Slovakia
The completely preserved medieval town of Banka Stiavnica is famous for its silver mining and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
This serene, untroubled town is the oldest mining town in Slovakia and was once known as ‘Silver Town’ as it sits on the Theresa Vein – a vast silver deposit discovered in the Middle Ages. There are many medieval sights to see around the town, from the sixteenth-century Old Castle, complete with medieval jail, through to Holy Trinity Square with its red Baroque sandstone Plague Column, which always seems to shine whatever the weather. To delve into what put the town into the history books all those years ago, then a trip to the Slovakia Open Air Mining Museum is a must. The museum offers a close to one-mile long tour where visitors can learn about the technical aspects of mining while descending deep into the earth. There is an underground exhibition which features the original motor from the mine shaft engine. Visitors are also provided with hard hats, coats, and lamps which, of course, provide an unmissable photo opportunity itself.
Make changes to your booking or cancel your reservation up to 24 hours before departure and get a full refund.
If you have any questions, here are the answers.
Daytrip is a platform that connects you with local drivers who will transport you door-to-door, from one city to the next. We also give you the opportunity to explore sights/attractions along the way. We drive, you discover.
All Daytrip bookings are one way. If you need a return trip on a different date, simply book this as a separate one-way trip. For a same-day excursion, please request a custom trip. If you plan to stay more than a couple hours, we still recommend booking two one way trips so you're not paying a driver for waiting.
For Daytrip’s private service, you can cancel for a full refund up to 24 hours before departure. For the Daytrip Pool shared shuttle, we offer 3 ticket options when booking: Non-refundable, Flexible with cancellations 24-hours before departure, and Super-flexible with cancellations up to 15-minutes before departure. While you can cancel your booking for a full refund up to 24 hours in advance, changes requested under 36 hours are subject to driver availability, especially in the high season.
Simply choose your origin and destination via our homepage and enter your departure date and time. Browse and add sightseeing stops along the way by following the booking instructions provided on screen. It's a simple, easy, and fun way to book your next adventure! And if you don’t see your desired route on our website, you can request a custom trip. You can even book without knowing your exact pick-up or drop-off address - we let you add these later!
Each passenger is allowed one large bag (29" x 21" x 11" / 74 x 53 x 28 cm) and one small bag (22" x 14" x 9" / 56 x 36 x 23 cm). Luxury sedans can only accommodate 2 large bags. We always send the vehicle that is the best fit for you and your luggage, so make sure to select the actual amount of luggage you are traveling with when booking. If you have oversized luggage, or are unsure if your luggage will fit, contact us.
Everywhere except the USA, drivers will supply appropriate child seats (just let us know during booking). In the USA, certain states require you to supply your own child seats.