Most cities have a tourist information office where you can find out about a whole range of visitor facilities including hotels, restaurants and entertainment, using these phrases.

 

Kde môžeme získať nejaké informácie o meste? – Where can we get some info about the city?

Kde môžem zohnať mapu mesta ? – Where can I get the town map ?

Máte aj sprievodcu v angličtine ? – Do you also have a guide in English ?

Môžete nás previesť po meste ? – Can you show us around the city ?

Čo by sme mali určite vidieť ? – What should we definitely see ?

Aké miestne pamiatky nám odporúčate ? – Which local sights do you recommend ?

Je tu nejaké miesto s výhľadom na mesto ? – Is there a place with a view of the city ?

Chceli by sme si pozrieť nejaké kostoly/pamätníky – We would like to see some churches/monuments.

Je tu neďaleko nejaký park ? – Is there a park near here ?

Chceli by sme si objednať prehliadku so sprievodcom – We would like to arrange a guide tour.

Čo je tamto za budovu/pamätník ? – What is the building/monument over there ?

Ktorý architekt to navrhol ? – Which architect designed it ?

Môžeme sa pozrieť dovnútra ? – Can we take a look inside ?

Môže sa tu fotiť ? – Can I take pictures here ?

Môžeme sa tu chvíľu zdržať a poobzerať sa? – Could we stay here a little while and take a look around?

Platí sa tam vstupné ? – Is there an admission charge ?

Kde dostanem vstupenky ? – Where can I get the tickets ?

Koľko stojí detská/polovičná vstupenka ? – How much is a child/half ticket ?

Poskytujete zľavy pre študentov/seniorov ? – Do you offer student/senior discounts?

Ako sa dostanem do/k/na …? – How do I get to …?

Môžem si tu niekde kúpiť pohľadnice/suveníry? – Can I buy postcards/souvenirs around here?

Sú tu niekde verejné toalety? – Are there public toilets near here?

 

Vocabulary:

Pamiatky – sights

Prehliadka so sprievodcom – guided tour

Múzeum – museum

Galéria – gallery

Radnica – town hall

Veža – tower

Kostol – church

Kaplnka – chapel

Hrobka – tomb

Námestie – square

Fontána – fountain

Pamätník – memorial

Socha – statue

Koncertná sála – concert hall

Prístav – harbour

Výstavisko – exhibition hall

Hrad – castle

Zrúcanina – ruins

Záhrada – garden

 

Dialogue

Clerk : Welcome! How can I help you?

John : Hello! I have a few questions. Where can we get some information about the city?

Clerk : Well…. We have a few interesting tour books here!

John : That sounds great. Do you have these in Slovak language?

Clerk : Yes! Here you go!

John : Thank you! Which local sight do you recommend?

Clerk : There is an 18th century chapel you can visit. It’s 10 minutes away from here. You can find the directions and information in the book. I’d recommend visiting it – it’s beautiful.

John: It does seem interesting… Okay, I will go there. Thank you very much!

Clerk: You’re welcome! Have a great day!