Tour of Košice: Heart of European Culture and history! 3€ + tips

1.0(1)2 h 30 minFree cancellationBy Pre našu planétu

About this activity

Are you visiting Košice, the (un)known heart of Europe in the east of Slovakia? Want to learn about this gorgeous city and its beauty? Want to see, why locals or foreigners consider it the Heart of Europe? You found the right place!

On this walking tour, a passionate local person will guide you around and you will see everything you need in this small but beautiful city! You will learn about the history of Košice and Slovakia, experience the culture of Slovak people and we guarrantee that you will fall in love with it. Bonuses included, so you can experience Slovakia not only with your eyes, but even more!

We will see the Cathedral of St. Elisabeth, Urban Tower, The Singing Fountain, State Theatre, Plague Column, Smiths Street, Mikluš Prison, East Slovak Museum exterior and more! A small half-way break for WC or refreshments included.

What's included

✓Entrance to St. Elisabeth's cathedral
✓Maybe some small bonuses from the Slovak culture on the way!
✓A half-way break at a restaurant Karczma MLYN for refreshments, toilet or even a traditional meal!

Not included

✕Entrances to museums that aren't free - during the tour we visit only exterior of paid buildings. Travellers can pay their entrance and enjoy the museums after the tour ends.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point is "Námestie osloboditeľov 11, 040 01 Košice-Staré Mesto", in front of a small cemetery for soldiers of Red Army (Soviet Union) marked with Soviet flag, close to Aupark Shopping Mall. Look for a young man with a big backpack and a big bottle in his hands! No umbrellas on this tour!

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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