Bucharest Communist Bike Tour

5.0
(12 reviews)

4 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The communist regime in Romania definitely was the most oppressive in Central and Eastern Europe, leaving deep marks in all that concerns different social aspects like economy, religion, architecture and culture.
• See the first Romanian Parliament and find out how the first outlaw communists plotted a bomb attack against the democrats.
• Find out all the superlatives characteristic to the second biggest administrative building in the world, the Palace of the Parliament.
• Visit one of the neighborhoods built for the communist elite during the time of Stalin.
• See the biggest unfinished communist urban project, Casa Radio.
• Enjoy more stories about the life in communism and how the regime finally collapsed: The Revolution.

What's Included

Local guide
Food and drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Just across from the restaurant Hanu' Berarilor(Casa Oprea Soare)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Palatul CEC

    Our first stop will be into the Old City Center where we will see how the society was shaped before the communist took the power.

    40 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Catedrala Patriarhala

    The first Romanian Parliament and the first communist attempt to take the power.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Palace of Parliament

    The last megalomaniac communist project.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    The best contrast between the old and the new communist social order.

    5 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Contrafactual history, the Russian army and the communist movement presented as liberators from the fascist government.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Casa Radio

    The need for a historical background lead to the construction of the biggest communist history museum in the world, which sadly or fortunately remained unfinished.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Piaka Revolukiei

    The fall of the communist system and the end of Ceausescu's regime.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Supplied by Bike the City

Tags

Mountain Bike Tours
Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Vespa, Scooter & Moped Tours
City Tours
Bike Tours
E-Bike Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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