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Bratislava Post-Communism Tour

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Bratislava, Slovakia

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2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

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

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • No exclusions
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Meeting and Pickup

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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.

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Námestie SNP
806 Bratislava, Slovakia

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

Authentic Slovakia

Our guide meets you here and provides short introduction the tour.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

SNP Square (Namestie SNP)

Our guide will meet you here and explains the history of this Square, connected to the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hodžovo námestie (Pass By)

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the Presidential Palace and socialist-era fountain here along the drive.
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Kollárovo námestie (Pass By)

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

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts of several objects here, as the first prefabricated housing block in Slovakia and Stein brewery.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Building of Slovak Radio (Pass By)

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

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the objects here.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palisády (Pass By)

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about the area.
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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.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bratislava Castle (Pass By)

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
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Most SNP (Pass By)

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

  • 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.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Bratislava Post-Communism Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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  • Snacks
  • Private tour
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Live commentary on board
  • Beverages
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Driver/guide
  • Local guide
  • No exclusions

Additional Info

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  • 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.

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CEST).

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