Date with the city

The Bratislava Cultural Centre has prepared a series of interesting events for you. Guided walks around Bratislava. Experience at least one real date with the city and you will never look at Bratislava with the same eyes again – you will like it better!

In a year-long cycle of thematic walks you will get to know many interesting stories and unknown corners of Bratislava, important personalities and monuments, as well as events that shaped Bratislava.

You can discover the capital city from new perspectives in the company of guides and tour guides.

1. Fortune-telling tour of Bratislava

The Three Kings brought their gifts a few days ago. Let’s remember how the ancient inhabitants of Bratislava experienced that day! As was customary on Three Kings Day, we will also reveal our future through fortune-telling using seven cups. We will find out who will become rich in 2026, who will have a baby, who will get married or, if not to a man, then perhaps to a long journey…

And between fortune-telling sessions, we will take a look into the past. We will start in front of the Franciscan church with a story about the Feast of the Three Kings, and in the Main Square we will learn why the people of Prešporok used to meet there at the turn of the year, and the Church of Notre Dame, with its many chimneys, is the perfect place to remember the bringers of good luck – the chimney sweep guild.

The Danube also played a role in Epiphany traditions. Do you know why it was not advisable to go to the other side of the river in zippered clothing in the past? So that you would not miss your chance for happiness. So let’s welcome the new year as it should be, whether in a zippered jacket or a buttoned coat, but above all cheerfully and with good will!

Accompanied by: Ľubomíra Černáková / Historicky.sk

Location: in front of the Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, Františkánske námestie 1, Bratislava
Date: Saturday, 10.01.2026
Time: 14:00
Duration of the walk: approx. 1.30 h
The capacity of the walk is limited. Tickets can be purchased via the tootoot.fm platform until sold out.

2. In the footsteps of inventors in the heart of Bratislava

Dear children, join us on an adventurous tour of Bratislava’s historic center, where you will meet extraordinary personalities – inventors, engineers, and “clever minds” who lived, studied, or developed and tested their ideas in the city.

Bratislava was not only a city of kings and coronations, but also a place where bold ideas were born. During the walk, we will encounter the stories of people who invented flying machines, improved transportation, sought new technical solutions, and pushed the boundaries of science. You will discover that inventors were often curious children who asked a lot of questions, experimented, and were not afraid to make mistakes.

The tour combines history, stories of real people, and children’s imagination.

Route overview: Klariská – Michalská – Ventúrska – Hviezdoslavovo námestie – Laurinská – Primaciálne námestie

Accompanied by: Peter Fiala 

Address: Old Town, Bratislava
Date: Sunday, 11.01.2026
Time: 10:00 am
The walk is suitable for children aged 6 and over.
Duration of the walk: 75 – 90 min.
The walk route is barrier-free (stone pavement on Klariská / Baštová Street)
Free admission. Group capacity is limited. Reserve your place via the online form and you will receive confirmation and information about the meeting point by email.

3. Cultural history of philanthropy in Bratislava

This walk, dedicated to the history of philanthropy in the arts in Bratislava will introduce you to the activities of wealthy townspeople and nobles who showed an interest in art. We will take a closer look at the activities of art associations and the support of financial institutions, and we will not omit current civic initiatives aimed at restoring historical monuments. During the walk, you will learn about key figures of the Bratislava Beautification Association and walk through the streets of the city past several works and monuments that were created thanks to public collections to support artists.

Accompanied by: Katarína Blšták Čatlošová

Location: at the main entrance to the St. Martin’s Cathedral from the north side, Rudnayovo námestie 1, Bratislava
Date: Saturday, 17.01.2026
Time: 14:00
Duration of the walk: 90 – 120 min.
The walk route is barrier-free.
The capacity of the walk is limited. Tickets can be purchased via the tootoot.fm platform until sold out.

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