your driver at the Svaty Jur station. Drive to Svaty Jur and pass through the historical city center. Stop at a family-run local winery which has vineyards that produce organic wines. Chat with the locals and take in the cozy ambience of the winery as you savor 5 local wines paired with traditional Slovakian cheese, bacon, and salami. Transfer back to Svaty Jur Train Station and return to Bratislava on the train at about 7:42 PM

Bratislava Home Hosting Experience

7. Bratislava Home Hosting Experience

Get know the real life of Slovakian family based in charming suburb of Bratislava – Vajnory. Your licensed English speaking driver guide to meet you at 09:00 am in front of Park Inn by Radisson Danube Hotel. Bratislava Home Hosting Experience will take a place in city district Vajnory, that still have rural and authentic Slovakian manner and way of life. Visit traditional family house built in time of communism and compare it with the new housing development in the area. Together with the guide you will visit a local family, they will tell you their story, how the life has changed in Slovakia from time of communism, what problems is facing an average Slovakian family, what are their joys and sorrows and you will learn a lot about life of traditional Slovakian family. During the visit you will taste also traditional homemade prepared cake with coffee/ tea. You will taste also Kofola, the Slovakian Coca Cola still popular in Slovakia. During time of communism, the Coca Cola was not imported to Czechoslovakia and it was replaced by Kofola. After 1 hour of chat with the locals Bratislava Home Hosting Experience ends with the driver back to Bratislava city center. Drop off in front of Park Inn by Radisson Danube Hotel.

Bratislava: Love Stories of Bratislava Guided Tour

8. Bratislava: Love Stories of Bratislava Guided Tour

Enjoy a romantic tour of Bratislava with a local guide. Designed with romance in mind, this tour takes you to the most romantic spots in Bratislava. See the Ganymede's Fountain and be captivated by the charming atmosphere of the area. Built in 1888 in the Neo-Baroque style, the Ganymede's Fountain is a great spot to stop and take photos with your partner. Find out the best spots in the city to go out on a date and where to stop for the most romantic photos. Hear about the historical love stories in the hidden streets, buildings, and parks around the city. Listen to heartbreaking and tragic love stories along with hilarious and spicy ones as you walk around Bratislava. Learn about the legends of Slovakia’s biggest bridge and the most famous historical couple in Slovakia.

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Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 57 reviews

This was a wonderful tour. It was the most thorough tour I have ever had. In addition, Peter offered wonderful hospitality and insider access to his city. Peter ensured our comfort and safety throughout the tour, offering food and drinks as our tour proceeded. Peter also shared both general and personal anecdotes related to his city. He answered every question with careful thought and energy. This is a one of a kind tour with a one of a kind person! I recommend this tour for anyone who only has a one day in Bratislava, in order to experience as much of the city as possible in a short amount of time. We learned so much! Thanks so much Peter, we will be sure to be back!

Great wine, great fun and really great value. A trip not to be missed. What a wonderful experience. We were lucky enough to have our wine tasting hosted by Mr Malik sr himself. Such an interesting host and story of the vineyard. The wines were all beautiful and thoroughly explained and accompanied by a lovely selection of regional nibbles. The only downside is we don’t have enough baggage allowance to take more bottles home with us to the UK.

Four of us booked the wine tasting as a birthday gift and we really enjoyed it. You could choose the wines and you learned something about the production and the place Svaty Jur, but also about the general history of Bratislava. There is something for everyone for wine experts and wine lovers. Thank you Katarina for doing the tour with us! We are happy to recommend :)

The tour guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and had a tailor-made picture book to help explain his country's turbulent history. His 1988 Skoda car was immaculately clean and well looked after, and took us in comfort (albeit 1980s comfort) to several Cold War-era sites around Bratislava. This tour is very much worth doing.

This was such a lovely experience! I would highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn about/taste some really high quality wines. We didn't get any bread or snacks but it was still a great experience. We took 2 buses from the airport to get out to Modra but it was absolutely worth it!