Get ready to immerse yourself in the millennia of Slovak history, finding yourself in the very heart of Bratislava - behind the walls of the impregnable Bratislava Castle. You will learn how the castle was built and rebuilt, what role Empress Maria Theresa and the Habsburg dynasty played in its fate, and look at the historic center of Bratislava and the Danube from an ideal perspective. Individual excursion for 1-10 people Duration 2 hours Children Allowed with children How it goes On foot Rating 4.81 on 16 reviews € 84 per excursion Price for 1-40 people, regardless of the number of participants
What awaits you
Bratislava Castle is impossible to overlook when arriving in the city: the castle is located on a high hill in the very heart of the capital and is considered a symbol of Bratislava. It is worth a visit if you are interested in history, architecture and want to see the Old Town and the Danube from an ideal perspective.
Bratislava Castle was first mentioned in 907, so it has seen a lot in its lifetime. I will tell you about the most fascinating in the thousand-year Slovak history, about how life looked at different times in Bratislava Castle. We will talk about the incredible restoration of the castle, about the different stages of its life, about the brilliant reconstruction carried out by Empress Maria Theresa, about the famous owners and inhabitants of the castle. Bratislava Castle played an important role in the Habsburg Empire, I will tell you why.
At the end of the walk we will go down to the historic city center.
Venue
Start of the excursion Hviezdoslav Square, building of the Slovak National Theater - old, Hviezdoslavovo námestie, stare SND. You will know the exact meeting point immediately after booking.
