You will get a great opportunity to discover Soviet heritage of Transnistria - a country that doesn't exist. Explore Communist-era buildings, statues of Lenin, memorials, and many Soviet monuments.

About this activity

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Duration 8 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, Romanian, Russian, German
Pickup included: Please wait in the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your scheduled pickup time. We pick up our customers directly from the hotels/apartments they stay in. After booking, you will receive exact time of the pick up.
Small group: Limited to 8 participants

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Itinerary

Pickup location:
Chisinau
Car
(1.5 hours)
Bender
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing, Walk (100 minutes)
Car
(30 minutes)
Tiraspol
Visit, Lunch, Guided tour, Shopping, Walk, Food market visit (2.67 hours)
Car
(1.5 hours)
Arrive back at:
Chisinau

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Visit Bender Fortress - architectural monument of the XVI century
Be transported back to Soviet times with a walking tour in Bender
Enjoy Soviet-style lunch with dishes cooked according to Soviet recipes
Experience a walking tour and discover soviet heritage of Tiraspol

Full description

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.

Includes

Comfortable transportation
Entry tickets to Bender Fortress
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional Guide services

Lunch in Tiraspol or Bender
Souvenirs
Gratuities

Not suitable for

Children under 3 years
Wheelchair users
People over 95 years
People with mobility impairments

Important information

What to bring

Passport
Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

Pets
Baby strollers
Intoxication
Alcohol and drugs

Know before you go

In Transnistria they do not accept credit cards, be sure to have some cash in case you want to buy souvenirs, lunch
Do not bring professional big cameras (phone, small camera is allowed) and don't photo at the Transnistria border
Take passport with you, as you'll need at the border with Transnistria

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