European Finance Association

51st Annual Meeting

Bratislava, Slovakia 21-24 August 2024

Tours

Bratislava – the former coronation city has a rich history. Do you want to learn more about it? We offer a variety of tours and excursions, including a boat trip on the Danube River. Meet us by the Reception Desk (Satur booth) in Reduta.

Cruise – Bratislava round trip / daily 10:30, 12:30,15:30,18:00/ ship Martin or Prešov
Dates: 21.08.,22.08.,23.08.24.08.2024
Duration: 1 hour
Services: cruise
Price: 13,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: no limit
Panoramic cruise under the bridges of Bratislava with unusual views of the city from the open deck boat. First, you can enjoy the view of the historical part of Bratislava, its riverbank and the Castle of Bratislava. The tour continues below the SNP bridge (a bridge without support suspended at an asymmetrical pylon), one of the city‘s main dominant sights until the Lanfranconi Bridge, where the boat turns back. You can admire the Gardens of Janko Kral on the right bank of the Danube and finally, you can enjoy views of both sides of the Danube river in the section between the renovated Old Bridge and the Apollo Bridge.

Cruise – Bratislava -Devín-Bratislava roundtrip / daily 10:00-14:00, 14:30-18:30 / ship Martin or Prešov
Dates: 21.08.,22.08.,23.08.24.08.2024
Duration: 4 hours/ inclusive 2 hours break at Devin castle/
Services: cruise
Price: 21,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: no limit
A favourite cruise to Devin Castle and the confluence of two rivers – the Danube and Morava with a stop at Devin, where you can visit the ancient castle and at the same time enjoy one of the most beautiful views in Bratislava – all castle surroundings and a confluence of the rivers Danube and Morava.
It is a place associated with many legends and historical moments of our country. In the castle area, a museum with a lot of archaeological artefacts can be found. After enjoying the stunning views and visiting the castle a local favourite wine can be tasted in an old cosy cellar or sunny terrace overlooking the Danube River.

Walking tour of Bratislava with a visit to the bakery and tasting the Pressburg bajgel
Dates: 22.08.,23.08.2024 from 16:00-18:00
Duration: 2 hours
Services: English-speaking guide + visit of the bakery and refreshment/coffee or tea and Pressburg bajgel
Price: 29,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: 20
Walking tour along the narrow streets of the Old Town to see numerous historic sights, palaces, famous St. Martin’s Cathedral, Academia Istropolitana – the oldest University in the region, Michalska gate, Main Square, Old Town Hall and Primatial Palace
The tour will lead you to the front of the historical building of the Slovak National Theatre and Reduta Building – the seat of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra.

Panoramic and walking tour of Bratislava:
Dates: 22.08.,23.08. from 15:00-18:00
Duration: 3 hours
Services: coach transportation + English-speaking guide + entrances to the Primatial Palace and St. Martin‘s Cathedral
Price: 29,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: 20
Drive through the city to see St. Martin’s Cathedral, Grassalkovich Palais to the Bratislava Castle area- photo stop, continue to the city centre, close to St. Michael’s Gate. Start with a walking tour from Upper Town to Down Town passing the main historic sights and interesting buildings in the historical city centre.
Walking tour along the narrow streets of the Old Town to see numerous historic sights, palaces, famous St. Martin’s Cathedral, Academia Istropolitana – the oldest University in the region, Michalska gate, Main Square, Old Town Hall and Primatial Palace
The tour will lead you to the front of the historical building of the Slovak National Theatre and Reduta Building – the seat of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra.

Cruise – Bratislava round trip with unlimited Prosecco/daily 18:00/
Dates: 21.08.,22.08.,23.08.24.08.2024
Duration: 1 hour
Services: cruise + unlimited Prosecco drinking
Price: 20,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: no limit
Panoramic cruise under the bridges of Bratislava with unusual views of the city from the open deck boat. First, you can enjoy the view of the historical part of Bratislava, its riverbank and the Castle of Bratislava. The tour continues below the SNP bridge (a bridge without support suspended at an asymmetrical pylon), one of the city‘s main dominant sights until the Lanfranconi Bridge, where the boat turns back. You can admire the Gardens of Janko Kral on the right bank of the Danube and finally, you can enjoy views of both sides of the Danube in the section between the renovated Old Bridge and the Apollo Bridge.
Note: our secret tip, the perfect trip for a summer afternoon

Cruise – Bratislava round trip with unlimited Prosecco/ ship Harmonia
Date: 24.08. 2024 14:00-15:00
Duration: 1 hour
Services: cruise + guide + unlimited Prosecco drinking
Price: 30,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: 40
Panoramic cruise under the bridges of Bratislava with unusual views of the city from the open deck boat. First, you can enjoy the view of the historical part of Bratislava, its riverbank and the Castle of Bratislava. The tour continues below the SNP bridge (a bridge without support suspended at an asymmetrical pylon), one of the city‘s main dominant sights until the Lanfranconi Bridge, where the boat turns back. You can admire the Gardens of Janko Kral on the right bank of the Danube and finally, you can enjoy views of both sides of the Danube in the section between the renovated Old Bridge and the Apollo Bridge.

Devin Castle and a walking tour of Bratislava
Dates: 22.08. 2024 14:00-17:00
Duration: 3 hours
Services: bus transportation + guide + entry to the castle
Price: 37,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: 20
Drive by bus and with the guide to the ancient Castle ruins on the cliff towering above the confluence of the Danube and Morava rivers at the crossroad of ancient trade routes: the Danube and the Amber. It is a place associated with many legends and historical moments of our country. In the castle area, a museum with a lot of archaeological artefacts can be found. After enjoying the stunning views and visiting the castle a local favourite wine can be tasted in an old cosy cellar or sunny terrace overlooking the Danube River.
Continue with a walking tour along the narrow street of the Old Town to see numerous historic sights, palaces, the famous St.Martin´s Cathedral, Academia Istropolitana – the oldest University, Michalska gate, Main Square, Old Town Hall and Primatial Palace
The tour will lead you to the front of the historical building of the Slovak National Theatre and Reduta Building – the seat of the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra.

Small Carpathian wine tour
Dates: 23.08.2024 at 14:00-18:00
Duration: 4 hours
Services: bus transportation + guide + entry to Castle Red Stone, pottery, wine tasting
Price: 59,00 €/per person
Minimum number of persons: 15
Bus tour accompanied by the guide. The first stop is in the town Pezinok -the centre of the Small Carpathian Region with a marvellous historical town centre. The path from Bratislava to Pezinok leads through pleasing vineyard towns lying in Small Carpathians. Visit the Small Carpathian Museum – which specialises in wine growing, viniculture and the culture of wine drinking. The next town visited will be Modra, which has been well-known for its unique majolica pottering along with its wine production since the 14th century. Here famous ceramic manufacturers will be visited, where you will experience all the different stages of hand-made production. The next journey will lead to a fairy tale the Red Stone Castle. The trip will end with a visit to one of the best local wine producers including wine-tasting.