Private Walking Tour of Communist Bucharest

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7 hours (approximately)
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Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

Professional guide
Hotel pickup for groups of maximum 3 people
Transport by private vehicle on some parts of the itinerary
Food and drinks
All Fees and Taxes

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We meet clients at all hotels from central Bucharest.

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Meeting point
Bucharest
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 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 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Piaka Revolukiei

    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 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Ateneul Roman

    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 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Ceausescu Mansion

    The former residence of communist dictator Nicolae Ceausescu.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 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 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6

    The heart of the communist civic center.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Manastirea Antim

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

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Mihai Voda Monastery

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

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by Uncover Romania Tours

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Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
DSA non-compliant
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Cancellation Policy

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

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