Bratislava Post-Communism Tour
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
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
Inclusions
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Beverages
- Driver/guide
- Live commentary on board
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
- Private tour
- Transport by private vehicle
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Authentic Slovakia, Namestie SNP 488/30, Bratislava 811 01 Slovakia
Our guide meets you here and provides short introduction the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: SNP Square (Namestie SNP), Bordered by Obchodna ul and Postova ul., Bratislava Slovakia
Our guide will meet you here and explains the history of this Square, connected to the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Hodžovo námestie, 811 06 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the Presidential Palace and socialist-era fountain here along the drive.
Pass By: Kollárovo námestie, Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide mentions interesting facts about a few objects here along the drive.
Stop At: Kmeťovo námestie, 811 07 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts of several objects here, as the first prefabricated housing block in Slovakia and Stein brewery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Building of Slovak Radio, Mytna 1, Bratislava 811 07 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about this building along the drive.
Stop At: Freedom Square, Namestie slobody, Bratislava 811 07 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the objects here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Palisády, Bratislava, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about the area.
Stop At: Slavin, Bratislava Slovakia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Bratislava Castle, Zamocka Ulica, Bratislava 811 06 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
Pass By: New Bridge (Novy Most), Staromestska ul & Panonska cesta, Bratislava Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Authentic Slovakia, Namestie SNP 488/30, Bratislava 811 01 Slovakia
Our guide meets you here and provides short introduction the tour.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: SNP Square (Namestie SNP), Bordered by Obchodna ul and Postova ul., Bratislava Slovakia
Our guide will meet you here and explains the history of this Square, connected to the 1989 Velvet Revolution.
Duration: 5 minutes
Pass By: Hodžovo námestie, 811 06 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the Presidential Palace and socialist-era fountain here along the drive.
Pass By: Kollárovo námestie, Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide mentions interesting facts about a few objects here along the drive.
Stop At: Kmeťovo námestie, 811 07 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts of several objects here, as the first prefabricated housing block in Slovakia and Stein brewery.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Building of Slovak Radio, Mytna 1, Bratislava 811 07 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about this building along the drive.
Stop At: Freedom Square, Namestie slobody, Bratislava 811 07 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the objects here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Pass By: Palisády, Bratislava, Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about the area.
Stop At: Slavin, Bratislava Slovakia
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.
Duration: 20 minutes
Pass By: Bratislava Castle, Zamocka Ulica, Bratislava 811 06 Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
Pass By: New Bridge (Novy Most), Staromestska ul & Panonska cesta, Bratislava Slovakia
Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.
Meeting point
30, Námestie SNP 488, 811 01 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia
Traveler pickup is offered
In case of hotel pick-up, please look for a vehicle in front of the hotel, thank you.
Traveler pickup is offered
In case of hotel pick-up, please look for a vehicle in front of the hotel, thank you.
Additional information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 3 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- 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.
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Exclusions
- No exclusions
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
linusjc
May 2022
Peter (our guide/driver/entrepreneur/founder) was so friendly and informative going above and beyond to explain to us the history of his city with personal stories which bring things to life and in the present while understanding the past.
Peter (our guide/driver/entrepreneur/founder) was so friendly and informative going above and beyond to explain to us the history of his city with personal stories which bring things to life and in the present while understanding the past.Keano1971
May 2022
Very easy to arrange the trip. Clear instructions on where to meet. Great to travel around in an old Skoda. Peter is a very good guide, knowledgeable and very easy to chat to. Peter’s English is very good.
Very easy to arrange the trip. Clear instructions on where to meet. Great to travel around in an old Skoda. Peter is a very good guide, knowledgeable and very easy to chat to. Peter’s English is very good.Stolenchild
April 2022
Excellent insight into what makes Bratislava the city it is. It was great to be able to ask questions and talk things through. Highly recommended. If you only have a short time in the city, do this tour.
Excellent insight into what makes Bratislava the city it is. It was great to be able to ask questions and talk things through. Highly recommended. If you only have a short time in the city, do this tour.DarraghMcKenna
April 2022
IF I COULD GIVE THIS A 6/5 I WOULD! With a keen interest in history myself and two friends booked this tour not knowing what to expect. However, all expectations were greatly exceeded. Peter was very welcoming straight away and immediately imparted his knowledge upon. The meeting point was very...
IF I COULD GIVE THIS A 6/5 I WOULD! With a keen interest in history myself and two friends booked this tour not knowing what to expect. However, all expectations were greatly exceeded. Peter was very welcoming straight away and immediately imparted his knowledge upon. The meeting point was very fitting, as we soon learned, it is a very important square in Bratislava’s history. The book Peter used throughout the tour was full of outstanding and vivid imagery which really added that extra sauce to an already great tour. The classic skoda car was great and in very good condition. During the tour, there were lovely local gifts which were a pleasant surprise and really added to the tour. We got an incredible insight into growing up in a communist country behind the Iron curtain as Peter shared with us his life experience growing up in Bratislava which included great anecdotes and snippets of information. Everybody should do this tour and Peter is a 5 star man.jerryo683
March 2022
A great way to get a flavor of Bratislava. Our guide Peter seemed to genuinely enjoy sharing his knowledge and love of Bratislava. The Skoda is half the fun, restored and in good condition. It is as much a draw for the locals as it was for us, many people on the street or in traffic would stare, ...
A great way to get a flavor of Bratislava. Our guide Peter seemed to genuinely enjoy sharing his knowledge and love of Bratislava. The Skoda is half the fun, restored and in good condition. It is as much a draw for the locals as it was for us, many people on the street or in traffic would stare, take photos, or give Peter a shout out! I would recommend the tour to anyone looking for a fun crash course in recent Slovak history. Well worth the money!Henrik_S
March 2022
A really good tour with Peter in his nice Skoda i will come again one day We saw a lots of things in Bratislava I would never find myself
A really good tour with Peter in his nice Skoda i will come again one day We saw a lots of things in Bratislava I would never find myself