Explore the unmissable sights of the Slovak capital in a new way: aboard a historic vehicle. You'll get to enjoy tradition and history in comfort on this tour of Bratislava by tourist train.
Description
When making your reservation, you'll have a choice between two options. Whichever tour you choose to book, the two routes both start and finish at the same place: Hviezdoslavovo Námestie, in front of the historic Slovak National Theatre building (Slovenské národné divadlo). The options are as follows:
Castle route (60 minutes)
Departing from Bratislava city center, you'll explore the main tourist sights of the Slovak capital on board the Presporacik tourist train.
You'll pass by St. Martin's Cathedral, the largest and one of the oldest churches in the city, and Kammene nameste, or 'Stone Square', as you drive through the heart of the historic center.
The historic vehicle will take you up to one of the city's most symbolic buildings: the Bratislava Castle. At the castle, the tourist train will make a 20-minute stop, during which you can explore the ancient fortress and enjoy the panoramic views over the city. Thanks to your audioguide, you'll learn numerous fascinating details about the medieval fortress constructed on the banks of the Danube River.
Heading back to the city, you'll pass SNP Most: the Bridge of the Slovak National Uprising, and you'll drive alongside Europe's second-longest river, the Danube.
This option has the following operating hours: 10 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 4 pm.
Panoramic route (95 minutes)
After meeting in the heart of the Slovak capital, you'll head first to Slavin: a monument dedicated to the victims of World War II. After a 15-minute stop here, you'll continue towards Bratislava's impressive castle, where you'll make a 20-minute stop to admire its imposing stone walls and the panoramic views over the city.
Making your way back to the original meeting point, you'll pass more of Bratislava's iconic landmarks such as the Slovak National Theatre, the stunning Church of St. Elizabeth, better known as the Blue Church, and the Grassalkovich Presidential Palace.
This option has the following operating hours: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.
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