Communism in Bucharest - Landmarks, Museum & Communist Appetizers

Overview

The only tour in Bucharest that includes outside walking at the main communist landmarks and inside the Museum of Communism in Bucharest, where you will have a communist snack that was very popular in the 80s. During a 3 hours walking tour you will find out all the details related to communism as a doctrine and how it shaped the life of people by slowly stripping them of pride, individuality, religion and cultural identity. We will also visit important communist landmarks and you can observe, with the help of old pictures, how communism managed to change completely the aspect and architecture of Bucharest. You can see, touch and even take pictures with communist relics, you get the chance to taste an original communist snack or drink a communist coffee.

Itinerary

1. Palace of Parliament

   You will find out the amazing facts about The Palace of Parliament, why and how it was built and all about Ceausescu's crazy dream. We do not enter inside the building.

   · 20 min

2. Mănăstirea Antim

   A monastery built in 18th century, that escaped from the demolition done during communism and a part of it was actually moved entirely just to fulfill the big plans of the dictator.

   · 15 min

3. The boulevard that was built in front of the Palace of Parliament and all his secrets.

   · 10 min

4. Piața Revoluției

   The place where Ceausescu had his last speech and where the revolution started in Bucharest on 21st of December 1989.

   · 20 min

5. The small square next to the University bears the name of 21st of December 1989, because this is where most part of the Romanian revolution took place. Find out the details about post communist Romania and the mistakes that we made on our way to democracy.

   · 15 min

6. Museum of Communism Bucharest - Undeva in Comunism

   We will visit the museum where you can interact with exhibits, try on clothes and we will have a communist snack (sweet or salty, depending on the availability) at the location exactly inside the living room of the museum.

   · 40 min· Admission included

Meeting and end point

What to know before you go

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Maximum 15 people group. Please book at least 12 hours in advance.
• The tour takes place with a minimum of 2 people.
• This activity can accommodate a maximum of 8 travelers.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

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

This activity can be canceled in case of bad weather or if there aren't enough participants.

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Product code: 71795P1

Activity offered by Bucharest by Foot Tours via Viator.