Bratislava Post-Communism Tour

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150 minutes (Approx.)
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Insightful, off the beaten track journey in a legendary 1970-1990’s Czechoslovak Škoda car (or a modern van by 4+ guests) with our local guide to the most intriguing spots of the Cold War era Bratislava. Explore a vast concrete housing estate, the Soviet monument Slavín, post-industrial developments, the Iron Curtain border zone and loads of communist-era architecture. The tour brings alive the fascinating story of Bratislava in the turbulent 20th century. What can you expect? Cool drive and quirky stops to see and understand: - the first prefabricated apartment block in Slovakia as well as the largest socialist housing project, Petržalka - communist-era architecture (inverted pyramid of Slovak Radio, rocket-shape TV tower Kamzík, Freedom Square) - political objects: Soviet memorial Slavín, diplomatic 1970’s hotel, 1980’s parliament, villas of former communist leaders - controversial ufo-like SNP bridge, causing destruction of the Jewish district former Iron Curtain area

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Things To Know

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Beverages
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • No exclusions
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that in some cases (winter conditions, car repairs etc.) we can not guarantee the retro car, but go with our green 1992 VW Caravelle or other newer vehicle.

What's included in the package

Itinerary

Authentic Slovakia

Our guide meets you here and provides short introduction the tour.

SNP Square (Namestie SNP)

Our guide will meet you here and explains the history of this Square, connected to the 1989 Velvet Revolution.

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the Presidential Palace and socialist-era fountain here along the drive.

Our guide mentions interesting facts about a few objects here along the drive.

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts of several objects here, as the first prefabricated housing block in Slovakia and Stein brewery.

Building of Slovak Radio (Pass-by Only)

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about this building along the drive.

Freedom Square

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the objects here.

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about the area.

Slavin

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object. Also, he explains the history and geography of Bratislava City thanks to great views from this place.

Bratislava Castle (Pass-by Only)

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.

Most SNP (Pass-by Only)

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.


Where to meet and pickup

Pickup and Dropoff

You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points

Additional Information

In case you prefer a different meeting point than the regular one, please let us know as soon as possible and we will let you know wheter it is possible :) In case of hotel pick-up, please look for a vehicle in front of the hotel, thank you.

Meeting / End Points

  • Námestie SNP - somewhere near the KEIKS Bakery (its address: Námestie SNP 470/11, 811 06 Bratislava)

Ticket Redemption

Direct access, no redemption is required


Reviews By Other Travelers

5
Based on 223 reviews

What do other 223 guests say about Bratislava Post-Communism Tour

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jochemv620
5
Aug 2024
If you want to get to know Bratislava and her history, this is a great opportunity. We had a great host named Peter who showed us, a group of students, the inns and outs of Bratislava with a lot of enthousiasm and passion which made it very enjoyable. Thank you Peter, we had a great time!
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D6589TDkylek
5
Aug 2024
If you are like history and culture this is the trip to do. My tour guide was the man and such a cool guy. We were able to cover a lot of ground and see many sights. It was super interesting to hear about the history of the city and culture Itself. Also the car was so much fun to be in.
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Brian_V
5
Aug 2024
Brano our guide was super friendly and knowledgeable. He gave us a tour that was less touristy and gave personal insight on what it was like to live in various eras of Bratislava’s history.

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Authentic Slovakia s.r.o.

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Things to know

Included
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Snacks
  • Driver/guide
  • Live commentary on board
  • Beverages
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Not Included
  • No exclusions
Additional Information
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please note that in some cases (winter conditions, car repairs etc.) we can not guarantee the retro car, but go with our green 1992 VW Caravelle or other newer vehicle.

Payment Methods

Accept all major debit and credit cards
discoverCreated with Sketch.
jcbCreated with Sketch.
alipay_hkCreated with Sketch.
Accept crypto currencies