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Bratislava Post-Communism Tour
Bratislava, Slovakia
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
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Authentic Slovakia, Namestie SNP 488/30, Bratislava 811 01 Slovakia
Our guide meets you here and provides short introduction the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: SNP Square (Namestie SNP), Bordered by Obchodna ul and Postova ul., Bratislava Slovakia
Our guide will meet you here and explains the history of this Square, connected to the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Hodžovo námestie, 811 06 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the Presidential Palace and socialist-era fountain here along the drive.
Pass By: Kollárovo námestie, Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide mentions interesting facts about a few objects here along the drive.
Stop At: Kmeťovo námestie, 811 07 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts of several objects here, as the first prefabricated housing block in Slovakia and Stein brewery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Building of Slovak Radio, Mytna 1, Bratislava 811 07 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about this building along the drive.
Stop At: Freedom Square, Namestie slobody, Bratislava 811 07 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the objects here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Palisády, Bratislava, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about the area.
Stop At: Slavin, Bratislava Slovakia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Bratislava Castle, Zamocka Ulica, Bratislava 811 06 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
Pass By: New Bridge (Novy Most), Staromestska ul & Panonska cesta, Bratislava Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Beverages
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
- Snacks
Exclusions
- No exclusions
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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