The Real tour of Communism
The Real tour of Communism
The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989.The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.
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Your Itinerary
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Catedrala Patriarhala
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
15 minutesPalace of Parliament
Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.
15 minutesMihai Voda Monastery
Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).
15 minutesOld Town
In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favorite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the story behind them.
15 minutesPiaka Revolukiei
The revolution against the Romanian communist party was the only bloody one in the former Iron Curtain. You'll discover the last days of Nicolae Ceausescu in power and the first days of freedom after 40+ years of communism.
15 minutesIncluded
- 3 hour walking tour
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Snacks - A snack that survived to present days since the Communism times.
Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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 tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.