Skip to content

Bratislava Identity Bike Tour

Cycling Urban Adventure with Local Guide

Bratislava Identity Bike Tour: Cycling Urban Adventure

Our guided bike tour in Bratislava is an insightful cycling journey with our local guide to understand the essentials of history and genius loci of the Slovak capital. 

Our bike tour takes you to the best cycling locations near the Bratislava city centre. After introduction in the Old Town, we cross the Danube river by iconic SNP bridge and enjoy splendid views to the main Bratislava city landmarks. We enjoy the chill of the oldest city park and head to the authentic communist-era housing estates of Petržalka.

The last part of the route leads us to the post-industrial modern riverside projects and the picturesque Blue Church. This intense bike tour shows you a full picture of Bratislava with its contrasts between medieval Old Town, Cold War history and the most recent developments.

Time and duration

Starting time: at 10am / 2pm or according to agreement
Duration: 2- 2,5 hours

Meeting point

Bike Rental in Bratislava Old Town (to be specified)

Includes

Bicycle rental, English-speaking guide, soft drink

lonelyplanet_logo2-300x136
LP_AS_335-300x179
rough-guides-logo-300x300

“A guided tour by Authentic Slovakia in a clapped-out Cold War Skoda – “the crappiest vehicle in Slovakia” – is one idiosyncratic way to see some of Bratislava’s twentieth-century landmarks.”

Tour Highlights

20th century history of (Czecho)Slovakia

Uncover Slovak identity and the turbulent 20th century of (Czecho)Slovakia

Old Town and Communist Era

Learn about the main landmarks of Bratislava and dive into the communist-era neighbourhood with its urbanism, daily life and architecture

Enjoy the bike ride

Explore the town on two weels. Easy 8 km route without traffic, crossing 2 bridges over the Danube river, Bratislava skyline views

Off the beaten path experience with a local guide

Go beyond the tourist zone of Bratislava with our local guide. You have time to explore and ask questions.

PRICE PER GROUP

bike tour Bratislava guide

1 guest / 120€

2 guests / 140€

3 guests / 160€

4 guests / 180€

5 guests / 200€

6 guests / 220€

7 guests / 240€

8 guests / 260€

9 guests / 280€

10 guests / 300€

from 30€

per person

Extensions

Need more? Prolong the Bratislava Identity Bike Tour according to your preferences by one or more of the extensions. Explore Iron Curtain and WWII bunker, see local life and art in communist district or visit post-industrial areas and open-air market. Authentic insights and stories guaranteed! Prices by min. 2 participants.

Iron Curtain

+2 hours / +8 km / + 25€ per person

Cycle along the Danube river westwards to the Iron Curtain border zone with Austria, explore an abandoned WWII bunker and enjoy the beaches of the Danube river. Easy route on cycling paths.

Local Life

+2 hours / +8 km / + 25€ per person

Visit Petržalka, the largest communist-era housing project in former Czechoslovakia, its urbanism, street art, social life and identity. Lake surrounded by prefabs included. Easy route mostly on cycle paths.

Urban Adventure

+2 hours / +8km / + 25€ per person

Explore the eastern side of Bratislava, its post-industrial modern developments, lively local open-air market, House of Labour Union and more. Difficult route in traffic, good cycling skills are required.

Request the Bratislava Identity Bike Tour


Post-Communist Bratislava Tour

Urban adventure by car (Czechoslovak 1970-1990’s Škoda or modern or van), off the beaten track and 20th century history

Devín Castle Tour

The most scenic castle ruin in Bratislava and Iron Curtain border zone.

Carpathian Wine Tour

Wine tasting with local producer in the vineyards of Little Carpathians near Bratislava.

Castle Ruins Tour

Walk through forests up to medieval castle ruins of Little Carpathians.

Village Pub Tour

Four villages, four local pubs, at least four drinks. You drink, we drive! 

Working Class Food Tour

Walk with us beyond the tourist zone and taste workers’ cuisine in retro spots with locals.