Day Trips from Slovakia to Bratislava

The main idea of this tour is to show the life on the outskirt of the capital town of Bratislava. This tour will take you to Small Carpathian- where you will find out lots of from Slovakian history with combination with traditions as well as it will learn you about the wine production.

Discover the iconic handpicked Small Carpathian wine tasting tour and stop by remarkable Red Stone Castle whose origins date back to the 13th century. During the following centuries it was the property of two powerful aristocratic families; first it belonged to the Fugger and later to Pállfy family. The route of a guided tour leads through twenty-four richly furnished rooms. The big attraction is the cellar, one of the largest in Central Europe or it is a popular backdrop for filmmakers. See also traditional Slovak craft production of folk Majolika and its history began in 1883. It is a family owned workshop which during their production, they obtained a Certificate of Product Safety and a Certificate of Registration of the "Slovak Folk Majolika R" trademark. Meet the local wine producers learn their stories and see the dynamic Small Carpathian Museum which primarily specializes in the ancient culture of viticulture and wine making.

Escape the city and venture into the mountains on this wine tasting excursion with round-trip transportation from your hotel. Head to Pezinok, a small town in the Carpathian Mountain Range, known for viniculture and ceramics. Stop at Slovak Folk Majolik to see the ceramics before going to Red Stone Castle for an included wine and cheese tasting in a traditional wine cellar.

Explore the rich Bratislava region during this half-day tour. See remnants of the Austro-Hungarian eras such as the Red Stone Castle and learn about Slovakia’s tumultuous history. Walk around the grounds of the castle and inside the ornate interiors to see the collections of the Palfrey family. Then head to a winery in the countryside to sample some local Slovak wine, a treat that you can’t find outside of Slovakia.

There are only two types of people - those who love Banská Štiavnica and those who have never been there before. Why to visit our Europe’s El Dorado or the Silver Town?

 The city sits in the middle of a caldera.
 Glory of the city thanks to the two salamanders. Discover the story behind them. The golden era goes back to the 18th Century when it was the third largest city in the Hungarian Empire by 1783.

 One of the richest cities in Europe and believe it or not, Vienna and Budapest were built on the silver and gold extracted here. 

 According to the World Record Academy, the longest love poem was written here. Last but not least, the first official photographer of The Beatles was born in Banská Štiavnica.
 The Rolling Stones, Brigitte Bardot, Frank Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Jimi Hendrix and many more, they all stood in front of his camera. If you are interested, we can visit his house with an exhibition, admission is on a voluntary basis.

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.

Discover a side of Slovakia that many visitors to Bratislava never see. This private day trip combines the UNESCO-listed town of Banska Stiavnica with the hilltop church in Drazovce, the magnificent Baroque Calvary and peaceful historic mining lakes—all with comfortable hotel or airport pickup and the flexibility of travelling in a small private group. Enjoy the journey at a relaxed pace, with time for local food, coffee, scenic views and personal exploration away from crowded tour buses.

The Carpathian wine region produces some of Slovakia’s most famous wines but it can be a challenge to explore without your own transport. This 6-hour private tour from Bratislava can be personalized to suit your tastes, so you can tour the Red Stone Castle, visit traditional wine cellars, and indulge with a wine-tasting lunch. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.