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Bratislava Post-Communism Tour
Badge of ExcellenceBratislava, Slovakia
From $105.09
Price varies by group size
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 2 hours 30 minutes
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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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
What's Included
- All taxes, fees and handling charges
- Beverages
- Driver/guide
- No exclusions
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Meeting point
- Námestie SNP 11, 811 06 Bratislava, Slovakia
Námestie SNP - somewhere near the KEIKS Bakery (its address: Námestie SNP 470/11, 811 06 Bratislava)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Pickup details
In case you prefer a different meeting point than the regular one, please let us know as soon as possible and we will let you know wheter it is possible :) In case of hotel pick-up, please look for a vehicle in front of the hotel, thank you.
What To Expect
Authentic Slovakia
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
SNP Square (Namestie SNP)
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hodžovo námestie (Pass By)
Kollárovo námestie (Pass By)
Kmeťovo námestie
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Building of Slovak Radio (Pass By)
Freedom Square
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Palisády (Pass By)
Slavin
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Bratislava Castle (Pass By)
New Bridge (Novy Most) (Pass By)
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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Reviews
5.0
676 reviews
Tim_M, Mar 2024
5 stars seems too few! We had an absolutely amazing time with "Brad" as our tour guide and learned so much about Bratislava. He answered all of our questions, drove us around safely in a cool car, and even bought us some Slovakian cheese at the old market. I've done tours all over the world and this is truly one of the best I've ever experienced! DO NOT miss this in Bratislava!
Response from Host, Mar 2024
Thank you, Tim. We wish you more great experiences on your future trips!
Scott_F, Feb 2024
Our guide Brian (Bratislava) was awsome. He took us to various historic places and told us stories with the aid of origonal pictures from the communist era . He worked hard to make it a very personalized tour with his humor and insights. He also had us try some snacks and soda unique to the area. Between everything, it really brought Bratislava to life. We later visited Old town historic area, but this was so much better. Thanks again!!!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you Scott, it was my pleasure to show you a real face of Bratislava! :)
Chrystallo_N, Dec 2023
It was really great for me to learn all these stories about Bratislava
The guide was very helpful and told me so many things about the history of the city
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Great for us to read your kind words, Chrystallo, thank you!
Graeme_S, Dec 2023
Great Guide - Maros
Great content and we learned much about the history of Bratislava and in particular the post communist era
Enjoyed every part of this tour and Maros gave generously of his time, extending to ensure we took it all in
Thanks for the snack and drink and for our most memorable experience in Bratislava- Highly recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Many thanks for this! :)
Lanny_W, Nov 2023
Had a fun afternoon spent with Brano on the Bratislava Post Communism Tour. Learned a lot about sites and issues that you would never hear about on other tours. Brano is a great communicator and very proud of his hometown and its history. I would not hesitate to recommend this tour to friends and family.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Thank you for your feedback, Lanny :)
Charlotte_D, Oct 2023
A fantastic tour. Braňo picked us up from the station in an 90’s red Skoda and gave us a great insight into the history of both Bratislava and Slovakia.
Do not hesitate to book this. Thank you Braňo for a great experience!
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Our and Braňo's pleasure, Charlotte! Thank you for your review :)
Cecily_W, Oct 2023
Great journey through modern (and a fair amount of older) history. We learned so much and what we learned made us more interested in the region. Maros was a such a gracious host.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you, Cecily! We are happy you will keep great memories to our city as well as the guide :)
Kiera_S, Aug 2023
We weren't sure what to do when we decided to add a day in Bratislava to a trip, but I'm SO glad we found this tour! We didn't know much about the history of the city and country when we first hopped into the 70s Škoda, and left it later feeling like we had all seen something really special that was going to stick with us. That Škoda was like a time machine. Brano was an excellent guide and made the tour a stand-out of not just Bratislava, but of our whole trip - super knowledgeable with lots of personal anecdotes, warm, endlessly patient with our relentless questions, and clearly very passionate about his city. Cannot recommend this tour enough; if you're not sure what to do when visiting Bratislava, it should 100% be this.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Thank you for the great review, Kiera :) All good to you!
Margaret_G, Aug 2023
Fantastic tour. We learned so much about the history of Bratislava and Slovakia. Was great to see the reaction of people on the street as we drove past in the immaculate old Skoda!
Brano was a great guide! Would recommend this trip to anyone visiting Bratislava.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you Margaret. It was nice to showing you around! :)
joe_a, Jul 2023
Maroš was a great guide and the trip was very enjoyable, it was very cool getting to drive in the old skoda and we got to see some great sights with a knowledgeable guide, would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jul 2023
Thank you Joe. We are always happy to share insights and stories :)
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