20th Century Tour World War 2 and Communism

Name: 20th Century Tour World War 2 and Communism
Brand: Viator
Price: 5.87 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9 (46 reviews)

4.9(46)2 hr 5 minEnglishBratislava, Slovakia

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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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What you'll do

SNP Square (Namestie SNP)
Bordered by Obchodna ul and Postova ul., Bratislava, Slovakia
We will discuss the creation of the 1st Republic and see statues of the heroes of the Uprising.
10 min
At the last synagogue in Bratislava, we discuss the 2nd World War and holocaust in Slovakia
10 min
We will discuss the end of the 2nd World War and the transition into our communist period
10 min
Freedom Square
Namestie slobody, Bratislava, Slovakia
At this square, we will go through the communist terror and the change in urban planning in the "government district"
10 min
The top 30 ugliest buildings in the world and communist architecture
10 min
Palace of the executive branch of our state
Government palace and offices.
Presidential Palace
Hodzovo namestie 2978/1, Bratislava, Slovakia
The White house of Slovakia. Here we will talk about the youth groups and general life during the communist parties period.
10 min
SNP Square (Namestie SNP)
Bordered by Obchodna ul and Postova ul., Bratislava, Slovakia
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.
10 min

Meeting and pickup

3 locations

Pickup details

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.