Booking fee
The booking fee includes the costs of booking your tickets such as charges for payment processing. It also covers the provision of our customer care center for processing your order, and all charges imposed by our suppliers.
Show more

Communist Bucharest Walking Tour

icon 4 hours Mobile ticket Free Cancellation
Tickets from € 55.13

Select your date

November 2024
Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su
1 2 3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
25 26 27 28 29 30

You can select up to 8 travellers in total

0

Adult (16 - 85)

Maximun: 8
+
-
Three decades have passed since the demise of communism. In spite of the tremendous growth Romania has experienced ever since, the remnants of this regime are still noticeable. That is why most aspects of everyday life were transformed by communism: from the political class to public health care to the urban architecture. Find out the many shocking tales of what life was like under communism. Furthermore learn about the brutality with which this system was enforced in Romania. Get insight into the dictator Ceausescu’s fascinating life story, from his childhood to his execution.Lastly, understand the difficult transition from socialism to democracy that Romania experienced. This is an immersive half-day tour around Bucharest that will take you to some of the main communist sights.
See more
  • Snacks popular in the Communist era
  • Local professional guide
  • Tourist map of Bucharest
Departure Point

Piaţa Sfântul Anton 64, București 030167, Romania The guide will wait in front of the entrance to the 'Hanul lui Manuc Restaurant', near Piata Sfantul Anton.

Return Details

Piața Revoluției, București, Romania The last stop on the tour is in the Revolution Square where the protests that brought the end of Communism happened in 1989. This square is 5 minutes away from the Old Town.

  • Piaka Unirii, Bucharest, Romania
    Located in the middle of the city, Unirii Square was designed during the last phase of Communism in Romania. Spectacular thanks to its splendid fountains, it also is crossed by the biggest avenue in Bucharest: the former Victory of Socialism Boulevard . Standing here and taking a stroll on the boulevard will reveal the megalomaniac vision that the Romanian dictator had in store for Bucharest.
    60 minutes
  • Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, Romania
    The Palace of the Parliament is the second largest building in the world after the Pentagon and the most expensive administrative building. For this, vast amounts of money, materials and work effort were needed. What is more, this structure was made by subjecting the Romanian people to shortages of all kinds during the 1980's. You will hear the whole story of how this enormous building was made, what the locals think about it while having viewing it from different angles. Standing across the palace is the Academia Romana building, a large scale construction in a similar style. It was intended for the use of the dictator’s wife, Elena Ceausescu. However, like several other buildings from the 1980s, it was only half finished. Nowadays, a large section of it is left in ruins as a sore reminder of the dictator’s megalomaniac vision of Bucharest
    90 minutes
  • Mihai Voda Monastery, Bucharest, Romania
    You find out how some churches were destroyed while others were saved in a shocking way during the Communist period. Churches hidden behind the utilitarian buildings are a curious sight that depict how the Communist Party dealt with religion. The Mihai Voda Churchh is a religious place from the Middle Ages which fortunately survived the demolition frenzy and is a testimony of how Bucharest looked before.
    30 minutes
  • Piaka Revolukiei, Bucharest, Romania
    The Revolution Square is where the communist regime began and where it all ended with the people’s protests during the Revolution of 1989. You will see the building that housed Ceausescu's office, the balcony where the dictator had his last speech and the places that saw the first mass demonstration in Bucharest. Here you will understand what happened to those who demonstrated against totalitarianism, the story behind the monument dedicated to them and what happened in the aftermath of the Revolution.
    60 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
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.
Loretta O
25 Jul 2023
Bucharest isn't the easiest city to visit by yourself. this tour was a great way to get some history and context for the big things and get shown around the less obvious places.
evolfish
14 Jul 2023
I joined two walking tour from this company. They were both amazing! For the communist tour, it was led by Mihai. He was hilarious and knowledgeable! It was truly an excellent tour that you can not miss in Bucharest!
Lea_Anne97
19 Jun 2023
Stefan was our English language guide for the Communism vs. Monarchy tour which takes place daily at 17:00. Email communication with the company was prompt. Stefan was interesting, knowledgeable, humorous, self deprecating, and as a restful the 2.5 hours flew by. Our group met at the Ateneul Roman (The Romanian Athenaeum) and walked and stopped at about ten different spots and ultimately ended at the Palace of Parliament (you don’t go inside, you only view it from a distance). We learned a lot of interesting facts (which I won’t share here so as not to spoil it for others who may go on the tour). Our group was only about 7 adults, and Stefan did a great job in spite of the on again, off again rain during our tour. He balanced difficult, significant parts of Romanian history with more lighthearted aspects, and I think he struck the right balance. As a side note- It looks like guides with this tour company seem to bring a laminated spiral book to show maps and pictures, which is useful as they discuss regions and historical figures. I highly recommend Bucharest Free Tours and Stefan.
This tour in Bucharest is organized by BTrip Bucharest Tours

The tickets have been added to your basket

Tickets in your cart: 0

Current total (incl. VAT): € 0.00


Continue shopping Go to checkout

We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
How great that you want to share your experience! Your feedback helps other travelers to make a better choice.

New review

Bad Disappointing Average Good Very good
0 / 120
0 / 255