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The Real tour of Communism

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Bucharest, Bucharest

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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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.

What's Included

3 hour walking tour

A snack that survived to present days since the Communism times.

Professional English speaking tour guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks, unless specified

Gratuities

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
CHILD: Age: 3 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly

Public transportation options are available nearby
The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly

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

Catedrala Patriarhala

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Palace of Parliament

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Mihai Voda Monastery

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Town

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piaka Revolukiei

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.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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