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The Ashes of Communism - Bucharest Private Walking Tour

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Unveil Bucharest and the marks left behind by the Communist Era: massive structures and unhealed scars. Go back in time and enjoy a private walking tour of Bucharest, a story that takes you through 45 years of Communism, allowing you to see beyond the city's colorful present. You'll see the contrasts between the beautifully restored Old Town with its 19th century Belle Époque perfume and the grey, massive former Communist Civic Center. Along the way you'll walk by the Romanian Athenaeum, Revolution Square, University Square and Old Town. The tour's grand finale is in front of the Palace of Parliament, the world's 2nd largest building after the Pentagon. To top it off, during this private communist tour we’ll bring along old photos: see how the streets used to look, how people dressed up, worked and lived. Speaking of which, how was life behind Stalin’s "Iron Curtain"? It wasn’t black or white. Nor grey. Just red. Soviet red…
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  • Private Walking Tour
  • Professional Licensed Tour Guide
  • Free Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Refreshments
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Traveler pickup is offered

For pick-up, please select your hotel from the list or provide an exact address.
Your private guide will meet you in the hotel lobby, next to the reception desk.
We offer free pick-up & drop-off anywhere in Bucharest.

  • Ateneul Roman, Bucharest, Romania
    Bucharest, a city once called the Little Paris, a city that could have been much more if not for the communist era. You will easily see this for yourself during this private walking tour, a tour marked by strong visual contrasts. You will visit two areas that perfectly reflect these contrasts: the beautifully restored Old Town with its Belle Époque perfume and the former Communist Civic Center. The tour is more than a visual experience, it’s a story that takes you through 45 years of communism, allowing you to see beyond the city’s colorful present. The tour starts in front of the Romanian Athenaeum, a symbol of old Bucharest prior to the communist era. Here, you will learn about the tragic and brutal installment of communism (end of WW2), about Stalin and the enslavement of Eastern Europe, the genocide of the KGB’s Secret Police, the Siberian deportation of farmers who refused to “donate” their lands to the state, the eradication of culture, private property and free press.
    30 minutes
  • Piața Revoluției, București, Romania
    Our 2nd major stop is at Revolution Square - the place where Ceausescu, the last European dictator, gave his last speech. Here you’ll learn more about that drastic changes Romania went through after being occupied by the soviets, about the country’s first communist leader and also about the first part of Ceausescu’s reign.
    30 minutes
  • University's Square, Bucharest, Romania
    The 3nd major stop is at University Square where most of the bloody events of the 1989 revolution took place. In this third chapter, you will learn about the second part of Ceausescu’s reign, specifically the time when he lost control and started doing regrettable things that ultimately lead to people rebelling against him. You’ll also learn about the revolution itself and its dual nature: the people’s protest against Ceausescu but also the machinations happening in the background.
    30 minutes
  • Old Town, Bucharest, Romania
    Our 4th chapter is a stop in the restored Old Town, a much smaller area than it used to be before communism. You’ll be charmed by the gorgeous architecture of old palaces, Byzantine churches, bohemian cafes or 19th century houses. However, all of these historical treasures had to be rebuilt or restored to hide the marks of bullets and scars that have not yet healed even though almost three decades have passed since the fall of communism.
    60 minutes
  • Bucharest, Romania
    The 5th and last major stop is at the very heart of the former Communist Civic Center, in front of Constitution Square. Yes, we’re talking about the Palace of Parliament, the world’s second largest building after the Pentagon. The dark story behind it will fascinate it you, but this is not a time for spoilers. Just as a few facts, know that it has 7 floors underground, atomic bunkers and a network of roads beneath everything. After we see the Palace exterior, the tour ends and the guide can drop you off at the hotel or in the Old Town for lunch. If instead you wish to visit the palace interior, you can do so on your own (they have guides inside). Just make sure to let us know beforehand so that we can make a reservation for you.
    30 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A moderate amount of walking is involved, up to 3 Km in total (less than 2 miles)
  • Slow paced walking tour with several stops for photos, rest or refreshments
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.
Catherine_B
21 May 2024
If I could give more stars I would as the tour was superb and Bogdan, our tour guide, was incredible. He is so knowledgeable and easy to listen to. He has a gift in being able to explain complex events in an interesting and compelling way. At one time we had tingles in our arms as he was describing the events at Revolution Square. The walk around Bucharest understanding the history is a must do. We highly recommend this experience!!!
Thomas_A
14 May 2024
Michael was incredible. He knew his stuff but, more importantly, was able to put a lot of history in context and made it interesting and fun. Do not miss this tour or you'll be sorry. Definitely book. I'd take another tour with him in a second!
Larry_S
26 Apr 2024
Have had many guides all over the world- Michael was at the top of the list.Truly outstanding by any measure. Informative, knowledgeable and extremely informative. Four hours just flew by. Highlight to the start of our trip in Eastern Europe. A great job Michael.
This tour in Bucharest is organized by Unveil Romania

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