Private Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest

Overview

Book a private and complete 7 hours tour of communist Bucharest. You will get to know the whole history of the Communist Party, from its illegal days to its violent seizing of power, its main leaders, the critical decisions and their consequences while visiting the key landmarks the regime left behind. This is mainly a walking tour.

Itinerary

1. University's Square

   Next to the Revolution Square, this is the other memorial space of the violent events that led to the fall of communism in Romania in December 1989.

   · 30 min

2. Piața Revoluției

   The Revolution Square is not only the place of the violent Romanian Revolution from December 1989, but also the space where two distinct parts of the country's history clash: the royal past and the communist dictatorship.

   · 30 min

3. Rumänisches Athenäum

   This 19th-century monument is one of the must-see attractions of Bucharest. A testimony of the Romanian love for classical music, the Atheneum is a splendid historical monument featuring an impressive 75 meters fresco in the concert hall.

   · 30 min· Admission not included

4. Ceaușescu Mansion

   The former residence of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

   · 1 h

5. Palace of Parliament

   Locally known as the House of the People, the Palace of the Parliament is the most famous landmark of Romania’s communist period and the second largest administrative building in the world. The construction is truly monumental with more than 1,000 rooms with hand-made decorations from the finest and most expensive materials, including 1 million cubic meters of marble and 3,5 tonnes of crystal.

   · 1 h 30 min· Admission not included

6. Piața Constituției

   The heart of the communist civic center.

   · 20 min

7. Mănăstirea Antim

   One of the churches saved from communist demolitions after being moved from its original location.

   · 20 min

8. Mihai Voda Monastery

   One of the churches saved from communist demolitions after being moved from its original location.

   · 20 min

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

We meet clients at all hotels from central Bucharest.

How to use your ticket

• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly • Please note that the order of the attractions included in the itinerary may vary • A current valid passport is required on the day of travel Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Meeting point

What to know before you go

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel

Travelers

Cancellation policy

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

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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