Communist Era Bucharest Tour

Overview

Enjoy a 3 hour, information rich, private tour of Bucharest centre concentrating on the recent history of this great city, including the Palace of Parliament, Unirii Square and fountains, the former Communist Party headquarters, and Revolution Square, where the famous revolution of Christmas 1989 began. Hear my own story, of life under under Nicolae Ceausescu, how I was sworn in allegiance to the great leader and his tyrannical wife, as one of Romania's 'Pioneers', taught to load and fire an AK-74 assault rifle, (while at high school), and lived only a few miles from the heart of the uprising in Revolution Square...

Itinerary

1. Place de l'Union

   The heart of Bucharest, built as part of the Communist planned modernisation programme, now regenerated to become a modern, bustling centre of the city, featuring the spectacular, newly restored, Unirii fountains.

   · 10 min

2. The former Boulevard of Socialist Victory, the Champs-Élysées of Bucharest, featuring 17 artesian fountains decorated to represent the 4 seasons of the year.

   · 5 min

3. Palace of Parliament

   Nicolae Ceaușescu's massive parliament building, Casa Poporului, built to be the house of people, looms over the centre of Bucharest. Hear the interesting history of the heaviest building in the world!

   · Non-stop passage

4. Calea Victoriei

   Take a walk along part of Victoria Avenue, lined with beautiful shops and learn what it was like in the Communist era.

   · Non-stop passage

5. Palatul CEC

   The CEC Bank, bank of the people during the Communist years.

   · Non-stop passage

6. Museum of the National Bank of Romania

   See the grandeur of Romania's National bank and hear about its interesting history.

   · Non-stop passage

7. University's Square

   University Square, see the oldest and largest University in Bucharest and hear about the Intercontinental Hotel Bucharest, completed and opened in 1971.

   · Non-stop passage

8. Pass by and learn the history of the National Theatre of Bucharest, an iconic building with many changes to its design in its short history!!

   · Non-stop passage

9. Piața Revoluției

   See the area where the famous revolution of 1989 started and the memorials that commemorate the life changing events. Including the balcony where Nicolae Ceaușescu made his final speech, the former headquarters of the Communist party, the Monument of National Rebirth, King Carol the first's equestrian statue and the University library, and more. Excellent photo opportunities.

   · 10 min

10. Iuliu Maniu Statue

    See and hear about the important statue of 3 time prime minister Iuliu Maniu and his struggle in the early years of Communism

    · 5 min

11. The 25 meter high Memorial that commemorates the struggles and victims of the Romanian Revolution of Christmas 1989.

    · 5 min

12. Rumänisches Athenäum

    Built for the people of Bucharest by the people of Bucharest, over 100 years ago. Beautiful gardens and a stunning historical building. Excellent photo opportunities

    · Non-stop passage

Pickup

Pickup or meet at the departure point.

Meet at your centrally located hotel or our meeting point, outside main enterance of Manucs Inn, 62 Strada Franceza, in the heart of the Old Centre.

How to use your ticket

Hotel pickups commence prior to this time

Meeting 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
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
• You will receive confirmation at the time of booking, unless you book less than 36 hours before departure: it will then arrive as soon as possible, subject to availability.

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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