Things to do in Tiraspol

During the tour in Transnistria, you'll feel like we had traveled back in time to the Soviet Union. You are going to experience visits to Soviet-themed attractions and museums, showcasing relics of the Soviet Union, such as statues of Lenin, soviet flags, and other remnants of the Soviet era. The central locations on this tour to explore are Bender and Tiraspol, two biggest cities in Transnistria. Bender (Tighina) on the Dniester River is known for its impressive Bender Fortress. The fortress has a rich history dating back to the 16th century and offers an opportunity to learn about Transnistria's past. In the afternoon, you will have lunch at an authentic soviet style restaurant in Tiraspol or Bender, where you can taste soviet cuisine. During the visit of Tiraspol, travelers can explore its streets lined with Soviet-era architecture, visit monuments like the Suvorov Monument and Tank Monument, beautiful local parks, the local food market, and experience the local culture.

Discover Transnistria, a breakaway territory within the internationally recognized borders of Moldova. Visit the Bender Fortress and the capital of Transnistria, Tiraspol, on a guided tour from Chisinau. Begin your tour with a stop at the Bender Fortress. In 1713, the fortress, the town, and the neighboring village Varniţa were the site of skirmishes between Charles XII of Sweden and the Cossack Hetman Ivan Mazepa after his defeat in the Battle of Poltava. After Bender, head to Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria. Visit the major attractions of Tiraspol, such as the V. Lenin monument, House of the Soviets, Transnistrian Parliament, Afghanistan War Memorial, Tank Monument, and more.

Our dear guests of Transnistria! We invite you to discover Transnistria: a place with its own currency within Moldova, where Lenin is still revered. In Transnistria we visit two largest cities: Bender and the capital Tiraspol. Our first stop will be Bender Fortress - an Ottoman castle complex from the 16th century. In Bender we visit the memorial, the local vegetable market and the Soviet canteen. Lunch is in the Bulgarian village of Parkany, where homemade wines and the most delicious Moldovan specialties are served. We also do cooking lessons and sing Moldovan songs! In the afternoon we visit Tiraspol: look at government buildings, war memorials with tanks, Lenin statues and the town hall

Transnistria Tour from Chsinau city Our great pleasure is to offer you a new tour in Moldova. Movingfrom Chisinau to Transnistria. Become one of the few travelers to visit Transnistria, a breakaway republic in eastern Moldova, where Soviet values are still upheld and locals continue their fight for independence Tiraspol and Bender cities are the main ones! Tiraspol is the biggest city in Transnistria. The city is located on the eastern bank of the Nistru River. In the morning, you will discover Tighina Bender Fortress which is located in Tighina town and was built in the 15th century by the prince of Moldova, Stephen the Great. Originally built as a small wooden fort, it was later fortified in stone by the prince of Moldova, Petru Rares. Occupied by the Ottomans in 1538 (in a campaign led by Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent), the fort was strengthened in 1541. Bender Fortress is an architectural ensemble of irregular quadrilateral plan, surrounded by wide walls, 2-3 meters thick, made of limestone and brick. The cultural life and heritage living in Tiraspol and elsewhere in Transnistria have a powerful Slavic characteristic. This refers to theatre, literature, and other domains. The language in most cases is Russian and many references will be made to Russian culture in general. Simultaneously, the province administration tries to encourage cultural diversity and features Russian culture along with Ukrainian and Moldovan. Soviet and socialist elements can be found often in the Transnistrian cultural environment. Tiraspol – Back in the USssr. In the afternoon, you will have lunch at a local restaurant in Tiraspol. ( pay yourself) After lunch, you will set off on a time travel to Tiraspol. The guide will do a city tour. During the city tour, you will discover Vladimir Lenin’s monument and the tank left from the Second World War. The city seems to be a vestige of the Soviet past. Nevertheless, you will be amazed by the contrasts, which is the football complex „Sheriff” - a pearl of contemporary architecture. --

Let someone else take care of driving on this full-day tour of Castel Mimi Winery winery and Transnistria Soviet Country from Chisinau city full day. Castel Mimi Winery is world-renowned for its wine, so ensure you get an insider’s glimpse into the industry during a tasting tour of the vineyards surrounding Castel Mimi. Visit the winery and its cellar, tastings, with opportunities for meeting winemakers and exploring barrel rooms. Depending on the time of year, you may also be able to sample wine directly from maturing tanks or barrels. The Castle Mimi is currently listed among the most beautiful architectural masterpieces in the world of wine. After the excursion will continue with the tasting of 5 wines and a set of delicious appetizers (Granа Padano cheese with grapes and nuts, Salmon tartar, Homemade terrine with toast, Dry salami, olives, Brie cheese cubes, Apricots, almonds, mint, etc). After we will travel on the way to Tiraspol and the first tourist objective to visit will be Bender Fortress, which is located on the right bank of the Dniester in the city of Bender. We will discover the main highway here which is named 25th October Street. It crosses the center from east to west. We will go along the whole street by car. Visiting Tiraspol, you can say with confidence that you have been back in the Ussr. After the tour back to Chisinau city.

Let someone else take care of driving on this full-day tour of Castel Mimi Winery winery and Transnistria Soviet Country from Chisinau city full day. Castel Mimi Winery is world-renowned for its wine, so ensure you get an insider’s glimpse into the industry during a tasting tour of the vineyards surrounding Castel Mimi. Visit the winery and its cellar, tastings, with opportunities for meeting winemakers and exploring barrel rooms. Depending on the time of year, you may also be able to sample wine directly from maturing tanks or barrels. The Castle Mimi is currently listed among the most beautiful architectural masterpieces in the world of wine. After the excursion will continue with the tasting of 5 wines and a set of delicious appetizers (Granа Padano cheese with grapes and nuts, Salmon tartar, Homemade terrine with toast, Dry salami, olives, Brie cheese cubes, Apricots, almonds, mint, etc). After we will travel on the way to Tiraspol and the first tourist objective to visit will be Bender Fortress, which is located on the right bank of the Dniester in the city of Bender. We will discover the main highway here which is named 25th October Street. It crosses the center from east to west. We will go along the whole street by car. Visiting Tiraspol, you can say with confidence that you have been back in the Ussr. After the tour back to Chisinau city.

This tour offers a fascinating chance to step into the Soviet past in a place that feels both familiar and foreign. With its grand architecture, historical sites, and preserved Soviet influences, Transnistria offers a glimpse into a different time and world. Just make sure to have your passport and cash, and enjoy this unique journey through history! Once we pass the river, we go to Bender Fortress where we visit one of the most beautiful places in Transnistria where you learn about the Turkish reign in Bendery, the glory of Russian weapons, and the staying of Swedish King Carl the 12th in our region. *Time for lunch in Tiraspol the capital of Transnistria.(extra ) After the lunch we drive to the city tour of Tiraspol, the capital of Transnistria. During the „Soviet” tour you will feel the genuine atmosphere of cities of the former Soviet Union-Tiraspol. You will see the broad streets, optimistic architectural mood, luxurious finish materials of culture houses, universities, and libraries, the predominance of Red, and national motives. 1. Passport Yes, you will need a passport. Although Transnistria is not internationally recognized as an independent country, it still requires visitors to show identification upon entry. 2. Cash is essential in Transnistria because credit cards are not widely accepted, and ATM availability is limited. The local currency is the Transnistrian ruble (PRB), but US dollars, euros, and Moldovan leu may also be accepted in some places.

Day 1: Your first day starts at the reception of your hotel in Iasi, where you will meet your guide. Following your meet-up, you will start your trip to the Republic of Moldova, a country famous for its wines and for the fact that it is the least touristic country in all of Europe. The main attraction of the day is the capital city of the country, Chisinau. Known as the "City of White Stone" and the "City on Seven Hills". Chisinau does not stop to impress there though, also boasting massive socialist architecture that perfectly blends with the modern buildings and monuments. During the city tour you will visit the most iconic sites of the city, such as parliament and the Presidential House, together with the City Hall which was designed by the famous Russian architect Alexander Bernadazzi. Next on your itinerary is the Cricova Winery. Situated at a depth of 50-80 meters, it represents a real underground city. The Moldavian cellars where Vladimir Putin keeps his wine are so big you need to drive through them, at a length of more than 120 kilometers. In this unique underground city you will have the opportunity to discover the steps to wine tasting and try a selection of the great range of Moldavian wines. Following your wine experience, you will overnight in Chisinau. Day 2: Your second day will begin early in the morning with a 2-hour drive to the unrecognized state that split off from the Republic of Moldova after the dissolution of the USSR. This is a country with borders, a president, its own currency, an emblem, and a flag flying, yet nobody recognizes its existence. It is called Transnistria, and is a strip of land between the river Dniester and Ukraine. Right from the border checkpoint, you will notice the presence of the Russian peace troops who have been deployed in Transnistria since the Cold War. Nowadays, almost thirty years after the Cold War ended, Russia is still very present and maintaining peace in the region. You will then visit the towns of Bendery and Tiraspol, the two biggest in Transnistria which are home to around 200,000 people. Your guide will present to you the stories about the war against Moldova as well as their personal opinion on the events that took place in 1992. Following this historical experience, you will reach Iasi in the evening where your tour will conclude.

Our great pleasure is to offer you a new tour in Moldova with Moldova to visit Transferring from Chisinau to Transnistria. Become one of the few travelers to visit Transnistria, a breakaway republic in eastern Moldova, where Soviet values are still upheld and locals continue their fight for independence, Tiraspol and Bender City is the main! Tiraspol – Back in the USSR Explore the Transnistria exclusion zone and gain insight into Soviet-era history on this 1-day tour to TRANSNISTRIA and Privat from Kishinau Highlights. *Explore the Transnistria exclusion zone with a guide * Visit the Suvorov Monument * Lenin Monument and Bender Fortress * Learn of life in Transnistria before the II WAR * Tour includes round-trip travel from Chisinau *A safe tour with an experienced guide *Explore both Bender and Tiraspol *Enjoy the Soviet architecture *Visiting the museum of the Distillery «KVINT». *Visiting the production rooms of the Distillery «KVINT». *Visiting the storehouse with barrels of the Distillery «KVINT». *Tasting the brandies with a snack in the Distillery «KVINT». The tour participation inquiry must be sent 3 days before the planned tour day! On weekends the brandy tour costs 10€ more.

Step into a world unlike any other as you explore Transnistria, the unrecognized country where time seems to stand still. Begin your journey in Tiraspol, the de facto capital, where Soviet nostalgia thrives with Lenin statues, Soviet-era architecture, and the peaceful Victory Park. Visit the historic Bender Fortress, a 16th-century landmark filled with stories of battles and resilience. Marvel at the quirky Bottle Museum, home to thousands of unique bottles that highlight local creativity. Savor the rich flavors of world-class spirits at the iconic Kvint Cognac Distillery, one of the region’s proudest treasures. Relive the Soviet era with a meal at the Back to USSR Restaurant, where retro decor and traditional dishes create a unique dining experience. Reflect on history at the Memorial of Glory, honoring those who shaped this intriguing land. From Soviet charm to unique traditions, this surreal journey offers an unforgettable look at the heart of an unrecognized country.