Post-Communism Bratislava Tour

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.

2 hrs 30 min

Group size up to 7 persons

Mobile ticket

English

Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is not included

No exclusions

Details

The Bratislava Post-Communism Tour is an guided experience exploring the city's Soviet-influenced and post-communist landmarks. Participants visit key sights such as SNP Square (Namestie SNP), Kmeťovo námestie, Freedom Square, Bratislava Castle.

This tour provides rich insights into Bratislava’s turbulent 20th-century history, the city's transformation after communism, and the impact of the era on the local population, offering an authentic and uncensored perspective of Bratislava's political and social identity.

Online Booking

Price
Traveler (Age 15-99)	€179 per person

For any payment method you must book a ticket through the booking form below and receive confirmation by e-mail and (or) SMS.

Activity schedule

Everyday at 14:00

Tour program

Please note that the program and conditions are subject to change.

Authentic Slovakia

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

SNP Square (Namestie SNP)

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

Kmeťovo námestie

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

Freedom Square

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

Slavin

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

Places you will see

• Authentic Slovakia
• SNP Square (Namestie SNP)
• Hodžovo námestie
• Kollárovo námestie
• Kmeťovo námestie
• Building of Slovak Radio
• Freedom Square
• Palisády
• Slavin
• Bratislava Castle

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 3 hours in advance.

Activity languages

English

How long your tour will be

2 hrs 30 min

Photos

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Reviews by travellers

Jenna_F

Great tour. Richard was really informative and friendly. Would definitely recommend, worth the money

14 days ago

Joanne_L

Guide was really knowledgeable but he was so fixated on delivering the content that I felt it was a history lesson

about 1 month ago

Program details changed.

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