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Find out what it was like on the eastern side of the Iron Curtain by joining our Communist tour. A 45-year-long period compressed in about 3 hours, including the factors that led to it, its aftermath and how it affects present-day Bulgaria. The main goal is to present this controversial period of Bulgarian history in an objective and informative way.
Topics include World War 2, education, healthcare, industry, housing, economics, and culture.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Outside the Palace of Justice, at the corner of Vistosha Boulevard and Alabin Street
The tour will end next to a piece of the Berlin Wall on the left side of the park of the Palace of Culture.
Itinerary
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1Sofia Court House
The first stop of the Sofia Communist Tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The Palace of Justice in Sofia is the starting point of the Sofia Communist Tour.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Ancient Orthodox Church Saint Parascheva - the Old "St. Petka"
A hidden church. Religion during the Communist period.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4The Presidency Building
The arrival of the Soviet Army in Bulgaria.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Former Bulgarian Communist Party Headquarters
The Largo Complex in the heart of Sofia. Story of the Red Star and Statue of Lenin.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6City Garden
The story of the Mausoleum
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
National Art Gallery (Pass by)
The building of the Former Royal Palace during the early communist days.
Admission ticket free -
7Soviet Army Monument
Sofia's most controversial monument and graffiti art. Early uprisings against the communist regime.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8National Palace of Culture (NDK)
Sofia's biggest communist landmark and a famous cultural hub.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Berlin Wall
Final stop of the tour. The story of how it all ended.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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