The Real tour of Communism


3 hours
Free cancellation
1 - 14
Mobile ticket

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.

Inclusions

  • 3 hour walking tour
  • Snacks - A snack that survived to present days since the Communism times.

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Catedrala Patriarhala, Str Dealul Mitropoliei Piata Unirii, Bucharest 040163 Romania

The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Parliament, Strada Izvor 2-4, Bucharest 050711 Romania

Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Mihai Voda Monastery, Strada Sapientei 4, Bucharest 050133 Romania

Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Old Town, Bucharest Romania

In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favorite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the story behind them.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Piaka Revolukiei, Calea Victoriei Boulevard, Bucharest Romania

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.

Duration: 15 minutes

Additional information

  • 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

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
EsmeRotella
May 2023

Can't recommend it enough. Elena is so informative and open to any questions. She's incredibly knowledgeable and gives a really balanced account of Romania's past. For sure one of the top things we've done on our hoilday.

carlogaspa26
May 2023

Elene did a fantastic job. One of the best guided walking tours I have ever taken. She was very knowledgeable on the subject and articulate. Elene answered everyones' questions in a detailed, kind, and patient manner. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone.

EDW99
May 2023

Elene was an excellent and entertaining guide her knowledge was detailed and very understandable. A very enjoyable walking tour.

NickM5007
April 2023

Eye opening tour! Was great to really understand what happened when communism was active in Romania. Very much a good prospective and makes you think of how fortunate you are what can be learnt from the uprising on Revolution Square. Andreea was a great host and provided excellent insights while ...

TimothyG707
April 2023

Starting at “Romanian Patriarchal Cathedral” - (which looks like a very ornate cross between the Parthenon and Dr. Who’s Tardis) we learned from Mihai, how very careless the state had been with hundreds of tonnes of Gold in the 1st World War - and of the strange synergy that emerged between the O...

ChrisTobias
April 2023

Excellent insights as implied by the tour's description. Must do visit, especially during short stays in Bucharest!!

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