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The Real tour of Communism
Private tour of Communism
Private tour of Communism
Private tour of Communism
Private tour of Communism

The Real tour of Communism

By BUSINESS TRAVEL SOLUTIONS
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Free cancellation available
Price is €23 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Overview

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.

Activity location

  • Catedrala Patriarhala
    • Str Dealul Mitropoliei Piata Unirii
    • 040163, Bucharest, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The Patriarchal Cathedral
    • 25 Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei
    • București, București, Romania

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Season 2023
  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h3h
  • English

The aim of The Tour of Communism is to offer tourists a guided tour that will take them through all of the major aspects regarding life under communist rule in Romania which lasted from1948 to 1989.

Language options: English
Starting time: 12:00
Price details
€23.07 x 1 Adult€23.07
Total
Price is €23.07

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedA snack that survived to present days since the Communism times.
  • What's includedWhat's included3 hour walking tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood and drinks, unless specified
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pickup and drop-off

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Catedrala Patriarhala
  • 15m
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
Palace of Parliament
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Find out the storey of the second largest building in the world.
Mihai Voda Monastery
  • 15m
Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).
Old Town
  • 15m
In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favourite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the storey behind them.
Piaka Revolukiei
  • 15m
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.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCatedrala Patriarhala
    • Str Dealul Mitropoliei Piata Unirii
    • 040163, Bucharest, Romania, Romania

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe Patriarchal Cathedral
    • 25 Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei
    • București, București, Romania

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