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From Vienna: Bratislava Day Trip by Bus & Boat

Michael's Gate in Bratislava with snow-covered rooftops and a statue in winter.
Tour guide explaining to two tourists in Salzburg, Austria street.
Old Town Hall in Bratislava covered in snow during winter.
Passenger enjoying scenic view from AC coach, Hallstatt.

Duration

8 hr

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Guided tour

    • Visit the beautiful city of Bratislava and see some of its most famous attractions.

    • Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned bus from Vienna to Bratislava.

    • Go on an entertaining guided walk through the historic city center of the Slokovian capital.

    • Sightsee Michael's Gate with the famous onion dome, and the Maximilian Fountain, the most renowned fountain in the city.

    • Explore one of the oldest stone buildings in the city - the City Hall.

    • Enjoy some free time to shop, relax, or explore the city further after your guided tour.

    • Take an unforgettable boat tour back to Vienna from Bratislava and see the cities from a unique perspective.

    • Bus trip by modern bus from Vienna to Bratislava

    • English or German guided city walk in Bratislava

    • Boat trip back to Vienna by catamaran "Twin City Liner"

  • TOTAL DURATION8 hours
    FIRST DEPARTUREBratislava
    LAST DEPARTUREBratislava
    Bratislava

    1. Bratislava

    7 hr 15 min
    Schwedenplatz

    2. Schwedenplatz

    Schwedenplatz
    End point

    Schwedenplatz

  • You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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    Fofiu Daniel

    Fofiu

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    Viboon Wongapisumpo

    Viboon

    May 2024
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    Good service and nice city, The way back to vienna with catamaran nice views.thanks
    Liliana Lourenço

    Liliana

    Dec 2023
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    4/5
    Our guide was excellent. We saw all the main sights and his explanation was excellent. It could have lasted longer.
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  • Enjoy a seamless day trip from Vienna with guided sightseeing, free time in Bratislava, and a scenic high-speed boat return. The tour is perfect for travelers who want both structure and flexibility.

    Getting started

    Your journey begins at the Vienna State Opera, where you’ll board an air-conditioned bus for Bratislava. Have your mobile voucher and a valid photo ID ready for smooth boarding. On arrival, meet your guide and get ready to explore the city’s historic highlights on foot.

    What to expect

    Discover Bratislava’s Old Town on a guided walking tour that covers its most famous landmarks. Enjoy expert commentary, free time to explore on your own, and a relaxing return journey on the Danube.

    Features

    • Michael’s Gate: A medieval city gate with a striking onion dome.

    • Maximilian Fountain: The city’s best-known fountain and a favorite photo spot.

    • City Hall: This historic complex showcases centuries of Bratislava’s past.

    • St. Martin’s Cathedral: It is the coronation site of Hungarian kings and a Gothic masterpiece.

  • What to bring

    • In summer, it is recommended that you bring along a hat.

    • Please wear comfortable shoes since there is a considerable amount of walking on this tour.

    • Please bring your passport, as you will be crossing international borders during this tour.

    Additional information

    • Check the current entry requirements of the Slovak Republic both when making your booking and immediately before the start of the booked day trip, as well as the current entry requirements for Austria in connection with your return journey. You are responsible for compliance with these provisions.

    • An expert tour guide guides the city walk. You also get time to explore the city at your own pace.

    • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

    • Please display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

    • Please arrive 10-15 minutes before the start time of your tour to avoid delays.

    • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification.

    Ticket Redemption Point

    • You can redeem the tickets at Vienna State Opera.

    • Address: Staatsoper, Opernring 2, 1010 Wien.

    • Here, you will board the bus to Bratislava.

    • To locate the meeting point on Google Maps, simply search for - Vienna State Opera.

    Get Directions to the Redemption Point

    Getting There

    • The closest bus stop is Oper/Karlsplatz U.

    • The station is just a minute away from the meeting/redemption point.

    • Bus #N60 will get you there.

    Departure Dock

    • You can board the boat back to Vienna at Pontoon HUMA 6.

    • Address: Razus Embankment, Rázusovo nábrežie 811 02 Bratislava.

    Get Directions to the Departure Dock

    Validity

    This ticket is valid for the date and time selected during checkout.

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