20th Century Tour World War 2 and Communism

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About this activity

Welcome to a darker side of Bratislava. This tour that you are currently reading about is a very unique and one of a kind perspective on Bratislava, Slovakia and Czechoslovakia in the last 100 years.

This a very specific tour. Your 5eur price, is a reservation fee for having a spot on the tour. It is split between Viator and the management of the tours. The guides on these tours are paid by the contributions at the end of the tour, based on how you enjoyed it.

We will introduce you to a very dynamic and difficult period in the creation of our identity and show you through very unique sites the ups and downs of the previous century.

We will talk about the end of the monarchy, following the end 1st WW, the 1st CSR, Fascist Slovakia, Communist CSSR, The Federation and finally the modern Slovak Republic.

If you will have an amazing experience in our city and your guide will at least meet your expectations, we suggest tipping 10-20 EUR per person.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 5 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 30 people
People per booking: 1–8
Guide: English
Operated by: Big Bratislava Tours - City, Cultural and Food Tours

Ages: Adults (15–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Official Guide

Itinerary

SNP Square (Namestie SNP)

10 min

We will discuss the creation of the 1st Republic and see statues of the heroes of the Uprising.
Stop 2

10 min

At the last synagogue in Bratislava, we discuss the 2nd World War and holocaust in Slovakia.
Stop 3

10 min

We will discuss the end of the 2nd World War and the transition into our communist period.
Freedom Square

10 min

At this square, we will go through the communist terror and the change in urban planning in the "government district"
Stop 5

10 min

The top 30 ugliest buildings in the world and communist architecture.
Stop 6

Passing by

Palace of the executive branch of our state. Government palace and offices.
Presidential Palace

10 min

The White house of Slovakia. Here we will talk about the youth groups and general life during the communist parties period.
SNP Square (Namestie SNP)

10 min

Here we finish and talk about the end of the communist parties regime and the fall of the wall. Mentioning the 90's when Czechoslovakia falls apart and Bratislava becomes the capital of the new state - Slovakia.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Hi, at the meeting point look for our guide(s) holding a big sign "FREE TOUR". The meeting point is between a shop called "vintage shop" and the fountain. The guide might move in the summer into shadow but will always be visible from the exact place on the map below.

End point

In case of bad weather, the tour might be shortened or adjusted for comfort.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.