Meet your guide in the afternoon and begin your walking tour of  Bratislava's historic center. First, receive a short, basic introduction  about Bratislava and Slovakia. Listen as the guide sheds light on the  history of one of the youngest capital cities and states of Europe. Hear  about the ancient history of Slovakia, when the old Slavs, the  predecessor of modern Slovaks, inhabited Slovakia and created the Great  Moravia Empire.   Follow along as your guide share legends from the time when Bratislava  was the capital city of the Hungarian Kingdom and Hungarian kings and  queens were crowned there. The story continues to the time of  Czechoslovakia. Hear about the dark times during Slovak communism and  also about the hope which brought upon the Velvet Revolution, eventually  leading to Slovakia's 2004 membership in the European Union.   Discover the Opera House and the House of Reduta as you continue to the  main square, passing by Old Town Hall. On Franciscan Square, see the  oldest building in Bratislava, the Franciscan Church. Head onto Biela  Street and Michalska Street to Michael's Gate. Pass by historical  buildings and palaces on Venturska Street and Panska Street. Your tour  ends at St. Martin's Cathedral.  Afterward, walk up to the iconic Bratislava Castle located above the  city. Your guide will give you an introduction about the castle and then  you will explore the most significant symbol of Bratislava on your own.

2 hours

Bratislava, Slovakia