Bratislava: Historic Old Town & Castle Audio Tour

Tourists can expect to view a variety of historically and culturally significant locations on an audio tour of Bratislava's Old Town and Castle. The journey begins at SNP Square (Slovak National Uprising Square). The walk then continues through the Square of the Velvet Revolution to the Primate's Square and Main Square, the latter of which is the core of Bratislava's Old Town and is surrounded by ancient buildings and monuments such as the Old Town Hall. Visitors will proceed towards Rudnay Square via Hviezdoslav's Square, where they will observe the statues of Schone Naci and Man at Work, as well as the buildings of the National Theatre and National Philharmonic. They will next proceed across Rudnay Square to St. Martin's Cathedral and the Holocaust Memorial close to the cathedral. The tour continues close to the city walls, uphill to Bratislava Castle, where there is a spectacular view of the city center, Danube River, bridges, and Petržalka. Following their visit to Bratislava Castle, tourists will return to Michael's Gate and via Obchodná Street to the nearby Presidential Palace, where the tour concludes. During the audio tour, visitors will also learn about the city's history and cultural significance throughout the medieval period. In the background, they will hear compositions by the most famous artists who performed in Bratislava, such as Mozart, Haydn, and Beethoven.