Life under Communism
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
In this 3-hour walking tour about communism, you'll discover the major landmarks and events of the communist period of history in Bucharest: the violent beginnings of the communist regime, the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses, the Palace of the Parliament, the Ceausescu family and the anti-communist revolution of 1989.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
What's not
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
Discuss the violent beginning of Communism.
Hear the real story behind the world's second largest administrative building.
Explore this picturesque medieval monastery, and hear how religion was impacted by the Communist regime.
Discover the spectacular "Caru' cu bere" restaurant, and its role for foreign policy under Communism
Discover the violent collapse of Communism, and Ceausescu's downfall.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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Ratings come from 358 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.
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5Excellent guided communist city walk
Excellent tour, really knowledgeable guide. Highly recommended. This is a outdoor walk around the city. You don't go into any buildings.
5Best tour guide we've had in years!
Cristine was a wonderful guide. Besides being very knowledgeable, her clarity of speaking English made the tour much better for me, as I am very hearing impaired and have some difficulty walking distances. When the tour stopped she always did so where I could sit or lean. Very few guides we've met (hundreds over the years) have been so accomodating. She is a remarkable guide.
5Great
A great view of history from the experience of the people living it. This is a walking tour so please ensure you wear comfortable shoes.
5Best in the business. Guide for the Day, Friend for Life!
Christina was just a joy as a guide. Not only does she know the city like the back of her hand and the history of Romania, but she had so many personal and differing perspectives to share about various events. It was invaluable time spent together. We spent more time together than our allotted time just due to good conversations. I would highly recommend her to anyone coming to Bucharest. And Bart lost out on her great potential! She is a gem!!!
5A worthwhile day out!
Cristina is a wonderful guide. She took me all over the city giving me facts and details about life back then but also her own experiences of it. She and all my questions and by the end know so much about the history from a personal point of view, something no history book can give you.
5Tales both personal and informative.
Christina was so great as a guide. She was knowledgeable and charming with stories that were enlightening and personal. Seeing the locations along with personal touches made it so much more enjoyable. I forgot how recently România emerged from communism.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Near the red-brick bell tower of the Patriarchal church.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 20 travellers
- Operated by
- Guided Stories
- 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
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
How it compares in Bucharest
- Its from-price is 84% below the median of the 187 city tours we list in Bucharest.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 187.
- 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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