The Real tour of Communism
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Tour Code: 668661
$30.53 per person
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Departure CityBucharest
End CityBucharest
Duration3 hours
LanguageEnglish Live
Highlights
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.
Itinerary
Catedrala Patriarhala(15minutes)
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
Palace of Parliament(15minutes*Admission Ticket Not Included)
Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.
Mihai Voda Monastery(15minutes)
Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).
Old Town(15minutes)
In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favorite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the story behind them.
Piaka Revolukiei(15minutes)
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.
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
Palace of Parliament(15minutes*Admission Ticket Not Included)
Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.
Mihai Voda Monastery(15minutes)
Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).
Old Town(15minutes)
In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favorite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the story behind them.
Piaka Revolukiei(15minutes)
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.
Tips
Start point description:In front of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Address: Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25
End point description:The Revolution Square in Bucharest
End point description:The Revolution Square in Bucharest
Meal
B: Excluded, L: Excluded, D: Excluded
Meeting & Transfer Info
Meeting Point
Romania
București Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25, București, Romania
In front of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Address: Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25
End Point
Romania
București Piața Revoluției, București, Romania
The Revolution Square in Bucharest
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Requirement: If you have traveled to or transited through yellow fever-endemic regions including East African countries (excluding Tanzania) or South American countries, either before or after your trip, you may be required to present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate. This requirement can apply not only for joining tours but also for certain flights or entry into specific countries. For more details, please refer to the official site: : Yellow Fever Risk Areas - Fit for Travel
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