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Two vintage cars parked on a grassy field with a castle in the background. 1
A group of people posing with vintage cars in front of a graffiti-covered building. 2
A blue vintage car on a rural road with a person standing on the roof. 3
A red car and a green van parked on a street with a group of people standing on a set of stairs in the background. 4
Two people in a car, one driving and one passenger, with a view of parked cars and buildings outside. 5
By Authentic Slovakia s.r.o.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €208 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

  • Insightful, private 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 storey 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 council estate, 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

Activity location

  • Authentic Slovakia
    • Namestie SNP 488/30,
    • 811 01, Bratislava, Slovakia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Františkánska 490/7
    • 7 Františkánska
    • 811 01, Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia

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Afternoon tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Tour (by car or van) through the off-the-beaten-track places of the communist past as well as recent transformations in Bratislava.

Language options: English
Starting time: 14:00
Price details
€208.00 x 1 Adult€208.00
Total
Price is €208.00
Until Sun, 1 Nov

Morning tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Tour (by car or van) through the off-the-beaten-track places of the communist past as well as recent transformations in Bratislava.

Language options: English
Starting time: 10:30
Price details
€208.00 x 1 Adult€208.00
Total
Price is €208.00
Until Sun, 1 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Local guide
  • Inclusions
    Private tour
  • Inclusions
    All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Inclusions
    Driver/guide
  • Inclusions
    Live commentary on board
  • Inclusions
    Drinks
  • Inclusions
    Transport by private vehicle
  • Inclusions
    Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
  • Exclusions
    No exclusions

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • 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.
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Authentic Slovakia

  • 5m
Our guide meets you here and provides short introduction the tour.

SNP Square (Namestie SNP)

  • 5m
Our guide will meet you here and explains the history of this Square, connected to the 1989 Velvet Revolution.

Hodžovo námestie (Pass by)

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the Presidential Palace and socialist-era fountain here along the drive.

Kollárovo námestie (Pass by)

Our guide mentions interesting facts about a few objects here along the drive.

Kmeťovo námestie

  • 20m
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts of several objects here, as the first prefabricated housing block in Slovakia and Stein brewery.

Building of Slovak Radio (Pass by)

Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about this building along the drive.

Freedom Square

  • 10m
Our guide explains the history and interesting facts about the objects here.

Palisády (Pass by)

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about the area.

Slavin

  • 20m
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.

Bratislava Castle (Pass by)

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.

New Bridge (Novy Most) (Pass by)

Our guide explains the history and mentions interesting facts about this object along the drive.

Location

Activity location

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    Authentic Slovakia
    • Namestie SNP 488/30,
    • 811 01, Bratislava, Slovakia

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Františkánska 490/7
    • 7 Františkánska
    • 811 01, Bratislava, Bratislavský kraj, Slovakia

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