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Post-Communist Bratislava Tour
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The Experience
What your day looks like
Explore a vast concrete housing estate, the Soviet monument Slavín, post-industrial developments, the Iron Curtain border zone, and loads of communist-era architecture. This off-the-beaten-track tour brings alive the story of Bratislava in the turbulent 20th century.
At a Glance
The experience, in brief
- Experience 2,5hour PostCommunist Bratislava tour
- See the Soviet monument Slavín with great city views
- Get to know the postindustrial developments
- Explore abandoned sites
- Enjoy the view to Austria once forbidden
Detailed Itinerary
The journey, in full
We will start the tour at the SNP Square, which is ideal for the general introduction to 20th century history of Slovakia and Bratislava. You will hear and see the photos from different political regimes, before we start the engine. You will visit the Kmeťovo Nám. with first concrete prefabricated block in Slovakia and the post-industrial developement. Get ready for interesting historical info as well as personal stories. While driving you will see several surprising buildings from the communism era, like the inverted pyramid. After the short stop at the Square of Freedom with its magnificent fountain and passing beside the presidental palace we head to our "Beverly Hills" - you can admire the villas of the former communist leaders. Get ready for the highlight of the tour - the Slavín Monument and WW2 cemetery of the Soviet soldiers, a popular spot for the locals especially on weekend. What can you expect next? A picturesque view to Austria, another of our short stops - imagine that till 1989 people could just dream to cross the border. Get ready for the longest ride, we cross the Danube river via the iconic "UFO" Bridge to the city part of Petržalka - the vast concrete housing estate from 1970s-1980s. Full of new info and fun you will be driven back to the city centre.
Your Itinerary
Your day, step by step
Day 1
Bratislava
City/Town Tour.
Continued
Bratislava
Sightseeing.
Before You Go
What to know before booking
Included
Private transport - old Škoda car 1970s/1990s (1-3p) or a van, modern or VW T3 depending on actual availability (4-7p) English-speaking guide
What to Bring
The bathroom is not a part of the tour, we recommend visiting it beforehand (in emergency cases we find a solution of course). The old Škoda cars do not have aircon, in hot summer days get ready for real heats.
Restrictions
Kids with the height under 150cm have to use the seat belts, which some of the old Škoda cars do not have. In that case advise us please, so that we can take an appropriate car.
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point at Františkánska 7 (Old town) - close to the Hotel Arcadia
Languages Offered
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Planning Notes
Minimum age: 3 Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Manual By Business
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