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3-Hour Guided Tour of Communist Bucharest

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3-Hour Guided Tour of Communist Bucharest

Activity provider:Guided Stories
4.9  / 5230 reviews

From US$ 23.25 per person

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During this 3-hour walking tour you'll discover the major landmarks and events of Bucharest’s communist past, including the brutal beginnings of the regime, plus the nationalization and forced demolition of thousands of houses.

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Duration 3 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Learn about the rise and fall of the Romanian dictator Ceausescu
  • Visit communist-era landmarks to see the regime's distinctive architectural style
  • Hear stories about daily life under communist rule
  • Visit political memorials and sites that played a key role in the 1989 revolution
Full description
This 3-hour tour reveals the conflict between two worlds: Bucharest under the communist regime and the relatively peaceful and prosperous Bucharest of the inter-war period. You’ll learn why Bucharest is such a striking mix of different architectural styles, how each regime left its mark on the city, how the city looked during the communist period and what it was like for people living in communist Romania. Your guide will help to bring to life the anti-communist revolution and the fall of the Iron Curtain. Learn about the violent beginnings of the communist regime and the nationalization and forced demolition of homes. See the impressive Palace of Parliament and hear all about the Ceausescu family and the bloody anti-communist revolution of 1989. You’ll visit lesser-known, charming inter-war neighborhoods saved from communist urban re-modelling, and see the remains of the Uranus neighborhood as well. The tour includes a short break at a café, where you can enjoy drinks or snacks (at your own expense).
Includes
  • Guided tour
  • Small snacks
  • Drinks and snacks in the cafe
  • Fees for any museums you may want to visit
  • Visit inside the Palace of the Parliament

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Meeting point

Near the red-brick bell tower of the Patriarchy (within walking distance from Piata Unirii), Aleea Dealul Mitropoliei 19, București 030167, Romania

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

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Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 230 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
    4.6/5

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Amazing tour. Cristina was so knowledgeable and a great story teller. She never spoke ok one topic too much and always had your interest. It was a sunny and hot day out so she always found shade for us to stand in. She was clearly very passionate about the history of her country!!! Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Bucharest

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August 20, 2023

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Amy – CanadaVerified booking

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The tour was nice and the guide Christina did a great job! The entire experience was really pleasant and I recommend it!! 10/10 Just don’t forget to bring some water with you, especially if it’s sunny. There is a stop for coffee and water, but it’s still useful to have some with you from the start. I would also have enjoyed some more snacks during the tour, just for the entire experience to be at a next level <3 it makes things more interesting and helps for the people from the group to chat with each other and exchange opinions on traditional snacks. Maybe something nice to include in your tour

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May 28, 2023

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Cristina – RomaniaVerified booking

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Our tour was so unique and excellent experience. Elena -christine was adorable, funny, attentive, very knowledgeable and made our tour the best thing we have done in Bucharest. I have been around the world in many guided tours but this one was the best. Thanks Elena

May 9, 2023

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Chaza – MoldovaVerified booking

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