...14th March 1939 the new Slovak republic is formed under the supervision of nazi Germany. After a period of relative peace and independence comes the time after the Salzburg conference, when harsh censorship, repraisals and Jews deportations commence. This leads to formation and strenghtening of home and foreign resistance. The endeavour to fight the German enemy escalates ... until…29th August 1944 when the command from ltn cnl Ján Golian emerges: „Begin the eviction“…

Come to visit the heart of Slovakia, the town of Banská Bystrica, take the journey through the war history and learn about the heroic war history of Slovakia. More Information

What to Expect?

During a two hour tour you will be guided by a certified tour guide through exciting history of WWII, with focus on the Slovak national Uprising. The experience will be enhanced by the guide dressed in period soldier outfit.

Touch the history


Your guide will bring authentic artefacts and you will be able to see and touch these objects.




Not sure? Entry to the Uprising museum is also included. For the Deluxe Tour visitors a deluxe lunch, too. Sounds great, right? So book today and become a part of the ultimate tour.

When?

From 2026
May - October
8:30 – 16:30
Friday, Saturday, Sunday
subject to advance booking

Where?

Meeting will be at the car park near the Slovak National Uprising memorial in Banská Bystrica.



How Long?

2,5 hours with the visit to the Uprising Museum /classic tour/

Types of Tour

VladyS Trips is bringing you two types of the Uprising Tour: the Classic Tour and the Deluxe tour, both running in two languages: Slovak and English. Both are aimed for general public. All you need to do is to choose the right tour and book via the booking form, or via telephone or e-mail.

Classic
Uprising Tour

What is waiting for you?
  • The ultimate tour
  • Visit to the Slovak National Uprising museum
  • Free souvenir

Price
13,99 €

Deluxe
Uprising Tour

What is waiting for you?
  • The complete Classic tour
  • Taster of traditional local cuisine in form of a tasty lunch
  • Visit to one of the nearby locations, where nazi repraisals took place: based on your choice you can visit: Kalište, Kremnička or Nemecká

Price
od 23,99 €*

Online Reservation

You can book your tour here. Your reservation will be confirmed by an e-mail. It is important to specify the type of tour you would like to see and the number of visitors. Please, send only one booking for group visits. If booking the Deluxe tour, please clarify if you will be using your own transport. Should you need transportation provided from us, we will calculate the price and inform you about the total price.

I do not have my own transport*

Choose your tour guide!

Partizan

American soldier

* price for own transport

References

"Last year I went on a trip to Belgium, organised by Mr. Svrcek. We visited Brugges, Ghent, Brussels. As a person interested in WWII., I mostly enjoyed the Atlantic Wall. The trip was full of interesting experiences. I would like to thank for the professionalism."

Peter Macko – Humenné

"I went on a trip to Lidice. It is a very sad place, full of deep emotions. Mr. Svrcek´s professional attitude enhanced the unforgetable experience."

Patrik Burčík – Prague

"I travel round Europe and visit football matches regularly. Mr Svrcek helped me to purchase the ticket for a Manchester City match. I want to thank for information letter with practical info about the trip. I appreciate the patient and professional attitude. Thanks."

Ján Ohrablo – Ilava