🏨 Contrasts of Communism - Private Walking Tour in Bucharest Activity

Contrasts of Communism - Private Walking Tour in Bucharest

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 4 hours

Departs: Bucharest, Bucharest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

You will discover the amazing story of the rise to power of the Romanian communist party and the unparalleled cult of personality of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu. You will learn how Ceausescu’s craving for applause and recognition led to his overturn in the most violent anti-communist revolution of 1989.
On a tour full of contrasts you will see a communist district built for the elites and one designed for regular working-class families, and learn about day-to-day life during communism, the economy, the propaganda, the relationship with religion.
You will explore the New Civic Center and the exterior of the Palace of Parliament and learn about the achievements of Romanian architects, but also the sacrifices for the local community as the old architecture changed so much during the 1980s.
You will also have an honest conversation about the present-day socio-political movements in Romania and its future as a member of the European Union.
You will finish the walk in the old town.

What's Included

Public transportation tickets for one ride on the metro

Traveler Information

CHILD: Age: 0 - 13
ADULT: Age: 14 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Service animals allowed

Face masks required for guides in public areas
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
Service animals allowed

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

Piaka Revolukiei

You will stand in the place where Nicolae Ceausescu held his last speech in 1989 and hear the story of the most violent uprising in Eastern Europe at the end of communism.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

You will walk around in the square considered the KM 0 of Romanian democracy and freedom of speech, where all major protests have been held since the fall of communism.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Manastirea Antim

You go behind the communist blocks to find one of the oldest religious constructions in Bucharest. You will hear the story of the complicated relationship between state and religion during communism.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Parliament

You will explore the exteriors of the Palace of Parliament, the second-largest administrative building in the world, designed by Nicolae Ceausescu as the ultimate home-court advantage to humble world leaders.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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