Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Go back in time in a one-of-a-kind authentic experience and visit the apartment of a real Romanian family that lived here during the 80's, brought to life with our unique Learn-Touch-Taste concept:
• Touch the exhibits - something you can't do in an ordinary museum.
• Taste snacks and beverages - typical delicacies of the period.
• Learn things about the daily life in the 80's from an English speaking guide - you won't find this in the history books .
• Small groups only - no more than 6 people in order to give you a quality experience.
Conversations, historical facts, insights, pictures and footage will open a window to the past and ensure you will discover as much as possible about this historical period and understand how it still influences the daily life of Romanians.
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Professional guide
Bottled water
Coffee and/or Tea
Departure Point
Ferestroika, Bucharest, Romania
Ferestroika, Bucharest, Romania You will visit the apartment of a Romanian family that lived there in the 80's.
Touch// Fun challenges, picture opportunities
Taste// snacks and beverages
Learn// Unique insights about the daily life in the 80’s from an English speaking guide. You won’t find this in the history books.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
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.
lbassy
05 Sep 2024
Elena is an amazing guide—it feels more like chatting with a friend than just a tour. She creates such a comfortable atmosphere throughout the visit, making it a truly enjoyable experience. This tour is a must-do, especially for those interested in history. While we can never fully understand what life was like under communism decades after it ended, this tour offers a fresh perspective, focusing less on the institution and more on the lives of the people. Highly recommended for anyone visiting Bucharest!
RaluCaranfil
18 Aug 2024
Although I've lived in a similar apartment during the communist times I consider it my duty to at least show my daughter how it was. I think she understands better seeing it than hearing my stories. We went as a group of friends and had a lovely couple of hours. We asked all the questions and got the most informative answers. The little cakes were great :) Tip: read the titles of the books in the book case.
ColleenInBelfast
08 Apr 2024
I have no complaints about this wonderful experience and the fascinating tour of a communist-era flat. Bogdan was a wonderful guide and it was a very enjoyable two hours. It was also nice getting out of Bucharest’s city centre for a few hours. After a visit to the flat, my friend and I were able to walk around the area and even explore a local market - something we wouldn’t have done if this tour hadn’t brought us to a different area.
I did find the scheduling of the tour, however, to be rather stressful. I looked and looked for information regarding an estimated time for the tour with no luck. I googled the museum, read TripAdvisor reviews, and even found the museum’s website. I wanted to pack as many experiences into my Bucharest trip as possible and that requires knowing in advance which experiences will need to take place on certain days or which ones need to take place in the afternoon, morning, etc. It wasn’t until after I booked and paid for this tour that I received a message saying the tour would take place from 10am - 12pm. I was not consulted regarding a time that would work best for me. Fortunately, I was able to make it work and had a fabulous experience. But, some travelers (like myself) want to know precisely what they’re booking when they’re booking it.
This tour in
Bucharest
is organized by
Ferestroika
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.
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