Post-Communist Bratislava Tour
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29 EUR
Insightful, off the beaten track journey in a legendary 1970-1990’s Czechoslovak Škoda car (up to 3 people) with our local guide to the most intriguing spots of the Cold War era Bratislava. (Please note by 4-7 people we use a regular modern minivan.)
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Available in
- English
Highlights
- See the first prefabricated socialist apartment block in Czechoslovakia
- Check out abandoned industrial buildings (a brewery and a textiles factory)
- Explore the largest socialist housing project in Europe
- Discover political buildings and structures from Soviet times
- Ride under the controversial UFO-like SNP Bridge
- See border fortifications built by the Czechoslovak government in the 1930s
- Visit the Slovak-Austrian border – once part of the Iron Curtain
Description
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, border between communist Czechoslovakia and Austria
Please note that in some cases (winter conditions, car repairs etc.) we can not guarantee a classic Škoda car. In this case we go with a regular modern vehicle - car or van. No worries, we will communicate this with you before the tour :)
Note: if you are a group of 4-6 people and you wish to go by two old Škoda cars instead of a modern minivan, please book the tour as two separate bookings, i.e. e.g. by 5 people as a tour number 1 for 3 people and tour number 2 for 2 people. By a single booking for 4-7 people we go by a regular modern minivan.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Transport
- Authentic refreshments
Meeting point
Namestie SNP 30 or as per agreement
Reviews from travellers (13)
This operator has 10 reviews for other tours
He did make a couple of changes to suit my love for ww2 history.
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
- Pay by credit card or PayPal
Tour operated by: Authentic Slovakia