Local Gin & Palinka tasting experience
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Local Gin & Palinka tasting experience

By Taste Bratislava
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Treat yourself to an unforgettable tasting experience while you are in Bratislava! Alcohol plays a significant role in the culture of Slovakia. Important thing to know when it comes to drinking in Slovakia is that some locally distilled spirits may be stronger than what you are used to. Among distinguished Slovak spirits, the most famous and favourite is Slivovitz - a plum brandy, commonly known as Palinka (52 %). Palinka could have variety of flavours, such as pear, apple, cherry, peach, apricot etc. These spirits are produced according to the old proven recipes. Their delicious taste can be described as a kind of aphrodisiac for the body and soul. Another popular distillate is local gin Borovicka (40 %), it is made from fermented juniper berries with the addition of fine quality alcohol. The result is gentle and delicate gin. Na zdravie!
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Ages 18-99
Duration: 3h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights

  • Samples of 6 different Slovak Distilled Spirits
  • Small pub snack
  • Local guide
  • Personalized service on 2-hour tasting
  • Entry/Admission - Bratislava Old Town
  • Entry/Admission - Bratislava Old Town
  • Entry/Admission - Bratislava Old Town
What's not included
  • Gratuities (optional)


Start:Multiple pickup locations offered.
  • Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel, Bratislava, Hviezdoslavovo námestie 3, 811 02 Bratislava, Slovakia
    If pick up is not requested, meet us in front of Radisson Blu Carlton Hotel at Hviezdoslavovo namestie 185/3, Bratislava.
Pickup details
  • This is a private tour. Pick up time is the same as the starting time of your tour.
Hotel pickup offered
During checkout you will be able to select from the list of included hotels.
    End:This activity ends back at the meeting point.

      • Not wheelchair accessible
      • Stroller accessible
      • Near public transportation
      If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40311P8

      • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
      • Most travelers can participate
      • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

      • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

      If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 40311P8

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      • Taste Bratislava
        4.9 of 5 bubbles155
        Bratislava, Slovakia
        Joined in June 2016
      • Jam-E9
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A taste of Bratislava
        Had a great time tasting lots of different beers. Our tour guide had lots of information on all the different beers. It was well worth the money.
        Written March 21, 2025
      • I8755DQpeterw
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour
        Excellent informative tour of bratislava and a microbrewery. Good value afternoon with plenty of beers to taste. Thankyou to Daniella
        Written March 21, 2025
      • peteroo820
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        My First Traditional Food Tour was an outstanding event. Ask for Jakub.
        Our guide Jakub was a delightful University Student who was very knowledgeable and well polished. His explanations were detailed, informative and he was well-versed in local customs, traditional foods, and often referred to how his family celebrated events with meals. He was well prepared, knew the city, its landmarks and history.
        Written February 16, 2025
      • mgtj24
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic tour. Highly recommend it
        Today my husband and I went on a brilliant private traditional food tour with our superb guide Daniela. We absolutely loved it! Daniela was very knowledgeable about everything to do with Bratislava. She brought us to places off the beaten track where we sampled a variety of local foods, beer and wine. My favourite was the crispy duck leg with gnocchi, sauce and bacon with red cabbage which we sampled in an old monastery next to a hospital. We learnt so much about the history of Bratislava from Daniela which made our trip here much more meaningful. I would highly recommend this tour and want to say thanks again for an exceptional experience. 10 out of 10 for Taste Bratislava tour and our wonderful guide Daniela.
        Written November 13, 2024
      • jamesfrancisdeagan
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        A quality food tour.
        Bratislava is a great little city and this food tour is an excellent way to orientate yourself with the town and learn about Slovakian cuisine, history and culture. Right from the start we knew that this was going to be an excellent tour and it didn't disappoint. Great food and drink, excellent tips which enabled the rest of our stay in Bratislava to be a memorable experience. Highly recommended!
        Written October 14, 2024
      • JBOpala
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        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        I highly recommend!
        Well well well! Now I know A LOT more about beers other than just drinking a lot of them in all their varieties. I had an amazing time on the beer tasting tour! The guide was knowledgeable and passionate, walking us through the brewing process. We tasted a wide variety of craft beers. The brewery/pub visits were well-organized, and the atmosphere was laid-back and fun. Perfect for beer lovers or anyone wanting to explore new tastes.
        Written October 6, 2024
      • Venture59624365576
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic experience
        What a great tour, Daniel was a fantastic host for the afternoon. She is very knowledgeable about beer and the city of Bratislava which makes this so much more than a beer tour. Very enjoyable experiences David
        Written October 6, 2024
      • F8052IPjustinc
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great transportation and tour guide!
        Great trip! Daniel was wonderful and professional picking us up in Vienna and taking us to Bratislava and back. The vehicle was comfortable and roomy. Daniella was a fantastic and very knowledgeable guide. Would highly recommend!
        Written September 21, 2024
      • ingridhopenb
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Food tour for a group of 8 friends
        Thank you for a great Food tour, we all enjoyed the walk, the Food and especially Our guide. She had a lot of knowledge and patience to answer all our questions, and her Swedish was excellent and easy to understand. The tour was well organized and you showed us places we would never found by ourselves, and gave us some memorable tastes.
        Written July 10, 2024
      • Coastal57139578096
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Wonderful food & wine tour in Bratislava
        I had a short stay in Bratislava - less than one day to experience what I could of the city, its culture and cuisine. Daniela was amazing. She was an exceptional host and guide who made the most of the short time I had to work with. I was not only fed delicious food, but was educated by Daniela on Bratislava and the region. I highly recommend!
        Written June 1, 2024
      • janealj
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Fantastic Tour
        Silvia was the most extraordinary guide! Warm, knowledgeable, and full of keen insights, she took us to a wonderful variety of pubs, markets, and restaurants. Her choices provided us great opportunities to experience the cuisine of Bratislava. The next day we returned to three of the sites we visited with her. Not only were the foods absolutely delicious and memorable but we received a first rate history of Bratislava. Silvia also introduced us to the beverages of Slovakia. It was truly worthwhile and I would enthusiastically encourage anyone to book a tour with Silvia.
        Written May 28, 2024
      • raemig
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Taste of Bratislava, Bratislava Traditional Food Tour
        Highly recommend this tour if you find yourself in Bratislava for a day! This tour not only introduces you to some of the traditional food in Bratislava, but it also takes you to off-the-beaten track restaurants and experiences that are where the Slovakian locals actually eat and dine. It was awesome to leave the city center where the tourists concentrate and walk a bit outside to experience more of the local culture, and, of course, the food. So this tour is not only about eating, it’s about seeing a different way of life – which was fantastic! Daniela was our tour guide and she is as charming as she is knowledgeable. Spending time with her for a few hours was like talking to a friend! Special Note: The food tour I had signed up for canceled on me within 24 hours of the tour start. So Daniela, at Taste of Bratislava, was able to work me in as a last minute add to a tour she had planned. It was so very appreciated, as my day in Bratislava would not have been as wonderful if I couldn’t have done this experience!
        Written May 25, 2024
      • stefanjF900YU
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Best beer tour
        Best beer tour I have ever been to. Great beers, perfect guide, nice pubs. I learned a lot about beer. I did not expert the tour will be so informatívne. Highly recommended.
        Written May 8, 2024
      • euclides maneli... m
        0 contributions
        5.0 of 5 bubbles
        Great tour
        Awesome tour , our driver was very courteous and polite, we got some gifts , and our tour guide was very knowledgeable and professional, non stop information about history and culture, very impressive, a must do in Bratislava.
        Written December 4, 2023
      • 885eirike
        0 contributions
        4.0 of 5 bubbles
        Good beer tasting and interesting
        A good experience, friendly and knowledgeable guide. Tastes 10 differensiet cinds, learned a lot about all aspects.
        Written October 21, 2023
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      Daniel G
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      5.0 of 5 bubbles
      Very nice guide. Easy to talk to, speaks good English and tells everything. She met us and went with us where we were going.
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      Written September 7, 2024
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