Bratislava Post-Communism Tour

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Bratislava, Slovakia

From $86.44

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2 hours 30 minutes (Approx.)

Hotel pickup offered

Mobile ticket

Offered in: English

Overview

Bratislava’s modern history continues to fascinate many visitors, but matching landmarks to their historic context can be difficult. Discover the Soviet influence on the city with a tour of sights including the Slavín monument, Petržalka housing estate, and the SNP Bridge, and gain insight into post-communist life. Travel around town in a retro vehicle, benefiting from the small-group size with personalized attention from your guide.

Learn more about Slovakia’s political history from your guide’s commentary
View symbols of Bratislava’s past including World War II bunkers and the SNP Bridge
Benefit from the personalized attention of your guide on a small-group tour
Travel by classic car for a feeling of former Bratislavan life

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From $86.44

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What's Included

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

No exclusions

Departure & Return

Departure Point

30, Námestie SNP 488, 811 01 Bratislava-Staré Mesto, Slovakia

Námestie SNP 30 in front of the Dunaj shopping mall and the Velvet bar.

Return Details

Returns to original departure point

Additional Info

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
OPERATED BY Authentic Slovakia s.r.o.

Cancellation Policy

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

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

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Great private tour in and around the city

Jo_C

, Feb 2020

We booked this tour because we wanted to do something a bit different and had a particular interest in the communist era and it’s aftermath. We know from experience that you learn so much more by having a tour guide so decided to book. We saw places in and around Bratislava that we wouldn’t have ordinarily got to see on a city break. Our guide (Maroš) was friendly and informative. Highly recommend for those that prefer something a bit more interactive and unusual. Thanks Maroš! Duane and Jo (London)

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Awesome tour

Diane_H

, Dec 2019

Learned so much. Our guide was so good, very knowledgeable, fun friendly. Can't say enough about how interesting this was, gave a new perspective on life after communism from a person who actually Lived in this era. Car was awesome- made everything authentic. Places we toured were unexpected and so interesting. Definitely recommend.

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Best tour in Bratislava

Madelyn W

, Nov 2019

We absolutely loved our tour — such an interesting way to learn about a city and it’s history. Would highly recommend, we had such a special time and our guide was THE best.

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Informative insight into a fascinating country.

ANGELA_H

, Oct 2019

Met our guide at a central pick up point. Driving around in a personal vintage Skoda was good fun, much more so than a mass tourist bus/tram. Our Guide was incredibly knowledgeable & very willing to share insight into his country's history. Russian Cemetery should not be missed & the trip out to the Iron Curtain museum was very interesting. If you really want to come away feeling like you've learnt & experienced some history, then this is the tour for you!

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A MUST do for all Kapitalists

Emerson_h

, Jul 2018

Of the many tours I've taken this was the most genuine and real (with no stop at the cousin/state owned gift shop, either!) Robert and his co guide took us and another couple in two great old cars to several sites around the city and to the old border. The personal details and insight really brought the past to life. From where the last person was killed trying to escape to the giant state run grocery store they showed us what life was really like. Imagine getting a banana once or twice a year (if you were good!) SO glad we did this.

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This was the coolest tour we went on...

Katlyn H

, Apr 2018

This was the coolest tour we went on going down the Danube River. It helped us really understand the history of Slovakia and other countries surrounding it. Juro is awesome, intelligent and knows so much history about post soviet era and parts of their revolution from the USSR. Very unique!

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My Post Communism Tour was the...

Ron P

, Dec 2017

My Post Communism Tour was the highlight of my recently short Bratislava visit. I would like to compliment whoever conceived the idea of the tour, as well as the selection of the sites the tour covers. I would like to especially praise my guide, Robert, for a job well done. His passion and energy made the trip doubly enjoyable. I am myself a tour guide with 40 years' experience, and am thoroughly familiar with the tour's subject matter, although never having been to Bratislava. Robert handled this old and very demanding client with aplomb and tact. Way to go, Robert! For whoever is interested in 20th century history, I recommend the tour wholeheartedly. Ron P, Jerusalem

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What a great tour. Our guide Robert...

Michael T

, Dec 2017

What a great tour. Our guide Robert was excellent. We wanted to see the parts of Bratislava that the usual tours miss out. This tour does that and more. Our 1970s Skoda was in top form. Really two.mend this tour.

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Your was good fun and informative the...

Janine M

, Nov 2017

Your was good fun and informative the guide was lovely and put usât ease straight away

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What a great and informative tour...

Elaine D

, Oct 2017

What a great and informative tour. Was fantastic to see all the historic sights and our guide Judo was amazing and very passionate about the subject.

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