Communism Fall in Romania (1989 Revolution Story) - private tour in Bucharest


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From $81.85

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 5 hours

Departs: Bucharest, Bucharest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Have you heard of Ceausescu, the infamous leader of the communist regime from Romania? Are you interested in finding out more about „the instrument of terror – The Securitate”? Do you want to know how people lived during those days of oppression and shortages? We can answer all this questions and together we will discover what the communist regime meant for Romania and it`s people.

No doubt, Romania was significantly marked by the period of communism. It is part of our history and cannot be forgotten so easily.

This half-day tour (5-6 hrs) itinerary will present you Romania during the communism regime, and also aspects about the fall in 1989 and the beginning of the democracy.


What's Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bucharest (selected hotels only)

Private tour led by a local English speaking guide

Private transport by air-conditioned car

What's Not Included

Entrance fee to Ceausescu's Mansion - Spring Palace

Food and drinks


Traveler Information

  • INFANT: Age: 0 - 1
  • CHILD: Age: 2 - 6
  • YOUTH: Age: 7 - 17
  • ADULT: Age: 18 - 99

Additional Info

  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What To Expect

Ceausescu Mansion
Private house of Ceausescu’s family called Primaverii Palace. Hidden by the public eyes so far, the comfortable house was recently open for everyone. The inside tour will show the luxury lifestyle of our last communist dictator.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Piaka Revolukiei
Revolution Square and Communist Party Headquarter, see the balcony of Ceausescu’s last speech, stop in front of State Security Headquarter, the infamous offices of forced confessions, torture and execution during the communism regime. We will present you video clips/printed materials from the revolution time (21-23 December 1989). We will talk about the people’s courage, terror and hope to a better future for their children.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Parliament
The largest administrative building in the world, buint as a future house for the dictato's family

• Admission Ticket Free

University's Square
Place of the clash barricade between the police and the revolutionaries

• Admission Ticket Free

Triumph Arch (Arcul de Triumf)
A landmark in Bucharest

• Admission Ticket Free

Parcul Kiseleff
A park along the boulevard - copy of Champs Elusee

• Admission Ticket Free

Calea Victoriei
One of the oldest boulevards in Bucharest

• Admission Ticket Free

Palatul Regal/Royal Palace
The royal palace in the Revolution Square

• Admission Ticket Free






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