Post-Communist Bratislava Tour – Authentic Bratislava: Tailor Made Tours in Bratislava

Experience this unique tour in Bratislava in a modern or a legendary Czechoslovak Škoda car (or 8-seater van by 4+ guests) through the most intriguing spots of the communist era with our local guide. We are ready to uncover the identity of Bratislava without censorship for you.

Tour in Bratislava Off-the-Beaten-Track

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.

Need more? Prolong the standard 2-hour Post-Communist Bratislava Tour according to your preferences by one or more of the extensions. Explore abandoned sites, taste local food in hidden corners or visit the iconic Devín castle. Local insights and authentic stories guaranteed!

Easily the most unique tour I have been on ever. You can only see so many churches, castles and palaces. Seeing the recent socialism past was a very different and eye-opening trip through Bratislava. This is what Bratislava is all about. Truly enjoyable and overwhelming.

“Fabulous tour!” Chris, TripAdvisor review

This was without doubt the best guided experience I have had to date. Juro did an fantastic job – both knowledgeable, enthusiastic and able tailor the experience to us. I give my highest recommendations to Authentic Slovakia.

“Best guided experience to date” Rune, TripAdvisor review

It was a fascinating trip through this dystopian architects’ playground, and a really interesting look at how a small city like Bratislava has coped with the onslaught of communism and the effects of sudden urbanisation and centralized planning.

“Absolutelly brilliant!” Marcus, TripAdvisor review

Tour highlights (sites can vary a bit depending on actual conditions)

| the first prefabricated apartment block in Czechoslovakia as well as the largest communist-era housing project, Petržalka

| Soviet-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

| drive under the controversial ufo-like SNP bridge, causing destruction of the Jewish district

| pre-WWII Czechoslovak fortification system, bunkers built against the potential Hitler’s invasion

| former Iron Curtain area, border between communist Czechoslovakia and Austria

Tour

Any extensions?

Urban Explorer (+2 hours, 20€ per person)
Devín Castle (+2 hours, 25€ per person)
Local Taster (+2 hours, 30€ per person)

Let us know if you wish to prolong the standard 2-hour tour by any of our extensions. Price per person by min. 2 guests.

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