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Embark on a full-day journey through Austria’s stunning landscapes, charming villages, and cultural highlights. This tour blends nature, history, and iconic Sound of Music filming locations. Start in the picturesque Wachau Valley (UNESCO), known for vineyards and medieval towns. Visit the Baroque masterpiece Melk Abbey, perched above the Danube. Nestled in the heart of the Salzkammergut Lake Region within Austria, sits the most idyllic and stunning little village of Hallstatt. It’s surrounded by the clear clean water of the Hallstättersee and the imposing Dachstein mountains, making it one of the most fairy tale looking locations. Next visit a church in Anger, Germany just across the border near Salzburg , built in 1447 from regular Nagelfluh stone blocks, it features a mix of hall and aisle church design with rib, net, and star vaults. End in Salzburg, Mozart’s birthplace. See Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s Birthplace, Getreidegasse, Salzburg Cathedral, Residenzplatz, and Mozartplatz.

Eat and drink your way through Bratislava on a private tour exploring traditional cuisine. A long list of included tastings go from locally produced wine and craft beer to sweet pastries and delicious savory dishes. Because it's a private tour, the entire experience is customized to your preferences, making this delicious outing a personalized alternative to big group tours.

If you need to travel between Bratislava and Budapest, then get more out of your journey than simply booking a taxi, by opting for this one-way transfer that includes sightseeing along the way. Travel on a scenic countryside route that showcases the Danube Bend and see beautiful towns such as Gyor, and Szentendre along the way.

Forget the hassle of following a tour group around Bratislava and opt for a private tour guide to show you the sights. This comprehensive city tour includes transport via an air-conditioned vehicle and hits all of the key landmarks including Old Town, Bratislava Castle, the Presidential Palace, and Slavin Monument. Listen to engaging commentary from your tour guide about the history and culture of the city while you explore.

Nested on the Danube river between Austria and Hungary, the capital of Slovakia has always been a place of turmoil between Austrians, Croats, Czechs, Germans, Hungarians, Serbs and Slovaks. The city itself was only baptized as Bratislava in 1919 and was formerly known with the Germanic name of Pressburg. Today the city oozes style, culture and history, with its baroque architecture, music and art. Come with us to know in detail the Coronation Church where Hungarian royalty were once crowned, to discover medieval walls of St. Michael's Gate and the many picturesque human-size sculptures scattered all over the Old Town. This city will leave an impression, giving you many opportunities for some memorable pictures.

Majolica is an art which is old, but can be traditional and modern too. Learn about Slovakia’s traditional art in Modra city. Modra is famous for their ceramics production and classical way of decorating cups, plates and many more. Experienced craftsmen will show you the secrets of their art. In the past, also various crafts, apart from vine growing, developed and the potters became the most outstanding of them. Although Modra has no railway what lead to decay of crafts, vine growing and production of majolica still thrived. In 1883 workshop for production of pottery and a school was founded in Modra. The Slovak Folk Majolica still maintains the old tradition. The local produce, so typical for Modra, is sold in the local plant. It is much sought for both by Slovaks and foreigners (source: Dajama). Price depends on number of people and if you would like to have a workshop too.

Hidden in a lush mountain area, Banska Stiavncia is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With this hassle-free private tour, learn about the rich mining history of the town as you walk through the old, narrow streets. Visit the old castle, the new castle, St. Catherine Church, the Holy Trinity Square, and more.

If you don’t think of Slovakia as a European destination for wine already, you will find a new appreciation for the country’s vineyards during this wine tasting tour of Bratislava. This wine tour showcases a number of Slovak wines which have been regularly featured in international competitions. Sip on these beverages and learn about the more than 50 different grape varieties planted throughout Slovakia’s six wine regions.

Aim of this tour is to show you unique wooden architecture of Slovakia. You will not only see traditional wooden village Cicmany, moreover you will discover Slovakian wooden creche. This tour is not only about the discovering, but also about relaxing as well. You will realax in ancient SPA Aphrodite Rajecke Teplice.

On this lovely, fast-pace private 2 day tour, you'll see the highlights of Central, Northern and partly Eastern Slovakia with 4 Unesco sights. You'll get the history overview of Slovakia, have an overnight in Stary Smokovec, under the majesty Tatra peaks in a legendary Grand Hotel Stary Smokovec. On the day 2, we'll walk in a lovely Tatra mountains and enjoy tasty traditional Slovak foods and drinks. We'll visit the mighty Spiss Castle and climb to the top, admire medieval Levoca town and on the way back to Bratislava a stop in Trencin city is a must. We use luxury personal cars Skoda Superb for 1-2 travelers and luxury Mercedes Benz vans for small groups to maintain the highest level of transportation and we only use the top tour guide-drivers from our team. They're native Slovaks, professional, passionate with humor and in-depth knowledge of history. Enjoy Slovakia! * Spiss castle is closed from December 1 until March 31 * Old castle in Banska Stiavnica is closed on Mondays

Chateau Bojnice, one of the oldest and undoubtedly most charming monuments in Slovakia. The last aristocratic owner, Count John Palfy, decided to rebuild the castle into a romantic chateau in the Gothic Revival style. As a model, he used the French castles of the Loire valley. Admire the fully furnished interiors on your guided castle tour. Lunch break and drive to the fairy-tale Cicmany village, famous for its painted wooden houses. Our professional and passionate guide-driver will make your day lovely, meaningful and memorable.

This day tour is ideal for travelers who have a short time in Bratislava. It’s a leisurely tour that covers ‘nearly all’ of the city’s must-see and do attractions, so you can get to know the Slovak capital in just a short time. Your local guide will give you further tips on how to spend time in the city, if you happen to be staying longer.

Do you want to see Bratislava from a different perspective? Would you like to visit places around that are hard to reach and get incredible photos? Read more. Your Guide is a local Bratislavan born and raised and knows all the ins and outs of the city. She will take you to the absolute best off the beaten path places and offer you a unique look at Bratislava that you wouldn't otherwise get from other tours. On this fun-filled adventure we will visit 4 spectacular destinations

Learn about the events of the Holocaust in Slovakia by traveling to the Sered Holocaust Museum on this small-group tour from Bratislava. Travel out to the former concentration camp in Sereď that now serves as a memorial and while there, your guide will tell you about the history of Slovak Jews and their experiences during the Holocaust.

Tour the beautiful Bojnice Castle in the Trencin region of Slovakia on this full-day excursion from Bratislava. Stroll around the peaceful lake and explore the ornately decorated rooms of the castle. Then visit Cicmany village's museum to learn about old Slovak traditions and enjoy a glass of Bosacka slivovica.

Wine lovers—get ready for an exciting day trip to the Small Carpathian Wine Region. To save you time booking taxis, private round-trip transportation is included from Bratislava. The trip is the perfect way to learn about local wine, as it includes two winery visits with behind-the-scenes tours of the wine cellars, as well as delicious tastings of white wine, rosé, and red wine.

Cruise the waters of the Danube River and visit Devin Castle for a local wine tasting with this convenient package. After meeting your guide at Gorkého 2, board the boat and enjoy a relaxing ride to the castle. Upon arrival, spend two hours exploring the grounds and partaking in a tasting of traditional currant wine (included).

Savour the atmosphere of Small Fatra Tour with Zilina. Ride funicular to Snilovske Sedlo Peak for breathtaking views. Visit the most famous village of Slovakia – Terchova. Discover unique Terchova music a part of UNESCO HERITAGE. Sightseeing tour in Zilina, the capital of North-West Slovakia.

Our luxury Private Tour of Budapest, Hungary (with departure from Bratislava, Slovakia) will give you an overview of Budapest, Hungarian history, gastronomy, culture and architecture as well as present-day life. Admire sights such as Gellert Hill and Buda Castle Complex (on Buda side), the Parliament (outside), the Hero's Square, the Danube Promenade and the Vaci Shopping Street (on Pest side). Enough time for trying tasty Hungarian cuisine, enjoy coffee and cake and some shopping. This tour includes a private, professional Guide-driver that is at your disposal, luxury transportation with mineral water on board (still and sparkling).

Learn more about Slovakian cuisine and culture as you embark on a food tour through Bratislava. Sample a plethora of sweet treats as you explore the city on foot with a group of no more than eight travelers. Taste treats like honey wine, desserts, and coffee; come hungry as your tastings make up more than a meal.

Treat yourself to an unforgettable tasting experience while you are in Bratislava! Alcohol plays a significant role in the culture of Slovakia. Important thing to know when it comes to drinking in Slovakia is that some locally distilled spirits may be stronger than what you are used to. Among distinguished Slovak spirits, the most famous and favourite is Slivovitz - a plum brandy, commonly known as Palinka (52 %). Palinka could have variety of flavours, such as pear, apple, cherry, peach, apricot etc. These spirits are produced according to the old proven recipes. Their delicious taste can be described as a kind of aphrodisiac for the body and soul. Another popular distillate is local gin Borovicka (40 %), it is made from fermented juniper berries with the addition of fine quality alcohol. The result is gentle and delicate gin. Na zdravie!

Slovenia’s capital city sits on the Danube River, offering its Iron Age city spectacular views and a laid-back atmosphere. Explore Bratislava’s Staré Mesto, the oldest part of the city, during this private walking tour. A local guide will show you some of the oldest sites in the area, including the Old Town Hall. As you stroll the streets of Bratislava, your guide will point out other important landmarks and tell you about the rich history of this city.

In a team of 2–5 or 6–15 players, you'll solve fun puzzles while exploring real landmarks. Perfect for friends, tourists, or team-building. The game lasts 2 hours and can be played anytime within 30 days of purchase. You can play game in English or in Slovak.

Take advantage of Bratislava’s closeness to Vienna with this private day trip to Austria’s capital. Avoid the fixed timetables of buses and trains, and relax en route in a private air-conditioned car, with a driver-guide to commentate on the sights. Then, travel between Vienna’s landmarks with ease, hopping out to visit attractions such as the Schonbrunn Palace independently. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, with admissions at your own expense.