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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A communist tour of Bucharest is a must do because the capital has been the main scene for most of the main events related to communism. Here is where our last king was forced to abdicate, where the feared Secret Police was created, where Ceausescu decided to build his new city by demolishing the old one, but also where he had his first and his last speech. During a 3 hours walking tour you will find out all the details related to communism as a doctrine and how it shaped the life of people by slowly stripping them of pride, individuality, religion and cultural identity. We will also visit important communist landmarks and you can observe, with the help of old pictures, how communism managed to change completely the aspect and architecture of Bucharest. You can see, touch and even take pictures with communist relics, you get the chance to taste an original communist sweet and you will receive an authentic traditional souvenir at the end of the tour.
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English speaking guide
An authentic souvenir as a present
Small things to taste
Money back guarantee 100%
Drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
Gratuities for the guide
Departure Point
Bulevardul Unirii 1-3, București 040101, Romania
Social One Restaurant, Constitution Square
Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, Romania You will find out the amazing facts about The Palace of Parliament, why and how it was built and all about Ceausescu's crazy dream. We do not enter inside the building. 20 minutes
Calea 13 Septembrie 13, București, Romania Built at the same time with the Parliament in order to please the wife of the dictator, that was dreaming to become the lead scientist of the country even though she was low educated. 20 minutes
Palatul Bragadiru, Bucharest, Romania Find out the story of the rich man Bragadiru and how all his goods and businesses were confiscated by communists. This was applied to all businesses in the '50s, they all became state owned. 10 minutes
Manastirea Antim, Bucharest, Romania A monastery built in 18th century, that escaped from the demolition done during communism and a part of it was actually moved entirely just to fulfill the big plans of the dictator. 15 minutes
Bloc 6, Bulevardul Unirii 14, București 040106, Romania The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets. 10 minutes
Piaka Revolukiei, Bucharest, Romania The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989. 20 minutes
Bulevardul Regina Elisabeta Nr. 4-12, București 030018, Romania The small square next to the University bears the name of 21st of December 1989, because this is where most part of the Romanian revolution took place. Find out the details about post communist Romania and the mistakes that we made on our way to democracy. 15 minutes
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
335sj
15 Apr 2024
Highly recommend this walk. Bogdan is an excellent storyteller - knowledgeable and passionate. What I learned from his compelling explanations really had an impact on me. Take this tour before you visit Parliament or Casa Ceausescu - you will have a better perspective.
hsinc2024
14 Apr 2024
Catalina is an amazing guide who told us a lot of stories. Such a fascinating experience for the first time to visit Romania.
Virginia S
29 Mar 2024
Todo genial con Lavi, hemos hecho con ella el tour del comunismo, nos ha contado muchísimas cosas interesantes sobre Rumanía y Bucarest de una forma muy amena que te mantenía atento todo el rato. Nos ha hecho entender el por qué de muchas cosas del país y de su gente. Se nos ha hecho súper corto. Además nos ha regalado unos dulces típicos que estaban buenísimos. Muchas gracias Lavi porque de verdad haces un trabajo maravilloso y eso se nota.
This tour in
Bucharest
is organized by
Unbelievable Bucharest
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