Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The only tour in Bucharest that includes outside walking at the main communist landmarks and inside the Museum of Communism in Bucharest, where you will have a communist snack that was very popular in the 80s. 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 snack or drink a communist coffee.
Inclusions
What's included
- Communist coffee
- Popular communist snack, sweet or salty depending on the availability
- English speaking guide
- All Fees and Taxes
- Ticket inside the Communism Museum of Bucharest - skip the line
- Money back guarantee 100%
What's not
- Other Drinks than the communist coffee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (if option not selected)
- Gratuities for the guide
Itinerary
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.
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.
The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets.
The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989.
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.
We will visit the museum where you can interact with exhibits, try on clothes and we will have a communist snack (sweet or salty, depending on the availability) at the location exactly inside the living room of the museum.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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3Rumany comunism
She didnt show us the parlament. Was included in the plan
5Bucharest Walking Tour
Cosmina was an excellent guide, very informative and experienced.
5Fantastic tour!
Fantastic tour! Our guide Alberto was very knowledgable and friendly and we were able to ask many many questions. I truly feel like I have a far richer and deeper understanding of how Romania was like under communist rule and being able to explore this while travelling throughout Bucharest helped make it truly come to life.
5Tudor made it so enjoyable
Tudor our guide was inspirational. He was honest and informed and always found a seat for us .
5Tudor is a super guide and made it come alive
Tudor was truly excellent and gave us an amazing insight into Bucharest. The history. The pili. The reality.
5Excellent Communism Tour
Have done a lot of walking tours around the world and this was one of the best I’ve done. Tudor is incredibly enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommend the Communism in Bucharest Tour.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Social One Restaurant, Constitution Square
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Bucharest by Foot Tours
- 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.
How it compares in Bucharest
- Its from-price is 79% below the median of the 1326 experiences we list in Bucharest.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 32 of 1326.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Bucharest
Belle-époque boulevards, Orthodox churches and communist-era monuments meet around a busy old town in Bucharest, Romania's capital.
The vast Palace of the Parliament, among the largest administrative buildings in the world, dominates the centre as a striking legacy of the Ceaușescu era. Calea Victoriei, the grand avenue, leads past the domed Romanian Athenaeum concert hall, the former Royal Palace that houses the National Museum of Art, and Revolution Square, where the events of 1989 unfolded.
Top-ranked sights in Bucharest: Palace of Parliament (Palatul Parlamentului), Revolution Square (Piata Revolutiei), Arcul de Triumf (Arch of Triumph).
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