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- German
- English
- Spanish
The Real Tour of Communism will take you through all of the major aspects regarding the life under communist rule in Romania which lasted officially from 1948 to 1989.
The Communism era was marked by the dictator Nicolae Ceausescu who ruled Romania for most of this period (1965-1989).
We will discover the landmarks of the Communist era to understand how the city's architecture was influenced and changed for ever. But also the former locations of the Secret Police where Romanians were interrogated and tortured too.
The tour ends in the Revolution Square where Nicolae Ceausescu had his last speech on Dec 21st 1989 few days before he was executed together with his wife.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
In front of the Patriarchal Cathedral. Address: Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 25
The Revolution Square in Bucharest
Itinerary
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1Catedrala Patriarhala
The Patriarchal Palace used to be the former headquarters of The Great National Assembly during the Communism period.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Palace of Parliament
Find out the story of the second largest building in the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Mihai Voda Monastery
Find out how some churches from 16th and 17th were lucky to be literally moved/translated (and not demolished).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Old Town
In the Old Town of Bucharest there were the favorite restaurants of the Communists leadership. We will discover the story behind them.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Piaka Revolukiei
The revolution against the Romanian communist party was the only bloody one in the former Iron Curtain. You'll discover the last days of Nicolae Ceausescu in power and the first days of freedom after 40+ years of communism.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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
- The tour operates in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly
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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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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