Bratislava Post-Communism Tour
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
Options
Afternoon tour
Tour (by car or van) through the off-the-beaten-track places of the communist past as well as recent transformations in Bratislava.
What's included in Bratislava Post-Communism Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)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.
Inclusions
- 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.
Meet
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)
