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Private Tour of Bratislava with Transport and Local Guide from Vienna

Vienna, Austria

From $219.63

Price varies by group size

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

7 hours
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Slovakia’s charming capital lies on the banks of the Danube River, and at just a short drive from Vienna, it’s easy to visit Bratislava on a day trip. This private full-day tour includes transport from Vienna, a walking tour of Bratislava Old Town and ample time to take in the highlights, including Bratislava Castle, St. Michal’s Tower, and St. Martins Cathedral.

Full-day private tour of Bratislava, Slovakia, from Vienna, Austria
Enjoy a walking tour of Bratislava’s atmospheric Old Town
Admire landmarks like Bratislava Castle, St. Michal’s Tower, and St. Martins Cathedral
Great-value tour includes hotel pick-up and private transfer to Bratislava
Choose to return by train, boat or private transport (if option selected)
This private tour can be customized to your interests and ensures you’ll receive personalized attention from your guide

What's Included

Hotel pick up in Vienna
Private transport from Vienna
Local guide in Bratislava

Hotel drop-off/ only for the roundtrip option/
Boat transfer to Vienna / 30-35€/person
Private car transfer back to Vienna 100€/group
Train tickets back to Vienna from 12€/person
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:00 AM

What To Expect

Start your tour with pickup from your central Vienna hotel by private vehicle. Set out through the Austrian countryside and admire the views as you cross the border into Slovakia and head to Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital and biggest city, perched on the banks of the Danube River.

Meet your local guide and embark on a walking tour of Bratislava’s main attractions, starting with a visit to the medieval Bratislava Castle. After taking in the views from the hilltop castle, stroll around the cobbled lanes of the Old Town, where the pastel-painted houses and pretty medieval squares offer plenty of photo opportunities. Stop to take a peek inside St. Martins Cathedral, renowned for its exquisite stained glass windows; marvel at the modern National Theatre; and pose for photos with the ‘Cumil’ statue, then climb St. Michal’s Tower for another great view over the Old Town.

After the tour, enjoy a few hours of free time to continue sightseeing independently, browse the shops for souvenirs or stop for lunch (own expense) at one of the many cafés and restaurants.

If you’ve chosen the one-way option, your tour ends in Bratislava and you can make your own way to your hotel. Alternatively, depending on the option chosen, return to Vienna by private vehicle or ride back to Austria on the train or ferry.

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Please contact the local operator in advance to advise what kind of transport you would prefer back to Vienna/boat, train, private transfer/
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Our guide was very...

Brian_H, Mar 2024

Our guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, and Bratislava was an enchanting city. We loved the castle and the old city.

Visit Bratislava

Martin_L, Jan 2024

we were collected from our accommodation and driven by car to Bratislava. We were met by our guide, who provided an interesting 3 hour tour of the old town. We then had free time and had a good lunch before returning by car to Vienna. Bratislave was relatively quiet. We learnt about the history of Slovakia. Worth doing when in Vienna as a different day trip.

Beautiful City

Sara_H, Jan 2024

The weather was windy and bitter cold that day. I was miserably cold, but my tour guide was very supportive and engaging throughout the entire walk. I was so impressed that she didn't let the weather stop her at all. The driver who took me there and back was professional, and I was so thankful that he was amenable to taking me back as soon as the walking tour was done, because I was just too cold to explore anymore. I'm just sad I unknowingly picked such a bad day to see Bratislava! I will have to return in the spring or the fall to thoroughly enjoy it for a full day.

Good Tour; Quite Driver

Lawowl27, Jan 2024

The guide was very informative about the city. IHowever, the driver was very quite the whole trip. Would have been perfect if the driver explain what we were seeing in the countryside.

This is a great...

Debra_E, Jan 2024

This is a great introduction to Bratislava! Our guide, 'Susan', was fantastic - providing an overview of the city, its history, its people, and sharing her own personal experiences growing up in Slovakia. She walked us from the palace to the old town, pointing out key historical landmarks and then we had 2 hours on our own. We were picked up in Vienna at 8:30am and returned about 3pm. Note: the hired car/driver is just that - transport and not part of the experience. And Austrian passport control checking for seatbelts on the return is legit.

Great time in Bratislava

anna_s, Dec 2023

We had a great time on this tour. Our driver was very nice and punctual. It is only an hour from Vienna to Bratislava so it was a very quick and scenic drive. Our tour guide Luba was lovely. She is extremely knowledgeable, kind and patient. She made sure to tell us so much history about Slovakia and Bratislava which was amazing. She was kind enough to recommend which food and cafes to try as well which was helpful. We also had an amazing time exploring the Christmas market. I highly recommend this tour.

Beautiful day in Bratislava!

James_M, Dec 2023

Bratislava is a beautiful city and we can’t wait to return! Rasti was our driver on the way and Peter on the return. Both were excellent drivers. Luba was our local guide and her knowledge of the history was profound! We would recommend this tour!

Best way to travel !

Thaddeus_P, Dec 2023

What a fantastic time! So worth the money, driver was super nice and interesting, the tour guide was incredible. She kept things moving and was so informative and interesting. We also had about 2.5 hrs on our own to have lunch , shop x MAs markets etc. Could not ask for a better trip.

Hidden gem deserves to be experienced

james_m, Dec 2023

Both our driver and local guide were wonderful. Peter drove us efficiently and professionally. Simon was extremely knowledgeable without being pedantic and took the extra time to show us little interesting sidelights during his thoughtful thorough presentation. We all left promising to return - in no small part due to the presentations of our hosts. Beautiful city; wonderful presentation equal exceptional experience.

Dupped on the road in Bratislava

James_M, Dec 2023

The tour guide was fantastic!! Very knowledgeable and very considerate of our time. The driver on the transfers was however the opposite experience. He was very unfriendly and not very polite. But the most disturbing fact is that I believe that we were ripped off. On the way over in the morning we did not go through a single check point. On the way back, at night, we stop at a checkpoint and we were charged a total of 100 Euros for not having our seat belts on. The "officer" said that the normal amount was 200 Euros but he was going to except half that amount. Before the "officer " talked with us he talked to the driver in their language which we did not understand and then talked with us in English. I am convinced that this was without a scam. Viator should make sure that they are dealing with honest contractors that do not ripoff foreign tourist.

Response from Host, Dec 2023

Dear James, we are very sorry about your experience, but do you really think its our fault that you got a fine from police for not having seatbelts on? In nearly every country in the world its mandatory to have seatsbels while in car, so all our drivers always tell clients to put seatbelts on and also to have passports ready as you cross borders on this tour, but its always up to clients to respect it. There are usually not any border checks on the way to Slovakia, but there sometimes are on the way back to Austria due to increased immigrants. We hope you had a great time in Slovakia and liked our tour in general and maybe put your seatbelts on in the future if you are in a foreign country.

Wondering Experience

Susan_G, Nov 2023

My daughter and I had a wonderful day trip to Bratislava. Everything went smoothly and guides were prompt and friendly. We chose hotel pick up and drop off which ended up being the perfect choice for us. The bus and train stations are not directly in old town so this eliminated the stress of trying to navigate. Bratislava old town area is absolutely worth the visit. The architecture is beautiful and the cobblestone streets have many restaurants, coffee shops and stores. Our guide in town did a good job of getting us acclimated before leaving us for our free time. Our driver, Tim, was excellent and very knowledgeable about the sights along the way, history, and the landscape. I highly recommended this trip to anyone.

The best time ever!

Cheryl_A, Sep 2023

I had a wonderful time! It was just what I was looking for....beautiful Old Town and a great tour guide! My driver and my private guide were both awesome! Thanks to both of them!

Beautiful short day trip!

Balaji_P, Aug 2023

Good short trip with a knowledgeable English speaking guide!! Right from important events is history to local food to be tried the guide was spot on!! Would recommend for a short half day trip !

Great trip

HAYLEY_C, Jun 2023

My driver and guide were punctual and nice. Learned a lot about Bratislava's history from my guide. Had enough time to get a glance of the place and walk around without worrying about transportation arrangement or getting lost. I enjoyed the trip.

It was a great day!

Karen_J, May 2023

Our driver Peter picked us up right on time in front of our hotel. He was very friendly and polite and drove us safely to Bratislava. We met our tour guide Simon who was very knowledgeable and personable. He gave us a great tour! We had a great day in the old town area of Bratislava.

A perfect tour of Bratislava, a city ancient, modern, and all beautiful.

Joseph_N, Apr 2023

A lovely day in Bratislava. Our driver Peter drove us to the city and offered many insights. Our tour guide Simon was a proud local who shared many interesting historical stories and took time to show us many beautiful places throughout this gem of a city. Would recommend this private tour for anyone seeking a perfect experience.

Absolutely wonderful!!!!

Evelyn_P, Apr 2022

The entire trip was absolutely wonderful! The pickup in Vienna was prompt, and the car ride was nice. The tour itself was completely top notch….our guide was so knowledgeable and also very friendly. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone for a nice day trip to Bratislava!

Day tour to Bratislava from Vienna

dougbastos, Dec 2021

Beautiful city, really worth visiting, our tour guide did a good job explaining the history of Bratislava and showing us the main touristic places. Just a couple of remarks, first we realised that Slovakia was under lockdown when arriving at the country meaning all restaurants including toilets were closed (luckily we found only 1 available). A quick note from the tour operator warning us would be very helpful. Second, I believe it's a matter of wording, in the details of the day tour says "Entry/Admission - Cumil" and "Entry/Admission - Bratislava Old Town", in my view it implies that tickets are required to visit both places, but in the end it turns out that both places are open to the public. I believe it should be replaced by just "Visit to Cumil and Old Town". In general, this visit would be much better without lockdown and good weather, in the day of the tour was raining cats and dogs and temperature under 0 degree, what made things more challenging I would say.

Response from Host, Jan 2022

Thank you for your review, but all Europe is under a certain lockdown, but we operate all our tours, with luxury transfers and local guides, all shops and some restaurants are open for vaccinated people, so our guide took you to them. Cumil is just a statue in the old town and no need of any entry tickets. We hope that all this pandemic will soon end and all our lives will get back to normal.

Our driver was wonderful,...

richard_N, Nov 2021

Our driver was wonderful, the tour director in Bratislava was terrific. A great visit to this historic city.

Cool windy day in Bratislava

Karen_N, Oct 2021

The driver picked us up at our ship promptly at 0900. He did not speak English. He was just a driver, so no commentary on the way to Bratislava. When we arrived we met our guide Linda who took us on a 2 hour walking tour. She was extremely knowledgeable about the city and it’s history. Then we had about 2 1/4 hours of free time to have lunch and shop. Met up with our driver and returned to our ship at 1600.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Dear Karen, we are very happy that you liked our tour and the guide in Bratislava, but we are sorry about this driver. On this day we had 5similar tours and we have to admit that after covid it is hard to get back the people that worked in this industry and we are very thankfull for such reviews so we can improve and get new people for busy times.