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24 Hours in Bratislava Slovakia, One Day Itinerary
Bratislava Slovakia is a great day trip and an easy train ride from Vienna Austria. Bratislava is the Slovakian capital and is known for its well-preserved Communist-Era Architecture. This day trip itinerary is jam-packed with top attractions, including, Bratislava Castle, Presidential Palace, UFO Bridge, and more. Bratislava Slovakia sits on the Danube River between Budapest and Vienna making it an easy stopover when traveling in the area. Looking for more options? Check these additional things to do in Bratislava to supplement this itinerary. Here is how to see the best of Bratislava in one day. Enjoy your time out of the office!
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Day Trip Itinerary for Bratislava Slovakia
Morning: Castles, City Walls, and Illusions
9 am Grab a cup of coffee and make your way to Židovská Street. Photograph the House of the Good Shepard and the city wall. Walk up the hill to Bratislava Castle. Check out the gardens and photograph the terrace view of the city.
10 am Head inside Bratislava Castle to see the Grand Staircase. Walk back down the hill to Gallery Multium and explore the illusions. Stop for a coffee break at a sidewalk café.
11 am Take public transportation to the Blue Church and hop off for photographs. Continue on to the Presidential Palace. Check out the sculptures in the garden and watch the Changing of the Guards at noon.
12:30 pm Walkthrough Michael’s Gate on your way to the old town and have lunch at a sidewalk café.
Afternoon: Old Town, Museums, and City Views
2 pm Explore the old town on the guided city walking tour. After the tour, shop for souvenirs, eat pastries, take a selfie with Cumil, stop in the Bratislava City Gallery to see the Cabinet of Prints, or check out the Period Rooms Museum at Apponyi House.
4 pm Take public transportation to the UFO Bridge. Take pictures of the old town’s rooftops, Bratislava Castle, and Petržalka’s colorfully painted Communist blocks. Relax with a cocktail and a panoramic view before returning to the old town.
Evening: Slovak Food, City Lights, and Cabaret
6 pm Enjoy a traditional Slovak dinner in the old town and have cocktails with a view at Lemontree and Sky Bar.
8 pm Take the Bratislava at night tour or attend the show at Red Cat Cabaret before returning to the hotel.
Be sure to check the Bratislava Slovakia Tourism Board website for upcoming festivals, special events, and what’s happening during your stay.
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