20th Century Tour World War 2 and Communism
Description
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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Itinerary
We will discuss the creation of the 1st Republic and see statues of the heroes of the Uprising.
At the last synagogue in Bratislava, we discuss the 2nd World War and holocaust in Slovakia.
We will discuss the end of the 2nd World War and the transition into our communist period.
At this square, we will go through the communist terror and the change in urban planning in the "government district"
The top 30 ugliest buildings in the world and communist architecture.
Palace of the executive branch of our state. Government palace and offices.
The White house of Slovakia. Here we will talk about the youth groups and general life during the communist parties period.
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.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(33)
This was a great tour! Jacob was very knowledgeable, friendly and willing to answer any questions on the topic. His passion for the subject made the tour exciting and interesting. The tour was easy going with lots of great stops and historical facts on how the War and communist times affected the area. A must do for history nerds.
Brilliant trip with A extremely knowledgeable and passionate guide in Jakob
A (dark) black part of the history of Slovakia/Bratislava told during a tour of the city. Approach quite different from what you would expect on such a tour. Emphasis on an entirely different aspect of history.
Excellent tour and very informative. Jakob was very knowledgeable and a great tour guide. Would definitely recommend when in Brataslava
Guide was extremely knowledgeable on the subject. He started 30 minutes late which made us miss the last part of his talk, due to another engagement we had.
This is a fantastic walking tour for those interested in learning the more recent history of Bratislava and Slovakia. Jakub was an excellent tour guide and very knowledgeable. He made everything easy to understand but went into a great level of detail. His perspective as a native allowed him to weave personal and family stories into the tour which was appreciated. Definitely recommend this tour and Jakub!
Wow, what a brilliant walking tour. Jakub was a fantastic tour guide. Very knowledgeable about all the phases of Slovakian history and geography. He told us of the awful phases of history the people had to live through during the 20th century and also interjected it with humour too. Thoroughly thought provoking, informative and enjoable.
Maris was such a knowledgeable guide. Such an interesting tour, with no punches pulled about the difficult times in Slovakia’s 20th Century history. Takes nearly 3 hours but very worthwhile.
Jakub was a absolutely amazing tour guide, funny and knowledgable about the country and the city, he connected with all of us and taught us a lot about everything in Bratislava.
I loved being guided by Michal. He has a lot of knowledge about history and that made the experience special. I recommend
