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 (or an 8-seater van) with our local guide to the most intriguing spots of the Cold War era Bratislava.
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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 our green 1992 VW 8-seater or other newer vehicle.
What’s included & not included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Transport
- Authentic refreshments
Meeting point
Namestie SNP 30 or at your accommodation
Reviews from travellers (13)
Having said that, this tour was amazing and I'd recommend it to everyone! Our guide Peter knew a lot about the city, gave the tour a personal touch with his stories and (for this kind of tour not unimportant) drove us safely around town, in spite of the weather conditions.
I specifically like how Peter is interested in ruins and abandoned buildings (I am too) and knows where to find them. They are getting fewer, sadly.
I can only imagine how much cooler it would be with warm weather and in the retro cars. Seems I've to take the tour again some time ;)
If you get the chance, take the tour. Period.
When you are in Bratislava, call these boys!!!
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