Bratislava Post-Communism Tour
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Insightful, private 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
Your experience
Stop 1
Our guide meets you here and provides short introduction the tour.
Stop 2
Our guide will meet you here and explains the history of this Square, connected to the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Stop 3
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the Presidential Palace and socialist-era fountain here along the drive.
Stop 4
Our guide mentions interesting facts about a few objects here along the drive.
Stop 5
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts of several objects here, as the first prefabricated housing block in Slovakia and Stein brewery.
Stop 6
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about this building along the drive.
Stop 7
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the objects here.
Stop 8
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about the area.
Stop 9
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.
Stop 10
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
Stop 11
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
What’s 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
Meeting and pickup
Námestie SNP - somewhere near the KEIKS Bakery (its address: Námestie SNP 470/11, 811 06 Bratislava)
Before you go
- 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.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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